There’s no shortage of pain in the pews. People are tired, isolated, grieving, skeptical—or simply done. And if we want to be effective evangelists in this generation, we need to shift our mindset from programs to presence, from pressure to pastoral care.
That’s why the ELCA Evangelism Network is hosting a vital conversation on Monday, August 25, at 12noon Pacific | 1pm Mountain | 2pm Central | 3pm Eastern: “Trauma-Informed Outreach and Ministry: Pathways to Healing Engagement for the Hurt, Burnt-Out, or Checked-Out.” Led by Rev. Carla Christopher, this session will lead us through what it means to be a trauma-informed congregation—how we can be safe, compassionate, and healing spaces for those carrying invisible wounds. This is essential work for anyone doing outreach, preaching, caregiving, or leadership in today’s high-anxiety, emotionally complex world.
Join via this Zoom link for inspiration, encouragement, time for connecting, and prayer. (Meeting ID: 818 84467818 | Passcode: 331005)
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