How the Church can help
April 7th – 11th 2008
10a.m – 6p.m
Cornerstone Christian Centre,
21A The Mall, Bromley, BR1 1TR London
with Margaret Hill, trainer, and Richard Bagge, Psychiatrist, SIL
In many parts of the world today, ethnic conflict and civil disturbances, crime and natural disasters have left people traumatised. Many of those affected are Christians, and the Church has a clear responsibility and role to care for them. Beyond the Church doors, Christians are to be light and salt in the world, particularly important in times of conflict and suffering. “Healing the wounds of Trauma” is a practical and Biblical training course for Church leaders and those with pastoral responsibility. The course was first used in North West DR Congo in May 2001 and has since been held in many war torn or post conflict regions of Africa. It is essential for those who are called upon to help members in their congregations who have experienced major trauma such as through war, criminal activity or natural disaster.
This is first time this training, involving seminars and interactive workshops, has been available in the UK and, on this occasion, priority free places will be given to those Church leaders with a significant congregation who have fled conflict.
If God loves us, why do we suffer?
Can the wounds of our hearts be healed?
What happens when someone is grieving?
How can we support children who have experienced conflict?
How can we help those who have been raped?
How can a Church minister in the midst of AIDS?
How can we forgive others?
Caring for the caregiver!
An exciting children’s holiday club with art, crafts, music and games will be run by experienced children’s workers, alongside the conference,for children of delegates and conference staff.
Cost:: Voluntary contribution £30 for the whole week to cover refreshments and lunch.
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