A CONFERENCE RESTORING FAITH IN GOD AND THE CHURCH

FEBRUARY 7-8, 2025

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Join hundreds of abuse survivors, advocates, allies, and church leaders this February for a two-day event centered on community, connection, and healing. Leading voices in clergy sexual abuse, trauma, church reform, and other vital topics will provide insight and in-depth sessions. 

FEATURING

diane langberg

Diane Langberg, Ph.D.

Psychologist & Author

Scot McKnight

Author & Advocate

Mary DeMuth

Author & Advocate

Dr. David Pooler

Baylor University Professor

Leslie Vernick

Author & Relationship Coach

Sanghoon Yoo

Pastor & Trauma-Informed Leader

Lance Ford

Author & Mentor

Julie Roys

The Roys Report Founder

Melissa Hogan

Attorney & Advocate

RESTORE CONFERENCE SPEAKER TOPICS INCLUDE:

When the Church Harms God’s People, Diane Langberg, Ph.D.
Navigating Church Trauma, Mary DeMuth
Understanding Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse, Dr. David Pooler
Searching for Safety After Abuse, Melissa Hogan
How to Heal & Build Community After Trauma, Rev. Sanghoon Yoo
Honor Culture, Matt. 18 & Other Ways of Controlling the Masses, Lance Ford
Why Air the Church’s ‘Dirty Laundry’?, Julie Roys
The Benefits of Deconstruction, Scot McKnight
Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story, Leslie Vernick

Local Panel — Phoenix: The Spiritual Wild West

Caleb Campbell

Author & Pastor

Johnna Harris

'Bodies Behind the Bus' Cohost

Dustin Blatnik

Pastor & Musician

Panel — IHOPKC Survivors & Advocates

Tammy Woods

Survivor & Advocate

Elizabeth Herder

Abuse Survivors Advocate

Thursday Feb. 6, 2025

PRE-CONFERENCE FOR COUNSELORS/THERAPISTS/PASTORS & OTHER HELPING PROFESSIONALS

Healing Religious Trauma: Addressing the Impacts on Survivors and Helpers

In-depth sessions for counselors, therapists, pastors, and other helping professionals

Co-sponsored by Fuller Theological Seminary Arizona

diane langberg

Diane Langberg, Ph.D.

Psychologist & Author

Dr. David Pooler

Professor, Baylor University

Jenny Bayless, D.Min.

Professor & Trauma Specialist

Andrea Waddell-Pratt, Ph.D.

Professor & Psychologist

Lisa Compton, Ph.D.

Professor & LCSW

Taylor Patterson

Licensed Counselor

Phil Monroe

Trauma Healing Institute Director

Leslie Vernick

Author & Relationship Coach

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS include:

– Lessons Learned in the Therapist’s Chair, Dr. Diane Langberg

– Counseling Care for Victims of Religious Trauma: Challenges and Opportunities, Dr. Phil Monroe and Leslie Vernick 

– Sustainable Compassion: Equipping Helpers for Secondary Trauma, Drs. Lisa Compton and Taylor Patterson

– How to Find Joy in Helping the Wounded, Dr. David Pooler

– Becoming a Hope-Holder: Why I Stopped Trying to Provide Peoples’ Hope, Dr. Jenny Bayless

– Religious Trauma and the Black Church: Challenges and Treatment Considerations, Dr. Andrea Waddell-Pratt.

*The pre-conference has been approved as an accredited continuing education course.
At the Register link below, add CEC processing fee ($90) to receive six credit hours available through Fuller Theological Seminary Arizona.

WATCH PREVIOUS RESTORE CONFERENCE SESSIONS

REGISTRATION

Bulk purchase discount available for groups of 5 or more people.
Last day to register online: Jan. 31.

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For SPONSORSHIP information, Contact [email protected]

HOTELS

Three hotels near the conference venue have rooms available at discounted conference rates. Click below to book your stay. 

Hyatt Place (Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center)

Drury Inn & Suites (Phoenix/Chandler-Fashion Center)

Staybridge Suites (Phoenix/Chandler)

EVENT VENUE ADDRESS

Crossroads Nazarene Church – 2950 W Ray Rd. – Chandler, AZ 85224

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