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📢 Calling All Faith-Driven Business & Ministry Leaders!Join us for the next OIC: Forum Event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Community House in Norton Shores — a meaningful and practical gathering designed to equip leaders who are carrying both the weight of leadership and the call to care for others.
This forum brings business and ministry leaders together for connection, learning, and restoration as we explore what it means to lead with health, resilience, and Christ-centered purpose.
April 2026 Forum Sponsor: Dunewood Technology Solutions
🎤 Featured Speaker: Shawn DeBaar
Founder, The DeBaar Group
🧠 Presentation Title:
Trauma & Christian Leadership: Understanding, Impact, and Pathways to Healing
Many leaders carry unseen personal or communal trauma that shapes how they respond, relate, and lead. This interactive training integrates trauma-informed leadership principles with biblical truth, helping leaders:
Recognize how trauma impacts themselves and their teams
Prevent burnout and lead with greater clarity
Discover faith-rooted pathways toward healing, resilience, and renewed purpose
Shawn DeBaar brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including more than a decade with The Salvation Army. As a trauma-informed coach and Executive Director of a Christian nonprofit, he is passionate about helping leaders become healthy so their organizations can flourish.
✨ What to Expect
Welcome & Connection – Build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting
Learning & Faith Integration – Two expert-led sessions with practical takeaways
Structured Discussions – Apply insights directly to your leadership context
Closing & Takeaways – Leave encouraged, equipped, and inspired
💺 Registration & Cost
OIC Business Members: Up to 4 free seats + $50 per additional seat
Non-Members (Business): $100 per seat
OIC Ministry Members: Up to 2 free seats + $25 per additional seat
Non-Members (Ministry): $50 per seat
📅 Date: April 21, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: The Community House, 4095 Grand Haven Rd, Norton Shores, MI
👉 Seats are limited—reserve yours today!
Be part of what God is doing among faith-driven leaders across the Lakeshore.
OIC Collaborative Sponsors:
Alive on the Lakeshore
DaySpring Services
Eagle Alloy
The City Farmer
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Community House: Coffeehouse & Social, 4095 Grand Haven Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441-5119, United States, Muskegon Heights
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