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TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of AddictionABOUT THIS TRAINING
This training is designed to equip biblical addictions counselors with the knowledge and tools necessary to address addiction within the church community. The sessions will explore the biblical perspective on addiction, the church's responsibility, and practical strategies for effective ministry.
REGISTRATION
We appreciate your interest in our conference. Please note that all conference registrations are non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $150.00/person (THROUGH March 14)
STANDARD REGISTRATION: $180.00/person (REGISTRATION CLOSES March 28)
TRACKS
You will choose one of the three available tracks and stay with that track the entire conference.
1~General Track~
The General Track is designed for those new to biblical addictions counseling and those with little to no training and experience in biblical addictions counseling.
2~Family Track~
The Family Track is designed for those who want to learn more about helping families walk alongside an addicted family member.
3~Advanced Track~
REQUIREMENTS: Individual must hold at least one of the following: Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor (CABC), Association of Certified Biblical Counseling (ACBC), International Association of Biblical Counseling (IABC)
The Advanced Track is designed for those who hold commissioning or certification by TAC, ACBC, or IABC. It will cover advanced topics in biblical addictions counseling that require a solid understanding of biblical counseling.
SCHEDULE (may change)
Thursday, April 3
5:30 pm Doors Open/Registration Begins
6:30 pm Welcome/Intro to TAC by Ben Funkhouser and CJ McMurry
6:45 pm Worship in Song (Blaine Garrett)
7:00 pm Plenary #1 What Does The Bible Say About The Problem Of Addiction? (Mark Shaw)
7:45 pm Break
8:00 pm Go to Your Chosen Track
General Track: Understanding Temptation (Ben Funkhouser)
Family Track: Starting Point (Andy Bittle)
Advanced Track: Competing Voices (Julie Ganschow)
9:00 pm Conference ends for the evening
Friday, April 4
9:00 am Welcome/Worship In Song (Blaine Garrett)
9:15 am Plenary #2 Is This Problem Our (The Church’s) Responsibility? (Justin Lakemacher)
10:00 am Break (Give Instructions, Highlight Books, Etc.) (CJ McMurry)
10:15 am Go to Your Chosen Track
General Track: 5 Mentalities (Mark Shaw)
Family Track: Power of Prayer (Jonathan Hayashi)
Advanced Track: Biblical Terminology (Andy Bittle)
11:30 am Plenary #3 What Can We (The Church) Do To Be More Effective? (Ben Funkhouser)
12:30 pm Lunch on site
2:00 pm Panel Discussion Q& A
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm Assigned Tracks
General Track: Identity and Idolatry (Michael Adrian)
Family Track: Enabling (Mark Shaw)
Advanced Track: The Power and Pitfalls of Testimonies (CJ McMurry)
4:15 pm Testimony by graduate of The Refuge
4:45 pm Closing Remarks for the day
5:45 pm Dinner and fellowship together at The Refuge
Saturday, April 5
8:30 am Welcome/Worship in Song (Blaine Garrett)
8:45 am Plenary #4 How Do We (The Church) Endure In This Ministry? (CJ McMurry)
9:30 am Break (Give Instructions, Highlight Books, Etc.) (Ben Funkhouser)
9:45 am Assigned Tracks
General Track: Connecting Addiction with Authority Issues (Jonathan Hayashi)
Family Track: Trusting God with our loved ones (Julie Ganschow)
Advanced Track: Equipping the Saints for messy ministry (Ben Funkhouser)
11:00 am Open Mic takeaways from conference
11:30 am Closing Remarks and Dismissal (Mark Shaw & Pastor Jaysson Gurwell)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Redeemer Church, 200 N. 16th Ave. ,Winterset, Iowa, United States
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