About This Event
CONFERENCE DAY WALK-IN TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Online registration ended.
Our mission is to "Restore Christ to Counseling and Counseling to the Church in New England." What does it mean to "restore counseling to the church"?
Join Andy Engert and the CCEF New England counselors as we go back to the basics of our mission. This one-day conference is for all Christians who want to care for others well. We hope to give church members the basic biblical counseling skills necessary to respond with truth and love to the real struggles of people around them. This is also a great opportunity to foster a culture of care within your church. We encourage pastors to bring their elder team, staff team, small group leaders, and any church member who displays gifts of mercy and compassion.
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Event Location
Wellspring Worship Center | 407 N. Main Street, West Lebanon NH 03784
Please note that this event is primarily designed as an in-person event, with the option to attend remotely. All plenaries will be live streamed, and remote attendees will have access to most breakout sessions on the day of the event. All registrants will have video access to the conference for one week after the event, which will include all plenaries and breakout sessions.
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Ticket Price: $65.00
Choose to attend in person or virtually. Order soon for Early Bird rates!
Purchase by March 3rd for $59.00
Each virtual ticket purchased provides log-on for one device.
Are you attending with 10+ people? Contact us for group rates!
Are you a pastor or in full-time ministry? Use promo code "MINISTRY" for $10 off.
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Lunch
An onsite lunch from Boloco Modern Mexican can be pre-purchased for $20 during online registration: make sure to add this additional item to your ticket order. Lunch options for you to choose from include a burrito or bowl and a cookie, and must be reserved by March 31st, 2025. We have one lunch option that is gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free. The food at Boloco is prepared in a kitchen that processes various allergens and we cannot guarantee that there might not be any cross-contamination. A list of local restaurants will also be provided onsite.
Refunds
Cancellations will receive refunds less a $10 administrative fee through March 31, 2025, after which we regret that no refunds can be given.
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Preliminary Schedule (all times listed are Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change)
8:00-9:00am | Registration
9:00-10:15am | Plenary 1 | The Opportunity of Caring Well in the Church
10:15-10:30am | Stretch Break
10:30-11:45am | Plenary 2 | The Challenge of Caring Well in the Church
11:45-1:15pm | Lunch Break (Local Restaurants or Pre-purchased Onsite Lunch)
1:15-2:00pm | Breakout Sessions | See Info Below
2:00-2:15pm | Stretch Break
2:15-3:30pm | Plenary 3 | Panel Discussion
3:30-4:00pm | Book Table Open
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This year, we will have four breakout sessions.
- Walking Through the Valley: Using Psalm 23 to Listen and Journey with Others
As followers of Christ, we are called to walk with others through their valleys, offering presence and care. Psalm 23 provides a powerful framework for understanding and guiding someone’s story—not by rushing to solutions, but by listening well and walking alongside them on the same path the Father shepherded Jesus through. In this breakout session, we will explore how the themes of honest lament, presence, and restoration in Psalm 23 can shape our counseling approach, helping us attune to both the spoken and unspoken aspects of a person’s journey. -
Cultivating Caring Relationships
This breakout session will offer practical guidance in caring well, specifically through developing relationships in the church and expressing your care and compassion more deeply for the people around you. We will use the lens of Scripture to consider the barriers that keep us from reaching out and then focus on how the Lord helps us move beyond these. Join us as we explore concrete ways to approach people, ask good questions, and respond well to cultivate caring relationships in various church settings. - A Refuge for the Oppressed: Seeing and Reflecting God's Heart for the Abused
As we care for people in our churches, domestic abuse is a reality we must be prepared to encounter. Too often, the darkness of oppression stays hidden at home, as families in our fellowship feel confused and crushed under its weight. But the Lord sees. He cares. And he doesn’t stay silent on this. Scripture invites us to know God as a refuge for those who are oppressed. Together, we’ll consider how God’s word reveals his heart for the abused and how we can grow in recognizing abuse and reflecting God’s care.
- When Honey Tastes Bitter
As “biblical counselors,” the Bible is the very adjective that describes us. Psalm 119 describes God’s Word as sweet like honey! But what if the verses we go to for wisdom or comfort feel bitter to the lips of those we are walking alongside? What if Scripture has been misused in the past to harm, coerce, or control tender hearts? How do we counsel biblically when the Bible hurts? And what about ourselves? If we’re honest, aren’t there places in the Bible that we struggle ourselves to experience as sweet? We might even, at times, feel some waves of shame by way of such close association with words that are so regularly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Let’s take an honest look together; exploring our own relationship with the truly good Word of God and ways we might share the inherent sweetness with others.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I access the virtual conference?
After you registered for Caring Well in the Church, you received an email that confirmed your registration. A second email will be sent out with information about how to access the live stream on the day of the event and how to access the event recording that all attendees can access until Saturday, April 12th, 2025. Please keep an eye out for this email. It will come from development@ccefne.org.
Why don't I see any videos?
The livestream will become available according to the posted conference schedule on April 5th, 2025. Onsite breakout sessions will be recorded and uploaded following the conference.
What other resources will be provided?
All conference registrants will receive an attendee packet with the conference information, session outlines, discussion questions, suggested resources, and future training opportunities.
What if I want to change my ticket from onsite to virtual?
You are welcome to change your ticket from onsite to virtual or vice-versa for no additional cost. Please contact us in order to adjust your ticket.
How long will I have access to the conference?
Both onsite and virtual attendees will have access to conference materials until Saturday, April 12, 2025.
More Questions?
Contact CCEF New England at (802) 356-9065 or newengland@ccefne.org
About This Event
CONFERENCE DAY WALK-IN TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Online registration ended.
Our mission is to "Restore Christ to Counseling and Counseling to the Church in New England." What does it mean to "restore counseling to the church"?
Join Andy Engert and the CCEF New England counselors as we go back to the basics of our mission. This one-day conference is for all Christians who want to care for others well. We hope to give church members the basic biblical counseling skills necessary to respond with truth and love to the real struggles of people around them. This is also a great opportunity to foster a culture of care within your church. We encourage pastors to bring their elder team, staff team, small group leaders, and any church member who displays gifts of mercy and compassion.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Event Location
Wellspring Worship Center | 407 N. Main Street, West Lebanon NH 03784
Please note that this event is primarily designed as an in-person event, with the option to attend remotely. All plenaries will be live streamed, and remote attendees will have access to most breakout sessions on the day of the event. All registrants will have video access to the conference for one week after the event, which will include all plenaries and breakout sessions.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ticket Price: $65.00
Choose to attend in person or virtually. Order soon for Early Bird rates!
Purchase by March 3rd for $59.00
Each virtual ticket purchased provides log-on for one device.
Are you attending with 10+ people? Contact us for group rates!
Are you a pastor or in full-time ministry? Use promo code "MINISTRY" for $10 off.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lunch
An onsite lunch from Boloco Modern Mexican can be pre-purchased for $20 during online registration: make sure to add this additional item to your ticket order. Lunch options for you to choose from include a burrito or bowl and a cookie, and must be reserved by March 31st, 2025. We have one lunch option that is gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free. The food at Boloco is prepared in a kitchen that processes various allergens and we cannot guarantee that there might not be any cross-contamination. A list of local restaurants will also be provided onsite.
Refunds
Cancellations will receive refunds less a $10 administrative fee through March 31, 2025, after which we regret that no refunds can be given.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Preliminary Schedule (all times listed are Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change)
8:00-9:00am | Registration
9:00-10:15am | Plenary 1 | The Opportunity of Caring Well in the Church
10:15-10:30am | Stretch Break
10:30-11:45am | Plenary 2 | The Challenge of Caring Well in the Church
11:45-1:15pm | Lunch Break (Local Restaurants or Pre-purchased Onsite Lunch)
1:15-2:00pm | Breakout Sessions | See Info Below
2:00-2:15pm | Stretch Break
2:15-3:30pm | Plenary 3 | Panel Discussion
3:30-4:00pm | Book Table Open
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This year, we will have four breakout sessions.
- Walking Through the Valley: Using Psalm 23 to Listen and Journey with Others
As followers of Christ, we are called to walk with others through their valleys, offering presence and care. Psalm 23 provides a powerful framework for understanding and guiding someone’s story—not by rushing to solutions, but by listening well and walking alongside them on the same path the Father shepherded Jesus through. In this breakout session, we will explore how the themes of honest lament, presence, and restoration in Psalm 23 can shape our counseling approach, helping us attune to both the spoken and unspoken aspects of a person’s journey. -
Cultivating Caring Relationships
This breakout session will offer practical guidance in caring well, specifically through developing relationships in the church and expressing your care and compassion more deeply for the people around you. We will use the lens of Scripture to consider the barriers that keep us from reaching out and then focus on how the Lord helps us move beyond these. Join us as we explore concrete ways to approach people, ask good questions, and respond well to cultivate caring relationships in various church settings. - A Refuge for the Oppressed: Seeing and Reflecting God's Heart for the Abused
As we care for people in our churches, domestic abuse is a reality we must be prepared to encounter. Too often, the darkness of oppression stays hidden at home, as families in our fellowship feel confused and crushed under its weight. But the Lord sees. He cares. And he doesn’t stay silent on this. Scripture invites us to know God as a refuge for those who are oppressed. Together, we’ll consider how God’s word reveals his heart for the abused and how we can grow in recognizing abuse and reflecting God’s care.
- When Honey Tastes Bitter
As “biblical counselors,” the Bible is the very adjective that describes us. Psalm 119 describes God’s Word as sweet like honey! But what if the verses we go to for wisdom or comfort feel bitter to the lips of those we are walking alongside? What if Scripture has been misused in the past to harm, coerce, or control tender hearts? How do we counsel biblically when the Bible hurts? And what about ourselves? If we’re honest, aren’t there places in the Bible that we struggle ourselves to experience as sweet? We might even, at times, feel some waves of shame by way of such close association with words that are so regularly misinterpreted and misunderstood. Let’s take an honest look together; exploring our own relationship with the truly good Word of God and ways we might share the inherent sweetness with others.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I access the virtual conference?
After you registered for Caring Well in the Church, you received an email that confirmed your registration. A second email will be sent out with information about how to access the live stream on the day of the event and how to access the event recording that all attendees can access until Saturday, April 12th, 2025. Please keep an eye out for this email. It will come from development@ccefne.org.
Why don't I see any videos?
The livestream will become available according to the posted conference schedule on April 5th, 2025. Onsite breakout sessions will be recorded and uploaded following the conference.
What other resources will be provided?
All conference registrants will receive an attendee packet with the conference information, session outlines, discussion questions, suggested resources, and future training opportunities.
What if I want to change my ticket from onsite to virtual?
You are welcome to change your ticket from onsite to virtual or vice-versa for no additional cost. Please contact us in order to adjust your ticket.
How long will I have access to the conference?
Both onsite and virtual attendees will have access to conference materials until Saturday, April 12, 2025.
More Questions?
Contact CCEF New England at (802) 356-9065 or newengland@ccefne.org