The symposium is free and open to the public; up to four continuing education (CE) credits are available ($10 for Fuller alumni and $15 for the general public). Registration is required for all attendees and will remain open through the event. When registering, select your CE credit package of choice (located under “Add-Ons” on the ticket page). Cancellations/refunds up to one day before the event start date.
At the end of the event week, a survey will be sent out to all registrants. An evaluation form will be available to download on the last page of the survey, along with instructions for submission. Credit certificates will not be issued until an evaluation form is submitted via email to psychce@fuller.edu. Questions regarding CE credits may be sent to psychce@fuller.edu.
PROGRAM & PRESENTERS
Plenary Session 1: Friday, 9:00 am
AFTER NARCISSISM: TOWARD CONGREGATIONAL & CLERGY HUMILITY & HEALING
The term “narcissism” has gained increasing popularity in recent years. In particular, many Christians have been intrigued by the ways that self-interest and over-inflated egos seem to have become more common in churches and other mission and ministry contexts. The aim of this presentation is to explore what narcissism is, which personal and communal factors help to cultivate it, and how intentional cultivation of humility may serve as an essential corrective to this phenomenon on both an interpersonal and communal level.
Plenary Session 2: Saturday, 9:00 am
TRAUMA-INFORMED MINISTRY: EMPOWERING CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO SERVE WITH HUMILITY & WISDOM
Recent years have seen a dramatic increase of attention in communities of faith on experiences of trauma. The need for trauma-informed ministries and ministry leaders has never been greater. This presentation will explore ways to be sensitive to the wide range of experiences of trauma that may be present in faith-based communities, as well as ways that humility and wisdom can provide a helpful antidote to experiences of pain and abuse.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
9:00–11:00 am: Welcome & Plenary Session 1: “After Narcissism”
11:00–11:15 am: Break
11:15 am–12:30 pm: Concurrent Workshops 1
12:30–2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00–3:15 pm: Concurrent Workshops 2
3:15–3:30 pm: Break
3:30–5:00 pm: Closing Panel with Presenters
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
9:00–11:00 am: Welcome & Plenary Session 2: “Trauma-Informed Ministry”
11:00–11:15 am: Break
11:15 am–12:30 pm: Concurrent Workshops 3
12:30–2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00–3:15 pm: Concurrent Workshops 4
3:15–3:30 pm: Break
3:30–5:00 pm: Closing Panel with Presenters