October 4th - 6th
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. Sean St. Jean
Vancouver Church of Christ
Dr. Sean St. Jean has been a clinical therapist for the past 15 years. He has shared his helpful insights on trauma, occupational stress, and organizational health at conferences around the world. Sean has been a disciple of Jesus since 1996. He is a full-time professor at King University (Bristol, Tennessee), teaching therapy at a graduate level. He is also a therapist in private practice, and has worked with hundreds of church members and ministry staff globally who are struggling with spiritual trauma, workplace stress, relationship issues or ministry burnout. His book, “Spiritual Trauma: A Guide to Healing Your Heart From Church Hurts” was published in 2023 and can be found at www.seanstjean.com. Sean currently serves on the ICOC Ministers Wellness Committee and has contracted with HOPE Worldwide to provide counselling support to disciples internationally. Sean, his wife Erin, and their three children live in British Columbia, Canada and are members of the Vancouver Church of Christ.
Detailed Schedule for Elephant in the Room Weekend 2024
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th
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7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Mingles & Congregational Workshop @ St. Christopher’s
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"Above All Else: Understanding and Addressing Spiritual Trauma and Abuse in Your Life"
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
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1 PM - 3 PM
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Congregational Workshop
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"Reclaiming the Heart of Eve: Combatting the Lies that Harm our Hearts"
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th
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10:00 AM - 12 PM
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Congregational Service
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"Anxiety and the Power of an Indestructible Life"
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