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To many churches, preaching is an important part of gathered worship. It is where the minister inspires the congregation for living the Christian life, teaches from the Bible and often imparts vision for the church community. But who are we preaching to? Many people in the congregation carry unseen trauma and may receive messages through the lenses of old wounds.&nbsp; How should we preach in a way that acknowledges trauma and which does not open old or new wounds?Come along on Thursday 19th&nbsp;November at 12:00 -13:30 on Zoom You will come away:<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">More informed about the way trauma affects those in our congregations&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">With deeper insight into the impact our preaching has on those who carry trauma and pain.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Able to reflect on use of language, tone, visuals, stories and more in communicating God&rsquo;s word effectively to those with a trauma background</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">With some simple tips to adapt and prepare to preach with deeper compassion and meet people where they are at. Who this is for:</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ministers, trainee ministers and lay preachers, youth workers or anyone who delivers talks in a church context. </li></ul> With:<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ruth Stephens: CEO and lead trainer for Join the Dots, passionate about equipping faith organisations and their teams to become trauma informed. Ruth regularly preaches at her local church and has been involved in church leadership for many years.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sats Solanki: aka the Digital Rabbi &ndash; a creative communicator, strategic thinker and local church leader based in London. He is passionate about helping Christian leaders and creatives build healthy, Jesus-centred cultures and communicate faith in fresh, relevant ways.</li></ul>

To many churches, preaching is an important part of gathered worship. It is where the minister inspires the congregation for living the Christian life, teaches from the Bible and often imparts vision for the church community. But who are we preaching to? Many people in the congregation carry unseen trauma and may receive messages through the lenses of old wounds.  How should we preach in a way that acknowledges trauma and which does not open old or new wounds?Come along on Thursday 19th November at 12:00 -13:30 on Zoom You will come away:<ul><li>More informed about the way trauma affects those in our congregations </li><li>With deeper insight into the impact our preaching has on those who carry trauma and pain.</li><li>Able to reflect on use of language, tone, visuals, stories and more in communicating God’s word effectively to those with a trauma background</li><li>With some simple tips to adapt and prepare to preach with deeper compassion and meet people where they are at. Who this is for:</li><li>Ministers, trainee ministers and lay preachers, youth workers or anyone who delivers talks in a church context. </li></ul> With:<ul><li>Ruth Stephens: CEO and lead trainer for Join the Dots, passionate about equipping faith organisations and their teams to become trauma informed. Ruth regularly preaches at her local church and has been involved in church leadership for many years.</li><li>Sats Solanki: aka the Digital Rabbi – a creative communicator, strategic thinker and local church leader based in London. He is passionate about helping Christian leaders and creatives build healthy, Jesus-centred cultures and communicate faith in fresh, relevant ways.</li></ul>

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