Main Session
The Bread and Butter of Mentoring – Rashad Cohen
This message is a soul-level reminder that mentoring doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. It’s about showing up with consistency, compassion, and the heart of Christ!
Workshops
Supporting students in a Post-COVID World – Kelly Richmond
The pandemic has deeply impacted children, leading to increased emotional struggles and challenging behaviors. This training explores what brain science and mental health research reveal about the root causes of these behaviors. You’ll gain simple, effective strategies to support children’s emotional well-being and create more caring environments.
Hitting the Bullseye on ‘Faith-Full’ Mentoring – John Barnard
We already know that our faith in Christ isn’t just an aspect of our lives-it’s our very foundation. But what about the fit between our faith and our work as mentors? What can we do? What can we say? What, exactly, is our responsibility, and what if we mess up? John will speak from his 25+ years of mentoring and ministering experience to give you practical ways to “hit the mark” on effective and God-honoring mentoring. This session is low on lecture and high on conversation!
Practical Tips for the Mentoring Hour – Michelle Martin
This session will focus on how emotional regulation can support children’s development and enhance resilience. Gain understanding and learn practical ways to connect and build rapport with mentees through simple Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills that anyone can do. The session will be interactive and hands-on, where you will practice the skills you learn and be able to use them during your next mentoring interactions.
DFW School Leadership Panel Discussion – Nisha Price Marshall, Crystal Jennings, Jordyn Patton, Tamara Collins, Nathan Tave
You won’t want to miss this panel discussion featuring DFW area school leadership. We’ll discuss the current state of our local schools, the impact that these professionals have seen in their communities and hear helpful recommendations for directors and mentors as they continue to walk with their local schools.
Supporting students in a Post-COVID World – Kelly Richmond
The pandemic has deeply impacted children, leading to increased emotional struggles and challenging behaviors. This training explores what brain science and mental health research reveal about the root causes of these behaviors. You’ll gain simple, effective strategies to support children’s emotional well-being and create more caring environments.
Spiritual Practices to Sustain You as You Serve – Rev. Brenda Brooks-Alexander
Mentoring is meaningful—and it can also be draining. In this encouraging session, discover simple spiritual practices to help you stay refreshed, grounded, and full of grace as you pour into the life of a child. Come ready to be renewed so you can serve with joy and purpose.