Multiple current societal events have confirmed what counselors, ministers, and chaplains have long known: abuse in the community and in the church is insidious, extensive, and the impact is far-reaching. This one day conference is designed for those who work with individuals who have experienced an array of different kinds of violence and abuse in families, churches, and the community. Attendees will consider the impact of abuse, the extent of abuse, and how to effectively treat abuse in helping survivors work toward healing and growth.
Free Lunch provided for in person Attendees
Jon Sovocool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. He has been working as a counselor at Langberg, Monroe & Associates since 2016. Jon is also the Clinical Director at ServingLeaders Ministries, which includes a team of 25 therapists. ServingLeaders is a non-profit organization that seeks to revive, restore, and resource ministry leaders and their families. For 3 years he taught counseling students at Missio Seminary as an adjunct professor.
Dr. Floyd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Approved Supervisor) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He leads the counseling ministry of Gambrell Street Baptist Church. In addition to professional memberships in the American Association of Christian Counselors and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, he authored Crisis Counseling: A Guide for Pastors and Professionals (Kregel Academic & Professional).
Scott Floyd earned M.A.M.F.C. and Ph.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX), with additional study toward the M.Div.B.L. degree. Prior to his 2010 appointment to Carroll Institute, he taught for twenty years at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and was Professor of Psychology and Counseling (2008-2010). He also served as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Howard Payne University (1988-90). Dr. Floyd taught courses at the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, in 1995, 1998, and 2003.
Dr. Floyd and his wife Molly have four children: Arie, Micah, Jilli, and Macy.
Dr. Carroll Marr has served as the Senior Pastor of Southcliff Baptist Church since 1998. He and his wife Tanya came to Southcliff from their hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana, and have been married for 41 years. They are both very active, love biking and hiking, and are regulars at their gym. Carroll is known for his ability to tell a good story.
Dr. Shelly Melia is the Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. She served in the local church in children�s and family ministry for over 25 years prior to coming to DBU to lead the Master of Arts in Children�s Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and serves as a Professor of Childhood Education at DBU. She is the proud mom of three children: Nathan, Lexi, and Braden.
Amy has nearly a decade of experience shifting organizational cultures to better serve vulnerable populations. She strives to educate and guide institutions through crisis moments to help them become places of hope for those impacted by abuse. Amy has extensive experience in high-profile child abuse and adult sexual misconduct investigations, including work in Title IX. Other areas of training and experience include: trauma-informed investigations and interviews, trauma-informed ministry, bias, clergy misconduct, spiritual abuse, and church culture. Amy is passionate about helping organizations and individuals become better equipped to serve survivors of abuse. Amy is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas.
Chaplain, pastor and faith-based organizational leader with over 40 years experience in management, leadership and working with families in crisis, singles, youth at risk, and senior citizens from varied social, economic and educational backgrounds. Developed and implemented chaplaincy services initiatives for numerous organizations and corporations and recruited, trained, supervised, and organized hundreds of volunteers for various non-profit faith-based organizations. Possess strong communication and people skills with a genuine compassion for troubled and hurting people. More than 20 years of experience working with federal and state correctional systems to develop programs addressing the needs of youth and adult offenders and their families
Dr. Shannon Wolf is a Licensed Professional Counselor with supervisory status in Texas as well as a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. She has served as the director of Southcliff Christian Counseling Center since 2003. Shannon has earned a PhD in Psychology and Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctoral minor in Foundations of Education. She has a Masters of Marriage and Family Counseling degree, also from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Shannon works with a wide range of client concerns including various types of trauma, depression, anxiety, marriage and family concerns, among other issues. She adjusts her counseling techniques to fit the unique needs of her clients. Shannon�s approach to helping people is Christ-centered and biblically-based. She continues to research issues concerning trauma and recovery and is currently focusing on child sex trafficking issues.
Shannon and her family are active members of their local church family. They also served as international missionaries in Eastern Europe. Her love for cultures is reflected in her humanitarian work both nationally and abroad.
Lili-Erika is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She has experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families addressing abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma. In addition, she has experience assisting women in domestic violence and sexual assault services and individual counseling. She has worked with children, adolescents, and women in various church ministries as well. Her prayer for her clients is that the love of God be their safe place for hope, healing, restoration and thriving.
She is an alumnus of Dallas Baptist University with a B.S. in Biology. She earned her MA in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and her MA in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She is currently completing her doctoral program at B.H. Carroll Theological Institute. She is CISM certified and Prepare and Enrich certified.
Furthermore, she served in the Middle East with the International Mission Board as a Journeyman for two years while in seminary. She is a member of her home church, Windsor Park Baptist Church near Dallas. She and her husband, Leonardo, have the joy of raising two beautiful children, Leo and Lili-Anna.
| Time | Session | Speakers |
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| 9:00am—9:15am | Welcome | Dr. Scott Floyd & Dr. Shannon Wolf |
| 9:15am—10:15am |
Opening Session: Relationships That HurtThankfully, our collective awareness of the prevalence of abuse has never been higher. And yet, the impact of abuse is difficult to quantify, not only because of its comprehensive devastation, but also because it leaves a unique fingerprint of destruction on each of its victims. How can we better comprehend the nuanced contours of abuse, including the disconnection it creates, in a way that helps us become more informed and curious about survivors of abuse? |
Jon Sovocool |
| 10:30am—11:30am | Breakout Session #1 | |
Little Ones and Millstones: A Theological Famework for Protecting Children and Abuse SurvivorsCounselors, ministry personnel, and abuse advocates all work to protect potential victims and to repair the harm done to children and adult abuse survivors. Jesus’ care for children provides a clear and compelling framework for the task of protecting the vulnerable and working for healing for those who have been harmed. |
Dr. Scott Floyd | |
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Abuse in the Home: How Domestic Violence May Present in the HomeCounselors, chaplains, and ministers all encounter individuals in the midst of traumatic events, or in the next few hours that follow. How trauma care starts often sets a trajectory for ongoing work with traumatized individuals. Thus, what a caregiver says and does in those first few hours or days can be crucial to the overall process of trauma recovery. What are the kinds of goals that caregivers are working toward when they provide trauma care? And, to be effective in their work, what are kinds of things that caregivers should and should not do when working with newly traumatized individuals? * Available for In Person only |
Dr. Erika Zuno |
| 11:30am—12:20pm | Lunch | |
Lunch Panel Discussion: Reporting Processes and ProceduresDr. Shelly Melia, a children’s minister and licensed professional counselor, and attorney Amy Stier will lead a discussion on the legalities of reporting abuse and the procedure for how reports are filed. |
Dr. Shelly Melia & Amy Stier |
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| 12:30pm—1:30pm | Breakout Session #2 | |
Where is God?In this session Dr. Marr will discuss how to help people navigate these spiritual questions and challenges that pain and abuse can create. Spiritual questions of Why would a loving God allow this? and Does He even care? will be examined. |
Dr. Carroll Marr | |
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A Donkey’s Tale: “Four Strong Legs”The ministry of rescuing those who have been abused is not for the faint of heart. Directing them down a path leading to complete wholeness is quite challenging. At times, it can even be heart wrenching and exhausting and requires proficiency, long-term commitment, and unwavering dedication. The parable of The Good Samaritan skillfully, yet subtly, illustrates this demanding process. While exploring this parable, typically the crucial role of the benevolent traveler’s donkey is overlooked. This lowly beast of burden gives us four crucial ministry principles (Four Strong Legs). When they are kept healthy and strong, they enable the caregiver to be effective, resilient, and empower them to achieve longevity in ministry. * Available for In Person only |
Chaplain Nathan Timmerman |
| 1:45pm—2:45pm | Breakout Session #3 | |
Long-Term Impact of AbuseToo often, the impact of abuse lasts for years or even a life-time. This presentation examines common characteristics of the impact of long-term abuse and includes a discussion designed to equip those whom minister to the wounded. |
Dr. Shannon Wolf | |
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To Catch a PredatorThis seminar identifies protective and risk factors corresponding to sexual predators. In addition, challenging opportunities to minister to those classified with this life issue will be addressed. * Available for In Person only |
Dr. Parnell Ryan |
| 3:00—4:00pm | Closing | |
Closing Session: Relationships That HelpSummary: Survivors of abuse have wisely learned to protect themselves in relationships. Learning to work with a client’s protection is one of the most critical factors in determining the success or failure of therapy. How can we anticipate, understand, and honor the function of this protection? And just as importantly, how can we become more aware of what happens to us when we attempt to work within an abuse survivor’s window of tolerance? |
Jon Sovocool |
* Available for In Person only
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