Tuesday, April 14 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Hyatt Place Mishawaka (215 W Day Rd)

Free event — Suggested Donation Appreciated

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Many churches are doing faithful ministry—preaching the Word, building community, and caring for people well. And yet, some people still seem to struggle to grow, engage, or remain connected.

Not because they don’t care.
But because trauma is shaping how they experience truth, relationships, and the life of the church.

Good intentions matter. But on their own, they are not enough.

Most churches don’t lack compassion. They lack a clear framework. And without one, it’s easy to unintentionally do more harm than good.

Building a trauma-informed ministry requires more than compassion. It involves practical steps that shape leadership, culture, and ministry practices over time.

This practical evening seminar is designed to help pastors, ministry leaders, and teams move beyond awareness and think clearly about what that work can look like in their own setting.

Together, we will explore the kinds of changes that help ministries respond with greater wisdom, compassion, and clarity—not just in isolated moments of care, but in the overall life and culture of the church.

You will leave with a clearer framework for shaping your ministry in ways that better serve people impacted by trauma.

This seminar is designed for pastors and ministry leaders, as well as those who help shape or carry out ministry in specific areas of the church—such as children’s or youth ministry, small groups, counseling, deacon ministry, care teams, or other specialized ministries.

f possible, attending with one or two others from your church or ministry team can help you begin thinking together about what this could look like in your context.

You’ll Gain

• A clear framework for building a trauma-informed ministry
• Practical categories for evaluating your leadership, culture, and ministry practices
• Concrete steps for strengthening your ministry’s response to hurting people
• A process you can adapt with staff, key volunteers, or your ministry team

This event is especially helpful when attended with others from your church or ministry team. Consider bringing two or three others with you so you can begin applying what you learn together.

About the Host

Todd Benkert is the Executive Director of Hope’s Companion, a nonprofit that equips churches to care well for people who have experienced trauma. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 25 years and teaches practical, biblically grounded approaches to ministry with people impacted by trauma.

Register now 

for the Hope’s Companion evening event: Building a Trauma-Informed Ministry.

This event is free to attend. If you would like to support Hope’s Companion and help cover event costs, you may enter any amount as a donation when registering.

Suggested donation: $15 per person, or $10 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Please come—and feel free to bring others from your ministry team—whether or not you are able to make a donation.

Please have each attendee register individually so we can communicate event details and plan well.