Conference Archive

A record of past conference topics and presenters. We offer two conferences per year, in spring and fall. For information on our next conference, please contact us at MichianaSDN@gmail.com.

April 16, 2026

Serving the God who Suffers

Presenter:

Deborah Byler

Participants will enjoy an interactive session that begins with sharing important information about how to work in spiritual direction with people who are experiencing anxiety or depression or who have experienced significant trauma. The presentation will touch on the theology of suffering, seeking God in our suffering, forgiveness, atonement theories, and when to refer a person to a therapist. There will be hands-on exercises, case studies, and time for small and large group discussion.