Leadership, Trauma, and the Struggle with Hope: Washington, D.C.
May 23–24, 2025
Commonwealth Baptist Church
700 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
Registration
$150
RegisterFriday, May 23
Saturday, May 24
Over the past several months in our nation, leaders face a relentless tide of trauma, disillusionment, and uncertainty. Whether in ministry, mental health, nonprofit, government, or justice work, those who guide others often bear the weight of profound suffering – both their own and that of the communities they serve.
In a world that is heavy with cynicism and despair, how do you continue to lead others honestly and courageously? Do you desire to lead others with a hopeful imagination, but often feel isolated, confused, and exhausted?
These are the pressing questions we will explore at the heart of Leadership, Trauma, and the Struggle with Hope, an event series hosted by the Allender Center and The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and sponsored by the Center for Being Known. Join Dr. J. Derek McNeil, Dr. Dan Allender, and Shauna Gauthier in thoughtful dialogue around the modern challenges of leadership and hear from our special guest, Curt Thompson, MD.
At the core of this event is a simple yet profound truth: hope is not a solitary pursuit. It is cultivated in relationships, in community, and in honest conversations about the tensions between action and surrender, faith and doubt, grief and healing.
Weaving together the topics of leadership, trauma, and hope our event will provide an integrative framework that helps participants metabolize the struggle of the present in order to grow anticipation for our collective sustainable future.
Join Derek, Dan, Shauna, and Curt for an exclusive and interactive dialogue!
Friday, May 23rd from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm ET
Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm ET
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