This eye-opening introductory training sheds light on the profound effects of trauma on individuals and communities, equipping ministry leaders with the tools to recognize, understand, and respond effectively. Rooted in both professional expertise and faith-based principles, the workshop offers a balanced approach to addressing trauma with empathy and care. 

Training Objectives

1. Build Foundational Understanding of Trauma

• Develop a clear grasp of what trauma is, how it affects the brain, body, emotions, and behavior.

• Recognize the ways trauma impacts individuals, families, and entire communities.

2. Identify Signs of Trauma in Various Contexts

• Learn to spot common indicators of trauma in children, youth, and adults.

• Understand how trauma may show up in worship, pastoral care, small groups, and community outreach.

3. Integrate Faith-Based and Professional Perspectives

• Explore how biblical principles, spiritual practices, and pastoral wisdom align with trauma‑informed approaches.

• Gain confidence in addressing trauma in ways that honor both clinical knowledge and faith convictions.

4. Respond to Trauma with Empathy and Skill

• Practice compassionate, trauma‑sensitive communication and support strategies.

• Learn what to say, what not to say, and how to create emotionally safe environments in ministry settings.

5. Strengthen Leaders’ Self‑Awareness and Resilience

• Reflect on personal responses to trauma and stress.

• Learn practices that support emotional health, boundaries, and spiritual grounding for those who care for others.

6. Promote Healing and Hope in the Church Community

• Understand how churches can become trauma‑responsive spaces that foster belonging, safety, and restoration.

• Identify practical steps for building a culture of care that supports long‑term healing.

This training focuses on the vital role of protective factors in fostering resilience and preventing negative outcomes for individuals and communities. Designed for ministry leaders and church teams, this session highlights the ways protective factors serve as buffers against adversity and promote overall well-being.

Training Objectives

1. Deepen Understanding of the Protective Factors Framework

• Build a clear understanding of the five Protective Factors and why they reduce the likelihood of child maltreatment.

• Recognize how the framework supports healthy child development and family resilience.

2. Shift to a Strengths‑Based Mindset

• Learn to view families through a positive, strengths‑focused lens rather than a deficit model.

• Identify and affirm the existing assets families already possess.

3. Enhance Skills for Partnering with Parents

• Strengthen the ability to collaborate with parents, rather than “serve” or “fix” them.

• Practice communication strategies that build trust and mutual respect.

4. Apply the Framework in Daily Work

• Learn concrete strategies to support each Protective Factor in real‑world settings.

• Understand how to integrate the framework into program design, family interactions, and organizational culture.

5. Re‑energize and Support the Workforce

• Reconnect professionals with the purpose and meaning of their work with families.

• Increase confidence in using research‑informed approaches that promote family well‑being.

6. Promote Consistency Across Systems

• Build a shared language and approach across early childhood, education, family support, and community services.

• Strengthen cross‑sector collaboration to support families holistically.

This transformative training delves into the fascinating intersection of faith and science, exploring how prayer impacts the brain, body, and overall well-being. Designed for ministry leaders, church teams, and faith-driven organizations, this workshop provides a unique blend of spiritual insight and scientific understanding to deepen the practice and power of prayer. 

Training Objectives:

1. Understand the Science Behind Prayer

• Explore current research on how prayer influences the brain, nervous system, and overall physical health.

• Identify key scientific concepts (e.g., neuroplasticity, stress response, mindfulness mechanisms) that relate to spiritual practices.

2. Strengthen Theological and Spiritual Insight

• Deepen understanding of prayer from a faith-based perspective, connecting spiritual principles with scientific findings.

• Reflect on how prayer shapes spiritual formation, resilience, and community connection.

3. Integrate Faith and Science in Ministry Practice

• Learn how to communicate the science of prayer in ways that support discipleship, pastoral care, and teaching.

• Develop strategies for incorporating evidence‑informed prayer practices into ministry settings.

4. Enhance Personal and Communal Prayer Practices

• Experience and evaluate different forms of prayer through both spiritual and scientific lenses.

• Strengthen personal prayer habits and learn how to guide others in practices that support emotional and physical well‑being.

5. Equip Leaders to Support Well‑Being in Their Communities

• Understand how prayer can reduce stress, build resilience, and promote holistic health within congregations.

• Gain tools to help church members use prayer as part of a balanced approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

6. Build Confidence in Discussing Faith with Scientific Credibility

• Learn language and frameworks that help ministry leaders speak about prayer in ways that are credible, accessible, and relevant to diverse audiences.

• Address common questions or misconceptions about the relationship between faith and science.

TEND’s compassion fatigue training is designed to help professionals understand the impact of trauma‑exposed work, recognize their own risk factors, and develop sustainable strategies for well‑being. This training is designed to equip leaders and teams with the tools and insights to recognize, address, and prevent compassion fatigue. Rooted in faith and professional expertise, this training focuses on sustaining your emotional and spiritual health while serving others with empathy and grace. 

Training Objectives:

1. Identify Personal and Professional Risk Factors

• Recognize individual risk factors for secondary traumatic stress and empathic strain.

• Understand how chronic exposure to trauma‑related content affects helpers.

2. Understand the Hidden Impacts of Trauma‑Exposed Work

• Explore how hearing, seeing, or reading about trauma can lead to secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue.

• Build awareness of how these impacts show up emotionally, physically, and behaviorally.

3. Develop Strategies to Reduce Trauma Exposure and Reset

• Learn practical tools to take stock, reduce overwhelm, and interrupt stress cycles.

• Explore methods for grounding, emotional regulation, and workload management.

4. Create a Plan for Sustainable Change

• Build a personalized plan for long‑term well‑being and resilience in trauma‑exposed work.

• Identify organizational and individual practices that support sustainability.

5. Strengthen Language and Shared Understanding

• Gain a shared vocabulary for discussing compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma within teams.

• Improve communication and awareness across the organization.

6. Apply Self‑Care and Resilience Strategies

• Learn evidence‑informed approaches to self‑care and resilience that mitigate the effects of trauma exposure.

• Identify early warning signs and develop proactive responses.

This training is tailored for ministry leaders aiming to establish effective governance structures that empower their nonprofit organizations to thrive. Combining principles of faith with best practices in nonprofit management, this session equips leaders to ensure their ministries operate with integrity, efficiency, and mission-driven focus.

Training Objectives:

1. Strengthen Understanding of Nonprofit Governance Foundations

• Build a solid grasp of what effective governance looks like in a ministry‑based nonprofit.

• Understand the distinct roles of the board, executive leadership, staff, and volunteers.

2. Integrate Faith Principles with Governance Best Practices

• Explore how biblical values such as stewardship, accountability, and servant leadership inform organizational decision‑making.

• Learn to align governance structures with the ministry’s mission, vision, and spiritual identity.

3. Develop Clear and Functional Governance Structures

• Identify essential components of strong governance, including bylaws, policies, committees, and leadership roles.

• Learn how to design structures that support transparency, efficiency, and long‑term sustainability.

4. Enhance Leadership Capacity for Oversight and Accountability

• Gain tools for ethical decision‑making, financial oversight, and risk management.

• Understand how to cultivate a culture of integrity and trust within the organization.

5. Improve Board Engagement and Effectiveness

• Learn strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining mission‑aligned board members.

• Strengthen board dynamics, communication, and collaboration to support healthy governance.

6. Ensure Mission‑Driven Operations and Strategic Alignment

• Explore how governance practices shape program effectiveness, resource stewardship, and organizational impact.

• Learn to evaluate decisions and initiatives through a mission‑first lens.

7. Equip Leaders to Guide Their Ministries Toward Long‑Term Health

• Understand how strong governance supports growth, stability, and community credibility.

• Identify practical next steps for strengthening governance in your own ministry context.

This training provides ministry leaders and teams with the tools to recognize and respond to the effects of trauma while fostering resilience and hope through a strength-based perspective. By integrating professional expertise with faith-based principles, this session equips participants to serve individuals and communities with greater empathy and effectiveness.

Training Objectives:

1. Build Foundational Awareness of Trauma

• Understand what trauma is and how it affects the brain, body, emotions, and relationships.

• Recognize the diverse ways trauma can show up in individuals, families, and communities.

2. Identify Trauma Responses in Ministry Settings

• Learn to notice common signs of trauma in congregants, volunteers, and community members.

• Explore how trauma may influence behavior, communication, and engagement in church life.

3. Integrate Faith‑Based Principles with Professional Best Practices

• Connect biblical themes of healing, compassion, and restoration with trauma‑informed approaches.

• Gain confidence in blending spiritual care with evidence‑informed strategies.

4. Respond to Trauma with Empathy and Skill

• Practice trauma‑sensitive communication and supportive responses that promote safety and trust.

• Learn what helps, what harms, and how to create emotionally safe ministry environments.

5. Foster Resilience and Hope Through a Strength‑Based Perspective

• Identify and affirm the strengths, coping skills, and spiritual resources individuals already possess.

• Explore practical ways to nurture resilience within individuals, families, and the broader faith community.

6. Equip Ministry Teams for Effective, Compassionate Service

• Strengthen team awareness, collaboration, and shared language around trauma‑informed care.

• Learn strategies for supporting one another and preventing compassion fatigue.

7. Promote Healing‑Centered Ministry Practices

• Understand how churches can become places of belonging, safety, and restoration.

• Identify next steps for integrating trauma‑informed, strength‑based practices into ongoing ministry work.

Workshops (60-90 minutes)

• Up to 25 people — $350

• 26–75 people — $550

• 76–150 people — $850

Speaking Engagements

• Local (within 60 miles) — $500–$900

• Regional — $1,000–$1,800

• National — $2,000–$3,500

Leadership Coaching (4-12 people)

• 90‑minute session — $250

• 4‑session series — $850

• 8‑session series — $1,600

Half‑Day Trainings (3-4 hours)

• Up to 25 people — $850

• 26–75 people — $1,200

• 76–150 people — $1,600

Full‑Day Trainings (6-7 hours)

• Up to 25 people — $1,600

• 26–75 people — $2,200

• 76–150 people — $3,000

Consulting

• Board training (2 hours) — $600

• Governance audit — $1,200

• 3‑month consulting package — $2,500

Add-Ons

• Business Needs Assessment/Program Evaluation — varies with a starting rate of $250/hour

• Participant workbooks for selective trainings. Contact to learn more. — $15–$25 per person

• Follow‑up coaching call — $120 - $660

• Certificate of completion — $5 per person