Attention area ministers, faith leaders and lay leaders! Make plans now to attend.
Sixth Annual Faith Community Leadership Summit
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Omni Hotel Fort Worth 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Map and Directions
This occasion will bring together faith leaders from Tarrant and surrounding counties. The focus will be on the power of forgiveness.
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The registration fee of $25 includes breakfast, lunch, valet parking and program materials.

Follow the link above to register online or call toll-free 1-877-THR-WELL (1-877-847-9355).
Registration and payment can also be made by mail. Please send payment to:
Texas Health Resources Attn: Telemanagement Services 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 1500 Arlington, TX 76011
Please note "Faith Summit, Feb. 28" on your check.
Texas Health employees: A cost center billing option is available, pending manager approval. To register and have your registration fee billed to your Texas Health cost center, please email LauraVanHoosier@texashealth.org.
Featuring:
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Dr. Eileen Borris Licensed Psychologist, Author of "Finding Forgiveness"
Melissa Tamplin Harrison Survivor, Entrepreneur, Author
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Rev. Randy Wild Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church
Lance Pape, Ph.D. Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University
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Agenda:
7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Registration & Buffet Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome, Introductions & Opening Prayer
8:35 to 8:50 a.m. Centering Exercise Rev. Randy Wild, Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church Fort Worth, Texas
9:00 to 9:30 a.m. THE NOTION OF FORGIVENESS AND FORGETTING BIBLICALLY SPEAKING Lance Pape, Ph.D., Granville and Erline Walker Assistant Professor of Homiletics Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. FROM THE HEART OF DARKNESS TO THE HEART OF GOD Forgiveness is a very beautiful, sometimes difficult yet very profound journey for the brave of heart. Dr. Eileen Borris has traveled worldwide working in areas of conflict and helping people learn how to forgive in places where forgiveness seems impossible. She will share stories of developing "Schools of Forgiveness" in places such as Nigeria and Lebanon watching people transform as brave peacemakers travel from the heart of darkness to the heart of God. Dr. Eileen R. Borris, Licensed Psychologist Author of "Finding Forgiveness" Director of Training for the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy Phoenix, Arizona
10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Break & Time to Tour Displays
10:45 to 11:45 a.m. UNDERSTANDING = THE KEY TO HEALING The Inner Spirit Heals Grief and Nurtures Forgiveness Carol Abaya, MA, Author and Expert on the Sandwich Generation Marlboro, New Jersey
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. Luncheon Keynote CREATING FORGIVENESS AND FINDING PURPOSE AFTER TRAGEDY & HEARTBREAK Melissa Tamplin Harrison, Survivor, Entrepreneur, Author New York, New York
1:00 to 1:15 p.m. BREAK
1:15 to 1:45 p.m. IMPACT OF ADDICTIONS ON FAMILIES; BUILDING A BRIDGE TO FORGIVENESS AND UNDERSTANDING Barbara Alderete, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Clinical Manager and Addictions Expert Texas Health Springwood Hospital HEB Bedford, Texas
1:45 to 3:00 p.m. GOT FORGIVENESS? If there is someone in your life you are grappling with in how to forgive, be it a betrayal or some ordeal that has caused you pain, this workshop will take you through a step by step process on how to forgive. You will learn how to let go of your emotional burdens and know how to gain inner peace which you so richly deserve while at the same time helping those to whom you minister. Dr. Eileen Borris
3:00 p.m. Evaluation, Closing Comments
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