BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Transform MN - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Transform MN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://transformmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Transform MN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T211953 CREATED:20260603T150034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T145926Z UID:7834-1787130000-1787144400@transformmn.org SUMMARY:Waiting for New Wineskins | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nReimagining the Church & Renewing Church Leaders\nPart 2: Sabbath Church | August 19 \nThe American church has been too easily entangled in the power struggles of culture and politics — shaped more by the pressures of the age than by the Gospel. How do we find our way back? \nThis session explores the Sabbath Rule of God as the path to recovering our true identity and purpose as the Body of Christ. \nDr. Joel Lawrence will lead two in-depth sessions — tracing the ecclesial identity crisis of the American church\, then digging into the Sabbath Rule as envisioned in the creation narrative of Genesis and inaugurated in the incarnation of Jesus. As the church continues to navigate the pressure to conform to the political patterns of the age\, the origins of Scripture offer a different vision — inviting us to re-order our aims toward becoming the Sabbath Church\, witnesses to the rightful rule and order given in the beginning. \nPastor Michele Arndt will follow with an applied session on formation. If we are to re-form what has been conformed\, it begins with identifying the old wineskins — and then asking better questions. Michele will share how she has developed formation spaces that shift from metrics focused on what to think to how to think\, orienting congregations toward the kingdom of God rather than the powers of the age. \n  \nWednesday\, August 19 | 9 am – 1 pm\nCan stand alone but builds on Session 1 (June 3). \n  \n\n  \n*The cost of this event includes coffee\, snacks\, water\, and lunch\, all of which will be provided. If you are able to contribute $25\, we ask that you do so under general admission. Scholarship options are also available for those who are unable to pay\, and you will see that option under “get tickets.” We in no way want cost to be a barrier to attending this event. Thank you—we truly value and appreciate your integrity. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”black” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Registration” tab_id=”1562163641168-5bc3330e-434f”][vc_column_text]\nREGISTRATION \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register for Session 2 here!” color=”green” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1990698456672%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Speakers | Teachers” tab_id=”1562163491765-eb018353-b2e8″][vc_column_text]\n \nJoel Lawrence | Dr. Joel Lawrence (PhD\, Cambridge) serves as the president of the Center for Pastor Theologians. Prior to this\, Joel served as a seminary professor and local church pastor. He writes and speaks on Dietrich Bonhoeffer\, ecclesiology\, and political theology.  \n  \n \nRev. Michele Arndt | Michele currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship at Roseville Covenant Church and previously planted a church with the ECC in 2018.  Michele completed her Masters of Divinity at North Park Seminary in Chicago and also served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 9 years. She is passionate about discipleship and spiritual formation that equips the church to embody the kingdom of Jesus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”FAQ” tab_id=”1627919937344-09b1ebee-30c9″][vc_column_text]\n\nI registered for the event\, and now I am unable to attend\, can I get a refund?  Can I give my ticket to a co-worker or friend? \n\nFor cancellation requests at least seven (7) calendar days before the registered event\, you will receive a FULL refund. NO REFUNDS are available on cancellations less than seven (7) days prior to the event.  If you would like your registration transferred to someone else\, please contact Brie Brown – brie@transformmn.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nDo I have to register now or can I do it at the door? \n\n\nYou must register in advance. \n\nWill Lunch be provided? \nCoffee\, water\, snacks + lunch will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/waiting-for-new-wineskins-session2/ LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley\, 14107 Hudson Rd S\, Afton\, Minnesota\, 55001 CATEGORIES:Church Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TM-WNW-1920x1080_Red.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260704T211953 CREATED:20260629T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T203042Z UID:7849-1789117200-1789232400@transformmn.org SUMMARY:Trauma Healing Initial Facilitator Training DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nTrauma Healing Initial Facilitator Training \nSeptember 11+129:00 am – 5:00 pm (each day) \nThe cost of the Trauma Healing Initial Facilitator Training is $149. \nLocation \nTransform Minnesota \n1515 E 66th Street\, Richfield\, MN 55423 \n  \nThe Trauma Healing Initial Facilitator Training is for those who wish to be trained and certified as facilitators. Facilitators will be trained in biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care. The trauma healing facilitator training is designed to be experiential and participatory.   \nCertification as a trauma healing facilitator is based on demonstrated skills in the five core competencies:  \n\nAble to facilitate in a participatory way  \nAble to work on a team  \nAble to help traumatized people  \nKnowledge of the materials \nAble to manage personal well-being.  \n\n*While certification is not a guarantee\, most people will gain valuable skills in trauma care for both themselves and others through attending this training.   \n Necessary Qualifications:  \n\nMust have completed participation in a Healing Group \nAble to attend each day of the training (certificates will only be granted to full attendees)   \nFluent in English   \nAt least 18 years old   \nCommitted to help trauma survivors and able to dedicate 2 weeks per year to trauma healing   \nAble to teach others\, manage own wellbeing\, work on a team\, and learn to lead groups in a participatory way   \nIt is suggested\, but not required\, that you attend the training with someone else from your organization\, church\, or area with whom you could co-lead healing groups in the future (if certified)  \nRecommendation from your trauma healing group facilitator may be required\n\n  \n“I believe in the power of these healing groups. This training will be well worth your time\, not just for learning about this curriculum\, but also for ongoing professional development in your ministry.” – Anonymous  \nQuestions may be emailed to Brie Brown at brie@transformmn.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]\n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]*Scholarship money is available to attend this training.  Please email brie@transformmn.org if you require financial assistance.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click to Register” color=”green” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1992773505198%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nLOCATION \nTransform Minnesota \n1515 E 66th Street\, Richfield\, MN 55423 \n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nTim Staiger | a Training Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute and has co-facilitated many healing groups since 2022 and has also facilitated several facilitator trainings. He has served as a lay counselor for 17 years at his church in Maplewood\, MN\, and leads mission teams to Costa Rica every year. He has a heart for coming along side those who are hurting or struggling\, and has a passion for seeing healing in the hearts and lives of our sisters and brothers. In his other life\, He and his wife live in Woodbury\, MN. \n  \n \nJohn Foley | a Discipleship Pastor at New Hope Community Church in Cambridge\, MN\, and more importantly\, husband of Erin for nearly twenty five years\, father of Gabrielle (23)\, Joshua (21)\, Faith (18)\, and grandpa to beloved Andrea (14 months).  Before pastoring churches the last twenty years\, John developed and directed the DinoMIghts urban youth hockey ministry in South Minneapolis for thirteen years. John’s passion and sweet spot of ministry is in the areas of prayer\, freedom\, and reconciliation.  As well as being a trained facilitator for the Trauma Healing Institute\, he is a spiritual director\, leads a weekly recovery program at his church\, and loves all things hiking and camping.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]*Scholarship money is available to attend this training.  Please email brie@transformmn.org if you require financial assistance.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click to Register” color=”green” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1992773505198%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”]\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nLOCATION \nTransform Minnesota \n1515 E 66th Street\, Richfield\, MN 55423 \n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nTim Staiger | a Training Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute and has co-facilitated many healing groups since 2022 and has also facilitated several facilitator trainings. He has served as a lay counselor for 17 years at his church in Maplewood\, MN\, and leads mission teams to Costa Rica every year. He has a heart for coming along side those who are hurting or struggling\, and has a passion for seeing healing in the hearts and lives of our sisters and brothers. In his other life\, He and his wife live in Woodbury\, MN. \n  \n \nJohn Foley | a Discipleship Pastor at New Hope Community Church in Cambridge\, MN\, and more importantly\, husband of Erin for nearly twenty five years\, father of Gabrielle (23)\, Joshua (21)\, Faith (18)\, and grandpa to beloved Andrea (14 months).  Before pastoring churches the last twenty years\, John developed and directed the DinoMIghts urban youth hockey ministry in South Minneapolis for thirteen years. John’s passion and sweet spot of ministry is in the areas of prayer\, freedom\, and reconciliation.  As well as being a trained facilitator for the Trauma Healing Institute\, he is a spiritual director\, leads a weekly recovery program at his church\, and loves all things hiking and camping.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/trauma_healing_initial_facilitator_training/ LOCATION:Transform Minnesota\, 1515 E 66th Street\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States CATEGORIES:Trauma Healing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/TraumaHealingInitialFacilitatorTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260704T211953 CREATED:20260629T171252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T145343Z UID:7851-1792659600-1792861200@transformmn.org SUMMARY:Trauma Healing Advanced Facilitator Training DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nTRAUMA HEALING ADVANCED FACILITATOR TRAINING \nOctober 22-24\, 2026\n9:00 am – 5:00 pm (each day)\nLocation: Transform Minnesota\nMaterials will be provided at the training. \n  \nThe Advanced Facilitator Training builds upon the skills of those who have already attended an Initial Facilitator Training and completed their practicum (leading at least two healing groups). By the end of this session\, trainers will be better able to solve program issues arising in trauma healing as they carry out their ministries. Participants who have the necessary competencies will be certified as training facilitators or healing group facilitators at the end of the advanced session. \n  \nNecessary Qualifications: \n• *In order to attend you must have previously completed the Initial Facilitator Training\, helped facilitate at least two healing groups\, and submitted reports on those healing groups.\n• Able to attend each day of the training (certificates will only be granted to those who do so)\n• Fluent in English\n• At least 18 years old\n• Committed to helping trauma survivors and able to dedicate 2 weeks per year to trauma healing\n• Able to teach others\, manage own wellbeing\, work on a team\, and learn to lead groups in a participatory way \n  \nPlease note that certification as a facilitator requires attendance at ALL sessions\, but also that attendance does not guarantee certification as a facilitator. \n  \nQuestions may be emailed to Brie Brown at brie@transformmn.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”75px”]\n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Options\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nRACHEL UTHMANN | Trauma Healing Master Facilitator \nRachel’s 25 years of work with refugees and other displaced people in Europe and North America has given her a passion for caring well for people who have survived deep pain and loss. Rachel currently serves as the Director of Training with IAFR (International Association for Refugees) and is a Master Facilitator with the Healing the Wounds of Trauma program. \n  \n \nTIM STAIGER | Trauma Healing Facilitator  \nTim is a Training Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute and has co-facilitated many healing groups since 2022 and has also facilitated several facilitator trainings. He has served as a lay counselor for 17 years at his church in Maplewood\, MN\, and leads mission teams to Costa Rica every year. He has a heart for coming along side those who are hurting or struggling\, and has a passion for seeing healing in the hearts and lives of our sisters and brothers. In his other life\, He and his wife live in Woodbury\, MN.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”Click to Register” color=”success” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1992774382823%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|title:Register%20Here!”]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nLOCATION \nThis Facilitator Training will be held at Transform Minnesota in Richfield.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]Below are the components of the Trauma Healing Initiative: \nHealing Groups \nA healing group is a safe\, multi-session small group. People with deep wounds from trauma can find healing\, engage with Scripture\, learn to feel safe\, learn to trust\, and know they are valued. \nHealing Groups are led by certified facilitators and cover topics such as God’s presence in suffering\, grieving\, and forgiveness. Adult healing groups are meant for those ages 18 and older and are not intended to be a replacement for professional mental health care. \nAfter participating\, an individual may determine with their trainer if they are ready to lead others through a healing group. \nInitial Facilitator Training \nFacilitator training equips people to lead Healing Groups. Participants will learn skills to know how to be safe people to those that have experienced deep pain and suffering. The training combines both biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care. \nParticipants must have first attended a Healing Group in order to be trained as a facilitator. \nAdvanced Facilitator Training \nThe Advanced Facilitator Training builds upon the skills already gained through the Initial Facilitator Training. Participants must have led 2 healing groups to attend an Advanced Facilitator Training. By the end of this session\, trainers will be better able to solve issues arising in trauma healing as they carry out their ministries. \nHealing Group + Facilitator Training \nAt times we will combine a Healing Group with an Initial Facilitator Training. While this is a longer time commitment there is the benefit of experiencing a Healing Froup and moving directly into Initial Facilitator Training.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nRACHEL UTHMANN | Trauma Healing Master Facilitator \nRachel’s 25 years of work with refugees and other displaced people in Europe and North America has given her a passion for caring well for people who have survived deep pain and loss. Rachel currently serves as the Director of Training with IAFR (International Association for Refugees) and is a Master Facilitator with the Healing the Wounds of Trauma program. \n  \n \nTIM STAIGER | Trauma Healing Facilitator  \nTim is a Training Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute and has co-facilitated many healing groups since 2022 and has also facilitated several facilitator trainings. He has served as a lay counselor for 17 years at his church in Maplewood\, MN\, and leads mission teams to Costa Rica every year. He has a heart for coming along side those who are hurting or struggling\, and has a passion for seeing healing in the hearts and lives of our sisters and brothers. In his other life\, He and his wife live in Woodbury\, MN.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_btn title=”Click to Register” color=”success” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1992774382823%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|title:Register%20Here!”]\n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nLOCATION \nThis Facilitator Training will be held at Transform Minnesota in Richfield.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Options\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Below are the components of the Trauma Healing Initiative: \nHealing Groups \nA healing group is a safe\, multi-session small group. People with deep wounds from trauma can find healing\, engage with Scripture\, learn to feel safe\, learn to trust\, and know they are valued. \nHealing Groups are led by certified facilitators and cover topics such as God’s presence in suffering\, grieving\, and forgiveness. Adult healing groups are meant for those ages 18 and older and are not intended to be a replacement for professional mental health care. \nAfter participating\, an individual may determine with their trainer if they are ready to lead others through a healing group. \nInitial Facilitator Training \nFacilitator training equips people to lead Healing Groups. Participants will learn skills to know how to be safe people to those that have experienced deep pain and suffering. The training combines both biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care. \nParticipants must have first attended a Healing Group in order to be trained as a facilitator. \nAdvanced Facilitator Training \nThe Advanced Facilitator Training builds upon the skills already gained through the Initial Facilitator Training. Participants must have led 2 healing groups to attend an Advanced Facilitator Training. By the end of this session\, trainers will be better able to solve issues arising in trauma healing as they carry out their ministries. \nHealing Group + Facilitator Training \nAt times we will combine a Healing Group with an Initial Facilitator Training. While this is a longer time commitment there is the benefit of experiencing a Healing Froup and moving directly into Initial Facilitator Training.[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/trauma_healing_advanced_facilitator_training/ LOCATION:Transform Minnesota\, 1515 E 66th Street\, Richfield\, 55423\, United States CATEGORIES:Trauma Healing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Trauma-Healing-Advanced-Facilitator-Training.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR