Faith Partner’s primary goal is to equip people of faith to do substance use prevention as well as addiction and mental health recovery support. This common goal can unite the network of congregations with these efforts within the community. Through networking, on-going education, and coordination the faith community can make a difference within their own congregation as well as create a meaningful partnership with other community efforts. These networks of congregations are instrumental in creating support and accountability in sustaining effective congregational team efforts. 

Faith Partners of Nebraska “Moving Forward Together” Retreat

Goal: Create meaningful connections between Faith Partners teams throughout Nebraska to ensure more effective, sustainable prevention and recovery support efforts.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session participants will be better able to:

1. Develop connections with other individuals and congregational efforts.
2. Identify victories, challenges, and remedies in this life-saving, life-giving ministry.
3. Describe how the concept of dignity and respect leads to a sense of belonging.
4. Explore the importance of advocacy and networking in making a greater impact.

Tentative Agenda:

9:00-9:35 a.m. Welcome & Introductions – Rev. Otto Schultz/Drew Brooks

9:35-10:30 a.m. Program Sharing Activities: Drew Brooks

10:30-10:45 a.m. BREAK – Walk, Fellowship, Quiet Time

10:45-11:30 a.m. How Dignity Practices Nurture Belonging – Rev. Rachel Johnson

11:30-11:45 a.m. BREAK – Walk, Fellowship, Quiet Time

11:45-12:30 p.m. Advocacy: Connecting Faith and Health – Teri Effle

12:30-1:00 p.m. Closing – Chris Blanke