Sydna Massé shares an intensely personal narrative of resilience and redemption from her own abortion recovery journey. This extraordinary journey led her to the path of forgiving the notorious murderer, Jennifer Reali, amidst her 1992 trial for the murder of Dianne Hood, Sydna’s dear friend and neighbor. This keynote encapsulates Sydna’s unique relationship with both women before their deaths. It’s a story of loss, forgiveness, and unexpected friendship that transcends earthly boundaries. It explores how this tragic event was instrumental in shaping various dimensions of her work in the field of abortion recovery. It is a testament to how, during heartbreak, God can illuminate a path towards healing and forgiveness.

This keynote, presented by Sydna Massé, is designed to equip emerging leaders with a deeper understanding of the biblical underpinnings of spiritual warfare and how it affects their ministerial endeavors. Utilizing Biblical references to the “fruits of the spirit,” the discussion provides guidance on how to identify and neutralize potential threats to your ministry, enabling preemptive action to prevent undermining of your efforts. The aim is to enhance your discernment in safeguarding the “lambs” that God places within our ministry spheres, as well as addressing the spiritual warfare often directed at the personal lives of those involved in this effort.

In the concluding session of our conference, our devoted team is poised to address a series of questions that attendees submitted both in the lead-up to and throughout the event’s duration. Designed to foster a rich interactive dialogue, we’ll embark on an in-depth journey into the many facets of abortion recovery. By doing this, we aim to shed light on its complexities and nuances. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every attendee leaves with well-rounded, comprehensive answers to their concerns, deepening their understanding and appreciation of the critical issues surrounding the topic.

Melissa Horton  skillfully facilitates this two-part workshop specifically tailored to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders within the realm of abortion recovery. The curriculum she presents is comprehensive, touching on a myriad of essential topics. These span from the intricate journey of emotional healing — encompassing stages like denial, shame, guilt, anger, and the transformative paths to forgiveness and mourning — to the more logistical elements like effective ministry administration. Attendees will also gain insights into the creation and implementation of robust policies and procedures, engaging healing activities, strategic advertising methodologies aimed at reaching and resonating with the hearts of those affected, and the pivotal strategies for ensuring a thriving and impactful ongoing ministry even after the initial phases of healing.

Melissa Horton  skillfully facilitates this two-part workshop specifically tailored to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders within the realm of abortion recovery. The curriculum she presents is comprehensive, touching on a myriad of essential topics. These span from the intricate journey of emotional healing — encompassing stages like denial, shame, guilt, anger, and the transformative paths to forgiveness and mourning — to the more logistical elements like effective ministry administration. Attendees will also gain insights into the creation and implementation of robust policies and procedures, engaging healing activities, strategic advertising methodologies aimed at reaching and resonating with the hearts of those affected, and the pivotal strategies for ensuring a thriving and impactful ongoing ministry even after the initial phases of healing.

Tracey Olsen and Janet Caldon offer an introduction to a new pregnancy and infant loss ministry program, Weathering the Storm, during this session. Drawing from their hands-on experience and accumulated knowledge, they will share the intricacies of merging abortion recovery and miscarriage ministry under their center’s unified pregnancy loss program. This in-depth session is meticulously crafted to provide a comprehensive overview of the new Weathering the Storm program. It will showcase the program’s implementation in both a weekly and weekend format, ensuring attendees are thoroughly equipped and prepared to introduce and offer this nuanced level of ministry in their respective environments.

Tracey Olsen and Janet Caldon offer an introduction to a new pregnancy and infant loss ministry program, Weathering the Storm, during this session. Drawing from their hands-on experience and accumulated knowledge, they will share the intricacies of merging abortion recovery and miscarriage ministry under their center’s unified pregnancy loss program. This in-depth session is meticulously crafted to provide a comprehensive overview of the new Weathering the Storm program. It will showcase the program’s implementation in both a weekly and weekend format, ensuring attendees are thoroughly equipped and prepared to introduce and offer this nuanced level of ministry in their respective environments.

Featuring the new Her Choice to Heal Weekend and Weathering the Storm retreat programs, Karen Fifer, Janet Caldon and Tracey Olsen will offer practical guidelines for creating an impactful retreat-based format for your ministry initiatives. Key considerations in participant selection will be discussed, followed by the potential pre- or post-retreat care services to enhance your program’s efficacy. Hear first-hand accounts of how God has used retreats to bring about transformation in the lives of our presenters and deliberate the pros and cons of housing and meal options.

During this comprehensive two-part workshop, Melissa Hammock, drawing from her deep expertise and experience, will delve into several crucial areas of discussion. Topics she will touch upon include: a thorough overview of the traumatic impact that both surgical and medication abortions can have on an individual’s healing journey; strategies and compassionate approaches for comforting survivors of sexual abuse; the importance and techniques of navigating our own personal trauma when confronted with heart-wrenching stories; the criteria for identifying and recommending suitable professional counseling resources when the situation demands; and the workshop will conclude with an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to seek clarity on specific issues.

Karen Fifer will delve into the emotional complexities of denial, guilt, and shame, in the context of post-abortion experiences. This session will offer in-depth perspectives on these emotions, focusing on their distinct characteristics, manifestations, and impacts. Also explored are the symptoms that indicate the presence of denial and the dynamic tension between guilt and shame, highlighting their differences and similarities. Healing Activities aimed to foster deeper healing through spiritual growth and the strengthening of one’s relationship with God will also be reviewed.

Scripture underscores the profound implications of sexual relationships outside of marriage. These encounters often lead to the formation of deep “soul ties.” Join Sydna Massé as she delves into her personal journey of breaking these spiritual connections, recounting her experiences from her abortion recovery class and her candid conversations with her husband, Tom. This workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive healing roadmap and will also discuss the integration of this vital step into the broader abortion recovery process. Attendees will leave empowered with knowledge and tools to address these profound connections.

Trauma Tools During this workshop, Melissa Hammock will discuss: an overview of the traumatic impact of surgical and medication abortions on the healing process; comforting survivors of sexual abuse; navigating our own personal trauma when hearing difficult stories; identifying suitable professional counseling resources when needed.