Check this page often to find out when and where our upcoming conferences and events
will be held! Or, email us to find
out about sponsoring a conference in your area! Thank you!
| January 2008 |
| Dec. 28-Jan. 2 |
Our OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED for
the holiday and a day of prayer. Have a blessed New Year! |
Confirmed |
| 9 |
Ooltewah, TN—Program Taping
Steve and Samantha Nelson will join host Dr. James Marcum to tape a couple of TV programs focusing on healing from pastoral sexual abuse. Details on air times and dates to come. Postponed due to illness. |
Postponed 1/8/08
(To be rescheduled at a future date.) |
| 15 |
Pierre, SD—Dakota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Steve and Samantha Nelson will be presenting a Faith & Fidelity seminar to Conference pastors on the prevention of pastoral sexual abuse
and misconduct, as well as how the church/organization should respond
if a situation arises. |
Postponed 12/5/07
(To be rescheduled at a future date.) |
| 28-29 |
Facebook Online Fundraiser
You can join this online fundraiser and help The Hope of Survivors win $1,000! |
Confirmed |
| February 2008 |
| 1-3 |
Florida, Puerto Rico—Women’s Ministry Camp
Carr. 101 Ruta 146 K.8.8 Barrio Limón
Florida, Puerto Rico 00650
Phone: 871-4571
Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be presenting information (in Spanish) about The Hope of Survivors and its Latino Division, La Esperanza de los Sobrevivientes, at this women’s ministries camp meeting. All women are invited to attend. Please call for more information.
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Confirmed |
| 2 |
Salem, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
500 N. Ohio Avenue
Salem, IL 62881
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| 8-10 |
Maricao, Puerto Rico—Presentation
Guaynabo Seventh-day Adventist Church
Carr. 120 Km. 13.2
Maricao, Puerto Rico
Phone: (787) 873-5632
Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be presenting information (in Spanish) about The Hope of Survivors and its Latino Division, La Esperanza de los Sobrevivientes. All are invited to attend. Please call for more information. |
Confirmed |
| 14-15 |
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico—Radio Program
Radio Paraiso
Sector Cuba, Calle Algarrobos Num. 1060
Mayagüez Puerto Rico 00680
Phone: (787) 834-6095
Web: www.wtpm.org
Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be recording (in Spanish) several radio programs following the Biblical principles of healing from abuse as outlined in the book Reaching the Hurting—A Biblical Guide for Helping Abuse Victims, written by Samantha Nelson. This series will also be completed in English by Steve & Samantha Nelson at a future date. |
Confirmed |
| 16 |
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico—Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day Program
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Limón Seventh-day Adventist Church
carr.105 k.8.9 Interior Barrio Limón
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico 00680
Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be presenting a sermon (in Spanish) on healing from abuse during this program. All are invited to attend. |
Confirmed |
| 16 |
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico—Trust & Truth Conference
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
Carr 106 Km 2.2 Int
Mayagüez, PR 00680
Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be presenting a Trust & Truth conference (in Spanish) to pastors, students, church members and community members. The goal for the presentation is to help individuals understand the dynamics and devastation of pastoral sexual abuse from a victim’s perspective, as well as how to prevent it and to heal from it if it does occur.
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Confirmed |
| 20 |
Annual Board of Director’s Meeting
Time: 1:00pm |
Confirmed |
| 23 |
St. Elmo, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
801 N. Main Street
St. Elmo, IL 62458-1521
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the St. Elmo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| March 2008 |
| 1 |
Carbondale, IL—The Hope of Survivors Inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Dinner |
Confirmed |
| 9-14 |
Lincoln, NE—Practicum on Preaching Conference |
Confirmed |
| 15 |
Mount Vernon, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
12831 N. Horton Drive
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-8231
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| April 2008 |
| 5 |
Thompsonville, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
3577 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62889
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the Thompsonville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| 19 |
St. Elmo, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
801 N. Main Street
St. Elmo, IL 62458-1521
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the St. Elmo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| 26 |
DuQuoin, IL—Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
517 S. Jefferson Avenue
DuQuoin, IL 62832-2406
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the Seventh-day Adventist Church of DuQuoin. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission.
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Confirmed |
| May 2008 |
| 1 |
Thompsonville, IL—Day of Prayer
The Hope of Survivors’ offices will be closed on May 1 for a day of prayer. With the many projects and events coming up, and the number of victims seeking help, it is important to set aside some time for concentrated prayer on behalf of the ministry and those being served. Please join us as we seek the Lord for wisdom and guidance for the ministry during this time. |
Confirmed |
| 5 |
Thompsonville, IL—Faith Chapel TV Program
Time: 5:00am (Central Daylight Time)
Tune in to 3ABN-TV to watch Steve Nelson on the Faith Chapel program. The sermon title is Trust His Heart. Don’t have 3ABN? No problem! You can watch the program online. |
Confirmed |
| 10 |
Salem, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
500 N. Ohio Avenue
Salem, IL 62881
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| 12 |
Thompsonville, IL—Faith Chapel TV Program
Time: 5:00am (Central Daylight Time)
Tune in to 3ABN-TV to watch Steve Nelson on the Faith Chapel program. The sermon title is New Heart=New Life . Don’t have 3ABN? No problem! You can watch the program online. |
Confirmed |
| 27 |
Grants Pass, OR—KBLN-TV
Steve and Samantha Nelson will participate in five TV interviews with hosts Carolyn Sutton and Patti Sandefer on Time Out. Topics will include pastoral sexual abuse, healing from various kinds of abuse, the book Reaching the Hurting, the Bible study tool StudyMarks, and how to recognize an abuser. Please note: We will be out of the office May 22-June 2 for travel and other appointments. |
Confirmed |
| 28-31 |
Thompsonville, IL—3ABN Spring Camp Meeting
Thompsonville Seventh-day Adventist Church (also known as the 3ABN Community Center)
3577 Angel Lane
Thompsonville, IL 62890
The Hope of Survivors will be exhibiting during this camp meeting in order to raise awareness of the issue of pastoral sexual abuse and misconduct. All are welcome to attend. For more details about the camp meeting, please visit 3ABN. |
Confirmed |
| June 2008 |
| 7 |
Mount Vernon, IL —Speaking Engagement
Time: 11:00am
12831 N. Horton Drive
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-8231
For those who would like to attend and be spiritually fed, Steve Nelson will be preaching at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics are not necessarily related to The Hope of Survivors or its mission. |
Confirmed |
| 27-28 |
Bloomington, Minnesota—Hope & Healing Conference
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Friday and 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday
Location: Holiday Inn Select, 3 Appletree Square (I-494 & 34th Avenue), Bloomington, Minnesota
Cost: The conference itself is provided as a free service of The Hope of Survivors, however, there is a $40 charge per person for meals (lunch and dinner on Saturday). You are responsible for your
own lodging and transportation, if necessary. Register now! Registration deadline is June 2.
Speakers include: Steve & Samantha Nelson, Co-Founders of The Hope of Survivors; Tom Lemon, Chairman of the Board of The Hope of Survivors and President of the MN Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Jennifer Schwirzer, counselor and member of the board of directors of The Hope of Survivors; Martin Weber, Communications Director for the Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and member of the board of directors of The Hope of Survivors; and a special music concert by Stephanie Dawn.
Note: There are no childcare services
available for this conference.
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Confirmed |
| August 2008 |
| 4-5 |
Maple Grove, MN—Minnesota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Steve and Samantha Nelson will be presenting a Faith & Fidelity seminar to Conference pastors on the prevention of pastoral sexual abuse
and misconduct, as well as how the church/organization should respond
if a situation arises. |
Confirmed |
| 7 |
Tampa, FL—Board of Director’s Meeting |
Confirmed |
| 6-9 |
Tampa, FL —ASI
International Convention
Tampa Convention Center
333 S. Franklin St.
Tampa, FL 33602
The Hope of Survivors will be exhibiting at this convention Wednesday-Saturday. For more information about the convention and lodging facilities, please visit the ASI web site.
|
Confirmed |
| Future Events |
| TBD |
Bucharest, Romania—Series of sermons on marriage, family, healthy relationships, abuse and other important topics for Christians today. There will also be individual counseling sessions for victims, and training will be provided for the new Romanian Division leaders. We hope to go to Romania sometime in 2008, provided
funding is available to do so.
|
Tentative (based on funds) |
| TBD |
Toowoomba, Australia— Hope & Healing conference.
This conference is for victims of pastoral sexual abuse and their families.
The presentation addresses the dynamics of pastoral sexual abuse between
an adult woman and a pastor and provides information for healing. This
conference will take place in conjunction with the training and set-up
of the Australian Division of The Hope of Survivors, provided
funding is available to do so.
|
Tentative (based on funds) |
