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Based on over two decades of work with faith communities and story, author, community activist, and spiritual director Mark Yaconelli will help participants explore the power of personal storytelling for healing, spiritual formation, outreach, and social justice.

“Mark Yaconelli is one of this country's most articulate and important spiritual teachers.”

-ANNE LAMOTT, NYT Bestselling Author

Using contemplative exercises, narrative practices, theological reflection, and real-world examples, participants will: 

• Understand how stories function in our personal and communal lives. 

• Learn how to create transformative events that deepen relationships within a community of faith. 

• Explore narrative practices that promote spiritual growth, social awareness, and community action.

• Learn how to create a variety of public story-sharing platforms that engender trust and vulnerability.

• Discover methods for amplifying the voice of marginalized populations. 

• Learn how to apply storytelling techniques within worship, staff meetings, church committees, and other informal gatherings.