A one day healing retreat for adult women in search of healing from the life-altering effects of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. This retreat is an opportunity to continue to take the next step in your personal healing journey toward the path to freedom.
Renewed Hope. Reclaimed Freedom. Restored Purpose.
It is our prayer that this One Day Healing Retreat would bring hope to those women who’ve found themselves stuck in the merry-go-round of bitterness and hopelessness. We pray each woman would take hold of God’s promises and begin walking in the purpose He has for us.
Check in takes place on the morning of August 28th from 9AM to 9:30AM. Lunch is provided.
Admission and parking is free, but pre-registration is required
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Pastor Mike Franklin, Key note speaker
We are proud to announce that Pastor Mike Franklin will be the key note speaker for the One Day Healing Retreat taking place on August 28, 2021. He serves as the Senior Pastor of The Torch in Demorest, GA and CEO of Hope Thrives NPO, Inc.
“I am fueled by personal passion to assist those dealing with this issue as much as is possible. The tragic stories break my heart and move me to action.” - Pastor Mike Franklin
Dr. Karen Mcdonald, guest speaker
Dr. Karen McDonald is the founder and lead counselor at Racheal’s Rest, an organization she founded in 2012 to provide retreats for survivors of sexual abuse. She received her PH.D. from Logos University in Jacksonville, Florida. Karen has been in practice since 2001 and specializes in trauma resolution. She is Board Certified in Sexual Abuse recovery and in Domestic Violence through the National Center for Crisis Management. She joined the team at Broken Chains International in 2017 where she sees clients for individual counseling.
Additionally, Karen brings to her practice her own childhood experience of sexual abuse and domestic violence. She knows firsthand the amount of courage and determination it takes to recover and she has a passion for helping others find restoration from abuse. Karen has the wisdom, training, and skills to pass along techniques to those who are ready to change their lives.
Connie cobb, guest speaker
Connie Cobb was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia. She currently lives in the metropolitan Atlanta area with her husband TC where they are surrounded by family and friends. She attends North Point Community Church at its Buckhead location and serves as a lay Christian counselor with several local ministries. Connie has dedicated herself to encouraging and counseling women, especially women dealing with the after effects of sexual abuse. Her heart’s desire is to share the freedom and healing God has given her with those that are hurting and in need of His love. She is a sexual abuse survivor. She has walked the walk and talked the talk, and by the grace of God, come out the other side as a thriving, compassionate soul with a natural passion for reaching back and helping others. She loves gardening, writing, photography, and decorating.
Anna Freeman, worship leader
Anna Freeman has been leading worship for 18 years. She has a passion to lead other into the presence of God through song.
Anna has a heart for pouring into teen girls and women of all ages. She is the founder/director of Radiant Teen Girl Ministries.
She is currently on staff as the Creative Director at Cleveland Worship Center in Cleveland, GA. Along with her husband, Caleb, they serve on the worship team at Cleveland Worship Center. They have two small children, Avery and Audrey.