Our first class of Clergy Training on Domestic Violence has completed

Our first class of Clergy Training on Domestic Violence has now completed. Like much of the Southern, U.S. we were impacted by the storms that stormed through. That didn't stop our attendees. We are very proud of the work that they accomplished.

All participants should have or will receive a Certificate of Completion in an email inbox near you. Names have already been turned in to organizations who grant Continuing Education Units for attendance.

Some attendees came only for a class or two to gain information that they needed. In this case a certificate of attendance was issued for those specific classes. It is not the same as a Certificate of Completion.

Our next class will be gearing up late this summer. We hope that you will join us. Participants receive an e-copy of the training manual that we sell in our bookstore, a Certificate of Completion, email support and class handouts. The price is $59 for 6 sessions. This provides 9 contact hours for the Clergy Training on Domestic Violence.

Go ahead and email us at teleclass@hopeforhealing.org for registration information. It's the timely training you need to better minister to victims who are already within your congregation.

We're about to graduate our first teleclass

We're about to graduate our first teleclass participants next week. These pastors now know more about domestic violence and sexual assault than ever before. We're glad to have their participation and are very excited for them.

Our next teleclass will be ramping up just after the 4th of July. This will give everyone a chance to get their vacations in before our next teleclass on domestic violence starts.

Classes are held by phone. Participants call into a central number and enter a conference code to join us.  We are out of the introductory period so the six-week course Clergy Training on Domestic Violence is $50. 

The course fee includes all classes, email and phone support, training manual e-book and certificate of completion. It's a reasonable price for timely information. Plus, participants don't have to worry about high gas prices or the challenge of taking a day out of the office.

Scholarships and partial scholarships are available. Email us at hello@hopeforhealing.org to learn more.

Course podcasts will be available later in the summer. A price isn't available for those yet. Be sure to keep checking the blog for more information. You can also follow our executive director on Twitter @gaylecrabtree or join our Facebook page.

As always, we look forward to hearing from you. The comments section below is always available.

Next Clergy and Church Worker Teleclass Training beings Oct. 2011

Our next teleclass training begins October 18, 2011. Learn about domestic violence from the comfort of your office. Simply register and call in. It's that simple. This six week class is available to pastors across the globe. We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity.

A $59 registration fee is due one week prior to the beginning of the teleclass. Participants will receive a .pdf version of the training manual, certificate of completion, email support and podcast access. Soft-cover printed manuals are available in our bookstore. Class participants should contact us directly at countmein@hopeforhealing.org to receive your special rate.

We will happily answer any questions you may have. Before emailing us please visit our F.A.Q.

October 18
Domestic Violence Training for Clergy and Church Workers
Teleclass - six weeks
10:00 am - 11:30 pm.

Clergy Training on Domestic Violence Teleclass FAQ

Teleclass FAQ

Clergy Training on Domestic Violence: Response and Renew

Is space still available? 

At this time, yes.

If you have not done so already please register online through this link. After registering, you will receive the class phone number and access code. This is not an automated process. Please allow 2 hours to receive the information. 

Cable or satellite?
Neither. 

The class meets by telephone. For some of you it will be a long distance number so your standard phone rates will apply.

Is the class an internet chat room or email course?
No.

The class will meet via telephone.

Are any other days of the week available?
We're constantly looking at what works best. This course has already been scheduled. If another day and time is better for you let us know. We can't guarantee a day/time change for the next course but we do listen.

I called but didn't leave a message.

Sorry. We can't call you back if you don't leave a message. Although office hours are limited we do check the voicemail several times daily. For the confidentiality of our clients we do not have Caller ID.

What is an ebook?
This is an electronic copy of the training manual.If you prefer, a paper copy is available from our online bookstore.

What is a podcast?
It is an internet recording of the session. This can be listened to online or downloaded to your iPod or MP3 player. CDs will be available for a nominal fee to cover printing and shipping.

If I miss a class may I get notes from someone?

Yes, but you won't get credit for the session until class attendance is made up.

Do you have a toll-free number?
Not at this time.

Where do I email if I have more questions? 

Please contact us at countmein@hopeforhealing.org or hello@hopeforhealing.org. 

Spaces still available for clergy training

A few spaces are still available for our clergy training teleclass. A certificate of completion is given at the conclusion of the course. The start date is April 6, 2011. Introductory fee is only $35 for the six  week course. Register online today by clicking here.

Follow this link for more information. We hope to see you online!

Hope for Healing.org Blog: Teleclasses provide domestic violence training for clergy

Hope for Healing.org Blog: Teleclasses provide domestic violence training for clergy

The six week course begins on April 6. Time is running out to enroll. Our introductory price is $35 and includes a manual, certificate of completion and more. (See above link.)

Clergy with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church are eligible for .9 CEU from the Wesley Leadership Institute. Successful completion of the course is required.

Register today by Pay Pal or through the online registration form. After registration, an email confirmation will be sent to you with teleclass access code and registration confirmation.

Want more information? We'll happily answer your questions. Call us at 865.471.8366 or email us at hello@hopeforhealing.org.

Teleclasses provide domestic violence training for clergy

Our teleclasses provide domestic violence training for clergy. The first training that was based on our manual took place in 2009 to over 400 pastors. Since that first training we have received requests for an encore and to provide a more in-depth look at domestic violence and dating sexual assault.

After much thinking and planning we have found an answer. In April, we will begin a series of teleclasses to provide domestic violence training for clergy. We will also talk about sexual assault within the dating relationship.

The course is designed to better equip clergy to help victims of domestic violence who are already within the congregation. It is not 911 or crisis training.

Teleclasses are designed to be interactive. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and are expected to be actively engaged during each session. The six-week series is at an introductory price of $35 and runs from April 6 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m for six weeks.




Here's what your course fee buys:

• 6 interactive sessions
• 1 copy of Domestic Violence Information for Pastors and Clergy (Those who register within 2 weeks of class will receive an electronic version. )
• Unlimited email follow-up
• Supplemental material for certain sessions provided at no additional cost
• Discounted rate on podcasts and CDs.
• Certificate of Completion

A limited number of scholarships are available. Please email us for information. Email us at countmein@hopeforhealing.org to register for the teleclasses on domestic violence today. Payments can be proceeds by credit card, Pay Pal. Checks are welcome and will be credited upon clearing the bank.

Youth, church workers and laity are welcome to take our teleclasses on domestic violence training for clergy. Discounts are available for 2 or more people who attend from the same church. Contact us to register a group.

United Methodist Pastors Break Silence of Domestic Violence

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In domestic violence, the loudest voice raised is not the cries of the victims. It is the screaming silence of the ambivalent. On October 13, 2009 an estimated 400 pastors from across the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church gathered to break the silence surrounding domestic violence. The pastors gathered for the first-ever Holston Conference mandated training on domestic violence. The clergy domestic violence training event marked the cumulative effort of a two and a half years work by a dedicated group of individuals.(Click here for a list of program participants.)

A huge thank you goes to the Rev. Tom Seay and all of the volunteers from Colonial Heights UMC.  They worked very hard on logistics to make event possible. They provided a wonderful meal and added chairs to the aisles to try keep clergy domestic violence training from becoming standing room only.  In short, they did everything possible to make us feel at home. It all came together beautifully.

Comments on the training are welcome. Did you attend the clergy domestic violence training? If so, feel free to make a public comment please leave your message in the comment field below. Private comments can be emailed using this link

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Resources:

Holston Conference

Rev. John Crabtree

The Call

Presenting at Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence Clergy Training 10/13/09

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It's been a long time in coming. Tomorrow our executive director will be speaking at the Clergy Gathering in Kingsport, TN. It's a mandatory clergy domestic violence training event for United Methodist Pastors of the Holston Conference. The conference area includes all of East Tennessee plus north Georgia, north Alabama, Western Virginia and a few churches in Kentucky.

Planning for the clergy domestic violence training event has been in the process for month. Representing Hope for Healing.Org will be Gayle Crabtree presenting Domestic Violence 101.

She will be presenting at the Clergy Gathering along with:


Bishop Swanson of the Holston Conference
Attorney Robin Kimbrough with the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Attorney Deban Yeomans of Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Rev. John Crabtree of the Holston Conference
Rev. Billy and Karla Kurtz of the Holston Conference 
And other members of the Holston Conference Domestic Violence Task Force.

The clergy domestic violence training is set for Kingsport, Tennessee. The event starts at 10:00 am. See you there! (Be sure to look for our display. We'll have special conference pricing on both of our books!)