Periodically the National Office will hold Continuing Education sessions for program leaders and BeFrienders.
Current BeFriender Ministry National Office Events
New Year: New Ideas
Re-Energize your BeFriender Ministry
Program Leader RoundTable Event: A virtual gathering to connect with Program Leaders nationwide.
Date: Wednesday February 15, 2023
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 am Central OR 6:30 – 7:30 pm Central.
Fee: $20 per Program Leader
Pain, Suffering and Relief: BeFriending that Connects the Dots.
Date: Thursday March 23
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm CT
Virtual Event: During the week of March 23, you will receive an email with the event link.
Fee: $25 per person
Virtual BeFriender Candidate Training
Program Leaders have the option for BeFriender Candidates to be trained by Barb Schwery, Executive Director of BeFriender Ministry. Candidates must participate in all training dates within the session selected. All times indicated are Central Time. Fee: $180 per candidate plus training materials.