National Office Events

Periodically the National Office will hold Continuing Education sessions for program leaders and BeFrienders.

Current BeFriender Ministry National Office Events

Program Leaders Virtual RoundTable — August 18, 2021

A virtual gathering to connect with Program Leaders nationwide. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from leaders across the country and receive support for your ministry especially now during Covid transitions.

Learn More About The Program Leaders Virtual RoundTable

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.

See Dates and Learn More About Virtual BeFriender Candidate Training

Deb

“We are living in a unique, stressful, anxious time that BeFriender Ministry is uniquely qualified to respond to.”

Deb

Chaplain John

“The BeFriender teams on our campuses have been invaluable in doing phone ministry with fellow residents during this time of social isolation. Some campuses have divided their total population among the BeFrienders so that everyone gets an occasional call!”

Chaplain John

Pastor Dan

“I encourage any congregation to receive this training! It was well organized and very user friendly. We all feel prepared and excited to begin this Caring Ministry that we feel has the power to transform our congregation.”

Pastor Dan