National Office Events

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

Current BeFriender Ministry National Office Events

Listening with Heart: Navigating Conversations and Fostering Connections with Dementia

All are welcome. Being a BeFriender is not a requirement to participate.

Date: Tuesday May 20
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm CDT
Fee: $25 per person
$20 per person for ten or more from the same church/organization

Virtual Event Details

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Presenter: Amy House

Virtual BeFriender Candidate Training

Program Leaders have the option for BeFriender Candidates to be trained by Barb Schwery, Executive Director of BeFriender Ministry. Fee: $249 per candidate includes 15 hours of training and all training materials. Prior to registering your Candidates for training, please review Program Leader Expectations.

See Dates and Learn More About Virtual BeFriender Candidate Training

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

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

Deb

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

Deb