Virtual Workshop: June 2, 9, 16, 23 – 2026 Registration

Online registration for this workshop is now closed. Please email Barb Schwery about the possibility of remaining openings.

Virtual Foundations for BeFriender Ministry

Training to serve as a BeFriender Ministry Leader

August 19, 26, September 16, 23
Early Bird Rate Ends July 21
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October 1, 15, 29, November 5
Early Bird Rate Ends August 27
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For Senior Living Communities

Learn about BeFriender Ministry in Senior Living Communities
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Additional Virtual Events

Group Spiritual Direction
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

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