CHURCH&TRAUMA
SUMMIT
Gracious Courage:
Becoming a Trusted Advocate for Trauma-Responsive Ministry
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APRIL 16, 2026 10AM-2PM
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First Free Church
3280 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
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What is The Church & Trauma Summit?
A Safe Space for Thoughtful, Christ-Centered Reflection on Trauma
The Church & Trauma Summit brings together everyday Christians who share a calling to reflect the heart of Christ to those who are hurting, vulnerable, or carrying unseen wounds.
This year’s theme, Gracious Courage, invites participants to explore how churches can grow in trauma-responsive ministry through humility, wisdom, and faithful presence—focusing not just on what needs to change, but how change can happen in ways that build trust and unity.
Through honest conversation and practical reflection, the Summit creates space to wrestle with complex realities, learn from one another, and leave better equipped to serve with grace, courage, and compassion in our churches and communities.
What you should expect
The Church & Trauma Summit is designed to equip and encourage you to lead with Gracious Courage in trauma-responsive ministry.
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Vision & Framing: A shared vision for becoming gracious, courageous advocates for trauma-responsive ministry.
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Keynote: Learn from Jeremy Smith, a local counselor with deep experience helping churches and systems rethink how they understand and respond to trauma.
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Table Talks: Guided, interactive conversations on topics like trauma and discipleship, leadership, burnout, poverty, and more—practical and discussion-based, not lectures.
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Practical Takeaways: Tools and insights you can apply immediately in your ministry context.
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Relational Learning: Meaningful connection with leaders from other churches across our region.
The Summit offers space to reflect, learn, and take thoughtful next steps—together.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
JEREMY SMITH
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jeremy Smith brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, cross-cultural experience, and insight into complex system dynamics. He primarily works with adults, with a focus on marital recovery, ministry professionals, and individuals seeking emotional health and wholeness. Jeremy helps people develop healthy boundaries, improve communication, and break free from destructive patterns such as pornography or other addictive behaviors.
Before becoming a counselor, Jeremy spent 11 years as an educator, teaching subjects from Physics and Christian Worldview to Japanese and German. He is married with three young children and draws on both personal and professional experience to help churches and leaders navigate trauma, relational challenges, and transformation.
