Heart & Haven Applications – Gospel Care Collective

Please Note: If you have experienced significant trauma in recent years or months, acceptance to the group may be delayed as your needs may require intentional one-to-one care. We still invite you to apply and upon evaluation, you may be contacted directly in an effort to learn more about your experience.

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Application

What draws you to this story group for wives of lead pastors? *

Have you participated in a story group or a similar type of group in the past? If so, what was that experience like? *

Are there specific areas of your story, life, or ministry that you feel need attention or healing? (For example: trauma, isolation, relational challenges, conflict, grief, burnout, identity, etc.) *

How comfortable are you with being vulnerable in a group setting? What might make it easier for you to share your story? What might be a barrier (either internal or external) to opening up? *

While this group will be made up of pastors' wives, we know that our stories and experiences vary. Are you aware of anything that might be a trigger for you as you move through this storywork process? *

This group requires a commitment to attend weekly sessions over a 20-week period. Are you able to commit to this schedule? *

What do you hope to gain from participating in this story group? (For example: personal healing, spiritual growth, connection with others, a space to share openly, etc.) *

What concerns or hesitations do you have about participating in a story group? What might prove to be challenging for you? *

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your story that will help us understand your needs and expectations? *

Have you experienced significant trauma or suffering in recent years? If so, have you received professional help to navigate through your experiences? Please provide a brief explanation of your experience. *

Please read the commitments below and let us know if you can commit to them! *

Yes
On second thought, this might not be it for me.

Commitment to Participation: Applicants must be willing to commit to the full 20-week duration, attending sessions regularly and engaging with the group process. Confidentiality Agreement: Applicants should agree to uphold the confidentiality of the group, ensuring that all shared stories and personal information remain private. Openness to Vulnerability: A readiness to engage personal stories, wounds, and emotions in a safe, supportive environment. Willingness to be Curious: An important aspect of spiritual growth is developing a curious spirit. Often, the stories we share and hear scratch at something inside us. A willingness to approach that scratch with gentle curiosity is an important component of this group's success. Faith-Based Framework: A willingness to explore personal stories through a biblical lens and participate in discussions centered on spiritual growth and healing. A Humble Spirit: Sometimes in the midst of a communal setting, conflict can arise. If it ever does, a commitment to work through the conflict with a spirit of humility is important so that we can practice and witness the blessing of repair.