“THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY”
“I Will Not Be Silent Anymore”
Due to circumstances we were not able to control, the MK Safety Net Conference is being postponed. It will be held next year, April 19 - 21, 2013, in Chicago. We are grateful that Paul Young, Andrew Schmutzer and Boz Tchividjian are available to participate in the conference next year. We will keep you posted about further developments.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at info@mksafetynet.net. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Abuse sent many MKs and their families on an ‘Unexpected Journey’. This conference will address actions and steps to help us move toward reclaiming our lives and breaking the silence.
We invite you to come and join us to hear speakers ranging from professionals in trauma counseling, law, writers and MKs who are breaking the silence.
This conference is intended for former MKs (Missionary Kids) and their families and friends. All keynote speakers and breakout sessions will address abuse and trauma experienced by former MKs with a view to breaking the silence of abuse and offering resources to move toward healing.
Please be sure to return to this page often as we will be adding more conference details. A program listing speakers, topics and breakout sessions will be coming soon.
Don't forget to mark your calendar. This is an event you will not want to miss. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago, April 19 - 21, 2013!
Topics will include:
- Different therapies available for trauma, both traditional and non-traditional therapies
- Impact of abuse on family systems, including:
- Marriages and children
- Relationships with siblings and parents
- How to report abuse to civil authorities and to denominations (panel discussion with both MK’s and professionals who have been on investigatory panels)
- Recovery of healthy spirituality
Featured Speakers:
- William Paul Young, Adult Mk; Author of The Shack
- Boz Tchividjian, G.R.A.C.E. Founder & Professor of Law, Liberty University School of Law, Lynchburg, VA. He is currently the lead investigator into abuse at FANDA, New Tribes Mission, and into allegations of abuse by Dr. Ketcham, an ABWE missionary.
- Andrew Schmutzer, Adult MK, Author and editor of The Long Journey Home: Understanding and Ministering to the Sexually Abused, in addition to other articles. Professor, Moody Bible Institute; delivered an enlightening sermon on the church’s response to abuse survivors: Present Help in Present Trouble (week 4)
Registration:
- Early Bird Special: $150.00 (Registration Forms must be submitted on or before February 11, 2013 to qualify for the Early Bird Special)
- Regular Registration: $180.00 (Registration Forms submitted after February 11, 2013 will require the regular registration fee)
- Guests: $50.00 per guest (The Guest fee will give your guests access to the Welcome Reception and "All God's Children" movie on Friday evening, April 19, and one lunch on Saturday, April 20. Your guests will have the option of upgrading to a full registrant at the time of Registration by paying the full registration amount, less the difference of the "Guest" fee.)
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS LANDMARK EVENT! Make plans now to attend and be a part of creating a safe networking environment where MKs, TCKs, their parents, families and friends can tell their stories and offer mutual support.
Logistical Information:
The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows Schaumburg in Rolling Meadows, (Chicago), Illinois
and participants will be housed there as well. Room rates at the Holiday Inn are $89 per night, single/double occupancy.
The group rate is available three days before and after the conference in case you wanted to
extend your trip to explore the Chicago area! A link will be posted here soon to make your room reservations online.
There will be complimentary on-site parking for all hotel guests. Holiday Inn will also provide a complimentary hotel courtesy shuttle to and from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, which is located approx. 8 miles/10 minutes from the hotel. If you would like to take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service, please email your flight info to conferenceflightinfo@gmail.com so we can make the appropriate arrangements for your shuttle.
All guests will have access to complimentary wireless internet in both sleeping and meeting rooms as well as access to a complimentary 24-hour business center.
All guestrooms have a refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, coffeemaker & complimentary wireless internet as well as access to the Polynesian Atrium with 2 pools, sauna, fitness center, indoor basketball/volleyball court & 30,000 square feet of tropical, lush flowers & greenery.
Some points of interst for those who would like to plan some sight seeing or shopping during your stay include:
We hope you will join us for a memorable experience at MK Safety Net's first conference.
Any questions concerning the April 2013 Conference can be emailed to: info@mksafetynet.net.
