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Top row, l to r: Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Daniel Amen, Lysa TerKeurst, Bishop Kelvin Cobaris; bottom row, l to r: Bob Goff, Jennie Allen, Dr. Henry Cloud, and Ambassador Sam Brownback

t The 2025 UNITED World Conference may be at capac ity, but its impact continues. Through training, worship, and shared experiences, this gathering will help strengthen those who serve others with conviction, clarity, and care. A Shared Commitment The UNITED theme reflects a desire to unite around what matters most: our faith, integrity, and the call to care for others. At a time when many feel isolated or overwhelmed, this conference offers a space to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded that we are not in this work alone. Our week together will feature: • 8 Mental Health Learning Institute six-hour intensives • 50 pre-conference workshops • 175 breakout workshops • 25 professional training tracks • 18 keynote speakers • Worship gatherings, networking events, and book signings The goal is to bring together people who care deeply about their work and want to continue growing person ally, professionally, and spiritually. Keynote Speakers The plenary sessions will feature trusted voices across counseling, ministry, research, and public service. Speakers include: • Dr. Gary Chapman • Dr. Daniel Amen • Lysa TerKeurst • Bishop Kelvin Cobaris

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Bob Goff

Jennie Allen

Dr. Henry Cloud

Ambassador Sam Brownback

… and more! These sessions will focus on real issues, real people, and real hope. Attendees can expect to be challenged, refreshed, and reminded of why their work matters. Professional Development The Mental Health Learning Institutes offer extended, six-hour sessions on subjects like trauma, anxiety, mar riage and family care, coaching, and crisis response. These sessions provide deeper training and CE credits for those who need them. Pre-conference workshops allow attendees to begin the week with focused learning in specific subject areas. These three-hour sessions help attendees gain new tools, explore particular interests, and gain continuing educa tion in a specialized field. During the main portion of the conference, attendees can choose from 175 breakout workshops organized into 25 professional tracks. These tracks cover a wide range of topics, including: • Addiction and Recovery • Youth Mental Health • Neuroscience • Grief and Trauma • Marriage and Family • Spiritual Formation • Life Coaching and Leadership Each session is built to offer practical content that speaks directly to the day-to-day work of those serving others.

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