Stronger

TOGETHER

A Restoring Hope gathering

A North American community of practice event for connection, sharing, and empowerment

September 29 - October 1, 2026

American Bible Society

101 North Independence Mall East FL8 Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Event schedule

(Times are EDT)

Tuesday, September 29

8:00 am - Registration opens

9:30 am - Worship, Welcome, and Devotions

11:00 am - Plenary Session 1

12:30 pm - Lunch (provided)

1:30 pm - Workshop Sessions

3:00 pm - Networking Session

4:00 - Day 1 concludes

Wednesday, September 30

8:30 am - Registration

9:30 am - Worship, Welcome, and Devotions

10:30 am - Plenary Session 2 and THI Material Experience

12:30 pm - Lunch (provided)

1:45 pm - Workshop Sessions

3:00 pm - Plenary Session 3

4:00 pm - Day 2 concludes

Thursday, October 1

9:30 am - Worship, Welcome, and Devotions

10:45 am - Workshop sessions

12:00 pm - Lunch (provided)

1:00 pm - Action Planning and Networking Session

3:00 pm - Plenary Session 4

4:00 pm - Event concludes

Plenary Session Speakers

Rev. Kim Gegner

Rev. Kim Gegner

Sr. Pastor of New Hope Ministries and Trauma Healing Institute Master Facilitator

Dr. David Wang

Dr. David Wang

Penner Chair and Professor of Psychology and Spiritual Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary

Dr. Phillip Monroe

Advisory Council Chair for the Trauma Healing Institute at American Bible Society

Recommended Hotels

(within walking distance of ABS)

Event preferred hotel

Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia

433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 925-2111

Use this link and corporate code 100293372 when booking.

The Philadelphia Marriott Old City

One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 238-6000

Holiday Inn Express Penns Landing

100 North Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 627-7900

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