Trauma Healing Convening 2026

Building Bridges & Exploring Shared Challenges

April 20-21, 2026

American Bible Society

101 North Independence Mall East FL8 Philadelphia, PA 19106

A two-day gathering for Connection, Learning & Collaboration for organizations working to help survivors of trauma from around the world

What to Expect:

Build relationships and understanding of each other’s work

Explore shared challenges and systemic gaps in the trauma healing space

Identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation

Lay a foundation for the future

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Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 AM Arrival & Welcome
A light breakfast with opening prayer and a Scriptural reflection on healing
9:00 - 9:30 AM Setting the Stage
Hosts will frame the topics and flow, and have participants introduce themselves and purpose of their work
9:30 - 10:30 AM Understanding Our Work fireside chat
Panelists will share insights from their approaches to trauma healing in various contexts
10:30 - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 - 12:00 PM What We Wish Others Knew
Small group breakout discussion and come back together for sharing from each group
12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch & Table Conversations
1:30 - 2:15 PM Mapping Our Landscape
After placing our work on a spectrum, participate in facilitated discussions in where do we overlap and where do we diverge?
2:15 - 3:30 PM Identifying Common Challenges
An exercise to identify major challenges gives way to small group conversations exploring the top emerging challenges
3:30 - 3:45 PM Break
3:45 - 4:30 PM Reflections & Looking to Tomorrow
Explore what stood out from the day’s discussion and identify what we are drawn to
What stood out from today’s discussions?
What do we feel drawn to explore further?
Closing prayer for discernment & collaboration
5:30 PM Optional Dinner Gathering

9:00 AM Arrival & Morning Devotional
Scripture-based reflection on resilience and healing
9:00 - 10:30 AM Digging Deeper into Key Themes
Choose a breakout based on Day 1’s identified challenges to discuss what is working, what are the gaps, and one area for which we feel called to focus
10:30 - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 - 12:00 PM Exploring Collaboration
Identify where we naturally align and what would be helpful for staying connected
12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch & Connection
1:30 - 2:30 PM What Would Help Us Continue?
Decide what form of follow up will keep us connected and moving together
2:30 - 3:00 PM Final Reflection and Prayer

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Facilitators

Dr. Phillip Monroe

Dr. Monroe is a psychologist and educator specializing in trauma and recovery in faith communities. For 18 years, he was chair of the Graduate School of Counseling at Missio Seminary. He leads Langberg, Monroe & Associates and is founder of the Global Trauma Recovery Institute. Dr. Monroe serves as Advisory Council Chair for the Trauma Healing Institute at American Bible Society where he has helped create Bible-based trauma healing materials for the last ten years.

Dr. Jennifer Holloran

Dr. Holloran serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at American Bible Society. With decades of experience in the global movement to expand Bible access and engagement, Jennifer has a keen ability to lead strategically and pursue innovation. Prior to joining American Bible Society, Jennifer served Wycliffe Bible Translators USA for more than 22 years in various leadership roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer. In this position, she oversaw Wycliffe USA’s global operations, including field partnerships, church engagement, finances, human resources, marketing and communications, development, and technology. In addition to her work experience, Jennifer has also served on the boards of numerous organizations working to further develop Bible access and engagement, including Missio Nexus, Mission Aviation Fellowship USA, and Partners International.