Conference Guide


Conference Guide

march 1 – 2, 2024

march 1 – 2, 2024


Welcome!

Welcome!

We are so excited to welcome you to sunny California.

We are so excited to welcome you to sunny California.

 We’re so glad you made it.

Let this be your one-stop-shop for everything you need during the conference. Use the navigator above to help guide you to the right spot. Should you find yourself needing something different, know that we’re here for you!

You can utilize this page to get in touch with us, anytime.

Schedule

Schedule

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Friday,
March 1

DOORS OPEN – 2:00 PM
SESSION 1 – 3:00 PM
BREAKOUT 1 – 4:15 PM
SESSION 2 – 5:30 PM
DINNER – 6:00 PM
SESSION 3 – 7:00 PM
DISMISSED – 8:30 PM

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Saturday,
March 2

DOORS OPEN – 8:30 AM
SESSION 4 – 9:15 AM
BREAKOUT 2 – 11:00 AM
LUNCH – 12:30 PM
SESSION 5 – 1:30 PM
AFTERNOON SNACK – 2:45 PM
BREAKOUT 3 – 3:15 PM
DINNER – 5:00 PM
SESSION 6 – 6:30 PM
FINAL SEND-OFF – 8:30 PM

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Friday,
March 1

DOORS OPEN – 2:00 PM
SESSION 1 – 3:00 PM
BREAKOUT 1 – 4:15 PM
SESSION 2 – 5:30 PM
DINNER – 6:00 PM
SESSION 3 – 7:00 PM
DISMISSED – 8:30 PM

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Saturday,
March 2

DOORS OPEN – 8:30 AM
SESSION 4 – 9:15 AM
BREAKOUT 2 – 11:00 AM
LUNCH – 12:30 PM
SESSION 5 – 1:30 PM
AFTERNOON SNACK – 2:45 PM
BREAKOUT 3 – 3:15 PM
DINNER – 5:00 PM
SESSION 6 – 6:30 PM
FINAL SEND-OFF – 8:30 PM

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"HEARING THAT WIDOWHOOD IS NOT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU; IT IS A CALLING RESONATED WITH ME IN A WAY THAT WAS VERY NEEDED."

"HEARING THAT WIDOWHOOD IS NOT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU; IT IS A CALLING RESONATED WITH ME IN A WAY THAT WAS VERY NEEDED."

SPEAKERS
& Worship

SPEAKERS
& Worship

with

with

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

JOIN A GROUP

Ready to take your healing a step further? Join a locals group to bring the community of Never Alone Conference home with you.

PRAYER

We believe that prayer is such an integral part of your healing. Prayer that connects your heart and your head to encounter Jesus will be offered during the entire conference. The prayer team would love to serve you. The prayer room will be open at all times other than during main sessions.

BAPTISMS

We are so excited that this year we will be offering baptisms again at the end of the conference. Getting baptized is an act of faith. It signifies your own resurrection into a life that is really bigger than you know. We truly believe this one act is such a life giving step forward in your journey and encourage anyone to join if the Lord calls you.

FATHER’S HOUSE

An 8-part, video-based study designed to position you for an encounter with Father’s love!

TEMPERAMENT QUIZ

The assessment is $15.00, takes between 15 and 20 minutes, and is completely optional but will give you a great reference point for all that Kim will be sharing about grief and temperaments.

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Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions


SESSION 1

TO DATE OR NOT
Summer Ball, Allison Peters, Lisa Appelo, & Mandie Wright

To date/not to date… you may want to dive head first into the dating pool, dabble in the water, or stay out of the pool altogether. It’s your choice… it’s personal! Let’s have real talk about the pros and cons of both.

MONEY MATTERS
Hillary Gandy, Robin Johnson, & Monica Richmond

How we handle our money matters. A lot. In this session you will hear some practical strategies and liberating spiritual truths about your finances. We are confident you will leave with a contagious confidence that you are well able and God is faithful.

ART THERAPY
Candice Crockett -
Heartwell Workshops

“Art is a constant agent of transformation and the soul's drive to health.” - Cathy Malchiod – This breakout offers a guided art session using watercolors along with art exercises, journaling, reflection, and prayer. Participants will leave behind a stress producing feeling and come away with an image to help them embrace healing and transformation. No experience needed, just curiosity and an invitation to invite Holy Spirit to offer clarity and divine insights!

REMARRIAGE
David and Beverly Camp, Rod and Rachel Brown, & Jon and Courtney Pray Duke

This breakout is for those curious about remarriage - the in and outs of combining your life, your resources, your love and all the while remembering your spouse well.

SESSION 2

BLENDING FAMILIES – STEPKIDS, PARENTING, AND EX-WIVES
Cally and Gina Kincaid, Rod and Rachel Brown, & Jim and Ginger Rivella

Blending families does not happen in a blender... it's a crockpot. This breakout will address the beautiful and hard realities of step parenting and merging families.

MENTAL HEALTH: A FAMILY AFFAIR
Kay Warren

Kay Warren is an author, international speaker, and co-founder of Saddleback Church who knows what it is like to walk the long journey of mental illness with a loved one. Her personal understanding of this tender topic has led her to become a mental health and suicide prevention advocate for individuals and families worldwide.

SEAGLASS ART THERAPY
Katie Kelly

After loss, your purpose and identity can feel shattered. It may even feel like God has forgotten and abandoned you. In this art therapy session you will hear a widow’s story of hope through the waves of grief and make your own, unique sea glass necklace as a symbol of God’s promises for you.

WHEN GRIEF HITS DIFFERENT: THE REALITIES OF A HARD MARRIAGE AND LOSS
Kim Berndt, Adria Bautista, & Rebecca Partain

Not all marriages look like a Cinderella-esque fairy tale. When it doesn’t, the grief journey can be a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from relief to regret that can leave you feeling isolated and alone. In this breakout we'll explore the many layers of grief related to a marriage that wasn't picture perfect. Join us as our speakers share their own experience of wrestling with what was vs what they hoped would be and how they've found freedom and peace in the process.

SESSION 3

THE MANY FACETS OF SUICIDE
Summer Ball, Nicole Thomas, & Kayla Stoecklein

Do you carry guilt and shame associated with your loss by suicide? Do you feel like your story is messy and no one will understand? Our speakers will share their intimate testimonies of how mental illness impacted their lives, their children, and their identities and how God has orchestrated healing, and forgiveness and showed them how to take pain and turn it into purpose.

WELLNESS AND SELF-CARE
Jodi Fasullo, RN & Caleh Cristler Goodrich

The loss of a loved one shakes the very core of our being, upending routines, and altering perspectives in ways we might not be prepared for. Let’s explore together how self-care can serve as a lifeline, helping us navigate grief while preserving the precious memories that continue to shape our lives.

CHILDREN AND GRIEF
Jordin Early LCSW, Kristy Chancy Stuler, & Candice Crockett

Let’s be honest, it’s at the forefront of every mother’s mind after losing her spouse. Will my kids be okay?? Jordin Early (a licensed counselor specializing in grief) leads the tender topic of navigating our children through loss and trauma at all ages.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Tammy Comer

Have you ever wondered if the things happening in your life are just “part of this world” – or could it be something more, something happening in the unseen realm? Spiritual warfare is REAL – but the amazing news is that through Christ’s victory, you too can walk victoriously! Tammy Comer will take you on a journey into her own story and 15 year struggle with debilitating sickness while revealing the truths about generational curses that changed her forever.

Get In Touch

Get In Touch

Have questions or need help with something while at conference? Get in touch with a member of our team!

exploring southern california

exploring southern california

These are our recommendations around San Clemente!

EAT

Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar
Nick’s
South of Nicks
Vine
Franco’s Famous
Sol Agave
Rancho Capistrano Winery
The Cellar
Brick Woodfired Cuisine
Sonny’s Pizza
Rocco’s
Pierside Kitchen & Bar
Asada
Rare Society Steak House
Sea Surf Fish Co.
Brussels Bistro
West Toast Cafe
Moulin
Beachfire Bar & Grill
HH Cottons
9 Style Sushi

COFFEE

Bear Coast Coffee
Bluestone Lane
Sur Coffee
The Cellar Coffee Shop
West Toast Cafe
Better Buzz

EXPLORE

San Clemente Outlets
The San Clemente Pier
The Beach Trail by the San Clemente Pier
Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens
Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
Explore the Dana Point Harbor
Shopping in Laguna Beach

GET OUTDOORS

Pines Park
Linda Lane Park
Courtney’s Castle Park
San Clemente State Beach Hike
Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail
Las Ramblas and Harbor View Trail
Vista Del Sol Park Loop

  • The Shoreline Church in San Clemente

    211 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente, CA 92672

    Please note, once you arrive for the day, we’ll be on site until dismissing for the night.

  • Doors will open at 2:00 pm and check-in will continue until the first session begins at 3:00 pm. Upon check-in, you’ll receive a name tag that we ask be worn throughout the duration of the conference. Our team will be on hand to assist you!

  • Parking is located off-site but nearby. There will be Invited Conference signs, as well as people, to guide you to the parking lots. Additionally, we will have shuttles that will be running between the parking lots and The Shoreline Church. If you require handicap parking, there will be a very limited number of spots available by the facility. Please email conference@neveralonewidows.com to reserve a spot. For those using a rideshare service, there will be a simple drop-off spot in front of the church. Unfortunately, we won’t be providing shuttle service to and from hotels in the area. Transportation to and from the venue is your responsibility.

  • We will be staying on-site all day, so come prepared with whatever you will need for the day!

  • Dress casual and comfortable! We recommend layering with a jacket or sweater in case you get cold.

  • For all attendees, dinner Friday and Saturday night as well as a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday will be provided. If you indicated you prefer a gluten free or vegetarian option for all meals, this accommodation will be made for you with the exception of the light breakfast on Saturday morning. If you have a food preference or sensitivity, we strongly encourage you to come prepared with bars and snacks that you know you can eat as all meals will take place on site. Water and coffee will be provided throughout the conference. Feel free to bring a water bottle with you as we will have water dispensers available.

  • No, there is no need to sign up ahead of time. However, we would like for you to have an idea of what sessions you might be interested in attending. You can read all about breakouts in the breakout section above!

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