The Yearly Event for
Counselors and Ministry Leaders
to learn and grow together.
Hosted in Partnership with the
Charleston Southern University Clinical Counseling Program
March 28th and 29th, 2025
Charleston Southern University
10 Continuing Education Hours Available
Our Lineup of Speakers
Kimberly Miller, M.th., LMFT
Kimberly June Miller, MTh, LMFT, the co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul, is a therapist in private practice, a therapist trainer, and a retreat leader. Kim is the founder of Leading Wholeheartedly, a ministry that helps Christian leaders tend to their inner lives and cultivate resilience. Kim studied religion at Davidson College in North Carolina and earned a Master’s degree in Theology at Regent College in Vancouver where she was given the Award to an Outstanding Woman. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University where she won the Dedicated to Learning Award. She is also a Doctor of Ministry candidate with Fuller Theological Seminary. Kim is certified in Internal Family Systems Therapy (Level 2) and in Imago Relationship Therapy. She and her husband of 14 years have a five-year-old daughter, and they enjoy gardening and practicing hospitality in their southern California home.
Annalise Lind M.a., LPCA
Annalise Lind is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a deep passion for creating a welcoming space where clients can explore growth and healing. She specializes in working with adults, young adults, and couples, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered Therapy, and Attachment Theory to foster meaningful change.
Originally from Mississippi, Annalise developed a heart for mental health while working with children during college. She later spent several years in college ministry in Texas before earning her Master’s in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Her clinical work is deeply informed by her faith, and she values the integration of emotional and spiritual well-being in therapy.
Now based in the Washington, DC, area, Annalise balances her professional work with the joys of family life alongside her husband, their new baby girl, and their beloved dog, Biscuit.
Elizabeth Wofford, PhD, LPC, lpc/S
Dr. Elizabeth Wofford is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor based in South Carolina, with over a decade of experience in community mental health, private practice, and faith-based counseling. She holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a PhD in counselor education and supervision. As both a clinician and an educator, she is deeply committed to integrating faith and therapy, continually learning to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance in sessions to foster healing and transformation for her clients. Since 2018, she has also serves as faculty at Charleston Southern University, where she equips future counselors with both clinical expertise and a Spirit-led approach to care.
Tiff Holdgate, M.A., LPCA
Tiff Holdgate, LPCA, is a trauma therapist trained in EMDR and certified in Brainspotting. She works with adults to untangle internal chaos, using a variety of modalities tailored to each client’s unique needs. With a heart for those hurt by the church, Tiff is a strong advocate for survivors of abuse, providing a compassionate and empowering space for healing.
Jessie Evans, M.Ed., LPC
Jessie Evans is a licensed therapist, owner of Steadfast Christian Counseling, and host of The Steadfast Podcast. She is passionate about equipping church leaders, families, and communities with trauma-informed mental health resources. Through Steadfast, she leads a team committed to excellent clinical care and impactful psychoeducation, helping individuals heal and build resilience. Her vision is to grow Steadfast into a thriving, influential organization that leaves a lasting impact on the community.
Schedule Of Events
Day 1: March 28, 2025
Afternoon Session
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Welcome & Registration
Meet and greet with refreshments
• 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Trauma-Informed Church Training *4 CE Hours
Facilitators: Jessie Evans and Tiff Holdgate
Details: Training for counselors and ministry leaders to implement trauma-informed practices to make our churches places of deeper emotional safety and healing.
Evening Session
• 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Dinner and Discussion
This Dinner will serve as an opportunity for meaningful discussion and fellowship among peers. We will work as professionals to discuss how to bridge the gap between the church and the mental health community.
• 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Leading with a Whole Heart: An IFS Approach for Counselors and Leaders *1 CE Hour
Speaker: Kimberly Miller, Mth, LMFT
Details: Discover how Internal Family Systems Therapy can revolutionize the way counselors and spiritual leaders engage with themselves and their communities.
Day 2: March 29, 2025
Morning Session
• 8:30 AM Doors Open
• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Exploring Your Parts: Imagining the Inner Family *1 CE Hour
Speaker: Annalise Lind, LPCA
Details: Enhancing counselor’s approaches to self- awareness and client interactions using the IFS model from a faith-based perspective.
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Sacred Guidance in Therapy: Cultivating Awareness and Keeping in Step with The Spirit *1CE Hour
Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Wofford
Details: This session will explore how therapists can cultivate Holy Spirit awareness and discernment in therapy through experiential activities, integrating various modalities to follow Spirit-led guidance in their practice.
Afternoon Session
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch
Opportunity for counselors and ministry leaders to discuss insights and forge new connections.
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Practical Integration: IFS in Action *3 CE Hours
Facilitator: Kimberly Miller
Details: Interactive teaching, demonstrations, and dyad exercises showcasing practical applications of IFS in both clinical and pastoral settings.
• 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Closing Chat: Bridging for Transformation
Facilitator: Jessie Evans
Owner of Steadfast Christian Counseling
Details: Wrap-up session summarizing the conference insights, sharing participant experiences, and discussing pathways for ongoing collaboration and growth.
Location
Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University’s vision is to be a “Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving”; the university’s mission is “Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment.” That excellence is demonstrated throughout the curriculum.
Charleston Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
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