Training Conferences

Equipping others in the healing process

Every summer, the ministry hosts conferences for those who desire training as Living Waters leaders. The week-long conference follows the format of the full Living Waters program, and so includes times of worship, teaching and small group participation.

By modelling the format of the Living Waters course, the participants come to a fuller knowledge of their brokenness. They receive a deeper healing—which prepares them to minister to others.

Who’s it for?

Those who want to begin a Living Waters program in their community are asked to attend this training conference. As well, those who have taken Living Waters through a current group are welcome. (See below for further information.)

What’s involved?

Because space is limited, participants are asked to apply early (preferably prior to May 1). The cost of the week includes meals, lodging and materials. Teachings at the conference parallel those taught in the full Living Waters program.

See the current list of training conferences here. To receive an information packet and application form, send us an email.

Learn about weekend conferences or internships or referrals.

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FAQs for Living Waters training conferences

What is a training conference like?

It's an intensive week of personal healing and equipping. Think of it as a boot camp--where you will take a crash course in discipleship, and you will learn about healing prayer, small group dynamics and group leadership.

All of the sessions will follow the same format as our programs, which includes a time of worship, teaching, prayer and small groups.

What is expected of participants?

Our training conferences are experiential, meaning that people are asked to share and reveal their lives to others within the context of the small group. So participation and vulnerability and honesty are expected.

What content is included in the training conference?

The first several days are devoted to personal healing and renewal. At the end of the conference, a day is set aside for specific training for the programs of Living Waters. This includes sessions on how to run

Living Waters
SALT
CrossCurrent and
The River.

See our Programs for a fuller description of these courses.

Who can attend the training?

We encourage a variety of men and women to participate.

Those from existing Living Waters programs who desire to volunteer with the local group.
Those from churches who want to be trained to start a new Living Waters program in their community
Those from places where no Living Waters group exists and who want to receive personal healing.

We give priority to those who come in groups (of two or more) and represent a team that's eager to run a Living Waters program. We also welcome pastors, church leaders, counsellors and other ministry workers.

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The programs of Living Waters are facilitated by qualified and trained men and women, who have gone through the course themselves and who have experienced healing in their lives. Because of that, these lay leaders can relate to and pray for people who enrol in Living Waters.