The Weekend at a Glance
Schedule Overview
Note: You must attend ALL sessions and complete a post-training evaluation in order to receive the certificate of training. This is an interactive class, so please come prepared to be part of the conversation.
Learning Objectives
- To recognize the role of the church in supporting the recovery process for individuals and communities
- To gain skills in conducting a successful 12-step, Journey to Wholeness, recovery program
- To plan for the start of a Journey to Wholeness group (Journey Group) in a local church or community
Journey Group Facilitators are required to complete a FREE online training — Every Step Counts. This self-study course will give you a deeper understanding of addictions, what leads to addictive behaviors, the keys to recovery, and the Biblical foundations of the 12 steps to recovery. We highly recommend completing at least the first 2 modules prior to the in-person training.
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Meet Your Instructors
Dr. David Sedlacek, PhD, LMSW, CFLE
David is a Sr. Research Associate at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He received his master’s and doctorate in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio specializing in the field of addiction. He has worked in the field of addiction for over 50 years in various capacities including Director of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Detoxification Center, Director of a 32-bed inpatient rehabilitation center, and Director of a treatment center in a nursing home. He counseled addicts in the following settings: corrections, inner city, adolescent aftercare, chaplaincy, and outpatient primary treatment. He taught about addictions in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. He is a national and international trainer for Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin) and is currently Coordinator of Addiction Services for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist’s ARMin program. He is active in Journey to Wholeness, the Christ-Centered 12-step recovery program of the Adventist church.
Dr. Beverly Sedlacek, DNP, PMHCNS-BC
Beverly Sedlacek is a gifted speaker, therapist, author and educator with nearly 40 years of experience. Like her husband, Beverly shares a passion for ministering to hurting people, connecting the hearts of those in need of emotional healing to Jesus Christ. She is Clinical Director of Into HIS Rest Ministries and in private practice. Beverly is retired from day to day counseling, but continues to be a much sought after speaker at churches, seminars and retreats for women. She plans to spend time with grandchildren and write while not on the road.
Make Your Plans to Be There
Venue
Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
351 S. State Road 434
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
USA
Registration Information
Important Notes
Registration is limited to 30 attendees and will be closed once that number is reached. Registration deadline is January 22, 2026.
You may cancel your registration prior to January 29, 2026 for a refund minus 15% processing fee. After this date, please contact us to process transferring your registration to another person.
Full refund will be given to registrants if the course is canceled by the organizers. Please note, the course will be canceled if there is fewer than 12 registrants.
On-site registration is limited and will be available on a first-come first-served basis.
Please contact us if you have further questions.
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