Journey to Wholeness Facilitator Training

September 19-20, 2026

Goodlettsville, TN, USA

The Weekend at a Glance

Schedule Overview

9:00 am — Check-in

9:30 am — Class in session

1:00 pm — Lunch provided

2:00 pm — Class in session

6:30 pm — Close

TOTAL 8 hours instruction time

9:00 am – Class in session

1:00 pm – Close

TOTAL 4 hours instruction time

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

  1. To recognize the role of the church in supporting the recovery process for individuals and communities
  2. To gain skills in conducting a successful 12-step, Journey to Wholeness, recovery program
  3. 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.

Click the link below to take the free course.

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

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Goodlettsville, TN
USA

Lodging

The following hotels are suggested.  No special pricing is available.

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860 Conference Drive, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 37072, USA

+1 615-645-1929

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830 Conference Drive, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, USA, 37072

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+1 615-851-3000

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Airport & Transportation

Roommates & Rides

Looking to carpool or find a roommate to share expenses?  Visit our Facebook group to connect with others who are planning their trip!

Registration Information

Registration

You may select from one of the following registration types.

Includes the following:

  • Journey to Wholeness Facilitators Kit at a discount price
  • Meals
  • Certificate of training provided by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists

Includes the following:

  • Meals
  • Certificate of training provided by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists

Does NOT include the Journey to Wholeness program material.

Important Notes

Registration is limited to 30 attendees and will be closed once that number is reached.  Deadline for registration is August 27, 2026.

You may cancel your registration prior to September 3, 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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About
Recovery Ministries

Learn more about the resources, tools, and networking offered through the Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin).

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

John 10:10

The ministry of Jesus Christ, while on earth, was to show us the path of restoration.  He continues this ministry in the courts of heaven, and He empowers us to do the same on earth today.

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:11

God's desire for us is that we would experience true and lasting peace and joy.  Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin) provides training, resources, and networking for those who seek to support others in their journey of restoration.

Who
Should Be Involved

Learn more about the trainings we offer for ministry leaders, health professionals, and laity.

will be able to support a ministry of healing from past hurts in their congregations.

will be able to provide effective support to meet the needs of your clients and patients.

will supercharge their evangelism efforts by being relevant to the needs of people in their community.

will gain resources to open new doors for reaching out to your community while recognizing the value of "inreach" ministry to fellow church members.

will learn how to expand the reach of your ministry by using effective tools for ministering to the past hurts of your network.

will learn how to recognize the hurts being experienced by youth and young adults and how to support them in their healing journey.