Grace Fellowship International

Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-08 | First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, 3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
The Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop puts into practice the knowledge gained at the Exchanged Life Conference. This module uses lectures, demonstration, and “hands on” training for Christ-centered counseling/discipleship. This model is trademarked as “Spirituotherapy.”
Topics Covered:

Qualities of a Counselor
Spirituotherapy Overview
History Taking
How to Present the “Wheel Diagrams”;
How to Present the “Line Diagrams”
Assisting with the “Exchange”
Freedom and wisdom applications
Resources

Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 8:45am-5:00pm
Location: First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge
3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Office phone: (865) 453-4647 www.FBCPF.org
Materials, lunch (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), and refreshments are included. Dr. Charles Solomon’s Handbook for Christ Centered Counseling should be read in preparation for this event. Participants usually stay at one of the local affordable motels. See the Workshop information page here: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/workshop/
If you have attended a GFI 4 day workshop previously, you qualify for a 50% off rate. For this discount, please register by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Finding Peace
2024-08-03 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Northstar Church – South, 1204 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Finding Peace: Biblical Counsel to Overcome Anxiety
An Exchanged Life Seminar (a.k.a the “Christ is Life Seminar”)
Location: Northstar Church, South Campus
1204 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 539-2222
Saturday
9:00AM-4:30PM
John Woodward and Mark McKeehan will present these counseling/discipleship topics:
1). Self-Life or Christ-Life?
2). How to Get a New Identity
3). Your Spiritual Journey: From Egypt to Canaan
4). Providential Purposes of Stress
5). Tearing Down Strongholds
6). The Wisdom of Forgiveness
7). Freedom from Sin’s Authority: Soaring Like an Eagle
8). How to Gain Serenity
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well.  See the introductory video here.
The registration fee includes the seminar notebook, refreshments and lunch.
(Northstar Church people may sign up through the church for a subsidized rate.)
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.

Nicaragua Ministry Trip
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-21 | TN
Eric and Wendy Harbinson will facilitate John Woodward teaching and preaching in Nicaragua July 18-21, 2024. Prayers are appreciated.
Itinerary – In the area of Matagalpa

The Hope Project
Bible Institute
Church in Susuli
LaFuente Church/Bible Institute

For details, contact Eric at erharbinson@gmail.com

Finding Joy
2024-04-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | TN
Boston area seminar
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me”
Finding Joy
Do you long for a life of joy, freedom, and victory? Join us for a…
One-day Bible-based seminar
focusing on Christ-centered discipleship and counseling, based on thebeliever’s new identity in Christ!
“To help you… to help others… by grace”
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Topics to be covered:

Rejection and the Quest for Identity
Exchanging the Self-Life for the Christ-Life
Appropriating Your Identification with Christ
Summary Steps in Sanctification
Egypt to Canaan: The Discipleship Journey
Finding Freedom and Victory in Christ

The seminar will be hosted at: Fort Square Presbyterian Church, 16 Pleasant St, Quincy, MA 02169
Presenter: Dr. John Woodward, Grace Fellowship International
This Seminar is free. Lunch, refreshments and seminar materials are included. Donations are welcome to cover the seminar costs and to support Grace Fellowship International (GFI). Suggested donations are $10 to $35 per person – as you can afford.
Use this link to make a donation online.
You can view an introductory video on this Link.
Note: To get the most from this event we suggest reading the book: Handbook to Happiness by Dr. Charles Solomon.
See the flyer on Google Docs here.
Please register here with RSVP or call GFI at: 865-429-0450

Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-07 | First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, 3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
The Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop puts into practice the knowledge gained at the Exchanged Life Conference. This module uses lectures, demonstration, and “hands on” training for Christ-centered counseling/discipleship. This model is trademarked as “Spirituotherapy.”
Topics Covered:

Qualities of a Counselor
Spirituotherapy Overview
History Taking
How to Present the “Wheel Diagrams”;
How to Present the “Line Diagrams”
Assisting with the “Exchange”
Freedom and wisdom applications
Resources

Schedule: Monday: Thursday: 8:45am-5:00pm
Materials, lunch (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), and refreshments are included. Dr. Charles Solomon’s Handbook for Christ Centered Counseling should be read in preparation for this event. Participants usually stay at one of the local affordable motels. See the Workshop information page here: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/workshop/
If you have attended a GFI 4 day workshop previously, you qualify for a 50% off rate. For this discount, please register by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Finding Joy
2024-02-24 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Corryton, TN, 8518 Thompson School Rd, Corryton, TN, 37721, United States
Finding Joy: an Exchanged Life Seminar is the one day edition of the basic “Grace Fellowship Exchanged Life Conference.” It provides an overview of the Christ-centered counseling message with a particular emphasis on overcoming depression. Since 1970, many have experienced God’s deliverance from a variety of life-controlling problems.
The topics covered will be:

The Rejection Syndrome
The Quest for Identity
Exchanging the Self Life for the Christ-Life
Appropriating Your Identification with Christ
Summary Steps in Sanctification
Egypt to Canaan: The Discipleship Journey
The Freedom in Christ process

Presenters: John Woodward and Mark McKeehan
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness and The Rejection Syndrome, books by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well. See the introductory video here.
Lunch, refreshments and notebook are included in the registration fee.
Location: New Beginnings Baptist Church East
8518 Thompson School Rd, Corryton, TN
https://www.facebook.com/newbeginningsbaptistch/

Phone: (865) 363-9634

email: newbbchurch@yahoo.com

Schedule: Saturday 9:00-am-4:30pm
You may register by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Finding Joy
2024-01-20 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Alexandria, VA, 6519 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22312, United States
Finding Joy: an Exchanged Life Seminar is the one day edition of the basic “Grace Fellowship Exchanged Life Conference.” It provides an overview of the Christ-centered counseling message with a particular emphasis on overcoming depression. Since 1970, many have experienced God’s deliverance from a variety of life-controlling problems.
The topics covered will be:

The Rejection Syndrome
Exchanging the Self Life for the Christ-Life
Appropriating Your Identification with Christ
Summary Steps in Sanctification
Egypt to Canaan: The Discipleship Journey

Presenter: Dr. John Woodward
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness and The Rejection Syndrome, books by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well. See the introductory video here.
Lunch, refreshments and notebook are included.
Host church location: Braddock Baptist Church www.braddockbaptistchurch.com/
6519 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
Day and time: Saturday, January 20, 2024, 9:00-am-4:00pm
Cost: $25.00 per person
For details and registration, please contact the church:

Phone 703-750-2962

main@braddock.church

PDF flyer: Finding_Joy_Seminar_1_20_24
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Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-09, 2023-07-31 - 2023-08-03 | First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, 3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
The Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop puts into practice the knowledge gained at the Exchanged Life Conference. This module uses lectures, demonstration, and “hands on” training for Christ-centered counseling/discipleship. This model is trademarked as “Spirituotherapy.”
Topics Covered:

Qualities of a Counselor
Spirituotherapy Overview
History Taking
How to Present the “Wheel Diagrams”;
How to Present the “Line Diagrams”
Assisting with the “Exchange”
Freedom and wisdom applications
Resources

Schedule: Monday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:45am-5:00pm
Materials, lunch (Tuesday & Thursday), and refreshments are included. Dr. Charles Solomon’s Handbook for Christ Centered Counseling should be read in preparation for this event. Participants usually stay at one of the local affordable motels. See the Workshop information page here: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/workshop/
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Finding Joy
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | TN
Finding Joy: an Exchanged Life Seminar is the one day edition of the basic “Grace Fellowship Exchanged Life Conference.” It provides an overview of the Christ-centered counseling message with a particular emphasis on overcoming depression. Since 1970, many have experienced God’s deliverance from a variety of life-controlling problems.
The topics covered will be:

The Rejection Syndrome
Exchanging the Self Life for the Christ-Life
Appropriating Your Identification with Christ
Summary Steps in Sanctification
Healing Damaged Emotions
Egypt to Canaan: The Discipleship Journey

Presenter: Dr. John Woodward
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness and The Rejection Syndrome, books by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well. See the introductory video and information page here.
Lunch, refreshments and notebook are included.
Location: (Rudy Dodorico’s home) 2180 Barwick, Florissant, Missouri 63031
Day and time: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 9:00-am-4:30pm
Cost: Free, but a free will offering will be received (suggested: $20.00 per person)
For details, cost and and registration, please contact:
Gus Dodorico Phone 314-605-1700

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Finding Joy
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | TN
Finding Joy: an Exchanged Life Seminar is the one day edition of the basic “Grace Fellowship Exchanged Life Conference.” It provides an overview of the Christ-centered counseling message with a particular emphasis on overcoming depression. Since 1970, many have experienced God’s deliverance from a variety of life-controlling problems.
The topics covered will be:

The Rejection Syndrome
Exchanging the Self Life for the Christ-Life
Appropriating Your Identification with Christ
Summary Steps in Sanctification
Healing Damaged Emotions
Egypt to Canaan: The Discipleship Journey

Presenters: John Woodward and Mark McKeehan
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness and The Rejection Syndrome, books by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well. See the introductory information page here.
Lunch, refreshments and notebook are included in the registration fee.
Location: Parkway Baptist Church & Parkway Christian Academy
4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd. Lakeland, FL 33813
Schedule: Saturday 9:00-am-4:30pm
For details, cost and and registration, please contact:
info@parkwaybaptist.org
Phone: (863) 646-5031
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Finding Peace
2023-07-29 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Northstar Church – South, 1204 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Finding Peace: Biblical Counsel to Overcome Anxiety
An Exchanged Life Seminar (a.k.a the “Christ is Life Seminar”)
Location: Northstar Church, South Campus
1204 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 539-2222
Saturday
9:00AM-4:30PM
John Woodward and Mark McKeehan will present these counseling/discipleship topics:
1). Self-Life or Christ-Life?
2). How to Get a New Identity
3). Your Spiritual Journey: From Egypt to Canaan
4). Providential Purposes of Stress
5). Tearing Down Strongholds
6). The Wisdom of Forgiveness
7). Freedom from Sin’s Authority: Soaring Like an Eagle
8). How to Gain Serenity
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well.  See the introductory video here.
The registration fee includes the seminar notebook, refreshments and lunch.
(Northstar people sign up through the church for a subsidized rate.)
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.

Webinar on Life Coaching
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
What is coaching? How is this process similar to mentoring and counseling? Mark McKeehan will give a presentation on biblical life coaching and how he facilitates this with an Exchanged Life perspective. This will be hosted on the zoom platform.
Here is the link to join the meeting at 7:00PM eastern, Thursday, June 22nd
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82018329500

Webinar: Recovery Ministry
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Cherri Raws Freeman will speak on “Recovery Ministry: Definitions and Solutions.” She is the author of Set Free: Finding Truth and Hope When a Loved One is Addicted, and Beside Still Waters. Cherri is an Associate and Guide with Grace Fellowship International. For more about her support group ministry, see LoveThemToLife.com

This online video meeting will be conducted on the zoom platform:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84668857179

Finding Freedom
2023-04-01 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | North Kingstown Recreation Facility, 30 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, United States
Finding Freedom: An Exchanged Life Seminar
This seminar presents a Christ-centered approach to addiction recovery.
The Exchanged Life counseling model taught in the Exchanged Life seminar and workshop is here applied to finding freedom from addiction to alcohol, drugs, or enslaving behaviors. This teaching is not only beneficial for getting more personal freedom, it can also help equip participants to assist others.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
$25pp Free event! (sponsored)
Notebook, lunch and refreshments provided
Presenters: John Woodward and Robert Semco
John is Director of Counseling & Training
Grace Fellowship International
3914 Nellie St. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
GraceFellowshipInternational.com
Grace Fellowship Int’l has a certification track for Exchanged Life Counseling with the option of additional Recovery Coach ministry specialization.
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well. See the introductory video here.
Location: North Kingstown Recreation Facility
30 Beach Street
North Kingstown RI 02852, US
Please contact event coordinators to register (RSVP): Robert and Nancy Semco (ph. 401-743-5593 or 401-423-3535).
For additional information call GFI at 865-429-0450.

Finding Joy
2023-03-04 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | TN
Finding Joy: an Exchanged Life Seminar is the one day edition of the basic “Grace Fellowship Exchanged Life Conference.” It provides an overview of the Christ-centered counseling message with a particular emphasis on overcoming depression. Since 1970, many have experienced God’s deliverance from a variety of life-controlling problems.
The topics covered will be:

The Rejection Syndrome
Exchanging the Self Life for the Christ-Life
Appropriating Your Identification with Christ
Summary Steps in Sanctification
Healing Damaged Emotions
Egypt to Canaan: The Discipleship Journey

Presenters: John Woodward and Mark McKeehan
To get the most from this event, Handbook to Happiness and The Rejection Syndrome, books by Dr. Charles Solomon, should be read as well. See the introductory video and information page here.
Lunch, refreshments and notebook are included in the registration fee.
Location: First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains
3100 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
https://www.fbcosp.com
Schedule: Saturday 9:00-am-4:30pm
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop
2023-02-20 - 2023-02-23 | First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, 3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
[Note the new date]
The Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop puts into practice the knowledge gained at the Exchanged Life Conference. This module uses lectures, demonstration, and “hands on” training for Christ-centered counseling/discipleship. This model is trademarked as “Spirituotherapy.”
Topics Covered:

Qualities of a Counselor
Spirituotherapy Overview
History Taking
How to Present the “Wheel Diagrams”;
How to Present the “Line Diagrams”
Assisting with the “Exchange”
Freedom and wisdom applications
Resources

Schedule: Monday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:45am-5:00pm
Materials, lunch (Tuesday & Thursday), and refreshments are included. Dr. Charles Solomon’s Handbook for Christ Centered Counseling should be read in preparation for this event. Participants usually stay at one of the local affordable motels. See the Workshop information page here: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/workshop/
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop
2022-11-07 - 2022-11-10 | First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, 3290 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
The Exchanged Life Counseling Workshop puts into practice the knowledge gained at the Exchanged Life Conference. This module uses lectures, demonstration, and “hands on” training for Christ-centered counseling/discipleship. This model is trademarked as “Spirituotherapy.”
Topics Covered:

Qualities of a Counselor
Spirituotherapy Overview
History Taking
How to Present the “Wheel Diagrams”;
How to Present the “Line Diagrams”
Assisting with the “Exchange”
Freedom and wisdom applications
Resources

Schedule: Monday, Nov. 7th: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:45am-5:00pm
Materials, lunch (Tuesday & Thursday), and refreshments are included. Dr. Charles Solomon’s Handbook for Christ Centered Counseling should be read in preparation for this event. Participants usually stay at one of the local affordable motels. See the Workshop information page here: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/workshop/
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
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Finding Freedom
2022-11-05 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Grace Community Church, 745 McGuire Rd., New Market, TN, 37820, United States
Finding Freedom: An Exchanged Life Seminar
This seminar presents a Christ-centered approach to addiction recovery.
The Spirituotherapy counseling model taught in the Exchanged Life seminar and workshop is here applied to finding freedom from harmful behavioral and chemical habits. This teaching is not only beneficial for getting more personal freedom, it can also help equip participants to assist others.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
$50 pp / $75 couple (alumni rate: 50% off)
Notebook, lunch and refreshments provided
Presenters: Dr. John Woodward and pastor Mark McKeehan
Location: Grace Community Church
745 McGuire Rd. New Market, TN 37820
https://gracefamilytn.com/
865-312-2335
If you prefer, you may register by phone by calling GFI at 865-429-0450.
Grace Fellowship Int’l has this content in an equipping process to certify disciplers in Recovery Coach ministry.
