Evergreen District Conference
Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children
Join us in beautiful Coeur d’Alene for this year’s Evergreen District Conference, October 5-7 at the Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children. Packed with education, inspiration, and networking designed to enrich and connect mission and ministry staff from throughout the district, this conference is a fantastic way to invest in your team and one another.
The $50 registration fee includes all conference programming, two meals (opening dinner at 5:00 p.m. on October 5 and lunch on October 6), and a lake cruise (please be sure to RSVP on the registration).
This year we are offering an optional, pre-conference "Mental Health First Aid" class, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on October 5. The cost for the class is $50 (sign up when you register).
UPDATE: The class registration limit has now been reached and we are no longer receiving Mental Health First Aid Class registrations.
Theme
Keynote Speakers
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Brandan Thomas, Executive Director A pastor since he was 19, Brandan has served at Winchester Rescue Mission for over nine years, where he implemented a case management program, opened a women's shelter, and is currently in the midst of a mission facility and program expansion. Critically aware of the impact of the rise of mental health issues on the role and services of missions, Brandan, an avid motorcyclist, will be riding from Washington, D.C., to Coeur d'Alene to raise money and awareness for homelessness and mental health. |
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Dena Johnson, LMHC Dena is a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) therapist, specializing in trauma and attachment, usually within adoption and foster-care relationships. A Christian counselor, she believes we were created to relate meaningfully with God, self, and others. Dena is a licensed mental health counselor with superior credentials. |
Lodging Options
Best Western Inn Plus
Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn
506 W. Appleway Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-765-3200 x 318
$115 per night (25 rooms available)
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Days Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham CDA
2200 Northwest Blvd.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-8668
$80 per night, per room, plus 8% tax
Call and reference the "Evergreen Citygate Group" to make your reservation. Rooms will be available until September 4, 2022.
Comfort Inn
702 W Appleway Ave
Address Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814
Call in and reference "Evergreen Citygate Conference" to make your reservation.
$115 per room per night, plus tax
Amenities:
- Hot Buffet Breakfast
- Complimentary high speed wireless internet access
- Use of the Indoor Salt Water Pool and Hot Tub
- Onsite 24 hour gym
- Microwave, Mini Refrigerator, and Keurig Coffee maker in every room!
Schedule
Peace, Always, In Every Way
October 5-7, 2022
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Mental Health First Aid (optional certification; registration required) |
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4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Conference Check-In |
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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Welcome Dinner and Introductions |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Opening Session |
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Morning Devotion & Worship |
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9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Is it Time for Missions to Become Mental Health Providers? |
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10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. |
A Hard Look at the Impact of Prenatal Substance Exposure |
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11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions 1
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12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Break |
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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Profession Groups Lunch and Networking |
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2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions 2
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4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Depart for Lake Cruise (included with registration) Dinner on Your Own |
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Friday, October 7, 2022 |
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9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m |
Morning Devotion & Worship |
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9:35 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Emerging Leaders Cohort |
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10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Employee Care and Sustainability |
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10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Wrap-Up and Feedback |
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11:00 a.m. |
Conference Close |
Sponsorships
For Citygate Network business members, there are three levels of sponsorships available at the conference, and sponsor sign-up is located at the bottom of this page. Please note that sponsors must be in membership with Citygate Network, and a sponsorship or display table purchase is required in order to attend. To participate in the conference sessions and/or meals, you will also need to register as an attendee. If you have additional questions, please email Sam Edwards, sedwards@citygatenetwork.org.
$700–Primary Sponsor SOLD
- Address attendees during one of the general sessions
- Handouts during the speaking opportunity
- Display table during conference
$400–Break Sponsor SOLD
- Handout during break
- Display table during conference
$250–Table Sponsor
- Display table during conference
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so with no penalty up to two weeks before the event. Cancellations requested less than two weeks before the event will result in a 30% cancellation fee.