# Event Details - **Event Name**: TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction ABOUT THIS TRAINING This training is designed to equip biblical addictions counselors with the knowledge and tools necessary to address addiction within the church community. The sessions will explore the biblical perspective on addiction, the church's responsibility, and practical strategies for effective ministry. REGISTRATION We appreciate your interest in our conference. Please note that all conference registrations are non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $150.00/person (THROUGH March 14) STANDARD REGISTRATION: $180.00/person (REGISTRATION CLOSES March 28) TRACKS You will choose one of the three available tracks and stay with that track the entire conference. 1~General Track~ The General Track is designed for those new to biblical addictions counseling and those with little to no training and experience in biblical addictions counseling. 2~Family Track~ The Family Track is designed for those who want to learn more about helping families walk alongside an addicted family member. 3~Advanced Track~ REQUIREMENTS: Individual must hold at least one of the following: Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor (CABC), Association of Certified Biblical Counseling (ACBC), International Association of Biblical Counseling (IABC) The Advanced Track is designed for those who hold commissioning or certification by TAC, ACBC, or IABC. It will cover advanced topics in biblical addictions counseling that require a solid understanding of biblical counseling. SCHEDULE (may change) Thursday, April 3 5:30 pm Doors Open/Registration Begins 6:30 pm Welcome/Intro to TAC by Ben Funkhouser and CJ McMurry 6:45 pm Worship in Song (Blaine Garrett) 7:00 pm Plenary #1 What Does The Bible Say About The Problem Of Addiction? (Mark Shaw) 7:45 pm Break 8:00 pm Go to Your Chosen Track General Track: Understanding Temptation (Ben Funkhouser) Family Track: Starting Point (Andy Bittle) Advanced Track: Competing Voices (Julie Ganschow) 9:00 pm Conference ends for the evening Friday, April 4 9:00 am Welcome/Worship In Song (Blaine Garrett) 9:15 am Plenary #2 Is This Problem Our (The Church’s) Responsibility? (Justin Lakemacher) 10:00 am Break (Give Instructions, Highlight Books, Etc.) (CJ McMurry) 10:15 am Go to Your Chosen Track General Track: 5 Mentalities (Mark Shaw) Family Track: Power of Prayer (Jonathan Hayashi) Advanced Track: Biblical Terminology (Andy Bittle) 11:30 am Plenary #3 What Can We (The Church) Do To Be More Effective? (Ben Funkhouser) 12:30 pm Lunch on site 2:00 pm Panel Discussion Q& A 2:45 pm Break 3:00 pm Assigned Tracks General Track: Identity and Idolatry (Michael Adrian) Family Track: Enabling (Mark Shaw) Advanced Track: The Power and Pitfalls of Testimonies (CJ McMurry) 4:15 pm Testimony by graduate of The Refuge 4:45 pm Closing Remarks for the day 5:45 pm Dinner and fellowship together at The Refuge Saturday, April 5 8:30 am Welcome/Worship in Song (Blaine Garrett) 8:45 am Plenary #4 How Do We (The Church) Endure In This Ministry? (CJ McMurry) 9:30 am Break (Give Instructions, Highlight Books, Etc.) (Ben Funkhouser) 9:45 am Assigned Tracks General Track: Connecting Addiction with Authority Issues (Jonathan Hayashi) Family Track: Trusting God with our loved ones (Julie Ganschow) Advanced Track: Equipping the Saints for messy ministry (Ben Funkhouser) 11:00 am Open Mic takeaways from conference 11:30 am Closing Remarks and Dismissal (Mark Shaw & Pastor Jaysson Gurwell) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winterset/tac-midwest-regional-training-conference-|-the-church-the-gospel-and-the-problem-of-addiction/200027867779104 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, open-mic - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Winterset - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Redeemer Church - **lat**: 41.335579998332 - **long**: -94.032859802246 - **full address**: Redeemer Church, 200 N. 16th Ave. ,Winterset, Iowa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6eb16d2096dfa51a4d662f5aec8f2a3acb637b95563aaded9b462c776ddafe10-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir?v=1743646915 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction being held? - **A:** TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction takes place on Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 11:30 am at Redeemer Church, 200 N. 16th Ave. ,Winterset, Iowa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction? - **A:** TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction is organized by The Addiction Connection. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TAC Midwest Regional Training Conference | The Church, The Gospel, and The Problem of Addiction is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winterset, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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