✨ Welcome

Join us for the First Annual Hope, Help, and Healing Conference, hosted by SPARK and local faith and community partners.

This one-day event will bring together church leaders, mental health professionals, educators, first responders, and community members to address the critical issue of suicide prevention and to build hope and resilience in our communities.

📍 Location: First Methodist Church — Jacksonville, Texas
📅 Date: September 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend

💡 Why Attend?

Suicide is a rising concern in East Texas, particularly in rural and faith-based communities. Many people feel unprepared to recognize the signs of distress or to offer meaningful support.
The Hope, Help, and Healing Conference exists to change that. Together, we will foster a message of hope and equip churches and communities with practical tools to save lives.

🗓️ Conference Themes

The day is organized around three powerful themes:

🕊️ HOPE

  • Understanding the power of faith and community

  • Testimonies of recovery and resilience

  • Opening keynote

🤝 HELP

  • Practical training on suicide prevention

  • Recognizing warning signs

  • Ministering to those at risk

  • Building safe faith spaces

  • Breakout sessions

🌿 HEALING

  • Grief support after suicide

  • Supporting families and survivors

  • Self-care for ministry leaders and helpers

  • Closing plenary session

🙏 Who Should Attend?

  • Pastors and church leaders

  • Faith-based counselors

  • Mental health providers

  • First responders

  • Educators

  • Community volunteers

  • Anyone wanting to be equipped to bring hope and healing

📋 How to Participate

  • Register to Attend [see below]

Questions or want to volunteer, complete the form below