Mark your calendars for March 25, 2023, and plan to attend the Full Life Conference — a one day event designed to provide support and inspiration around issues of mental health, emotional wellness, and relational resilience. This year, Dr. Willie & Elaine Oliver will serve as our keynote speakers and principal trainers.

Be sure to submit your questions for the YG Expert Panel discussion here:

SCHEDULE

9:00 AM - Dr. Willie and Eliane Oliver (Habits of the Heart and Mind)

10:15 AM - Panel Discussion (Navigating Conflict in Family Systems)

11:30 AM - Dr Willie and Eliane Oliver (The Illusion of Love)

LUNCH - Stay for lunch in the fellowship hall

2:15 PM - Break Out #1

3:30 PM - Break Out #2

Unique content will be presented in all three services with afternoon breakout sessions after a free lunch. Plan to stay and take advantage of the entire experience.

BREAKOUT TOPICS & PRESENTERS

Communicating with Grace - Dr. Willie Oliver, Ph. D. and Elaine Oliver, M.A., LPC

Mental Health Awareness and the Church - Dr. Caroline Tomlinson, MPH/PMHNP-BC

The Theology of Addiction - Pastor Kevin Wells, Mdiv

Removing Stigma from Mental Health - Jameson Francis, M.Ed., LPC-S

Trauma and Healing - Michal Anne Whitcomb, M.A. LPC

Jesus came in order that we may have life to the full. Sometimes, though, the challenges of life and the pressures of family and relationships make that difficult to experience. The Full Life Conference is designed to assist Christians in realizing how full life can be for followers of Christ.

ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Willie and Elaine Oliver are directors of the Department of Family Ministries for the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters since June 2010.

Willie Oliver is an ordained minister and holds a PhD in Family Sociology; a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling; a master’s degree in Sociology; and a bachelor’s degree in Theology. Elaine Oliver holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor.

The Oliver’s have conducted marriage conferences, retreats, and relationship seminars around the world. They produce and host a weekly marriage, family, and relationship program on Hope Channel called Real Family Talk with Willie and Elaine Oliver.
Willie and Elaine Oliver have been married for over 30 years and are the parents of two young adults.