Lead Presenters/Facilitators: Garrett Gerhart, Life Bible Fellowship Church; Dr. Stacey Gerhart, Hope International University
Date/Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT
Description: Today’s Christian leaders face unprecedented challenges in fostering spiritual formation in an increasingly digital world. Whether in church ministry or higher education, the question remains: how do we cultivate digital wisdom while maintaining spiritual and mental wellness? This workshop brings together unique perspectives from both church ministry and higher education to explore practical strategies for digital moderation and mental wellness. Through pre-recorded interviews, interactive discussions, and practical application, participants will gain insights into implementing digital wisdom principles in their specific contexts. The workshop features interviews with college students and young adults sharing real experiences and challenges in creating balance in their increasingly digital lives. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for creating sustainable digital wellness initiatives in their communities.
Garrett Gerhart serves as Communications Director at Life Bible Fellowship Church, where he leads strategic communication and digital engagement initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in ministry and communications, Garrett specializes in developing comprehensive communication plans and digital strategies for faith-based organizations. He holds an M.A. in Communication with a specialization in Leadership from Spring Arbor University and has been featured in Outreach Magazine for his work in youth engagement through digital platforms. His expertise spans content marketing, social media strategy, and digital community building, and he has been a speaker at various church communication conferences, including the Church Communicator Conference and Cultivate Conference. Learn more about Garrett here.
Stacey Gerhart (DMFT, Loma Linda University) serves as Director of Student Development and Wellness at Hope International University, where she has built comprehensive campus-wide wellness programs to support students’ mental health needs. With a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, Dr. Gerhart brings extensive experience in student mental health and wellness programming. She has developed mental health initiatives and support systems while also serving as an adjunct professor teaching courses in development and career counseling. Her research interests include the effects of technology on mental health, trauma, and social-emotional learning programming, and she has facilitated numerous workshops on resiliency and student development. Learn more about Stacey here.
Registration Fee: $45.00