Unoffendable Workshop

M Y    W H Y 

To take offense is to stumble or to take the bate. Being offended (to have anger, resentment, wounded feelings, or to be displeasingly surprised) is not only exhausting and toxic...it ultimately leads to unforgiveness, lovelessness, contempt, and wide-spread cold heartedness. Admittedly, within the last several months I have never been so guilty of offense. I know I'm not alone. This is my rally cry to all of us Jesus-followers who want to get serious about becoming more like our humble and gentle Savior. Let's get out and stay our of offense-- let's become UNOFFENDABLE!   --Julia 

"for calmness will lay great offenses to rest" -- Ecc. 10:4b

S P E A K I N G

Pastor Bryan Davenport, D. Min

Dr. Davenport (Dr. Dav) is the lead teaching pastor at Heritage Church NW in Vancouver. Bryan desires that all people know the magnificent and immeasurable love of Jesus, living in the full force of the finished work of the cross, and that they experience and enjoy God's power and purpose for their life. He passionately believes that God is good and has good for us. Bryan graduated from George Fox University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Organizational Leadership, completed a Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Theological Seminary, and has earned a Doctorate from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Bryan and Laura have four children: Benjamin, Emily, Maxwell, and Spencer.  

Check out God Hates Suffering by Dr. Davenport. Available for purchase at Heritage or from Amazon.

Pastor Shawna Danberg

Shawna has been married for 24 years, has two amazing sons, two beautiful daughter-in-loves, and one precious granddaughter… so far! She is passionate about educating, equipping and empowering people through her coaching programs-- Victory Mindset Coaching.  Her and her husband JD are the pastors of The Vancouver Collective and love leading teams, teaching and developing people in their walk with Christ.

Coaching programs include an 8 week My Family Revival course for the entire family. 

Julia Garrison, LMHC

Julia specializes in identity formation, relational trauma, and work-life balance. She has taught and built curriculum for university courses in the field of psychology and counseling as well as led workshops to equip university students, faculty, and staff in the areas of mental well-being. She currently coordinates local mental health educational conferences, process groups, and workshops. She has a passion for helping the helper and equipping others in the areas of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

Julia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor of the state of WA and a Professional Counselor Associate of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. She is also a National Certified Counselor. Her Masters degree in Counseling is from Western Seminary, Portland. 

C O S T

Suggested donation of any amount to cover costs (i.e., childcare workers, venue with tech support, snacks, and speakers).   

PayPal: @garrisoncs   Memo: "unoffendable" 

Venmo: @JuYaGarrison   Memo: "unoffendable" 

Check payable to  Julia Garrison 800 Officers Row, Suite B   Vancouver, WA 98661    Memo: "unoffendable" 

Cash donations at the door

C H I L D C A R E

Childcare will be provided for children 10 y/o and under. If you are not a member of HC or have yet to complete the childcare check-in process, please thouroughly fill out the childcare information on this event's registration form. This will make checking your child(ren) into childcare much smoother the day of the event.  If you have already gone through the HC childcare check-in process within the last few months, feel welcome to only include the number of children and their names. 

PLEASE NOTICE the time of day--- 5pm-8pm --- of the event. I will provide light snacks for the children. It's ideal to have children fed before the event. 

Childcare will open at 4:45 PM -- Please be aware: Depending on how many new children to HC are checking-in there may be a line. 

W H A T    T O    B R I N G

1. Bible
2. Notebook/Journal for taking notes
3. If you run cold bring a jacket--once we get going we may not have time to address room temperture.

Q U E S T I O N S

Email Julia Garrison --- julia@garrisoncounselingservices.org