Two-Day Trauma Informed Care in Faith Communities Workshop

This will be an interactive workshop engaging the minds of other concerned clergy, congregants, or anyone passionate to gain a better understanding about the very delicate balance of trauma, wellbeing and healing in the faith community. We will address common myths and stereotypes associated with church and spiritual hurt, as well as church and spiritual healing. Providing practical strategies and intentional practices that protect and empower trauma survivors and caregivers. When people, organizations and communities provide compassionate, trauma-informed care, the result is an environment where everyone can thrive and heal. This is a FREE event.

Please register by September 4, 2026 so that we will have an accurate count for seating and food

📅 Location, Dates, & Times

• In Person at the Destiny Life Center: 4207 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO
• September 11 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (light snacks provided)
• September 12 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (continental breakfast and light lunch provided)

⭐ About the Trainers:

Pastor Michael Brooks is a proud native of Kansas City, Mo. He is married and proud father of 4, & grandfather of 7. A graduate Central Sr. High School, Kansas City, in 1980.  He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1982-1992, where he became a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. He attended Midwestern State University where he studied Psychology and Political Science.

As a Counselor he has worked in many different settings inpatient, outpatient, and detox units around the country. He returned to Kansas City in October of 1998, workIng at Swope Parkway Health Center Homeless Department and Synergy Services Prevention and Intervention Department.

In October of 1985, Pastor Brooks was licensed as a Minister at the New Hope Baptist Church in Anchorage, Alaska. He was Ordained in 1994 and served as the Senior Pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, in Altus Oklahoma 1994-1998. He returned to Kansas City in 1998. He served as the Youth Minister of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. He currently serves the Senior Pastor of The Oasis Church International (formerly) Zion Grove Baptist Church in Kansas City, since July 2000. He has over 37 years experience of ministry and counseling.

Pastor Brooks is heavily involved in the community. The past President of the Concerned Clergy Coalition, Past Co-Chair of the of the Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equality (MORE2), and a founding member of the Violence Free KC Committee with the Kansas City Health Department. He is the founder of Michael Brooks, Consulting LLC, & was Co-Founder of HOPE Academy Charter School, for high school dropouts. He is a coach, mentor, organizer, collaborator, family advocate, and consultant in Kansas City. He has a passion for education, racial equity, social justice, and trauma informed systems.

He has proven to be an innovative, out of the box, forward thinking Pastor/Leader that believes with God nothing is impossible. His theme scripture is "And we know that all things work together for the good of them who love The Lord and are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Kreasha Williams is currently serving as a Senior Behavioral Health Consultant with the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation, at University Health-Behavioral Health in Kansas City, Missouri. Employment at University Health for the past 24 years has contributed to a myriad of personal and professional growth opportunities. With a background in mental health, substance use education, and Christian counseling, Mrs. Williams is proficient at leading strategic learning, facilitating community education, and organizational development initiatives with a foundation in trauma informed care and resilience.

Kreasha Williams is also the founder and sole proprietor of Vision Speaks, a faith-based establishment where the mission is to inspire, influence, and activate personal growth in others; encouraging individuals to always aspire for greater. Mrs. Williams actively serves communities as a licensed minister, certified executive coach, certified professional coach, mentor, motivational and inspirational speaker, trainer and facilitator.