March 5, 2027 - March 6, 2027
Redeem + Restore: A Counseling Conference
2027 Theme: Counseling in the Spirit
Join Southeastern at the Redeem and Restore Counseling Conference on March 5-6, 2027, as we focus on Counseling in the Spirit. As Christian counselors and ministry leaders, the Holy Spirit empowers our counseling to bring hope, healing, and transformation in the lives of those we serve. Over these two days, whether you are a counselor, student, or lay pastor, you’ll be equipped and encouraged to better understand and rely on the Holy Spirit as you minister to others while offering expert care, compassion, and biblical truth.
This conference features Eliza Huie, and Southeastern faculty Walter Strickland, Kristin Kellen, and Nate Brooks as keynote speakers. Plus, we’ll have breakout sessions led by Beth Broom, Michael Gembola, Joe Hussung, Angela Shelton, Brian Walker, Southeastern faculty Tate Cockrell and Brad Hambrick, and current Southeastern PhD students. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from expert counselors on how to care well through the ministry of counseling.
Register by January 18 for an early-bird discount! Tickets start at $40 for students and $60 for general admission.
Schedule
FRIDAY
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Check In and Vendor Hall Open
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Keynote Session 1 – Nate Brooks
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 1
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Keynote Session 2 – Walter Strickland
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Doors Open and Coffee Available
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Session 3 – Kristin Kellen
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Coffee/Snacks/Networking
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Breakout Session 2
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch Break
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Breakout Session 3
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Keynote Session 4 – Eliza Huie
Our Speakers
Eliza Huie
Eliza Huie, LPC, is a biblical counselor and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and has advanced certificates in biblical counseling from The Christian Counseling Educational Foundation (CCEF) and The Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). Eliza is the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church located in the Washington D.C. metro area. She is the author of several books. You can read more and connect with Eliza at www.elizahuie.com.
Kristin Kellen
Kristin Kellen (MA, EdD, PhD) is an Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling and the Director of EdD studies. Her focus is counseling children, teens, and their families. Kristin is the author of “Counseling Women” and the co-author of “The Gospel for Disordered Lives” and “The Whole Woman.” She is married to Josh and they have four children: David, Sophia, Joy Anna, and Elizabeth.
Nate Brooks
Dr. Nate Brooks joined the faculty at Southeastern in 2023 after previously teaching at Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Brooks teaches both introductory and specialized counseling courses, covering theological method, history, and the evaluation of psychological theories as well as the supervision of students throughout their practicums. He also serves as the Counseling Minister at Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville. Dr. Brooks is the founder and director of Courage Christian Counseling, a small practice that specializes in providing virtual counseling for survivors and perpetrators of abuse and trauma. He also frequently does consulting and training for churches across multiple denominations on the topic of abuse and trauma. Dr. Brooks lives in Youngsville, NC with his wife, Kate, and three children. Dr. Brooks enjoys distance running in his free time.
Walter Strickland II
Dr. Walter R. Strickland II is a professor, pastor, and a child of God committed to equipping believers to live with biblical wisdom by proclaiming and demonstrating the good news of Jesus Christ. As a published author and instructor, he teaches in a variety of environments as a preacher, lecturer, consultant, and conference speaker. He has a passion for applying Scripture to all of life, exploring the African American Christian tradition, and living incarnationally. Born in Chicago and raised in Southern California, he lives in the Raleigh area of North Carolina with his wife and their three children. They also cherish the hope of reuniting with their daughter, Hope, who is waiting for them in glory.