Matt is a Christian, husband, father, pastor, and author who thoroughly enjoys the busy life God has given him. Having spent his childhood in Southeast Pennsylvania, Matt graduated from Liberty University in 2001 and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in 2010. He is the Lead Pastor of The Church at Newtown Road.

Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who sees couples as well as individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, and trauma, and those who want to integrate Christian beliefs into their counseling experience.

Heather Crola is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with the Prevention Council of Saratoga/ Healing Springs Recovery Center. She supports individuals who have a substance use disorder and offers them assistance on their path to recovery whatever that may look like to them.

Imani Payne is an is an associate pastor at Spindle City Vineyard Church in Cohoes, NY. She has helped raise the voices of historically marginalized groups through her unique social media projects and serving in various capacities in the Capital Region,  Bangladesh, South Africa, and Malawi.

Bonnie Koonsman works with children, teens, adults, and couples, as well as with ministry leaders and their families. She specializes in trauma processing, OCD and phobias, codependency, ADHD, addictions, marital conflict, and healing from spiritual abuse and church conflict. 

Michelle Davey is the Clinical Supervisor for Northern Rivers Mobile Crisis Services, where she previously worked as a mobile crisis clinician for 6 years. Michelle now assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of Mobile Crisis and offers in-depth knowledge of the principles and policies by which the program is governed.

Andrea Cowell is the Domestic Violence Program Coordinator at Mechanicville Area Community Services Center a non-residential domestic violence program providing victims/survivors of domestic abuse and violence, and their families, comprehensive services based on their needs and goals.

'God’s Relational Nutrients: What People Need from Each Other to be Resilient, Persevering, and Positive'

Learn the biblical “relational nutrients” provided by safe others in your life, which will make life better in every way and how receive them for yourself.

'Families in Crisis: What the Church is Uniquely Equipped to Do'

This talk will not only address some of the concerns but also explain how church leaders can utilize the available resources to meet the needs of families facing different crises today.

'Help for the Anxious Christian'

Participants will learn how to put into action two interventions of emotional regulation and mindfulness to use with problems such as anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

'Developing a Strong Resilience'

Learn the keys to grow again emotionally and in the whole person to develop strong resilience. 

'Difficult Behaviors and Brain Differences--How Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol Affects the Brain'

In this session, attendees will learn how to recognize the symptoms of FASD and explore strategies to accommodate and support individuals with FASD and/or trauma or other brain-based conditions. 

'Christian Perspective on Mental Health Issues in Young People.'

Participants will gain a different perspective in understanding mental health issues in young people, integrating clinical formulation from a Christian perspective

'5 Practices to Cultivate a Safe and Deep Community'

In this talk, participants will learn how to cultivate a deep and meaningful community that promotes well-being and formation to Christlikeness.

'Challenging Myths About Mental Health Within The Church'

Join me and let's challenge common myths and exchange them for truths that better reflect scripture, theology, and psychology in the hope of speaking life instead of condemnation.