Mental Health & The Gospel

Wednesday, January 22 – Depression. Our guest speaker is local Christian Psychiatrist Dr. Peter Van Dyck, MD. Dr. Van Dyck has been in private practice in Raleigh since 1987. He was Medical Director of the Minirth-Meier/New Life Treatment Program at Holly Hill Hospital and later the Clinical Director of the Adult Inpatient Program at the same hospital. 


 

Wednesday, February 26 – Suicide Prevention. Our guest speaker is Dr. Pamela Perkins, PsyD. Dr. Perkins earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois. Her Undergraduate degree in Theology and Education is from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. Dr. Perkins has extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments as well as therapy, and is the Director and Owner of Perkins Counseling & Psychological Services in Wake Forest.


 

Wednesday, March 25 – Anxiety. *Due to the necessary precautions surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mental Health & The Gospel "Anxiety" Seminar has been recorded and is available for you HERE. For more updates and to stay connected, visit crossroads.org/coronavirus! Our guest speaker is Julie Sams, LPC, owner of Bowman Family Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience working with families and anxiety. Julie has presented at state conferences and local parenting venues on the topic of childhood anxiety. She understands the dangers of over-thinking and strives to help others with anxiety as a therapist.

 

Wednesday, April 22 – Trauma. *Due to the necessary precautions surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mental Health & The Gospel "Trauma" seminar will be rescheduled, date TBD. For more updates and to stay connected, visit crossroads.org/coronavirus! Our guest speaker is Bill Venable, LPC, Co-Founder and President of LifeCare Counseling and Coaching, which has been in existence since 1997. The treatment of trauma is a large part of his practice and Bill has a passion to bring healing to those who are fractured and deeply broken in their souls. Bill has experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), which is a newer technique in treating trauma. *ASL translator will be present!


 

AWOP (Authentic Women on Purpose)
Next meeting: POSTPONED!
For Women 35+
6:30-8pm  |  Rm 753

This will be a time for women to gather, fellowship and receive encouragement while discussing topics we can relate to - everything from stress management to women of the Bible. A new topic will be discussed each session along with hearing from a guest speaker. We will have food, table discussions and much more! There is no childcare available for these meetings. Contact Talisha Arnold at AWOP2020@yahoo.com for more information. 

Upcoming Dates:
March 26
April 30

We hope you will join us!

CPR Training Class
*Cancelled!

Free CPR Course for Crossroads leaders and volunteers. Ages 18 and up. Attend this class and renew your certification!

*This is NOT a health care approved class.

Girl's Night Out (G.N.O.) 
*Postponed until further notice
For Women, 18-34
Tuesday Nights, Monthly

Join us for monthly hangouts with fellow ladies of the Young Adult and Women’s Ministry of Crossroads Fellowship! This will be a time for fellowship with one another, growing in our faith and of course, enjoying some delicious snacks. ☺️ Come ready to meet new friends and learn more about God together!

For more details and to get connected, contact Sarah Spragg.

Ladies' Night Out (L.N.O.)
For Women, 35+
Thursday Nights, Monthly 

This group is for women who are 35+ and single/widowed/divorced who want to connect with other Crossroads women once a month for a fun gathering. The desire is to get to know each other in a social setting and the possibly form future small groups to dive into God's Word and how it is applicable in our lives today. Contact Kathy Vaughan.

Next Meeting:
TBA *Please contact Kathy Vaughan for time and place.

Who Am I?
Faith Baptist Church Knightdale
March 29-30  |  7-8:30pm; 9am-12pm
This generational conference features writer LaTan Roland Murphy speaking with candid humility and raw honesty as she draws from her own real-life mistakes and failures. She will inspire her audience with hilarious personal stories. This conference is for all women age 14 and up. Sign up at https://faithknightdale.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/.

Finding Peace After Abuse Recovery Groups
Thursdays  |  6:30pm  |  Hope Church
Called to Peace Ministries is offering support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and emotionally destructive relationships. The first group will meet at Hope Church of Raleigh at 4911 Green Rd on Thursday nights at 6:30pm, and there will be an online group for those who cannot make the local meetings. Space is limited for both groups, so please RSVP to info@calledtopeace.org

Promised Land Living for Women
Bi-weekly Tuesdays  |  6pm
Founder and President of Way of Life Coaching LLC, Cheryl Scanlan, leads this group coaching course, which explores the seemingly impossible together. Her business insights combined with a passion for Christian coaching have inspired many ambassadors for Christ in both the corporate and ministry environments.