Coming Together
LIVE - 6
September 15th- September 20th
Healing Broken Identities
in a Culture of Confusion
Leadership Training:
September 15th - September 16th
Hendersonville SDA Church
2301 Asheville Hwy,
Hendersonville, NC 28791
It isn’t enough to speak at a church or talk about bringing awareness to the issues.
We need to meet together and embrace our desire for acceptance, love and companionship with Jesus in a tangible and practical way.
That is what Coming Together LIVE has been doing for the past six years!
From Brokenness
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To Wholeness
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Coming Together
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LIVE - 6
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September 15th - September 20th
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From Brokenness ✳︎ To Wholeness ✳︎ Coming Together ✳︎ LIVE - 6 ✳︎ September 15th - September 20th ✳︎
Program Schedule
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7:00 am - 8:00 am - UPLIFT/Prayer Room
8:00 am - 9:00 am - BREAKFAST
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Morning Worship/ Welcome & Vision: Pastor Bryce Bowman & Michael Carducci
TED-talk style Morning Workshops
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Workshop A: Scriptural Foundations on Sex and Sexual Identity - Pastor Daryl Bentley
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Workshop B: Teen Mental Health & Trauma – Dr. Lilena Walker
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Workshop Discussion
11:00 am - 11:45 pm - Debrief
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - LUNCH
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Music/ Prayer - Mayri Clarke
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Ted Talk Style Afternoon Workshops
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Workshop C: Psychology & Ministry Integration – Jennifer Jill Schwirzer
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Workshop D: Policies and Procedures for home, church, school - Dr. Ron Kelly
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Workshop Discussion
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Debrief
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3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Q&A Panel with all four workshop leaders
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booths open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm LIGHT SUPPER
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm Music/Prayer - Mayri Clarke
Evening Program
6:35 pm - 7:45 pm
Testimony: Spencer Watts
Sermon 1: Pastor Daryl Bentley - Assistant Director of Carolina Conference
7:45 pm –8:30 pm – Reflection, Prayer, and Q&A
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7:00 am - 8:00 am - UPLIFT/Prayer Room
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:15 am Music/Prayer - Mayri Clarke
Morning Workshops (Simultaneous)
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Workshop E: Sexual Trauma in the Home and Church - Raven White
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Workshop F: Abuse, Trauma & Healing – Diane Wagner
10:15 am - 10:45 am - Workshop Discussion
10:45 am - 11:30 am - Debrief
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - BREAK
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm - Music & Prayer - Mayri Clarke
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Afternoon Workshops
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Workshop G: Testimony/relating to the church - Lex Renick
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Workshop H: The Lesbian Liturgy – Errone Kemp
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm - Workshop Discussion
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Debrief
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm - Q&A Panel (all four workshop leaders)
Closing Comments
4:30 pm - 6:30pm - Booths open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm LIGHT SUPPER
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Evening Program
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm Music/Prayer - Mayri Clarke
6:35 pm - 7:45 pm
Testimony: Gustavo Alvarez (homosexuality; sex addiction)
Sermon 2: Lex Renick – Identity, Healing & Mental Health
7:45 pm – 8:30 pm – Reflection, Prayer, and Q&A
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7:00 am - 8:00 am - UPLIFT/Prayer Room
8:00 am - 9:00 am BREAKFAST
9:00 am - 9:15 am - Music/Prayer - Mayri Clarke
9:15 am – 10:30 am - Meet & Greet + Registration - Michael Carducci
10:30 am – 10:45 am - Opening Music - Mayri Clarke
10:45 am – 11:15 am - Welcome/ Introduction - Michael Carducci
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Plenary Session #1 - Ivonne Betancourt
Altar Prayer- UPLIFT Team
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - LUNCH
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Workshops (Simultaneous)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop 1: MEN: Sexual Integrity and Healing - Harrison Umaña
Workshop 2: WOMEN: Sexual Integrity and Healing - Raven White
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Plenary Session #2 - Ivonne Betancourt
Altar Prayer- UPLIFT Team
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Booths open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm LIGHT SUPPER
Evening Program
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm Music & Prayer - Mayri Clarke
6:35 pm - 7:45 pm
Testimony: Pakula Family - Abortion Recovery
Sermon 3: Raven White - Jesus as Redeemer & Friend
7:45 pm –8:30 pm – Reflection, Prayer, and Q&A
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7:00 am - 8:00 am - UPLIFT/Prayer Room
8:00 am - 9:00 am - BREAKFAST
9:00 am – 9:15 am - Music & Prayer - Mayri Clarke
9:15 am – 10:45 am
Plenary Session 3 – Ivonne BetancourtAltar Prayer - UPLIFT Team
Workshops (Two Simultaneous)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Workshop 3: Trauma, Abuse & Healing – Dr. Lilena Walker
Workshop 4: Abortion Recovery – Diane Wagner
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - LUNCH
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1:30 pm – 1:45 pm - Music & Prayer - Mayri Clarke
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Plenary Session 4 – Ivonne Betancourt
Altar Prayer - UPLIFT Team
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm - All panel Question and Answer
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Booths open
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - LIGHT SUPPER
Evening Program
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm - Music & Prayer - Mayri Clarke
6:35 pm - 7:45 pm
Testimony: Susan Peña – Abortion Recovery
Sermon 4: Harrison Umaña - Healing Through Connection
7:45 pm – 8:30 pm – Reflection, Prayer, and Q&A
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LIVE-6 Worship & Culmination
7:00 am - 8:00 am - UPLIFT/Prayer Room
8:00 am - 8:30 am BREAKFAST (cereal and fruit)
Early Service (8:30 am)
Sermon #1: Errone Kemp
Sabbath School (10:00 am)
Speaker Panel: Testimonies and speakers
Divine Service (11:15 am)
Sermon #2: Pastor Bryce Bowman
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm - LUNCH
3:00 pm - Group Picture (at designated location)
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm - Afternoon Concert - Mayri Clarke
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm - LIGHT SUPPER
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Final Charge (Evening)
Sermon #3: Michael Carducci
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Reception with refreshments (Popcorn and fruit smoothies)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Ten Year Anniversary of “Journey Interrupted” - Michael Carducci, Cindy Harsany
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Sunday FUN-day
8:00 am – 9:00 am - UPLIFT/Prayer Room
9:00 am - 10:00 am - BREAKFAST
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday Fun‑Day Activity (Appalachian Trail -Max Patch)
Sack lunches provided for hikers
After 3:00 pm - Pizza Fellowship (Self‑Pay)
Need a hotel?
Take advantage
of our discounted rates!*
*Limited number of rooms available. Discounted rate and rooms available on a first come first served basis.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Impact Focus: Committed to the mission.
Logo Placement: Not offered
Program Recognition/Digital Journal:
Not offered
Ad in Program: Company name
Complimentary Registrations: 1
Exhibit Table: Standard
Newsletter Recognition: Not offered
Social Media Shoutout: Post
Impact Focus: Faithful meaningful supporters and committed to the mission.
Logo Placement: Sponsor listing page – website and program
Program Recognition/Digital Journal: Partner Listing
Ad in Program: Business card-size
Complimentary Registrations: 1
Exhibit Table: Standard
Newsletter Recognition: Mention
Social Media Shoutout: Post
Impact Focus: Hearts of gold and dedicated supporter to the ministry.
Logo Placement: Sponsor listing page – website and program
Program Recognition/Digital Journal: Partner Listing
Ad in Program: Quarter page size
Complimentary Registrations: Up to 2
Exhibit Table: Standard
Newsletter Recognition: Mention
Social Media Shoutout: Post
Popular
Impact Focus: Equips Speakers and Leaders and supports vision for the future and making a difference.
Logo Placement: Conference program, digital signage and website
Program Recognition/Digital Journal: Partner Listing
Ad in Program: Half page size
Complimentary Registrations: Up to 3
Exhibit Table: Standard
Newsletter Recognition: Distinct recognition
Social Media Shoutout: Post and story shoutout
Impact Focus: Sustains core ministry and a lasting impact on the organization mission.
Logo Placement: Conference program, digital signage and website (prominent)
Program Recognition/Digital Journal: Partner Listing and mention from the podium
Ad in Program: Full page ad
Complimentary Registrations: Up to 5
Exhibit Table: Premium exhibit space
Newsletter Recognition: Featured pre-and post conference
Social Media Shoutout: Post and story shoutout
Additional Details:
Booth set up:
Monday, September 14th at 5:00 pm EST
Hendersonville SDA Church
Provided at booth:
Electrical outlets, single table (double for Guardian Partner)
PLEASE NOTE*:
Complimentary registrations need to be completed by August 31, 2026. *
Sponsorship deadline is July 31, 2026 to be able to be included
in printed materials. *
Coming Together LIVE - 5
Village SDA Church
“ Thank you from the bottom of my heart, this ministry has helped me keep sane in a time of uncertainty and confusion, and given me new friends from various places, backgrounds and experiences united under the banner of Christ.”
- Coming Together LIVE - 5 AttendeeFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
info@comingtogetherministries.org
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Coming Together LIVE is an annual week-long in-person experience centered on worship, teaching, testimonies, and authentic Christian community. It’s designed to create space for healing, restoration, and a deeper encounter with Jesus.
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This event is for anyone seeking community, application, and renewal. Many come from different backgrounds and stories, including struggles with sexual integrity, pornography, abortion, sexual identity, and brokenness. All come with a desire for change, hope, and a deeper relationship with Christ.
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Tuesday and Wednesday will focus on testimonies, hands-on workshops, practical application, and group discussion. Thursday and Friday will center on personal journeys, interactive workshops for overcoming addictions, and building meaningful community.
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You are welcome exactly as you are, and you don’t need to have anything figured out before arriving.
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While many attendees are navigating areas of sexual integrity, identity, or past brokenness, the event is for anyone who desires community, clarity, and spiritual renewal in Christ.
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This is not a passive event. It’s an interactive experience with practical workshops, real-life faith-based application, group discussions, prayer sessions, and powerful, honest testimonies rarely shared.
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The atmosphere is welcoming, honest, and deeply relational. People often describe feeling seen, safe, and spiritually refreshed as they engage in worship, conversations, and shared experiences throughout the week.
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Yes! Many have shared stories of healing, restored hope, freedom from shame, and lifelong friendships formed through the week. Each year carries its own stories of transformation and renewal.
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Yes, parking is free onsite!
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Breakfast, lunch and a light snack are included with registration. These meals will be whole food plant based.