| Steve Sewell graduated from Biola University and has completed several hundreds of credit hours in educational settings in grief and bereavement, theology, leadership development, pastoral care studies, and thanatology. Steve’s 28+ years of leadership, counseling/coaching, and teaching background in churches, community development, hospice/corporate chaplaincy, bereavement specialist, and as a business owner gives him a wide range of experience working with people of all kinds. His encouraging and empowering conflict reconciliation presentation has been welcomed in many settings, including healthcare, faith-based organizations, and corporations. Steve is a regular contributor to the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and has recently retired from Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association Chaplain Committee Team Leader. Steve travels nationally as a conference keynote speaker, workshop/seminar leader, team facilitator, and chaplain endorser. His books, AT A LOSS – Learning How to Comfort Others, FINDING HOPE – a Children’s book about grief, and FINDING HOPE ACTIVITY BOOK- a companion children’s workbook during grief seasons is encouraging professionals in many industry fields. His newest writing project is a Grief Journal. His heartfelt approach to others is always engaging, never pushy, always full of open-handed welcome; never a fist-pound or demand. Steve has made it his mission to encourage leadership and strengthen teams during times of change, adversity, and loss. He is originally from California and currently resides in Northwest Missouri. www.stevensewell.me |
Presentation(s):
| Finding Hope in Crisis: helping children and adolescents find their smile during grief and loss |