Our Keynote Speaker

I love people. Everyone is completely unique with their own story to tell. And I love hearing them all. It has been my joy to have been involved in pastoral ministry, alongside my husband Ian, for over 40 years in 4 different churches across the UK. I am passionate about the church. I believe it is a healing community in our broken world. At New Life Church, I oversee our women’s ministry, Flourish, where we host monthly breakfasts and nurture a growing online community. 

I am also a qualified therapist, working in school with children and adolescents, and in private practice. I have extensive experience working with a wide variety of emotional and psychological traumas. These include anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, family breakdown, experience of bullying, illness and hospitalisation trauma, phobias, addictions, self-harming and relationship problems. I completed my Masters degree at Cambridge University, where my research interest was focused on bereavement, loss and change in adolescents. 

To relax, I love swimming, designing and making quilts and have just started going to a weekly art class. I have 4 adult children, and 6 wonderful grandchildren. 

I would like to personally invite you to this weekend retreat. 

My desire is to give a voice to those that have been silenced through abuse. To break out of the cage and sing your song of deliverance, so you and others may hear, you have been set free.

This weekend we will open your cage, through the blood of Jesus, unlock the chains that have you wrapped up, and give you a purpose, a hope, that you are not alone. Your voice is one of many, whether weak or strong, it is your key of deliverance.

An abuser takes your voice away, and silences you. My mission is to get it back for you.

We will have:

• Engaging speakers to inspire you, to release you from your cage.
  
• Counselors on hand to help you take that first step.
  
• Break out sessions if you need time to reflect and pray.
  
• Tools to equip you on your journey of healing.
  
• Spirit filled music to refresh your soul.
  

Most of all, we will point you to Christ, the author of our salvation, our Redeemer and Deliverer.

Maybe you have not suffered this trauma but a family, loved one or a friend has and you want to understand and help him or her through their journey of healing. This invitation is for you as well. Be sure to bring a friend or loved one!

"At The Cove, you will discover an experience far beyond that of most conference centers. Our well-equipped meeting, dining, and lodging facilities, combined with scenic views and unparalleled service, provide a refreshing and relaxing atmosphere. The accommodating Cove lobby encourages fellowship within your group, and there are numerous places of solitude available for quiet retreat. Our large wraparound deck offers panoramic views that invite personal reflection and prayer, while also serving as an ideal spot for casual meetings. Enjoy delicious cuisine prepared by our chefs and served in the welcoming atmosphere of our Training Center dining room."

Please register for this amazing retreat today. The regular price for this retreat is $283.00 per person, however, HLI is covering the $83.00 for each ticket so that your price is only $200.00. 

Your registration includes the following:

• All I.H.A.V. activities
• Two nights stay (Friday and Saturday, each room sleeps 4)
• Meals - Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast
• Gift bag and T-Shirt
• Merchandise table with various items to purchase.

Please click on the button below to register and purchase your ticket today. This is a limited lodging ticket, act now to reserve your spot.

- Bridget

“ I have a voice, we have a voice.”  Giving a voice to women to empower them, to break the silence of abuse and be set free!