Emotionally Focused

Journeying toward transformation

Formation for the sake or mission

EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED FOUNDATION INTENSIVE is a two-day experience that helps to uncover the hidden parts of our lives which keep us from being the friend, parent or boss we desire to be.

You’ll walk away with a greater awareness of what keeps you stuck in areas you desire growth and change, along with next steps to grow into the graceful, peaceful and influential life God has for you.

August 1st & 2nd

Next two-day Foundations Intensive

Why Emotionally Focused?

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

Emotionally Focused is about transformation—in our lives, our walk with God, and our relationship with others. Out of this connection, we are made for joyful and purposeful engagement in the world, and this is what it means to be fully human and fully alive.

However, at some point, our experiences create a narrative about how we need to live self-sufficient lives, we can’t trust others, we need to hide parts of our life. In this, we begin to lead lives searching for meaning in things and ideas that can never truly fulfill us.

Jesus offers a better way: a transformed life full of integrity, authenticity, and responsibility.

Emotionally Focused aims to uncover these truths about our past that prevent us from living a life fully human and fully alive. By focusing on the motivation of our hearts, we invite God to set us free to be who we are created to be.

What is Emotionally Focused?

This weekend invites those who have an imagination for greater spiritual depth, more relational wholeness or desire clarity for a more purposeful and influential life. The challenge is you lead a busy life that doesn’t offer much space to slow down and reflect on what is and isn’t working.

What if instead of spending our energy trying to do more or be better, we went to the root of the problem?

Over the two-day Foundations Intensive, you will engage in new and relevant teaching, coaching toward practical change, and space to hear from God about specific aspects of your life. You will start the journey of true healing with clear tools and applications that will lead you towards transformational healing that lasts.

Over the course of two-days you will:

  1. Hear from various coaches and teachers.

  2. Engage in several solitude and reflective experiences.

  3. Be joined with a small group of people to learn with.

  4. Have food, snacks, and drinks provided.

  5. Connect with like-minded people who have a similar desire to grow.

“EF was the first place I’ve found that effectively put together the connections between spiritual formation practices, discipleship, and solid therapy guidelines/practices for real, authentic, transformative changes that apply deeply to my life.”

FAQ’s

  • No, you will need to find childcare accommodations. Given the intentionality of the two-day intensive, it is best to not have kids on site.

  • Midtown will provide lunch, snacks, and drinks. No food is needed unless you have dietary restrictions.

    You may want to bring your own water bottle.

  • Absolutely! Although, the weekend practices will be a solo event, the continued trying on and engaging will be done with the relationships around you. It’s incredibly helpful to have others be on the journey with same language and shared commitment.

  • No! This is for everyone. Midtown is hosting this event for the greater good of Fresno as we believe this transformative work is part of God’s redemptive work in our homes, churches and organizations across our city.

  • You do not need to consider yourself a Christian!

    With that said, Emotionally Focused is built upon the conviction that the transformative power we all seek is found in Jesus, each person being able to have genuine experiences with God.

  • Naomi Endicott, Emotionally Focused Coordinator

    Naomi@midtown.church