Unfinished Business Group

A Christ-Centered Journey Toward Healing

We all carry emotional baggage.

Explosive reactions
Feeling weighed down
Fear and shame

Have you ever found yourself asking,
“Why did I react that way?”

Common Signs of Unfinished Business

Sarcasm or anger
Withdrawal
Criticism or control
Anxiety and depression

Did you know,

“These are often rooted in past hurts. They may have helped you cope—but now, they’re holding you back.”

Unfinished Business Group

A Christ-Centered Journey Toward Healing

Deepen intimacy
Understand emotions
Heal from wounds
Move forward
Safe environment

Topics We Explore

Include our dysfunctional responses to unmet longings in 4 categories: medicating the pain, self-protection, self-provision and punishment of self and others.
How that has been impacted by our family relationships during our formative years.
Discussion behind blind trust, passive mistrust, aggressive mistrust and perceptive trust.
An introduction to the structures of healing including the interplay of life situations, dysfunctional behaviors, emotional upheaval, lies and distortions and wounding in life.
Identifying and addressing specific behaviours by the power of the cross including steps of repentance.
Can you trust them? Recognizing our emotions and the role they play in our behaviour patterns. Learning to lament (grieve) our losses.
Identifying and renouncing personal false beliefs that impact us becoming grounded in the truth of our identity in Christ.
Through Prayer & the power of the cross.
A biblical approach to forgiving and releasing.
It’s a long obedience in the same direction, so where do we go from here? We will discuss how we can carry on in the journey of healing and be wounded healers to those around us.

Group Format & Participation

What does this entail?

  • Small groups of 3 – 6 participants
  • 14 sessions (2 – 3 hours)
  • 4 to 5-month period
  • Sessions include a teaching component, an experiential component and a spiritual component
  • Available online and in person

What am I committing to as a Participant?

  • Faithful attendance
  • Active participation
  • Confidentiality
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Christian ministry leaders who have participated in Unfinished Business Group

Want to learn more?
Submit an inquiry through our contact form.
Provide us with your name, email, & job title and any questions you may have and a Thrive Team Member will be in touch soon.

Group Facilitators

Cathy Gates

Cathy Gates

B.Sc.N., M.A. Strategic Leadership

Cathy brings leadership experience in both the church and a national clergy support network. She is a seasoned small group leader and workshop presenter. Cathy is the founder of Thrive Ministries, a ministry focused on supporting the spiritual vitality of Christian ministry leaders. Cathy brings a heart of compassion, transparency, and humility that creates an environment of safety and Spirit-filled grace for healing. She holds a Certificate of Formational Prayer from Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio.

Dave Dion

Dave Dion

Pastor

Dave brings over 25 years as an ordained minister serving as a pastor and assisting within different mission organizations. He has been married for over 40 years to his wife Evelyn. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys reading and travelling. Dave has received training in formational prayer through Healing Care Ministries (USA & Canada). He understands how brokenness can affect the life and leadership of a pastor. His heart is to see pastors and Christian leaders leading from a place of wholeness and deep connection to God.

Sarah Meza

Sarah Meza

B.A., SSW

Out of the hardships and reconstruction of her identity in Christ, Sarah hopes to create spaces where people can experience intimacy with God, experience healing in Jesus’ presence, and live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. She has a degree in Peace & Conflict Studies, a diploma in Social Service Work, and has completed Formational Prayer I & II through Healing Care Canada. She is currently enrolled with Wilfred Laurier University to complete the Trauma Certificate program.

Formational Prayer Advisory Group

Liz Honeyford

Liz is the president of Healing Care Canada, a pastor and spiritual director with many years experience as a formational prayer caregiver.

Carolyn Schroeder

Carolyn has many years of experience as a licensed counselor in Grand Rapids Michigan. She and her late husband Chris spent several years as counselors with Shepherds Heart Ministry providing care for pastoral couples in crisis.

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Whether you are flourishing in your life, ministry and walk with the Lord or are experiencing challenges, we are here to walk with you.

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