Events
2026 Spring Gala
You are invited to join us for a memorable evening at our 2026 Spring Gala! This is our 12th Anniversary year with so much to celebrate and share!
Please join us for a formal dinner, a time of sharing impactful stories, and a silent auction. This celebration is at North Heights Church in Arden Hills, MN. We look forward to seeing you there!
*Attire is dressy-casual
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Doors Open 4:30pm
Dinner | Program | Silent Auction 5:00-7:30pm
North Heights Church
Great Hall, Door C
1700 Hwy 96 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Safe to Heal Conference
How to Walk with Those Who Have Experienced Abuse & Neglect
Purpose: Our goal is to further equip leaders in the church so they can be a safe place for people to find hope & healing and live free from abuse and trauma
Who Should Attend? Pastors | Church Leaders | Volunteers | Small Group Leaders. People in the community who help others, such as social workers, non-profits, etc. Anyone desiring a better understanding of trauma resulting from abuse & neglect.
Presenters:
*Diane Stores, Executive Director and Founder of Door of Hope
*Neil Schori, Director of Church Pastors at Called to Peace Ministries, Former Pastor of the Edge Church in Aurora, Ill.
*Darlene Cook, US Women’s Program Director at Door of Hope *Pam Nelson Bjerke, Certified Parent & Teacher Coach, Connected Families
*David Swan, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, CM
*Jason Kell, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Door of Hope
Topics Include:
Addressing Domestic Abuse as a Church Leader
Sacred Trust Broken: God’s View of Abuse & the Reality of Spiritual Harm
Why Trauma Changes Us: A Look Inside The Brain
The Invisible Chains: Coercive Control is Abuse
Leading with Love, Guiding with Grace: Parenting as a Healing Process
And more…….
Registration Fee:
$79 In Person (meals on your own)
$40 Livestream
replay available
Spanish Translation available for 30 registrants on Friday evening and all day Saturday
Safe to Heal Conference Schedule
Friday, December 5
1:00 - 1:15 pm Welcome & Introduction
1:15 - 2:00 pm Sacred Trust Broken: God’s view of abuse and the reality of spiritual harm (Diane Stores)
2:00 - 3:00 pm Parenting as a Healing Presence: Leading with love, guiding with grace (Pam Thompson Bjerke)
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 4:15 pm Why Trauma Changes Us: A look inside the brain (Diane Stores)
4:15 - 4:55 pm Addressing Core Beliefs and ANTS (Darlene Cook)
5:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner Break
7:00 - 7:15 pm Worship
7:15 - 8:30 pm Addressing Domestic Abuse as Church Leaders (Neil Schori)
8:30 - 8:45 pm Panel Q&A
Saturday, December 6
9:00 - 9:15 am Opening
9:15 - 10:00 am The Physical Impact of Emotional Abuse (Darlene Cook)
10:00 - 10:45 am The Invisible Chains: Recognizing Coercive Control is Abuse (Diane Stores)
10:45 - 11:00 am Break
11:00 - 11:45 am Rooting Out Legalism That Leads to Church Hurt (David Swan, LMFT,CM)
11:45 - 1:15 pm Lunch Break
1:15 - 2:00 pm Somatic/ Body Holding of Trauma (Jason Kell, LPCC)
2:00 - 2:45 pm Regulating Our Emotions & Returning to Joy (Darlene Cook)
2:45 - 3:00 pm Q&A
Free Concert & Artisan Market
Join us for a community night of music, food, and fun!
*Enjoy a free concert with Jenn Bostic and Jason Gray *Get a jump on Christmas shopping at the Artisan Market, including vendors from local businesses
*Enjoy delicious fare from local food trucks.
*Register to save your seat and get in on the Prize Giveaways!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Market and Food trucks begin at 5:00 PM
Concert starts at 6:30 PM
North Heights Church
1700 Hwy 96 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Benefitting survivors of abuse and neglect
Artisan Vendors and Food Trucks
A Special Thank You To Our Sponsor…
Annual Spring Gala
You are invited to join us for a memorable light-giving evening at our 2025 Spring Gala, Live in the Light! This is our 11th Anniversary year with so much to celebrate!
Please join us for a formal dinner, concert and testimonies of what God is doing at Door of Hope! There will also be a silent auction. This celebration is at North Heights Church in Arden Hills, MN. We look forward to seeing you there!
*Attire is dressy-casual
Saturday, April 26, 2024
Doors Open 5:30pm
Dinner and Worship 6:00-8:30pm
North Heights Church
Great Hall, Door C
1700 Hwy 96 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Tickets $80
Table of 8 $640
REGISTRATION EXTENDED to NOON on 04.21.2025
Hopebuilders Conference for Equipping Leaders
WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE DESIGNED FOR?
Pastors, Church Leaders, Volunteers, Small Group Leaders, and people in the community who help others like social workers, non-profits, etc.
It is also for anyone who desires to learn more about the dynamics of abuse and tools to overcome the effects of abuse and trauma from their past
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE:
Our goal is to further equip leaders in the church so they can be a safe place for people to find hope and healing and live free from abuse and trauma. This conference will be beneficial for anyone who would like a better understanding of trauma resulting from abuse and neglect.
PRESENTERS:
Diane Stores, Founder and Exec. Director, Door of Hope
Darlene Cook, U.S. Women’s Program Director, Door of Hope
TOPICS:
Understanding Abuse and Types of Abuse
How God Feels About Abuse
How Trauma Affects the Brain
What We Need to Heal from Trauma
and more…
REGISTRATION:
$65 with box lunch (register by 3pm on Friday, Dec. 6)
$50 per person w/o lunch (able to register at the door!)
$25 per person LIVESTREAM (a link will be sent out via email by Friday evening)
2024 Fall Concert
Join us for a night of worship with Jenn Bostic & Mark Lee performing at North Heights Worship Center in Arden Hills, MN. benefitting Door of Hope serving survivors of abuse and neglect.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Doors Open 6:00 pm
North Heights Church
1700 Hwy 96 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Tickets $35
Understanding Trauma from Abuse & Neglect: How do I experience Hope that brings JOY?
Have you experienced abuse or trauma? Come find a place to grow in your understanding of abuse. Founder and Executive Director, Diane Stores; and US Program Director Darlene Cook, will share insights that will empower you to find hope and healing from a Christ-centered perspective. You will learn tools to recover peace and build joy capacity!
Do you know someone who has experienced abuse? Come and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of abuse and how God feels about abuse, which will help you learn how to better walk with those who are hurting.
Presenters:
Diane Stores, Founder and Executive Director of Door of Hope
Darlene Cook, United States Women’s Program Director
Topics:
How Trauma Affects Our Brain
What is Joy and How to Build It in Ourselves
Learning How to Be More Relational with our Family and Friends
Registration Fee: $25 per person
Door of Hope Family Picnic Fundraiser, Our 10 Year Celebration!
RSVP for a FREE picnic dinner and cake, live music, games!
Sign-up for the cornhole tournament with a $25 buy-in and have a chance at an amazing grand prize!
It's sure to be a joy-filled afternoon for the family at Long Lake Regional Park Pavilion in New Brighton, MN.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, July 21, 2024
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fun Begins at 3:00 PM
Food Is Served at 4:45 PM
Long Lake Regional Park Pavilion
Rice Creek Trail
New Brighton, MN 55112
RSVP needed by JULY 17th!
Cornhole Tournament: $25/person
Free-will donations help Door of Hope continue our work.
Annual Spring Gala
You are invited to join us for a memorable life-giving evening at our 2024 Spring Gala, Come See What The Lord Has Done! This is our 10th Anniversary year with so much to celebrate!
Please join us for a formal dinner, worship and testimonies of what God is doing at Door of Hope! There will also be a silent auction. This celebration is at North Heights Church in Arden Hills, MN. We look forward to seeing you there!
*Attire is dressy-casual
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Doors Open 5:30pm
Dinner and Worship 6:00-8:30pm
North Heights Church
Great Hall, Door C
1700 Hwy 96 West
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Tickets $75
Table of 8 $600
Deadline to purchase tickets: April 19
Midwest Association of Christian Counselors Workshop Part 2
Diane Stores, our Founder and Executive Director, will be presenting part two of the full-day workshop on the Immanuel Approach with Stephanie Rossing MA, LMFT at the Midwest Association of Christian Counselors (MACC) Workshop.
*Please note:
Part one (which was held February 10) or equal training is a prerequisite. Part one is available online at the MACC website
Deep Dive into Practical Application
May 19, 2023
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Substance Church
Spring Lake, MN Campus
Whether you are a therapist, a pastor, or a church leader, these MACC workshops will bless you and equip you in new and exciting ways.
Learn more and sign up at https://yourmacc.com/events