FAQ's
Am I eligible to apply?
Living Waters Training is made available for those in leadership, whether that leadership be in healing ministry, an existing Living Waters group, or a pastoral position.
Priority will be given to teams of two or more people attending together, with the intention of serving together. This includes those who are already implementing Living Waters back home, or those who are planning to start after the seminar. Living Waters is a large effort that can rarely be accomplished by one leader alone. That is why we urge you to attend with at least one other with whom you will be leading the group.
Preference is given to those who have first been through a Desert Stream group (Living Waters, CrossCurrent, Salt). However, if you are looking to start a new group in your church and have been encouraged by your pastors to be a part of the leadership team you are eligible to apply. As part of the application process you will need to submit a letter of recommendation from your overseeing pastor or the existing group coordinator. If you are coming with the goal of Pastoral Oversight you do not need to have completed a group.
As one who will be leading others through a healing process it is expected that you have entered into your own process of healing and have found freedom in your ability to relate in Christ-centered relationships. Those still bound by compulsive behaviors are not encouraged to apply.
Can Internationals attend?
Living Waters groups are actually run in many countries. We ask that you attend the training in your country. If there is no training in your country, we ask that you attend the closest one. For more information on International Groups, click here.
How do I apply?
You can apply for the training on this website. Under the LW Training tab just click Apply.
Where will I be staying?
The training is held at Heartland Center in Parkville, MO. For more information about the venue you can go to www.heartlandcenter.org.
How do I guarantee a hotel room?
Most of the rooms are bunk-style cabins. Hotel style accommodations are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Sending your accommodations request in early is the best way to secure a hotel room.
What is the schedule?
You will receive a copy of the schedule after you have been accepted. A copy of the schedule is available by clicking the link below for additional information.
Who will be teaching?
The staff of Desert Stream Ministries along with Living Waters leaders from all over the United States will be present to teach on a variety of topics including Mother Wound, Father Wound, Ministry to the Sexually Abused, Leading Living Waters, Sexual Addiction, Forgiveness and many others. Our leaders have been trained and have been coordinating groups in their home churches for many years.
Do I have to stay at the venue?
Yes. The schedule and dynamics of the training require everyone – even locals – to stay at the venue. We want this to be a set apart time in which you are focused on you and not the goings on of everyday life.
Are meals included?
Yes, all meals are included in the cost of registration.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
The staff of the Heartland Conference Center will try their best to accommodate all special dietary requests. Please advise the training administrator of personal dietary restrictions in advance, via email: lwtraining@desertstream.org
What is SALT?
Salt is a 20 week support group for men bound by sexual addiction. As a discipleship program, Salt teaches men how to achieve sexual purity. Salt achieves this by providing well structured accountability, teaching the value of spiritual disciplines and by providing a place for men to receive healing prayer and encouragement from other men in the group. In this context, men get free and gain the tools to stay free. They become the salt and light of the world.
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