2026 Preachers' Conference: Trauma-Informed Ministry

The 2026 Hugh C. Benner Preachers' Conference will feature Dr. Wang as the keynote speaker sharing on the theme Trauma-Informed Ministry: Preaching Care in our Churches & Communities.

Join us for a Preachers’ Conference designed to help us minister to those in our churches and communities who have experienced trauma. Learn about how to care well for them both in and out of the pulpit.

Hear from Dr. David Wang, along with Dr. Brad Strawn, Dr. Charles Thurman, and Rev. Teanna Sunberg at this important conference!

Registration coming soon.

This event can be attended in-person or digitally.

Recordings of the parts of the conference that we have permission and capability to record are made available to registrants.

If you have questions, email communications@ntspraxis.org.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, email sponsors@ntspraxis.org.

Lodging Options Within 5 Miles: (Click on links for more details)

Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City - Country Club Plaza  - 4.2 Miles Away; Special NTS Rate of $135/night, free parking

Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza - 3.5 Miles Away

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza - 3.7 Miles Away

Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza - 3.8 Miles Away

Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza - 3.8 Miles Away

Seville Plaza Hotel - 3.8 Miles Away

Aloft Kansas City Country Club Plaza - 3.9 Miles Away

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City - Plaza - 4.0 Miles Away

AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Plaza - 4.4 Miles Away

Hotel Wesport Kansas City - 4.8 Miles Away

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City Sport Complex Area - 4.9 Miles Away

To learn more about Praxis at NTS, visit ntspraxis.org.