UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Groups
We all carry emotional baggage.
Have you ever found yourself asking,
“Why did I react that way?”
Common Signs of Unfinished Business
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
Topics We Explore
Core Longings
Include our dysfunctional responses to unmet longings in 4 categories: medicating the pain, self-protection, self-provision and punishment of self and others.
Our View of God
How that has been impacted by our family relationships during our formative years
Trust
Discussion behind blind trust, passive mistrust, aggressive mistrust and perceptive trust.
Prayer Steps Toward Healing
An introduction to the structures of healing including the interplay of life situations, dysfunctional behaviors, emotional upheaval, lies and distortions and wounding in life
Dealing With Dysfunctional Behaviours
Identifying and addressing specific behaviours by the power of the cross including steps of repentance.
Emotions
Can you trust them? Recognizing our emotions and the role they play in our behaviour patterns. Learning to lament (grieve) our losses.
False Beliefs
Identifying and renouncing personal false beliefs that impact us becoming grounded in the truth of our identity in Christ.
Healing Wounds
Through Prayer & the power of the cross.
Forgiveness
A biblical approach to forgiving and releasing.
Next Steps
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 includes 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
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
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
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
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.
Ready to take the plunge?
Winter 2027 – Both Men’s & Women’s Groups
Cost: $375 plus curriculum.
*there may be an additional venue cost for in-person groups when applicable
Please contact us for more information, or visit our Events Page for group-specific information and to register.