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Maggiano's Little Italy

4 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116, United States

6:00-7:15 PM - Banquet Dinner

7:15-7:30 PM - Welcome and Announcements by President-Elect

Tihomir Lazić, Newbold College

7:30-8:15 PM - Presidential Address 2025

"Religion and Trauma"

Rodney Palmer, Andrews University

8:15-9:00 PM - Business Session I

Hynes Convention Center

900 Boylston, Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA

6:15-8:00 AM

Adventist Women's Scholars Breakfast hosted by the North American Division (TBC)

8:00-9:00 AM      Plenary Session I

Venue: Hynes 313

Presiding: Rodney Palmer, Andrews University

Plenary Presentation #1: Restoration or Inflammation? Musings on the Interface of Adventist Culture and the Realm of Trauma Studies

Carmen Lau, Adventist Forum

Plenary Presentation #2: Meaning-Making, Hope, and Resilience: Reading the Olivet Discourse (Matt 24–25) as a Trauma Narrative in an Age of Anxiety

Laszlo Gallusz, Newbold College

Discussion (10 min)

Paper Sessions

9:10-10:10 AM                  Paper Session I

Religion and Trauma in the Old Testament

Venue: Hynes 309

Presiding: Goran Zivkovic, Theologische Hochschule Friedensau

Paper #1: Ancient Egyptian Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Exodus Remedy

LS Baker Jr & Arnie Lou S Baker, Andrews University

Paper #2: Examining Elijah’s Trauma-induced Depression – Implications for Addressing Mental Illness in 2025

Erin Stone, Kaiser Permanente — Southern California

Paper #3: Indecent Proposal: The Rabshakeh’s Speech and the Divine Response in Isaiah 36–37

Ivan Milanov, Newbold College

Discussion (15 min)

Religion and Trauma in the New Testament

Venue: Hynes 313

Presiding: Oleg Kostyuk, AdventHealth University

Paper #1: The Healing of the Paralytic—A Case of Functional Neurologic Disorder?

Lisa Hermann, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Paper #2: Matthew’s Directives for the Persecuted

Ernie Bursey, AdventHealth University

Paper #3: A Mimetic and Trauma-Informed Perspective on the Fall of Babylon

Kayle de Waal, Trans-European Division

Discussion (15 min)

Trauma in the Life of the Church

Venue: Hynes 311

Presiding: Bohdan Kuryliak, University of Zürich

Paper #1: On Experiencing Religious Abuse and Trauma in the Church

Petr Činčala , Andrews University

Paper #2: Traumatization of Seventh-day Adventist Church Members in the Context of the War in Ukraine

Valentyna Kuryliak, Ukranian Institute of Arts and Science

Paper #3: Health on the Margins: Minimizing the Trauma of Health Essentialism

Patrick Johnson, Trans-European Division

Discussion (15 min)

10:20-11:20  AM               Paper Session II

Religion and Trauma in Acts and Pauline Literature

Venue: Hynes 313

Presiding: Amilcar Gröschel Jr., Washington Adventist University

Paper #1: Abandoned by Jesus: The Trauma of Jesus’ Ascension

Eike Mueller, Newbold College

Paper #2: Found Families: “Confessional Communities” in the Early Christian Movement

Jonathan Campbell, Burman University

Paper #3: Paul’s Advice to Wives and Husbands (Ephesians 5:21–33) and the Trauma of Slavery

John McVay, Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventism

Theology After Trauma: Faith Seeking Healing

Venue: Hynes 311

Presiding: Tammy L. Wiese, University of St. Andrews

Paper #1: Healing Through the Word: A Canonical Approach to Scripture as a Trauma Resource

Jacob Aguimeshe and Mitun Beik, AIIAS, Philippines

Paper #2: Sin, Authority, and Trauma

Jim Wibberding, Pacific Union College

Paper #3: Three-Phase Salvation from Suffering and Trauma

Cory Wetterlin, Kettering College

Forming Healers: Trauma-Informed Education and Ministry

Venue: Hynes 309

Presiding: Zane Yi, Loma Linda University

Paper #1: Wounded Healers: A Theological Exploration of the Effectiveness of Healing Ministries Among Previously Traumatized Pastoral Caregivers

Solomon Appiah, Valley View University

Paper #2: Training Healthcare Students for Resilience and Compassion in a Trauma-Informed Context: Case Studies from Teaching

Marla Nedelcu, AdventHealth University

Paper #3: Religious Education as a Pathway to Healing and Identity Formation in University Students

Hebert Liessi, Northeast Brazil Adventist University

11:30 AM-12:00 PM              Business Session II

Venue: Hynes 313

12:00-1:00 PM               Plenary Session II

Venue: Hynes 313

Presiding: Katrina Blue, Pacific Union College

Plenary Presentation #1: The Trauma of Public Shaming in Early Adventism

Denis Fortin, Andrews University

Plenary Presentation #2: Trauma and Testimony: A Case Study

Gilbert Valentine, La Sierra University and Avondale University

Discussion (15 min)

1:00-2:00 PM           Lunch Break   

2:00-3:20  PM             Paper Session IV

Apocalypse and Affliction: Trauma and the End of Things

Venue: Hynes 306

Presiding: Lena Toews, Union Adventist University

Paper #1: Eschatological Existence and Trauma: Zechariah 9–14 and the Reconstruction of Judah’s Shattered Symbolic Universe

Filipe Masotti, Latin-American Seventh-day Adventist Seminary at Adventist College of Paraná

Paper #2: Trauma and Moral Injury as Catalysts Driving Theology

Jan Åge Sigvartsen, Andrews University

Paper #3: Everyone's Dying and the World is Ending: the 1850s Review Deaths and Eschatology

Laura Wibberding, Pacific Union College

Paper #4: Can the Dead Speak in Times of Grief? Ellen White’s Dream of Her Departed Husband and the Influence of 2 Maccabees

Matthew Korpman, La Sierra University

Discussion (15 min)

Trauma, Justice, and the Margins of Faith

Venue: Hynes 313

Presiding: Zdravko Plantak, Loma Linda University 

Paper #1: Living While Black: Toxic Triggers and Adventist Trauma

Keith Burton, AdventHealth University

Paper #2: Unsettling Truths and Exodus 20:22-26: An Appeal for more Trauma-Informed Approaches to Racial Reconciliation in Christianity

Alyssa Hislop, Fuller Theological Seminary

Paper #3: Bending Toward Justice: How Perceptions of Divine Justice Influence Trauma Recovery

Elise Linné Harboldt, Cambridge University

Paper #4: Soul Trauma: The Plight of LGBTQ+ Members

Jim Walters, Loma Linda University

Discussion (15 min)

Healing the Wounded: Trauma-Informed Ministry in Action

Venue: Hynes 309

Presiding: Erhard Gallos, Andrews University

Paper #1: Suffering within Anointing for Ministry: Pain & Comfort in Biblical Leadership

Duane Covrig, Kettering College

Paper #2: The Exorcist and Peter Pan: How Satanic Panic Tropes Haunt Adventist Deliverance Ministries and Contribute to Religious Trauma

Seth Pierce, Walla Walla University

Paper #3: Trauma and the Benefits of Resilient Recovery for the Incarcerated

Sean Facchinello, Supervisory Correctional Chaplain, Midland, Texas

Paper #4: Discipleship as a Pathway to Healing: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Spiritual Formation

Dioi Cruz, Middle East University

Discussion (15 min)

3:30-4:15 PM   Plenary Session III

Venue: Hynes 313

Presiding: Zdravko Plantak, Loma Linda University 

Plenary Presentation #2: Only the Suffering God Can Help”: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Vulnerability, and a Theological Ethics of Trauma

Jeffrey Gang, Loma Linda University

Plenary Presentation #1: Oppressing Women in God’s Name: Who Has the Final Say?

Pilira Zapita, Newbold College

4:15-5:15 PM            Sectional Meetings by Discipline

Christian Theology and History: Martin Hanna, Andrew University

New Testament: Erhard Gallos, Andrews University

Old Testament: Oliver Glanz, Andrews University

Philosophy and Ethics: Matthew Korpman, La Sierra University

Practical Theology: Ernest Furness, Northern California Conference

World Religions/Missiology: Andrew Tompkins, Andrews University

5:15-5:45 PM            Additional Sectional Meetings

Black Theology Group: Olive Hemmings, Washington Adventist University

Women in Theology Group: Lena Toews, Union Adventist University

Venue: Hynes Convention Center 210

Sabbath Program and Worship Coordinator: Tihomir Lazic, Newbold College

9:00-9:30 AM         Morning Devotional

Pastoral and Theological Reflections on Paul’s Multi-Faceted Response to “Afflictions”

John Brunt, La Sierra University

9:30-10:50 AM           Sabbath School Panel Discussion 

Reflections and Responses: The Oxford Handbook of Seventh-day Adventism (2024)

Moderator: Michael Campbell

11:00 AM-12:45 PM        Worship Service 

Welcome & Call to Worship

Tihomir Lazić

Opening Hymn: It is Well

Opening Prayer

Hanz Guttierez Salazar

In Memoriam

Zdravko Plantak

Just Imagine & Pastoral Prayer

Daniel Duda

Scripture Reading

Katrine Blue

Hymn: Just as I am / I Come Broken

Introduction of Speaker

Rodney Palmer

Sermon

Good God! What Have We Done to You?

Randy Roberts

Closing Hymn: I Then Shall Live

Closing Remarks

Tihomir Lazić

12:45 AM–1:00 PM 2025 ASRS Photoshoot

CONGREGATIONAL SONGS

IT IS WELL

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

It is well, it is well,

With my soul, with my soul,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

It is well, it is well,

With my soul, with my soul,

It is well, it is well, with my soul

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole,

It was nailed trough his cross, and I bear it no more,

Bless the Lord, bless the Lord, O my soul!

It is well, it is well,

With my soul, with my soul,

It is well, it is well, with my soul

And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

even so, it is well with my soul.

It is well, it is well,

With my soul, with my soul,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

JUST AS I AM (I COME BROKEN)

Just as I am, without one plea

But that Thy blood was shed for me

And that Thou bidst me come to Thee

O Lamb of God, I come, I come

Just as I am, and waiting not

To rid my soul of one dark blot

To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot

O Lamb of God, I come, I come

I come broken to be mended

I come wounded to be healed

I come desperate to be rescued

I come empty to be filled

I come guilty to be pardoned

By the blood of Christ the Lamb

And I'm welcomed with open arms

Praise God, just as I am

Just as I am, I would be lost

But mercy and grace my freedom bought

And now to glory in Your cross

Oh Lamb of God I come, I come

I come broken to be mended

I come wounded to be healed

I come desperate to be rescued

I come empty to be filled

I come guilty to be pardoned

By the blood of Christ the Lamb

And I'm welcomed with open arms

Praise God, just as I am

Just as I am, with wounds inside,
Yet in Your grace I abide;
Your healing hand now makes me whole—
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

I THEN SHALL LIVE

I then shall live as one who's been forgiven.

I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.

I know my name is clear before my Father;

I am His child and I am not afraid.

So, greatly pardoned, I'll forgive my brother;

the law of love I gladly will obey.

I then shall live as one who's learned compassion.

I've been so loved, that I'll risk loving too.

I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;

I'll dare to see another's point of view.

And when relationships demand commitment,

then I'll be there to care and follow through.

Your Kingdom come around and through and in me;

Your power and glory, let them shine through me.

Your Hallowed Name, O may I bear with honour,

and may Your living Kingdom come in me.

The Bread of Life, O may I share with honour,

and may You feed a hungry world through me.

Amen, Amen, Amen.