The Harmonious Hustle | City Lab

The Harmonious Hustle | City Lab

Join us at The Brook Miami for an unforgettable event that combines innovation, creativity, and community!

Ministry doesn’t pause for pain.

Join us for The Harmonious Hustle—a City Lab designed to help leaders navigate the tension of doing meaningful ministry while caring for their own souls. Through honest conversations, practical teaching, and a powerful live panel, we’ll explore how to lead with integrity, endure through trauma, and pursue holistic health in the grind of church life.

Because planting the right kind of churches starts with becoming the right kind of leaders.

Sessions

Session 1 – Beneath the Surface: The Trauma We Avoid

Speaker: Beverley Powell, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B

Topic: Integrating Faith & Science in Emotional and Mental HealthThis session will explore how unaddressed trauma impacts ministry leadership. Beverley will bridge biblical truth and clinical insight to equip leaders to identify and begin healing hidden wounds.

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Session 2 – The Gospel & Soul Care

Speaker: Rodney Wilkinson of SFC

Topic: How Spiritual and Emotional Health Fuel Effective MinistryRodney will share how deeply interconnected our spiritual vitality and emotional well-being are to our ability to serve others. Discover why tending to your soul isn’t optional—it’s essential for fruitful, lasting ministry.

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Table Talk 1 – Soul Care Check-In

Facilitated DiscussionTopic: Personal Assessment & SharingThrough guided prompts and group conversation, participants will reflect on their current soul health. A space for honest self-examination and shared encouragement.

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Break & Booth Exploration

Resources for Support and ConnectionParticipants can visit booths to connect with counselors, coaches, and soul care ministries. It’s an opportunity to explore next steps toward holistic health and support.

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Panel – Leading While Bleeding: Ministry in the Midst of Trauma

Moderator: David Rosa

Panelists: Mark Rodriguez, Sonya Foster, [TBD]

Topic: Healing While Leading & Church Support SystemsA real and raw conversation about how leaders can stay faithful while walking through personal pain. Learn practical ways to set boundaries, care for yourself, and advocate for healthier church cultures.

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Lunch & Networking Connection & Reflection Over lunch, participants will have a chance to connect relationally and reflect on morning sessions. Table prompts will spark conversations around healing, leadership, and next steps. (LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED)

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Session 3 – The Harmonious Hustle

Speaker: David Rosa

Topic: Sustaining Ministry without Losing Your SoulDavid Rosa will close the teaching sessions by addressing how leaders can embrace both calling and personal care without compromise. Learn practical rhythms to balance the hustle of ministry with the harmony of soul health.

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Table Talk 3 – Processing & Next Steps

Facilitated Discussion

Topic: Final Reflection & CommitmentsParticipants will discuss key takeaways from the day and prayerfully consider personal next steps. The session will close with group sharing and encouragement for the journey ahead.