Serving God’s kingdom around the world for more than 40 years
Gaylyn Williams leading an interactive group workshop
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Personal growth · Spiritual growth

Surprised by Joy

Originally offered as Discover Joy in the Midst of Trials

Reclaim joy through biblical principles, even when relationships, health, finances, or loss make life difficult.

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Duration1–8 hours FormatsIn person Designed forGroups and organizations

The change we’re working toward

Practical growth your group can carry forward.

Leave with practical ways to recognize what blocks joy and choose rhythms that help it flourish.

Tailored around your priorities

What your group can explore.

We will work with you to choose the right emphasis and shape the session around the people in the room.

  1. 01

    Joy in the midst of trials

    Explore how biblical joy can take root before difficult circumstances change, without minimizing grief or disappointment.

  2. 02

    Overcoming hindrances to joy

    Recognize beliefs, habits, and pressures that crowd out joy, then practice healthier ways to respond.

  3. 03

    Joy in every relationship

    Apply practical principles to your relationship with God, yourself, and the people around you.

Designed for participation

More than information.

Relationship Resources workshops create room to understand, practice, reflect, and decide what to do next.

  • Interactive biblical teaching
  • Personal reflection and practical application
  • Small-group conversation
  • Participant handouts

Continue learning

Related books and studies.

Use these resources before the workshop, after it, or as the foundation for continued group discussion.

Every workshop is shaped around your context

Bring this training to your group.

Tell us about your church or ministry, location, group size, preferred format, timing, and the topics you’d like to cover so we can plan the right workshop.

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