Serve Ministries presents
October 10, 2026 (FridayĀ 9am - 4pm), Niceville
@ Manna Church, 506 Highway 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578
A one day, interactive workshop equipping heroes to move through theĀ pressure of PTSD & Moral Injury + develop resiliency
Tag team taught by Andy Jenkins (Creator of GY6) and Mike Sanders (Holos)
Hosted by Michael Belton & Serve Ministries
Who should attend?
šŖ Active military = who currently wrestle with theĀ invisibleĀ strain and stress of service
š®āāļø Police / law enforcement officers... who, every single day, take the best of themselves into the "worst of" situations
š Firefighters-- who, at a moment's notice, go on mission to save lives as others run to safety
š Paramedics, EMTs, and others who particularly service in emergency situations
š©ŗ Nurses and other medical personnel who walk people through the long road of health... and even unfavorable outcomes
š Chaplains, pastors, and counselors... those who serve those who serve us on the front lines
š” Friends and family members who would like to better understand the issues of Post Traumatic Stress and Moral Injury
ā¤ļøāš©¹ Others who've endured "hard things" and have wondered what hope-filled, healthy resolution looks like
šŗšø Veterans who served well in the past yet still carry the scars related to their service-- and even other pains they may have accumulated since thenĀ
āļø Leaders of nonprofits, church groups, and ministries who serve anyone listed above
What You'll Learn
(This training covers all three 3-part modules of the GY6 workbook you'll receive.)
Part 1 | Total Health - Body, Soul, & Spirit
In this section we discuss the importance of total wholeness-- and how we must heal the kind of hurt we have. We affirm that each part of us matters-- body, soul, and spirit. And, we'll only be as strong as the weakest part.
Part 2 | PTSD - A Soul Hurt
PTSD is a response to external threats and primarily impacts our emotions. We discuss what triggers are, why emotional disruptions occur, and how to read the present for what it is instead of always interpreting it in light of the past.
Part 3 | Moral Injury - A Spiritual Wound
Moral Injury is a response to internal threats and primarily impacts our beliefs. We talk about the importance of the spirit, the difference between PTSD & Moral Injury, and how to heal this more prevalent hurt than PTSD.
*It's all practical
Throughout the training you'll receive practical tools you can use (for yourself and/or for others) to walk through these common soul and spirit hurts, so that you can facilitate health and healing. We're not after amassing "more information," we're about life transformation!
Workshop at a glance
Everything you need to know about this one-day workshop
October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
The bulk of the content training occurs from 9am to 4pm on Saturday. We'll go fast!
9am - 4pm
Doors open at 8:30am for theĀ Saturday training. We'll start promptly and finish on time. We'll be efficient, as we have a lot of ground to cover.
Lunch included
We'll take quick mid-morning break (coffee & water), and we'll take a short afternoon break. In the middle, we'll pause for 45 minutes and enjoy an on-site lunch (provided with your registration).Ā
Convenient location
This interactive workshop will be held at Manna Church in Niceville.
Resources provided
Receive a copy of the GY6Ā Field Guide-- complete with links to the audiobook and optional next steps.
CEU certificates available
We're in communication with APOSTC, UAB, and other groups regarding CEUs. Attend this workshop and make a massive dent in the required annual hours.
AboutĀ the name
When the first U.S. pilots flew into war, over a century ago, they could not see behind themā only ahead of them (the 12 oāclock position) and only to the side (the 9 and 3 positions).
They could not see their ā6.ā
But other pilots could, and they would effectively tell the man ahead of them, āIāve got your back. Iām looking out for you. Nothing will harm you as long as Iām here. Iāve got your six.ā
This mantra has carried forth to other military personnel, law enforcement officers, and heroes of all kinds. The inference is the same: youāre covered.
Schedule
Saturday, October 10 for all attendees
8:30am = doors open
9:00am - 10:45am = Part 1 | Total Health
10:45am - 11:00am = quick break
11:00am - 12:30pm = Part 1 | PTSD
12:30pm - 1:15pm = Lunch (on-site)
1:15pm - 1:30pm = The self-check, self-check explained
1:30pm - 2:30pm = Part 3 | Moral Injury introduced
2:30pm - 2:45pm = quick break
2:45pm - 3:00pm = Another self-assessment + explanation
3:00pm - 4:00pm = Part 3 | Moral Injury conclusion
4:00pm = dismissal
Other weekend activities for certified chaplains with Serve
Note: we have partnered with Serve Ministries for this workshop.
Serve Ministries will host the following events you may also register for at checkout.
We have additional opportunities for you to connect surrounding that time, including:
āļø Networking on Friday evening, with hors d'oeuvres (10/9, 6:00 - 8:00pm). This is a free event - help us plan by RSVPing. Location = Costa Union Club.
āļø After action report following GY6 on Saturday (10/10, 4:30 - 5:30pm), at Manna Church (same location as workshop).
āļø Dinner Saturday evening at Basil & Baxter's (10/10, 5:30pm until). Dinner is on you, but we'll make a group reservation so we can sit together.
āļø Church Sunday morning at Manna Church (10/11, 9:00 - 10:15am). We'll block a group of seats together for whoever wishes to attend with us.
āļø Brunch after church (10/11, 10:30am until). Pay your own way, we'll make a group RSVP so we can sit together without waiting.
Help us prepare by telling us what you plan to attend (you can always adjust your reservations later.)
Common Questions
If we were sitting at a coffee shop, you'd probably ask a few questions. Since I'm here and you're there, let me provide you with the answers to some of the most common.Ā
āļø What is the schedule for the workshop
āļø Where is this workshop held?
āļø If I'm traveling in from out of town, where should I stay?
āļø What's provided? What do I need to bring?
āļø Is this a book for professionals, PhDs, PsyDs, etc.?
āļøWhat else is planned to help keep the movement going forward after the workshop?
āļø Can I bring a staff member, person on my team, volunteer, friend, etc.?
āļø Is there really a need for this resource?
āļøWhat if I want to host a workshop?
āļø Are you available to speak or train our group on this resource? Or can you speak at my church, civic group, event, etc.?
āļøWhat if my question isnāt addressed here?
AboutĀ the facilitators
Michael Belton, Host + Emcee
Michael (right) was medically forced to retire from the Army after 26 years of service and is the leader of Serve Ministries, a group that trains and certifies chaplains nationwide.
Before leading Serve, MichaelĀ served as an Infantryman, Logistician, and Space Officer who also worked in Intelligence and Cyber for conventional forces and special operations. He is a former Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He also served as a Company Commander during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 with the 3rd Infantry Division for Operation Iraqi Freedom and served with a Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan in 2013 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.Ā
Michael also served as the Chaplain of the Niceville Police Department in Niceville, before training others to replicate what he was doing-- as part of his nationwide chaplaincy training program.
Mike Sanders, Co-facilitator & Collaborator
Mike Sanders has been a human performance specialist for more than 20 years.
He has extensive experience and knowledge preparing and healing athletes (Division I, professional, and Olympic) and tactical athletes (Green Berets and SEALs) physically, mentally, and spiritually for and from the rigors of competition, combat, and work.
As much as he enjoys preparing men for combat, he prefers to prepare men to live a life that reaches their God-given potential.
He believes that God created us all for a purpose and mission bigger than ourselves, and many of us only scratch the surface of the plans God has for us.
Mike leads Junto Tribe and Holos Human Performance, both based on Niceville, Florida.
Andy Jenkins, Co-facilitator + Creator of GY6
Andrew Edwin Jenkins is a communicator who thrives at the intersection of Scripture, science, and simplicity.
He is the author of GY6, a movement equipping first responders, military personnel, veterans, and everyday heroes with resilience resources so they can overcome the hurts of PTSD and Moral Injury.
He's written 30+ books, including 7 related to mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
He sends a daily email devotional to more than 100,000 people every morning at 5am, hosts a podcast, and teaches in a variety of settingsā from local workshops to churches to business groups to military bases.
The Vision of GY6
1.Ā Create a tangible tool
The physical product (a book) not only explains PTSD and Moral Injury, but it also contains links (QR codes) and next steps throughout the resource-- including companion audio, courses, stories, and more.
2. Connect with heroes
The resource is intentionally slanted to the specific needs of veterans, first responders, and others on the front lines... all the illustrations and applications points honor this theme.
3. Catalyze wholeness
You can't heal a hurt you don't acknowledge-- nor can you heal one you merely "feel" yet don't understand. GY6 addresses PTSD (soul) and Moral Injury (spirit) in pleasantly practical ways.
Benefits
A special note for municipal leaders
The GY6 effort has several direct / immediate benefits for the people in your area, includingā
1ļøā£ Providing language (and understanding) to issues our heroes already faceā but have been unsure how to address (and also encouraging them by affirming they arenāt alone and the hurts they feel are normalā and expectedā in the line of duty).
2ļøā£ CEUs to health providers and professionalsāĀ across multiple disciplinesā who regularly interact with our heroes (educating them helps them encourage and equip our heroes, while solving a need they have for ongoing education).
3ļøā£ Raising positive awareness in your geographic areaā especially during a season in which many have become critical of law enforcement and military personnelā and affirming the awesome work our heroes do our on behalf.
4ļøā£ Preparing new heroes (i.e., LEOs and fire fighters) for the struggles they will likely faceā so they know what to expect and arenāt surprised when soul and spirit injuries occur.
Rather, they know how to address the wounds and move forward. This is likely toā
- Extend the careers of many
- Result in less sick days and time off (emotional strains creates physical drain)
5ļøā£ Developing a model that can be replicated in other areas, in other groups, etc.
6ļøā£ Creating a much-needed on-ramp for churches and other community groups to find direct involvement in the city, in addition to the volunteer work they do at schools, etc.
Workshop Location
Workshop = Saturday @ Manna, West FL
May 10, 9am - 4pm (Doors open at 8:30am)
Manna Church, West Florida,Ā 506 Highway 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578
Lunch served on-site
Register Here
Note: If you're with Serve Ministries, please register accordingly and let us know the additional chaplain-specific events you wish to attend.
Coming for the workshop? Register here and join us Saturday October 10 from 9am to 4pm at Manna Church.
One of the Serve Ministries chaplains coming for the weekend? Register here and tell us which additional activities you'll attend.
