Recently Announced and Upcoming News, Events and Workshops
Chris regularly leads workshops, retreats, and speaking events centered on healing, faith, and authentic connection. Explore upcoming and recently announced events below, and stay connected for the latest updates and news.
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October 25, 2025
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
ASSISTANCE FUND | In celebrating Spiritual Care Week, CBF announces O’Rear Chaplain Assistance Fund
In conjunction with Spiritual Care Week, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship announces the creation of the Christopher O’Rear Chaplain Assistance Fund, a new endowment through the CBF Foundation providing short-term financial assistance to CBF-endorsed chaplains and pastoral counselors experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
November 7, 2025
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
WEBINAR | Therapeutic Friendship: Cultivating a Clinical Therapeutic process for deeper connection" with Chris O'Rear
The key to success in a process of psychotherapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client. The quality of this relationship is more than active listening and empathy. This presentation will establish the importance of a clear therapeutic framework for the work of therapy and will assist participants to utilize transference and countertransference to create a deeper connection with clients.
September 16, 2025
Calvary United Methodist Church
SPEAKING | Therapeutic Friendship
"This coming Sunday, I will be speaking about Therapeutic Friendship in the "Ages & Stages" Sunday School Class at Calvary United Methodist Church, Nashville. I also look forward to visiting with Pastor Brian Marcoulier and other friends."
September 15, 2025
Belmont University
Guest Lecture | Introduction to Family Systems Theory
"Thanks to Dr. Mary Vaughn for the invitation to speak today on Family Systems Theory to her Family Communications class. We covered a lot of material in a short time but had a good conversation."