Mission's Conference Handout

Event Schedule
Tuesday
7-9pm Opening Session

(Required Attendance)

9-10pm Ice Cream Social

Wednesday
(Ticketed Event)

9-10:30am General Session

11:15-1:45pm Lunch

11-11:50am Seminar Session 1
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby
12-12:50pm Seminar Session 2
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby
1-1:50pm Seminar Session 3
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby
2-2:50pm Seminar Session 4
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby

3-6pm Break

6-7pm BInrotmearncCehaspselory Prayer

7-9pm General Session

9-10pm Ice Cream Social

2 (Ticketed Event)

Thursday

9-10:30am Opening Session

11:15-1:45pm Lunch
12-1pm Chick-fil-a lunch
(Ticketed Event)

11-11:50am Seminar Session 5
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby
12-12:50pm Seminar Session 6
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby
1-1:50pm Seminar Session 7
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby
2-2:50pm Seminar Session 8
Alumni,Sweeting,Culby

3-6pm Break

6-7pm Intercessory Prayer
Broman Chapel

7-9pm General Session

9-10pm Ice Cream Social

(Ticketed Event)

Friday

9-10am Global Prayer Groups

Sweeting & Fitzwater

10-12pm Closing Session

(Required Attendance) 3

Table of Contents

pg. 2-3 Event Schedule
pg. 6 Welcome

1. Finding your way Around
pg. 7-10
pg. 8 MBI Map
pg.9 CTA Map
pg. 10 Local Restaurants

2. General Info
pg. 11-14

3. Speaker Info
pg. 15-18
pg. 16-17 Speaker Bios
pg.18 Speaker Schedule

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4. Seminar Info
pg. 19-65
pg. 20-35 Seminar Overview
pg. 20 - 27 Session 1 - 4
Wednesday
pg. 28 - 35 Session 5 - 8
Thursday
pg. 35-65 Seminar Descriptions

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Welcome

MISSIONS IN 4-DIMENSIONS

Simple is no longer simple. Complexity is even more complex. Every-
thing is changing. Everything is connected.

All of our lives are framed by intersection of theses 4-Dimensions of
Language, Class, Culture and Ethnicity (4-D). It is in the collision of
these dimensions that are both beautiful and broken that missions
happens. The example of Christ in the 1st century world is critical for
his followers in 21st century. 1st century Christ speaks with power and
relevance to every individual and The Moody Bible Institute continues
in its commitment to proclaim the message of a 1st century Messiah
across the cultures, languages and generations. While living in 4-D is
challenging and complicated, the call to follow the example of Christ
is clear.

This year’s mission conference theme is Missions in 4-Dimensions-
language, class, culture and ethnicity. The goal is to See Christ and
See Others. Missions requires seeing Christ in 4-D, seeing ourselves in
4-D and seeing others in 4-D. This will ultimately help us to see Christ
in others. Christ is the culmination of all of these dimensions of life
and neither poverty nor language nor class or culture can resist this
message

We are excited that Pastor Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church
will kick off mission’s conference on Tuesday night. Brian Fikkert
(Author of When Helping Hurts) will speak on Wednesday morning.
A missionary in the Muslim world will speak on Wednesday evening
and Sarah Shin (author of Beyond Colorblind) will speak on Thursday
morning. EthneFest returns again on Thursday night with a celebra-
tion of cultures from around the world. We close out Missions Confer-
ence with Pastor David Choi of Church of the Beloved on Friday morn-
ing.

Over 150 representatives from almost 70 agencies will join the Moody
Bible Institute for this year’s conference. You will want to swing by
ASC 2 Fellowship Hall to meet missionaries, hear about the organiza-
tions, and perhaps meet your future teammates. Make sure you check
out the website for the most up to date information. Through our web-
site, you can keep track of what is going on and for the seminars you
will not want to miss, the global prayer groups and special activities/
events.

Please pray that God will use the speakers, music, spoken word, sem-
inars, videos, conversations to stir within students a heart for the na-
tions. Pray for courage, boldness and action.

Welcome to Missions Conference! Clive Craigen
MC Director

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@MissionsMoody

1.
Finding
Your
Way
Around

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MBI Campus Map

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CTA Map

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Local Eateries

Yolk – 747 N Wells St.
Yolk serves creative breakfasts, specialty juices and premium coffee. With a fresh and
creative approach to breakfast and lunch in an urban, upscale setting, Yolk has taken
the breakfast and lunch scene by storm.

Big Wig Tacos & Burritos – 770 N LaSalle St.
Big Wig is a fast casual dining experience, similar to Chipotle, serving tacos, burritos,
quesadillas, and nachos.

Chick-fil-A – 30 E Chicago Ave.
Chicken + Jesus + Fast Food = Chick-fil-A.

Hard Rock Café – 63 W Ontario St.

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, marked by the giant iconic guitar that illuminates their parking
lot, is known for one-of-a-kind dining, entertainment and shopping destination known
worldwide for embracing funky styles and blending them with legendary food, beverag-
es, live music and music history.

Rock N’ Roll McDonald’s – 600 N Clark St.

Experience the newly renovated McDonald’s, with floor to ceiling windows, trees & flow-
ers growing inside the building, and modern furniture, with the same McDonald’s taste.

Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta Express – 800 N Dearborn St.
Pizano’s is known for great food steeped in Italian tradition, skillfully prepared from the
highest quality ingredients—especially its deep dish pizza.

Portillo’s Hot Dogs – 100 W Ontario St.
Portillo's is an American restaurant chain that specializes in serving Chicago-style food
such as hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and Italian Beef.

Griddle 24 – 334 W Chicago Ave.
Griddle 24 is a 24/7 café that serves delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, mouth-watering
burgers & healthy wraps, along with a 24-hour breakfast menu.

Dunkin’ Donuts – 309 W Chicago Ave.
Donuts + Coffee

Starbucks – 750 N Franklin St.
Coffee + Specialty Coffee Drinks

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2.
General
Info

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General Info

HOSPITALITY DESK

Located in ASC1 is the one stop help station to
answer any questions you may have concerning
Missions Conference

LOST & FOUND

Lose your stuff? When trying to locate lost items
please check with the help desk in ASC 1

RAFFLE ENTRY

Check out all of the incredible displays on ASC2!
While you are up there, get signatures from the different
reps and missionaries so you can enter into the raffle! The
more names you get, the more entries you have for the
raffle.

15 NAMES = 1 entry at BASIC level prize
30 NAMES = 1 entry at DELUXE level prize*
50 NAMES = 1 entry at PREMIUM level prize*

* Includes one entry for each lower level

Basic Prizes (10 Winners): your choice of a free shirt from
Moody Gear or a $10 Joe’s gift card

Deluxe Prizes (3 winners): prize basket including: a 75% off
a single item coupon from Moody Publishers, a Mission
Conference shirt, MC18 stickers, and a $5 Joe’s gift card

Premium Prize (2 Winners): A version of Logos Bible

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LIMITED TICKET EVENT

There are four “meet and greet” ice cream and Chick-
fil-a socials throughout the week. They have limited
space, so be sure to get your ticket from the Sponsors
Organization Table!

Call of Hope
Pioneers
Christar

Wycliffe Bible Translator

In order to get a ticket for the event talk with one
of the reps from the sponsoring organization table.

LIVE STREAMING

LISTEN FOR FREE @

www.moody.edu/missions-conference/live-video
Or on

The Missions Conference App

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NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Out of respect for those on the platform, participants,
and the Missions Conference program, please do
not take flash photos during general sessions
(official missions conference photographers
are exempt). We highly encourage you to take
advantage of the professional-quality photos of
Missions Conference 2018 that will be available
after the conference for free download on our
Facebook page.

SILENCE CELL PHONES

Please remember to silence your
phone and other electronics
during all sessions and
workshops.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Moody Mission Conference
would not be possible each year
without the partnership of sponsors,
missionaries, and their organizations.
The Intercultural Studies Division would like to thank
each of the agency sponsors who have helped make this
years conference possible.

A special thank you to Teach the Story for being our
diamond Sponsor!

Make sure to follow us #MBIMC18

Be sure to use the HashTag

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3.
Speaker
Info

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Speaker Bios

Dr. Charlie Edward Dates

Pastor Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist
Church earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication
and Rhetoric at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
and both a Master of Divinity Degree and PhD at Trinity Evan-
gelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Charlie is an affiliate
professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and serves as
an Adjunct Professor at the Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Dates also
serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Chicago Fire
Department. He is a contributor to the 2014 book Letters to A
Birmingham Jail.

Pastor Charlie is married to Kirstie Dates and is the proud father
of their children Charlie Edward Dates II and Claire Elisabeth
Dates.

Jordan Samuels

Jordan Samuels spent fifteen years growing up in North
Africa before returning to Indiana. There he studied at Purdue
University, Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary. He
has served in the Muslim world for the last 18 years with Avant
ministries and now spends much of his time teaching on
prayer and the honor of the presence of God.

Additionally, he and his wife are regional care providers for
Avant’s missionary force in Europe.

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Sarah Shin is associate national director of evangelism for In-
terVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). She is a speaker and
trainer in ethnicity, evangelism, and the arts, and she previous-
ly served IVCF as an area director in Boston and as a regional
coordinator of multi-ethnicity.

A fine artist and painter, Sarah has a master’s degree in theology
from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a master’s in
city planning and development from MIT. She and her husband
live in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

David Choi

David Choi, currently pastor of Church of the Beloved, has
ministered in many diverse contexts from Asian churches to
multi-ethnic, inner city churches to overseas missions. Pastor
Dave graduated from both Wheaton College and Gordon-Con-
well Theological Seminary.

He has been an active member of the Lausanne Movement for
World Evangelization, a global congress of thousands of lead-
ers from almost every country in the world. Pastor Dave partic-
ipated in the Lausanne Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, in
2010, the most diverse gathering of evangelical leaders in the
history of the church. He is an international speaker, having
spoken in countries throughout the world. He has also spoken
in many top universities like Cornell, the University of Chicago,
MIT, Wheaton, and Harvard.

In his spare time, he enjoys being with close friends, rooting for
the six time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, and
meeting ex NBA players like Michael Jordan and Magic John-
son

Brian Fickert 17
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Dr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community
Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers
Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is
coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to
Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself as well
as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping
Without Hurting in Church Benevolence, and From Dependence
to Dignity: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered
Microfinance.

Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University,
specializing in international economics and economic develop-
ment. He is the author of numerous articles in both academic
and popular journals. Prior to coming to Covenant College, he
was a professor at the University of Maryland—College Park and
a research fellow at the Center for Institutional Reform and the
Informal Sector.

Speaker Schedule

MORNING SET TUESDAY

NIGHT SET SPEAKER:
Rev Dr. Charlie Dates
WEDNESDAY
SPEAKER:
SPEAKER: Jordan Samuels
Brian Fikkert
ETHNEFEST
THURSDAY

SPEAKER:
Sarah Shin

FRIDAY

SPEAKER:
David Choi

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4.
Seminar
Info

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SW 225 - Urbanization: Changing Our Paradigm of Missions Kevin King pg. 52
SW 226 - Tool Box for Building Gospel Ministry Relationships David Hernandez pg. 64
SW 230 - Refugees: A mission field or mission force Becca Martin pg. 48
SW 233 - India: Land of Mega-Barriers Art Hegdahl pg. 42
SW 234 - Cultural Awareness for Rewarding Cross-cultural Relationships Ruth Yingling pg. 40
SW 235 - Reflection on Racial Reconciliation Diana Collymore pg. 52
SW 301 - Thriving in the Face of Adversity Alvin Hull pg. 58
SW 317 - Displaced but Not Defeated: What I Learned from the Keliko of South Sudan Susha Roberts pg. 65
SW 319 - Mormons: An Introduction to the Beliefs of the Latter-day Saints Steve Daley
SW 328 - Room Unused
SW 333 - The Irish Worldview of Celtic Spirituality in West Ireland Today Tim Cummings pg. 64 20
SW 335 - How to know if God is really calling you to the mission field Justin Dickmann pg. 39
SW 343 - Calling vs. Gifting Steve Dutton pg. 49
SW 345 - Working with First Nations people in Northern Canada David & Joanna Boucher pg. 56
SW 347 - Am I Missionary Material? Shelby Honig pg. 57
SW 349 - Loving your Neighbor: Serving the Immigrant Next Door Eric Mason pg. 60
SW 401 - What is Suffering's Roll in Missions? Rachel Roleder pg. 54

SW: Sweeting Session 1 21
CU: Culby
AA: Alumni Auditorium Wednesday 11-11:50 am

ROOM SEMINAR TITLES SPEAKER MORE INFO

AA - Sermon Prep in the Technology Age Brent Carter pg. 46

CU 1 GR - Poverty Simulation pg. 61
pg. 36
SW 201 - Why your Giftedness Matters Raimie Bateman pg. 37
pg. 45
SW 204 - Journey of Faith: Reaching the LGBTQ Community One Person at a Time Jim Childs pg. 46
pg. 39
SW 205 - Fulfilling the Great Commission Anglicanly Rev. Chris Royer pg. 59

SW 206 - On the Border of Syria Chris Liberto pg. 47
pg. 54
SW 207 - Equipping Leaders for Spiritaul Multiplication In So-Called Closed Countries Dr. Dwight Ekholm

SW 209 - Behind the Veil:  Women in Islam

SW 211 - Ministry From Weakness Chrissy Odean

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - Understanding Honor Shame Cultures Jordan Samuels

SW 222 - Finish the Great Commission, Don't Just Work At It Joey Tartaglia

SW 223 - A Life of Ministry Kyle Kostreva

SW 225 - Moral Purity: A Narrow Road that Leads to Life Gayle Murray pg. 59
pg. 63
SW 226 - Ministry is........ (Not what you expected) I Corinthians 4:1-2 Steven Washburn pg. 43
pg. 42
SW 230 - Raising Kids Overseas Karen See pg. 37
pg. 51
SW 233 - Being Intentional In Teaching ESL In Creative-Access Countries Ben Luna pg. 55
pg. 56
SW 234 - Doing Short Term Mission Well Josh Pagel
pg. 58
SW 235 - When Your Ministry Falls Apart: Stress, Failure, Depression & God's Goodness Thomas Slawson pg. 36
pg. 53
SW 301 - Power and Vulnerability in Ministry Tom Young pg. 48
pg. 53
SW 317 - The Persecuted Church: How Do We Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters? Rebecca Lufkin pg. 61
pg. 62
SW 319 - Room Unused

SW 328 - Children's Ministry Panel Elizabeth Smith

SW 333 - Gospel and Human Flourishing in Africa through Christian Classical Education Erica Robertson

SW 335 - The Development and Significance of Education Mission Dr. Fan Lu

SW 343 - Missions Partnership in the Middle East and North Africa Tanya Van Horne

SW 345 - God's Will and Your Life Laney Mills

SW 347 - Making Disciples Among the Nations in U.S. Colleges and Universities Scott Harris

SW 349 - Leading Muslim & Hindu Kids on the Path to Christ Beth Mason

SW 401 - So You Want to Be Off Campus? Unity Ostercamp 22

SW: Sweeting Session 2 23
CU: Culby Wednesday 12-12:50 pm
AA: Alumni Auditorium

ROOM SEMINAR TITLES SPEAKER MORE INFO

AA - Utilizing Technology in Ministry Brent Carter pg. 46

CU 1 GR - Poverty Simulation

SW 201 - Learning to Speak to Yourself about Your Identity in Christ Norm Hubbard pg. 55

SW 204 - The Biggest “As” of the Bible Thad Bergmeier pg. 36

SW 205 - Teaching God's Word in Oral Cultures Kaley Harper pg. 41

SW 206 - What does rescuing slaves have to do with advancing the Gospel? IJM Leader pg. 51

SW 207 - A Call to Missions- Who Needs It? Dr. Dwight Ekholm pg. 46

SW 209 - From Syrian Refugee to Discplemaker     Call of Hope pg. 39

SW 211 - Room Unused

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - What Missionaries and Churches Wish Each Other Knew about Support Pete Isenberg

SW 222 - The Importance of Family Reconciliation Ministry Lael Lemire pg. 50

SW 223 - The validity of the Scriptures and their place in Muslim Evangelism Stephanie pg. 37

SW 225 - The Five Key Trainings You Should Get Before Going to the Field Kevin King pg. 52 24
SW 226 - Conflict: The Unexpected Benefit of Ministry Missions Relationships Steven Washburn pg. 63
SW 230 - For the Man who Calls on Shiva… Clint Bauman pg. 43
SW 233 - Fear, Shame, Guilt, Christ Ashley Smith pg. 42
SW 234 - Embracing Life as Adventure Andrew Matteson pg. 55
SW 235 - Do Americans Have a Role in World Missions? Diana Collymore pg. 53
SW 301 - Shame & Community & Missions Carissa Gibson pg. 58
SW 317 - The Gospel and the Green Card Chris Ophus pg. 57
SW 319 - Men's Sexual Health and Wholeness (Men Only) Mike Kozlarek pg. 56
SW 328 - Made in His Image Brittany Gardner pg. 60
SW 333 - Choosing an Agency Joshua Oh pg. 56
SW 335 - Spiritual Leadership for the Majority of Todays Churches John Adams pg. 64
SW 343 - Community Service and Dominion Power Dr. Fan Lu pg. 36
SW 345 - Call of Duty: It's Not A Game Paul Straubel & Bill Haas pg. 40
SW 347 - What Role does Hate Play in Missions? Kevin Van Horne pg. 53
SW 349 - Military Ministry - It's Not Just A Job, It's An Adventure!  Paul Cassidy pg. 38
SW 401 - Reaching the Unreached- In Chicago and Other Major U.S. Cities pg. 64
Keith Wiederwax & Sean Fox

SW: Sweeting Session 3 25
CU: Culby Wednesday 1-1:50 pm
AA: Alumni Auditorium SPEAKER MORE INFO

ROOM SEMINAR TITLES

AA - Creatives in Ministry Julianna Slager pg. 38

CU 1 GR - Poverty Simulation

SW 201 - How to Build your Dream Job in Missions or Die Trying Raimie Bateman pg. 61

SW 204 - Doing Missions in 4D Using the Power of Story  Benjamin Jorden pg. 40

SW 205 - CardTalk, TapeTalk, and other Media to Share the Gospel Rick Hudson pg. 47

SW 206 - Top Ten Tips for the Real Life Living Overseas Chris Liberto pg. 45

SW 207 - Discipling New Christians In Their Culture Jim & Sandy Bellair pg. 45

SW 209 - Considerations of Cross-cultural Romantic Relationships (Women only) Melanie May pg. 50

SW 211 - Women's Sexual Health and Wholeness (Women Only) Judy Groters pg. 56

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - Beyond Colorblind Sarah Shin

SW 222 - Raising Babies in the Jungle Brooke Tartaglia pg. 47

SW 223 - Israel, Evangelicals and the Jews! Ryan Harper pg. 41

SW 225 - Being an Introvert is not a sin! Andrew Miller pg. 59
SW 226 - Three essential attitudes for Gospel Ministry David Hernandez pg. 63
SW 230 - So you Think You're Called to Stay Mark Silvers pg. 43
SW 233 - Does Teaching English Really Make a Difference? Chris Liberto pg. 44
SW 234 - Cross Cultural Teaching Bob Murrary pg. 59
SW 235 - Who Sinned? - Viewing Disability Through the Eyes of Jesus Thomas Slawson pg. 51
SW 301 - Stakeholders in Missions: What if I don't want to go overseas? Rebecca Lufkin pg. 56
SW 317 - Bible Translation is a Team Sport Mindy Snell pg. 62
SW 319 - Room Unused
SW 328 - Room Unused Tim Cummings pg. 62 26
SW 333 - Be a Disciple who makes Disciples John Adams pg. 63
SW 335 - Effective evangelism in rural and small town communities Laney Mills pg. 49
SW 343 - Why Me? Chris Ophus pg. 57
SW 345 - Baseball and Bible Studies in a Mexican Neighborhood Anil Yesudas pg. 60
SW 347 - Communicating Christ to Hindus Sunita Rodricks pg. 60
SW 349 - Trafficked Women: Bring Hope to the Hopeless Nicholas Smit pg. 49
SW 401 -  Theology on Mission

SW: Sweeting Session 4 27
CU: Culby Wednesday 2-2:50 pm
AA: Alumni Auditorium SPEAKER MORE INFO

ROOM SEMINAR TITLES

AA - Movement & Worship Julianna Slager pg. 38

CU 1 - Poverty Simulation

SW 201 - Room Unused

SW 204 - Doing Missions in 4D to reach the Least and the Littlest Karis Jorden pg. 40

SW 205 - Cross Cultural Teaching Bob Murrary pg. 59

SW 206 - Using Technology to Introduce Jesus to the Whole World Sandi Dalton pg. 62

SW 207 - Finding Sustainable Indigenous Ministry Leaders Darin Bufkin pg. 44

SW 209 - Facing Fear on the Field Melanie May pg. 50

SW 211 - Unused Room

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - Building Bridges with Muslims Fouad Marsri, Tim & Gabby Bennett pg. 43

SW 222 - Completing the Great Commission…Again Scott Hardaway pg. 47

SW 223 - Teaching English as Second Language and sharing your faith Jordan Davis pg. 48

SW 225 - Urbanization: Changing Our Paradigm of Missions Kevin King pg. 52
SW 226 - Tool Box for Building Gospel Ministry Relationships David Hernandez pg. 63
SW 230 - Refugees: A mission field or mission force Becca Martin pg. 48
SW 233 - India: Land of Mega-Barriers Art Hegdahl pg. 42
SW 234 - Cultural Awareness for Rewarding Cross-cultural Relationships Ruth Yingling pg. 40
SW 235 - Reflection on Racial Reconciliation Diana Collymore pg. 52
SW 301 - Clinging Fiercely to God in Missions Alvin Hull pg. 58
SW 317 - Displaced but Not Defeated: What I Learned from the Keliko of South Sudan Susha Roberts pg. 65
SW 319 - Room unused
SW 328 - Room unused Tim Cummings pg. 64 28
SW 333 - The Irish Worldview of Celtic Spirituality in West Ireland Today Justin Dickmann pg. 39
SW 335 - How to know if God is really calling you to the mission field Steve Dutton pg. 49
SW 343 - Calling vs. Gifting David & Joanna Boucher pg. 56
SW 345 - Reaching Native Americans in North America Shelby Honig pg. 57
SW 347 - Am I Missionary Material? Eric Mason pg. 60
SW 349 - Loving your Neighbor: Serving the Immigrant Next Door Rachel Roleder pg. 54
SW 4 - What is Suffering's Roll in Missions?

SW: Sweeting Session 5 29
CU: Culby Thursday 11-1:50 am
AA: Alumni Auditorium
SPEAKER MORE INFO
ROOM SEMINAR TITLES
Brent Carter pg. 46
AA - Sermon Prep in the Technology Age
Raimie Bateman pg. 61
CU 1 - Poverty Simulation Jim Childs pg. 36
Rev. Chris Royer pg. 37
SW 201 - Why your Giftedness Matters Chris Liberto pg. 45
Dr. Dwight Ekholm pg. 46
SW 204 - Reaching the LGBTQ Community One Person at a Time pg. 39
Chrissy Odean pg. 59
SW 205 - Fulfilling the Great Commission Anglicanly
Joey Tartaglia pg. 47
SW 206 - On the Border of Syria Kyle Kostreva pg. 54

SW 207 - Equipping Leaders for Spiritaul Multiplication In So-Called Closed Countries

SW 209 - Behind the Veil:  Women in Islam

SW 211 - Ministry From Weakness

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - Room unused

SW 222 - Finish the Great Commission, Don't Just Work At It

SW 223 - Know Your Why

SW 225 - Moral Purity: A Narrow Road that Leads to Life Gayle Murray pg. 59 30
SW 226 - Ministry is........ (Not what you expected) I Corinthians 4:1-2 Steven Washburn pg. 63
SW 230 - Raising Kids Overseas Karen See pg. 43
SW 233 - Being Intentional In Teaching ESL In Creative-Access Countries Ben Luna pg. 42
SW 234 - What does rescuing slaves have to do with advancing the Gospel IJM Leader pg. 51
SW 235 - When Your Ministry Falls Apart: Stress, Failure, Depression & God's Goodness Thomas Slawson pg. 51
SW 301 - Power and Vulnerability in Ministry Tom Young pg. 55
SW 317 - The Persecuted Church: How Do We Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters? Rebecca Lufkin pg. 56
SW 319 - Room Unused
SW 328 - The Value of life across the lines of race, age and ability Christine Bowers pg. 38
SW 333 - Gospel and Human Flourishing in Africa through Christian Classical Education Erica Robertson pg. 58
SW 335 - Strong and Courageous Brittany Gardner pg. 59
SW 343 - Missions Partnership in the Middle East and North Africa Tanya Van Horne pg. 53
SW 345 - God's Will and Your Life Laney Mills pg. 48
SW 347 - Making Disciples Among the Nations in U.S. Colleges and Universities Scott Harris pg. 53
SW 349 - Leading Muslim & Hindu Kids on the Path to Christ Beth Mason pg. 61
SW 401 - So You Want to Be Off Campus? Unity Ostercamp pg. 62

SW: Sweeting Session 6 31
CU: Culby Thursday 12-12:50 pm
AA: Alumni Auditorium

ROOM SEMINAR TITLES SPEAKER MORE INFO

AA - Utilizing Technology in Ministry Brent Carter pg. 46

CU 1 GR - Poverty Simulation

SW 201 - Learning to Speak to Yourself about Your Identity in Christ Norm Hubbard pg. 55

SW 204 - The Biggest “As” of the Bible Thad Bergmeier pg. 36

SW 205 - Teaching God's Word in Oral Cultures Kaley Harper pg. 41

SW 206 - Not Many of you Should be Teachers Chris Liberto pg. 44

SW 207 - A Call to Missions- Who Needs It? Dr. Dwight Ekholm pg. 46

SW 209 - From Syrian Refugee to Disciplemaker pg. 39

SW 211 - Anastasi Steve Dutton pg. 49

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - What Missionaries and Churches Wish Each Other knew about Support Pete Isenberg

SW 222 - Creating True Generational Change Ginny Hansen pg. 58

SW 223 - The validity of the Scriptures and their place in Muslim Evangelism Stephanie pg. 37

SW 225 - The Five Key Trainings You Should Get Before Going to the Field Kevin King pg. 52
SW 226 - Conflict: The Unexpected Benefit of Ministry Missions Relationships
SW 230 - For the Man who Calls on Shiva… Steven Washburn pg. 63
SW 233 - Fear, Shame, Guilt, Christ
SW 234 - Embracing Life as Adventure Clint Bauman pg. 43
SW 235 - Do Americans Have a Role in World Missions?
SW 301 - Shame & Community & Missions Ashley Smith pg. 42
SW 317 - The Gospel and the Green Card
SW 319 - Men's Sexual Health and Wholeness (Men Only) Andrew Matteson pg. 55
SW 328 - How to Raise Missionary Kids: MK Panel
SW 333 - Choosing an Agency Diana Collymore pg. 53
SW 335 - Spiritual Leadership for the Majority of Todays Churches
SW 343 - Community Service and Dominion Power Carissa Gibson pg. 58
SW 345 - Call of Duty: It's Not A Game
SW 347 - What Role does Hate Play in Missions? Chris Ophus pg. 57
SW 349 - Military Ministry - It's Not Just A Job, It's An Adventure! 
SW 401 - Reaching the Unreached- In Chicago and Other Major U.S. Cities Mike Kozlarek pg. 56

MuKappa

Joshua Oh pg. 56

John Adams pg. 64

Dr. Fan Lu pg. 36

Paul Straubel & Bill Haas pg. 40

Kevin Van Horne pg. 53

Paul Cassidy pg. 38

Keith Wiederwax pg. 64 32

SW: Sweeting Session 7 33
CU: Culby thursday 1-1:50 pm
AA: Alumni Auditorium SPEAKER MORE INFO

ROOM SEMINAR TITLES

AA - Room Unused

CU 1 GR - Poverty Simulation

SW 201 - How men and women become great missionaries Raimie Bateman pg. 61

SW 204 - Doing Missions in 4D Using the Power of Story  Benjamin Jorden pg. 40

SW 205 - CardTalk, TapeTalk, and other Media to Share the Gospel Rick Hudson pg. 47

SW 206 - Top Ten Tips for the Real Life Living Overseas Chris Liberto pg. 45

SW 207 - Discipling New Christians In Their Culture Jim & Sandy Bellair pg. 45

SW 209 - Considerations of Cross-cultural Romantic Relationships (Women only) Melanie May pg. 50

SW 211 - Women's Sexual Health and Wholeness (Women Only) Judy Groters pg. 56

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - Beyond Colorblind Sarah Shin

SW 222 - Raising babies in the Jungle Brooke Tartaglia pg. 47

SW 223 - Israel, Evangelicals and the Jews! Ryan Harper pg. 41

SW 225 - Being an Introvert is not a sin! Andrew Miller pg. 59
SW 226 - Three essential attitudes for Gospel Ministry David Hernandez pg. 63
SW 230 - So you Think You're Called to Stay Mark Silvers pg. 43
SW 233 - Does Teaching English Really Make a Difference? Chris Liberto pg. 44
SW 234 - Sharing Christ in Tribal and Animistic Culture Ron Hartwig pg. 55
SW 235 - Who Sinned? - Viewing Disability Through the Eyes of Jesus Thomas Slawson pg. 51
SW 301 - Stakeholders in Missions: What if I Don't Want to go Overseas? Becca Lufkin
SW 317 - Bible Translation is a Team Sport Bonnie Nystrom pg. 65
SW 319 - Room Unused
SW 328 - Room Unused Mindy Snell pg. 62 34
SW 333 - Be a Disciple who makes Disciples John Adams pg. 63
SW 335 - Effective Evangelism in Rural and Small Town Communities Laney Mills pg. 49
SW 343 - Why Me? Chris Ophus pg. 57
SW 345 - Baseball and Bible Studies in a Mexican Neighborhood Anil Yesudas pg. 60
SW 347 - Communicating Christ to Hindus Sunita Rodricks pg. 60
SW 349 - Trafficked Women: Bring Hope to the Hopeless Nicholas Smit pg. 49
SW 401 -  Theology on Mission

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CU: Culby Thursday 2-2:50 pm
AA: Alumni Auditorium
SPEAKER MORE INFO
ROOM SEMINAR TITLES
Levi Hazen pg. 54
AA - Room Unused Karis Jorden pg. 40
Bob Murrary pg. 59
CU 1 - Poverty Simulation Sandi Dalton pg. 62
Darin Bufkin pg. 44
SW 201 - Reaching Israelis: Stories from Israel Melanie May pg. 50
Moody Faculty
SW 204 - Doing Missions in 4D to reach the Least and the Littlest pg. 43
Fouad Marsri pg. 47
SW 205 - Cross Cultural Teaching Scott Hardaway pg. 48
Jordan Davis
SW 206 - Using Technology to Introduce Jesus to the Whole World

SW 207 - Finding Sustainable Indigenous Ministry Leaders

SW 209 - Facing Fear on the Field

SW 211 - Poverty Simulation Debrief

SW 218 - Break Room

SW 219 - Building Bridges with Muslims

SW 222 - Completing the Great Commission…Again

SW 223 - Teaching English as Second Language and sharing your faith

Seminar Descriptions

The Development and Significance of Education Mission

Dr. Fan Lu - SW 335 Session 2

God is raising up an army to walk into the education field all over
the world. We will share about this great call of Education Mis-
sion, how to use biblical principles in Character Building train-
ing, as well as current needs in China, the beauty of combining
teaching English and charity work, and finally, ways to prepare
yourself.

Community Service and Dominion Power

Dr. Fan Lu - SW 343 Session 3 & 7

God has given us the land, go up and take possession of it (Deut
1:21). What does "land" mean? What is the difference between
domination versus dominion? What is God's view on communi-
ty service? How to do repentant prayers that gets to the root of
things and find the Strategic Plan to possess the land.

The Biggest “As” of the Bible

Thad Bergmeier - SW 204 Session 2 & 6

 In John 20, Jesus makes an interesting connection between His
coming to this earth and our being sent on mission. As the Fa-
ther sent Jesus, so we are sent. When we investigate the details
of how Jesus says He is sent, it creates freedom and clarity on
our mission.

Journey of Faith: Reaching the LGBTQ Community
One Person at a Time

Jim Childs - SW 204 Session 1 &5

An overview of ABWE’s Heart Mind and Soul Seminar designed
to equip the average person in the pew to build relationships
with the LGBTQ-identified person in their world.

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Doing Short Term Mission Well

Josh Pagel - SW 234 Session 2

A frank discussion about short-term missions and the Great
Commission. Often times when people think missions it is ei-
ther Short Term or Long Term rarely is it discussed how those
can work together. This seminar will dive into how these can
and should work together to complete the Great Commission!

Fulfilling the Great Commission Anglicanly

Rev. Chris Royer - SW 205 Session 1 & 5

We will explore the role of liturgy, sacramentalism, and the pe-
rennial tradition in the spiritual formation of believers from
Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist backgrounds.

Faith in the New Testament, Faith in the King:
The validity of the Scriptures and their place in Muslim Evangelism
Stephanie - SW 223 Session 2 & 6

This seminar focuses on equipping students to address one of
the greatest Muslim objections to the Gospel: “The Scriptures are
corrupt,”; and to rightly understand the role this issue plays in
the proclamation of the Gospel and in the salvation of the Mus-
lim world.

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Seminar Descriptions

Creatives in Ministry

Julianna Slager - Alumni Auditorium Session 3

Creativity can often can be overlooked or misunderstood in the
context of a weekly worship service. This workshop will explore
the benefits of using creativity and the arts as part of the way we
engage our congregations.

Movement & Worship

Julianna Slager - Alumni Auditorium Session 4

An interactive exploration of how dance can be used in a wor-
ship context.

Bonded/ Zoe

The Value of life across the lines of race, age and ability

Christine Bowers - SW 328 Session 6

A panel discussing the unifying fact of value and sanctity of hu-
man life across the dividing lines of race,age,and ability. So that
all have a seat at the table. Hosted by the disability ministry and
pro-life student groups Bonded and Zoé. Speakers include Dr.
Sanjay Merchant and Professor Elisabeth Smith

Cadence International

Military Ministry - It's Not Just A Job, It's An Adventure! 

Paul Cassidy - SW 349 Session 3 & 7

This seminar will introduce you to some incredible opportunities
for advancing the Gospel and making disciples among Ameri-
can service members and their families stationed in the U.S. and
around the world. God is moving in our military communities by
the power of His Spirit as courageous ambassadors proclaim the
good news of Jesus Christ! Topics covered will include recogniz-
ing the military as a mission field, ministry to military depen-
dents, men's and women's ministry, and the power of practicing

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How to know if God is really calling you to the mission field 

Justin Dickmann - SW 335 Session 1 & 5

This workshop will help you know if God is really calling you to
the mission field and provide helpful tools for identifying and
following your call.

Behind the Veil: Women in Islam

SW 209 Session 1 & 5

A frank discussion about short-term missions and the Great
Commission. Often times when people think missions it is ei-
ther Short Term or Long Term rarely is it discussed how those
can work together. This seminar will dive into how these can
and should work together to complete the Great Commission!

From Syrian Refugee to Disciplemaker      

SW 209 Session 2 & 6

This seminar will introduce you to Syrian refugees who have
come to Christ and are now seeking reach their fellow Muslims
who are housed in Lebanese refugee camps.

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Seminar Descriptions

Cultural Awareness for Rewarding Cross-cultural Relationships

Ruth Yingling - SW 234 Session 1 & 5

Explore the value systems behind different basic cultural types,
and develop cultural sensitivity that will lead to better cross-cul-
tural interactions. Seminar objective: To develop awareness of
differing cultural perspectives and to learn how to practice the
sensitivity necessary for rewarding cross-cultural relationships.

Call of Duty: It's Not A Game

Paul Straubel & Bill Haas - SW 345 Session 3 & 7

This seminar will address the Biblical foundation for spiritual
warfare by examining pertinent scriptures. Personal experienc-
es from global missions and ministry among Native American
tribes will illustrate the reality of battle in the spiritual realm.

Doing Missions in 4D to Reach the Least and the Littlest

Karis Jorden - SW 204 Session 4 & 8

The global need to reach the least and littlest with the Gospel II.
Children are ready and willing to believe if we will tell them III.
Practical ways to do missions in 4D to children, wherever you go

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Doing Missions in 4D Using the Power of Story 

Karis Jorden - SW 204 Session 3 & 7

No description provided

Teaching God's Word in Oral Cultures

Kaley Harper - SW 205 Session 2 & 6

God's Word is not a 2D sheet of ink and paper. It is a Technicolor
of truth, emotions, and life change. So many people in deep pov-
erty never hear the truth of God because they are limited by their
inability to read or write. Moreover, women in these cultures are
often marginalized and never taught how to connect to God's
Word for themselves. Learn how Children's Relief International
engages in these areas of deep poverty by bringing the light of
Christ through Word and deed!

Israel, Evangelicals and the Jews!

Ryan Harper - SW 223 Session 3 & 7

The new study sheds light on how Christians feel about Israel
and the Jewish heritage hidden in the church. What it means for
Jewish Evangelism going forward!

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Seminar Descriptions

India: Land of Mega-barriers

Art Hegdahl - SW 233 Session 1 & 5

The current hot issue of rape in India exposes huge barriers of
color, class, and culture that have existed there for centuries. We
will discuss how the gospel of Christ breaks barriers and heals
hurts.

Being Intentional In Teaching ESL In Creative-Access Countries

Ben Luna - SW 233 Session 2 & 6

You just got hired as an ESL teacher teaching university stu-
dents in a Muslim country. You’re there because you wanted
them to hear the Gospel. You know that the classroom is best
venue to incarnate the Gospel. How are you going to start? How
are you going to weave God into your lesson planning? Come to
this seminar! The presenter taught ESL in the Middle East for 13
years.

Fear, Shame, Guilt, Christ

Ashley Smith - SW 233 Session 3 & 7

Come explore how Christ addresses the 3 main worldviews: fear,
shame, and guilt! Become more aware of how your own cultural
lens shapes your view of the gospel while becoming more aware
of how people from other cultures view the gospel. The goal is
leave this seminar with a greater understanding of how your
culture shapes your view of Jesus, and to be able take off a bit of
your cultural lens to see the gospel more clearly and communi-
cate it more clearly with people from other cultures!

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Crescent Project

Building Bridges with Muslims

Fouad Marsri, Tim & Gabby Bennett - SW 219 Session 4 & 8

Come and learn more about maximizing opportunities to build
relationships and have fruitful conversations with Muslims
from Crescent Project staff members. 

For the Man who Calls on Shiva…

Clint Bauman - SW 230 Session 3 & 7

On Hinduism

Raising Kids Overseas

Karen See - SW 230 Session 2 & 6

You sense God leading you to serve Him cross-culturally. How
would that decision impact your children? Let’s explore some of
the joys and challenges of raising a family overseas.

So you Think You're Called to Stay

Mark Silvers - SW 230 Session 4 & 8

Do you often feel guilty for not having a call to missions? So,
what’s a disciple of Christ suppose to do in response? Is a disciple
second class if they haven’t received a call to serve in missions?
Come join in on this dialogue driven seminar lead by Mark Sil-
vers, Director of Mobilization of Crossworld

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Seminar Descriptions

Finding Sustainable Indigenous Ministry Leaders

Darin Bufkin - SW 207 Session 4 & 8

A look at ways to create sustainable ministries with Indigenous
leaders by finding and discipling the right people.

Does Teaching English Really Make a Difference?

Chris Liberto - SW 233 Session 4 & 8

Teaching English is a common way to do ministry abroad. But
there are productive and not-productive strategies when it
comes to doing English education ministry. This seminar will
delve into the strategic influence that teaching English abroad
is, including access to difficult countries, longevity of ministry,
and meeting local needs.

Not Many of you Should be Teachers

Chris Liberto - SW 206 Session 6

Walk through James 3 and the power of the tongue in the con-
text of bi-vocational teaching as mission. We all have had teach-
ers who, for good or bad, have shaped us and our perspectives
of the world in powerful ways. Teachers who are committed to
Christ have an incredible opportunity to share hope and shine
light in the lives of students in some of the hardest to reach plac-
es around the world. Maybe you should go too?

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On the Border of Syria

Chris Liberto - SW 206 Session 1 & 5

What is a refugee's life like? What is our role as Christians in this
refugee crisis? A couple of ELIC's locations partner with local
churches just 10 miles from Syria - in Lebanon and Jordan. For
the past 4 years, we have seen how God is on the move and also
how trauma is overwhelming the local population. This seminar
will delve into the missional strategy of education for children in
this location and how it is strategic in this era. By sharing on the
ground experiences and biblical inspiration, how can God use us
for His Glory in this traumatic time period of war in the Middle
East?

Top Ten Tips for the Real Life Living Overseas

Chris Liberto - SW 206 Session 3 & 7

 In this seminar we’ll present and discuss some of the top things
that you may not realize you need to think through before going
overseas. The goal is that the session is very practical and can
help you feel prepared to not just survive, but thrive as you move
overseas

Discipling New Christians In Their Culture:
Unique Mentoring tools you possess as a foreigner

Jim & Sandy Bellair - SW 207 Session 3 & 7

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the concept of
building “credibility bridges” and consider practical ways to de-
velop and maintain mentoring relationships in cross-cultural
settings for the long haul.

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Seminar Descriptions

A Call to Missions- Who Needs It?

Dr. Dwight Ekholm - SW 207 Session 2 & 6

We will examine the biblical teaching on the "call" to missionary
service and discuss the issues involved in "decision-making and
the will of God" in regard to missions

Equipping Leaders for Spiritaul Multiplication In So-Called
Closed Countries

Dr. Dwight Ekholm - SW 207 Session 1 & 5

After a brief summary of past ministry behind the Iron Curtain,
we will discuss a variety of strategies and hindrances to equip-
ping spiritual leaders in a country in the Middle East that is cur-
rently closed to foreign missionaries.

Sermon Prep in the Technology Age

Brent Carter - Alumni Auditorium Session 1 & 5

Preparing a sermon is hard work and typically requires the use
of several tools—including study resources, a word processor,
and presentation software. Sermon Editor in Logos 7, you can
produce and deliver a biblical message without ever leaving your
research platform. Dive deep into the Word, take detailed notes,
build an outline

Utilizing Technology in Ministry

Brent Carter - Alumni Auditorium Session 2 & 6

 Logos gives you quick access to all the information you need for
careful, comprehensive, and reliable Greek and Hebrew study.
The Bible Word Study tool gathers usage data from Scripture and
other ancient literature and presents it all in an intuitive and
beautiful interface. See every place near synonyms are used to
express a concept. Run a quick search in the Greek or Hebrew,
and find other passages with similar original language construc-
tions. Plus, the Exegetical Guide provides links to textual-crit-
ical, discourse, syntactical, and morphological data—including

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Fellowship International Mission

CardTalk, TapeTalk, and other Media to Share the Gospel

Rick Hudson - SW 205 Session 3 & 7

 The evolution of media brings changes in how we share the Gos-
pel. A look at how missionaries have used media--from pre-elec-
tronic to Internet, and what is currently used to proclaim the
Gospel.

Completing the Great Commission…Again

Scott Hardaway - SW 222 Session 4 & 8

Coca-Cola has already evangelized the entire world. In all cor-
ners of the planet, every tribe, every nation, every tongue has
heard the good news of sugary drinks--and at least some mem-
bers of every people group have embraced that message. What
might this mean for the Church and the many people groups
who have yet to embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Afraid your future kids will have the social skills of Tarzan?
Come find out how to raise babies in the Jungle

Brooke Tartaglia - SW 222 Session 3 & 7

Are kids safe on the mission field? How can my kids be part of
the ministry? How can I raise them to adjust well when they
return home? From first contact to reentry our kids go through
each phase of ministry too. This is how we brought them through
each phase.

Finish the Great Commission, Don't Just Work At It

Joey Tartaglia - SW 222 Session 1 & 5

With 53 language groups left to reach, how can the Great Com-
mission be finished in the most linguistically diverse place on
the planet? Come learn how this is happening and how your
church can function as your sending agency to a remote jungle
location in Papua New Guinea.

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Seminar Descriptions

Teaching English as Second Language and sharing your faith

Jordan Davis - SW 223 Session 4 & 8

No description provided

Refugees: A mission field or mission force?

Becca Martin - SW 230 Session 1 & 5

As refugees continue to arrive and settle in Europe, how can we
be the hands and feet of Jesus? What can we do to share God's
love with the nations by meeting physical and spiritual needs?
Even more so, how are they making disciples in the camps, cit-
ies, and counties of a seemingly spiritually dying Europe? Come
learn more about how Europe is changing and how more and
more people are open to the hope of Jesus!

God's Will and Your Life

Laney Mills - SW 345 Session 2 & 6

The question of "God's will" is an age-old one, and while it often
seems ambiguous and mysterious, maybe it's not as difficult to
grasp as we make it out to be. With Jesus as the "north star," there
is more joy and less stress to be had in the pursuit of discovering
"God's will" for your life!

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"Why Me?"

Laney Mills - SW 345 Session 4 & 8

Millennials get a lot of flack these days as being non-committal
and disloyal, among other things...and some of that is true. Why
should we be the ones to carry the Gospel forward? Are we real-
ly equipped to be the ambassadors of Christ to a lost and dying
world? What do we really have to bring to the table in this grand
thing called 'missions'?

Theology on Mission

Nicholas Smit - SW 401 Session 4 & 8

Too often theologically-minded and missionally-minded Chris-
tians gather in separate corners of the Church assuming they
have little to do with one another. Join us as we talk about how
the theology of the Trinity, Incarnation, salvation and sanctifica-
tion needs to shape our approach to mission. See how in Church
Planting, theology can not only be discussed, but lived out

Anastasi

Steve Dutton - SW 211 Session 6

Anastasi 2019 is a conference that purposes to bring believers
from the East and West in a unique celebration of Christ's res-
urrection in Thessaloniki, Greece, creating meaningful relation-
ships that strengthen on another, in light of the present changes
facing the church and the world of Islam.

Calling vs. Gifting 49

Steve Dutton - SW 343 Session 1 & 5

When it comes to ministry and missions, what should take pre-
cedence: one's "calling" or one's "gifting"? (Students often focus
on a particular geographical location or specific mission agency.
Our best plans don't always work out. Ministry is about steward-
ship. The "where and how" are secondary.)

Seminar Descriptions

Hines Ugandan Ministries

Facing Fear on the Field

Melanie May - SW 209 Session 4 & 8

The power of fear will either defeat or strengthen you. Come ex-
plore practical ways of transforming fear from a ministry break-
er to a ministry builder. 

To Date or Not to Date: Considerations of Cross-cultural
Romantic Relationships (Women only)

Melanie May - SW 209 Session 3 & 7

 If you are among a growing number of single women missionar-
ies who are facing the decision whether to enter romantic rela-
tionships within your target group, come develop more accurate
expectations that will position you for success in your decision.

The Importance of Family Reconciliation Ministry

Lael Lemire - SW 222 Session 2

Families have been targeted since creation. Increasingly, min-
istries specialize on healing the wounded, byproducts of the
breakdown of the home and family. But there is hope for family
reconciliation in the personal application of Biblical principles
in the home, training victims to become victors.

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