Session Two - 10:30am on February 22, 2008
CODE |
Topic |
Speaker | Abstract |
CM12 |
Why in the World do Mission? |
Dick McClain Vice President - Ministry Operations and Church Ministry The Mission Society Norcross, GA |
No reason at all, unless you want to align yourself with God’s agenda, desire to walk in obedience to God’s will, and care just a little about billions of people God loves. This workshop will explore the Biblical foundations for the Mission of God, examine the nature and scope of the unfinished task of “offering the world Christ,” and connect the dots between God’s heart, the world’s need and your church. |
CM19 |
Making Sense of Dollars & Cents |
Bob Slone Asbury UMC |
How to develop a budget for projects and trips. How to construct an annual budget for missions. Presentation of an accommodative model for funding people’s passions and growing fruitful partnerships. |
CM25 |
Strategic Missions – Accelerating the Spread of the Gospel through Equipping Indigenous Leaders |
Wes Griffin International Director International Leadership Institute Carrollton, GA |
Strategic Missions – Equipping indigenous leaders is the single greatest leverage point for accelerating the spread of the Gospel available today. Indigenous leaders know their language and culture. They are passionately and sacrificially committed. And, they say, “Equip us and we will reach our nations.” This session explores practical strategies for equipping indigenous leaders. |
CP12 |
Divine Strongholds |
Terry Teykl Renewal Ministries Spring, TX |
What happens when God takes up residence with us and we utilize His divine power to break strongholds which stifle and destroy His church? |
CP23 |
The Power of a Praying Child |
Julie Durling Director of Children's Ministries Asbury UMC |
The prayers of a child are powerful. This class will explore ways to encourage children to pray. |
M09 |
Mercy for Himachal Pradesh |
Sagi K. Lukos Reaching Indians Ministries Int’l Round Lake Beach, IL |
Learn how Asbury has partnered with RIMI and their Indian national arm, Mission India, to promote the Gospel message in Himichal Pradesh (and other Indian states) through Mercy Homes, Bible Schools (and Seminaries), and indigenous evangelists serving in their home regions. Hear about the obstacles they face and the miracles they experience as they serve the cause of Christ. |
M14 |
A Heart for the Homeless |
Doc Overholt Director Downtown Rescue Mission Huntsville, AL |
We will take scripture to show why all us should be concerned and involved in reaching out to the needy of our area. The workshop will show the heart of Christ concerning “The Least of these My brothers.” |
M17 |
Ministry to Muslims in America |
Jay & Tiffany * Missionaries to Muslims |
Learn how one family shares the love of Christ among predominantly Muslim refugees to the U.S. |
M22 |
Connecting the Next Generation to Christ |
Thom Ewing General Manager 88.1 WAY-FM 88.1 Huntsville, AL |
This workshop will present an overview of the ministry of WAY-FM over our 20 year history, with emphasis on the last year in service to North Alabama. It will share stories from listeners whose lives have been affected in our area and how churches and individuals can become involved in reaching out to teens, college students and young families through WAY-FM. |
PM13 |
Praying for Provision |
Steve Nickle Boone, NC |
This workshop focuses on the inspiration for and the discipline of asking rightly for God to supply in accordance with His calling to missions. |
PM14 |
Interceding for Unreached People Groups |
George Cowan Past President Wycliffe Bible Translators |
Unreached people are not only lost, they lack a Christian witness in their “heart language.” Learn how to pray for them, and how to be a part of God’s plan to gather worshipers to Himself from these ethnic groups. |
PM22 |
Developing Compassion for The Lost |
John Bailey Director of Missions Asbury UMC |
Do you grieve and mourn for those who are perishing? If not, ask yourself why. Take an inventory of your heart toward the lost and ask Jesus to give you His heart of compassion for those far from Him. |
PP12 |
Pnuemanautics 101 |
Len Sweet E. Stanly Jones Professor of Evangelism Drew University Madison, NJ |
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PP13 |
Worship as Prayer Part 2 |
Scott Thackerson Associate Pastor & Contemporary Worship Leader Asbury UMC |
In a corporate worship setting, what are the purpose, focus, and correlation of prayer and worship? What would happen if we, as God's people, came together prepared for worship and with expectancy in our hearts? How can we worship God corporately, in spirit and in truth? What difference does it make? |
PP22 |
Listening Prayer |
Alan Weatherly, Sr. Pastor, Asbury UMC | This workshop explores the contemplative dimension of prayer, out of which flow revelation, discernment and God’s leading. |