Plenary Sessions

The Missional Love of God

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God is a missional God. The Scriptures tell us "He is seeking worshippers." This active mission finds expression in a momentous, supreme, paradigm-shattering act: God loved the world. Explore with Joel the most well-known verse in the Bible, and consider the implications of God's missional love for the church today.

The Heart of a Missionary

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George Verwer

From the perspective of over 55 years of missionary service, George emphasizes seven words or spiritual principles that keep us motivated in what seems at times to be such an impossible task: Vision, Grace, Discipline, Worship, Action, Suffering, and Perseverance. Come be inspired by how God uses ordinary people in His great global program.

Fostering a Passion for Mission in the Local Church

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Alexander Strauch

What does the Great Commission teach, and how can the local church carry it out in a practical way? Join Alex as he addresses fostering missions in the local church through caring for missionaries, improving our prayer for world missions, and raising our global vision for the gospel.

Seven Megatrends in Global Missions

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George Verwer

Broaden your perspective on global missions as we explore together seven exciting trends:

1. The growth of the church and harvest explosion

2. Explosion of short term missions

3. Globalization of missions-sending countries

4. Massive use of technology in missions

5. Explosion of contemporary worship music

6. Business in missions

7. Union of proclamation, social concern and action.

Passing the Baton of Leadership

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Paul Bramsen

Nate Bramsen

Why is passing the baton so difficult when the very life and vitality of an assembly or ministry is at stake? When and how should the baton of leadership be passed from one hand to another? This session, presented by father and son, will address the God-given responsibility of Christian parents, church leaders and foreign workers to pass the baton to the next generation.

Q&A Session with our Plenary Speakers

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Opportunity will be given to address our plenary speakers with your written questions through a moderator.

21st Century Mission: Realities, Risks and Challenges

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Ken Fleming

The past 60 years have witnessed a remarkable period of growth in world mission, and this continues into the second decade of the 21st century. However, global instability, risk and opposing forces challenge the resolve of the Western Mission movement. In this session we will explore our changing and challenging world and see how we can apply biblical principles as we engage in mission in our age.

Emmaus Bible College invites you to attend the 11th Annual Iron Sharpens Iron Church Leadership Development Conference. Join us May 26-29, 2011 as we ask and answer the question, God So Loved the World. . . Do We? We invite you to explore this site to learn more and to register today.