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- Barna Group estimates that about 70 percent of students entering college as Christians will leave with little to no faith. I don’t know about you, but that stirs a desire in me to help my kids develop a deep faith now that they won’t be likely to abandon when they leave home. The big question […]
- The Evangelical Church of the Mennonite Brethren of Angola (Igreja Evangelica dos Irmaos em Angola, IEIMA) works for the transformation of the community in nine of the 18 provinces with headquarters in Luanda, the capital city of Angola. There are 118 churches, mostly in the central and northern parts of the country, with around 15,000 […]
- CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to Ridgepoint’s church plant prospectus. In March 1943, 19 charter members organized First MB Church—now Ridgepoint Church—in Wichita, Kansas. Today, the 1,000-member congregation is birthing a church plant, SouthLife Church, in South Wichita. “Very few churches beyond 15- or 20-years old plant a campus or launch […]
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- Church planting continues to be a crucial area of ministry for USMB. Studies show churches are the most effective way to bring more people into the family of God. Partnering with local churches, districts, USMB and Multiply to plant churches, is not just a good thing to do, we must do it.Read More
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- USMB is actively involved in helping provide our churches with dynamic ideas, resources and programs for encouraging people to become fully-devoted followers of Jesus. Jesus said, “Go and make disciples….” We strive to facilitate that profound command. READ MORE about Disciple-making.Read More
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- USMB’s leadership development strategy stems from the real need to actively develop more leaders within the local church who are living on mission in the workplace and in their communities and to fulfill the demand for additional pastors, church planters and missionaries. READ MORE about Leadership Development opportunities.Read More
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FRIDAY - TRACK 1
1:15 - 2:15
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Raising Kids with Confident Faith in a Secular Culture – Natasha Crain
It's no secret that large numbers of young people are leaving Christianity, in many cases due to the faith challenges posed by today's secular culture. Unprepared for the claims they hear against the truth of Christianity, they're unable to respond and are left ashamed and confused. Natasha will explain why teaching kids apologetics is a critical part of the solution, offers a framework for defining what it means to teach apologetics, and gives practical tips for doing so.
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The Lost Art of Shoulder Tapping: Empowering The Next Generation – Kyle Goings
Join us where we will delve into the art of 'shoulder tapping' - a proactive approach to identifying and investing in young adults who show promise for ministry leadership or the pastorhood. This workshop will guide you through effective strategies for recognizing potential leaders and how to initiate meaningful conversations that can inspire them to consider a path in ministry. We'll explore how to foster their spiritual growth, equip them with the necessary tools for leadership, and create supportive spaces where they can thrive. Whether you're a seasoned leader or a newcomer to ministry it's about tapping into the untapped potential within your community and calling out the called in the next generation.
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New Resource Launch Party! – MB Foundation
Join us for fun and fellowship as we unveil a new resource for teaching millennials and their children about God-honoring money management! By providing them with discipleship training in Biblical stewardship, we will equip them with an essential life skill to combat worldly consumerism and align their hearts toward God’s purposes and provision. If you are interested in teaching stewardship to the next generation, join us for the party!
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Preparing our youth to be salt and light through Christian Higher Education – Dr. André Stephens and Dr. David Janzen
As cultural narratives shift on the purpose and value of college, we examine the role of Christian Higher Education generally and FPU and Tabor specifically as USMB ministries. We'll explore the confluence of career and character development, the effectiveness of our colleges as ministries, and reflect on the affordability and financial models of both institutions. We'll provide resources to equip parents, grandparents, pastors and lay leaders to help direct youth to the best next steps after high school. Finally, we'll report on opportunities for graduate, theological/biblical/ministry and non-traditional education.
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Camaraderie and the Pastor's Well Being – Curt Vogt
Pastoral ministry can feel isolated and loneliness can be a very real aspect of being a pastor. Staying connected with other pastors can really help maintain a healthy life and ministry. Come hang out intentionally with us in this workshop and maybe you'll decide to meet remotely or digitally (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype) post-conference.
FRIDAY - TRACK 2
2:30 - 3:30
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Raising Kids with Confident Faith in a Secular Culture – Natasha Crain
Q&A: Natasha will answer questions submitted by attendees.
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Becoming Salt and Light: Learning to welcome a vulnerable posture in our pain and difficulties – Chandelle Claassen
In a faith culture that often encourages us to cope, be okay, and to be quiet about our troubles, it's vitally important to lean into the dark and difficult in order to more fully encounter Jesus. Allowing Jesus into our pain, helps us to understand His sacrifice and the freedom we have through it. People need to know how we get through hard things. And through this vulnerable posture, we become authentic salt and light for the world to encounter Jesus through.
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Praying Powerfully Over Our Children – J.L. Martin and Kelsey Ensz
How intentionally do you pray for your children or children you love? Bedtime prayer and praying Scripture can become more than simply routine. Unreserved prayers have power and impact. Hear more about two practical ways to engage in powerful prayer. We'll also spend some time engaging in prayer for our children.
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Reaching Muslims in Your Community – Nasser al'Qahtani
What makes Muslims distinct from other non-Christian neighbors in your community? How can your church play a role in introducing them to Christ? Come and learn what nearly 2 billion Muslims believe about God, Jesus and the afterlife and why the Gospel is good news that they desperately need to hear. This workshop will include practical advice on evangelism and discipleship methods that have proven to be fruitful both here in North America as well as overseas in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Reaching the Nations in Your Backyard – Jon Fiester
How do you lean into the multicultural context of the neighborhood in which Jesus has placed your church? Often in church world, we have a healthy desire to share the Gospel with those in our city but we find ourselves running into walls we didn't even realize existed. God has placed Renewal Church in a unique context with a large Native American population in our immediate neighborhood. Along the way we have had to learn how to reevaluate our methods of sharing the timeless truth of Jesus in a way that connects to a culture that is foreign to us.
Children and Youth Activities
Activities for children and youth will be available for the pastors' conference, MB Foundation luncheon, and convention.
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