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: ONE : WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPTRACK NAMEWORKSHOP ONEWORKSHOP TWOVISIT EXHIBITORSWORKSHOP THREEWORKSHOP FOURFRIDAY 5:30-6:30 PMSATURDAY 11:00-NOONSATURDAY 12:00-1:30 PMSATURDAY 1:30-2:30 PMSATURDAY 5:30-6:30 PMApologetics(Brick Room 126,Capacity 125)The Hard Sayings of JesusIs God a Moral Monster?Dr. Brent StrawsburgSome of Jesus’ sayings don’t makesense or cause people to questionthe truthfulness of the Bible. Thisworkshop will look at several of Jesus’ most controversial statements.Dr. Brent StrawsburgSkeptics struggle believing God isall-loving when He commandedIsrael to destroy the Canaanites—including children. This workshop willaddress all the relevant issues.A Skeptic’s QuestionsAbout JesusAre the Crucifixion/Resurrection AccountsAccurate?True for You, but Notfor Me - Equipping OurChildren to Discern &Follow TruthUsing Critical Thinking toPrepare Our Children forLifelong DiscipleshipApologeticsfor Kids(Back Room 125,Capacity 175)Elizabeth UrbanowiczCulture bombards our kids with theidea that truth is subjective. Comeexplore ways we can help ourchildren understand, discern, andfollow objective truth.Bible Translation(204, Capcity 25)Bible Translation PrimerDr. James WilliamsWhy did it take 10 years to translatethe Bible into Spanish? Hear thecomplexities of Bible translationfrom the man who led a team toproduce the Nueva TraducciónViviente.Elizabeth UrbanowiczWe want our kids to understandthat Christianity is not a blind faith.Come explore how we develop inthe critical thinking skills they willneed to be lifelong disciples ofJesus in a secular culture.How Did the NuevaTraducción VivienteCome To Be?Dr. Brent StrawsburgChristians must be able to explainthe theological statements made inthe New Testament regarding Jesus.If we don’t, we may begin to doubtour faith as well as our ipping Our Childrento Navigate the LGBTQMovement in Truth & LoveElizabeth UrbanowiczCome explore how can we prepareour children to live out a biblical,reality-based understanding of sexuality while caring for our neighborsin truth and love.Dr. Brent StrawsburgThe accuracy of the crucifixion/resurrection accounts are vital toChristianity. This workshop willprovide explanations to apparentcontradictions within the Gospelaccounts.Helping Our ChildrenNavigate DoubtElizabeth UrbanowiczHearing our kids express doubts canbe intimidating. Come explore wayto embrace our kids’ uncertainties,while also pointing them to thetruth of the Christian worldview.Avoid Making Errors inTranslationHow To Work With anInterpreterDr. James WilliamsHear the details in the process ofgathering the right team, the timeline, and the challenges surroundingtranslation issues.Dr. James WilliamsWant your documents translated?Learn to avoid the most commonerrors in translation from Dr. JamesWilliams, 50-year member of theLuis Palau Association.Dr. James WilliamsThere are many opportunities totravel to foreign nations to preachthe Gospel and it is often necessaryto use an interpreter. Learn tips tocommunicate with an interpreter.Business asMission(GatheringCenter,Capacity 70)Missions from theBusiness PerspectiveFeatures of a KingdomBusinessHow to Get Engaged inBusiness as MissionWorldwide Mobilizationfor Business as MissionJohn WartonAn overview of the “Business as Mission” movement, from communitybanks and micro-loans to publiccompanies operating internationally.Guests will report on the modelsthey are using. Q&AJohn WartonThe divide between sacred andsecular is non-Biblical and costly.Consider the dynamic potentialsfor the Kingdom of God whenemploying Biblical values overseasor at home.John WartonUniversity business schools, localchurches, marketplace ministries,visionary entrepreneurs - all areengaged in this key missions strategy. Discover your options, consider‘best practices’. Q&AJohn WartonAll the major world missions movements - Lausanne, WEA, TransformWorld - are engaging the businesscommunities in missions, as are traditional mission agencies. Discoverhow best to get engaged. Q&ACreative Arts(121, Capacity 32)Tent-Making As A LifestyleCreating in Community:The Healing Balm ofMissional ArtThe Rhythm of God’sHeart for the NationsReclaiming Hope ThroughLove & ExplorationJerry ChapmanEvery human has a visceral reactionto the call of the drum. What doesit mean to walk in rhythm with theCreator?Jill NelsonAn opportunity to try somethingnew or scary within a supportedenvironment can help traumatizedkids shed fear and begin to see theirunique value and gifting.The Web of Mormonism:How They Lure You In &How Hard it is to LeaveThe Book of Abraham:Could Joseph SmithTranslate EgyptianHieroglyphics?Denny NkemontohTransform your community and theworld by inviting others into yourlife and passions. Share yourself andwatch what God does with that gift.April NearThere is significant healing ofindividuals and groups whenprocess art is done in the contextof community.Biased New WorldTranslationGrowing up in aJehovah’s Witness HomeJack SandeThe New World Translation bythe Jehovah Witnesses has beenwrongly manipulated to present adifferent Jesus than what the Greektexts supports.Isaac SaavedraI will share my experiences andobservations growing up in a Jehovah’s Witness home. I will includetopics on communion, holidays, thecross, and life after death.DisciplemakingBasics(216,Capacity 40)The Deconversionof DisciplesThe End Resultof DisciplemakingDr. John MarriottIt is not uncommon for those whomake a commitment to Christ toeither quietly fade away or loudlyrenounce their faith. In this sessionwe will look at the problem of faithexit and some of the reasons whyit occurs.Chris Adsit“Begin with the end in mind.” Whyeven start a process if you don’thave a clear understanding of thefinished product? This workshopwill give you Biblical definitions of a“disciple” and “disciplemaking.”EffectiveEvangelism(203, Capacity 40)Contextualizing theGospelHow to Use Mission Teamsfor EvangelismJosh ChenSometimes it feels like our Gospelpresentations are answering questions people are no longer asking. Inthis workshop we will explore howto contextualize the gospel.Alan & Vicki GreeneMission teams are a great opportunity to reach people andthey should be strategic aboutincorporating evangelism. Hear howyou can bring the Gospel into yourmission.Cults(103,Capacity 100)4 :program-2020-one.indd 4Stacey LaneThe public image of Mormonism isabout inclusion, family and integrity.Mormonism works off of guilt-ridden members. The cost of leaving ishigh for families and individuals.Cracking theDisciplemaking Code:Needs AssessmentChris AdsitWhat you teach a growing discipleshould depend on where they arein their journey of maturity, andwhat God is doing in their life. Inthis workshop you’ll learn a practicalmethod of assessing these issues.One Minute WitnessAlan GreeneLearn to engage others in spiritualconversations and discover a practical and easy way to share your faithstory without fear with anyone.Marshall AlmarodeJoseph Smith claimed to read andtranslate Egyptian Hieroglyphics.Marshall will show very simple waysto prove that Joseph Smith couldn’tread anything Egyptian.What to do After they Say,“I do”Richard GardnerThe most important things you cando for a new believer is not whatyou would expect. Though manythings are good for a new believerto learn and do, the best is to develop a relationship with Jesus Christand secondly to learn how to life awhole life of faith.Using Skateboarding ToOpen Doors & ChangeLivesTim Byrne & Dave SmithLearn how a skateboard park inPortland influenced a global ministry movement that has reachedmillions of people, both skaters, andnon-skaters worldwide.God’s People Effectively Mobilized in Mission12/16/19 7:26 AM

ONE : WORKSHOPS :WORKSHOPTRACK NAMEWORKSHOP ONEWORKSHOP TWOVISIT EXHIBITORSWORKSHOP THREEWORKSHOP FOURFRIDAY 5:30-6:30 PMSATURDAY 11:00-NOONSATURDAY 12:00-1:30 PMSATURDAY 1:30-2:30 PMSATURDAY 5:30-6:30 PMFamilies onMission(205, Capacity 40)Dealing with Your Family &Extended FamilyChildren’s Schooling,Community Impact &How to Stay, Not StrayPreparation for CrossCultural LivingFriendly Fire & ChildrenReturning to the U.S.for SchoolingDon & Ele ParrottCome prepare your family for missions ministry (spiritual preparation,studying culture, language, country,expect attacks and more) Also, howto deal with your extended familywho will miss you.Don & Ele ParrottHow to deal with the stress fromcultural and language immersion,family roles, language learning andministry expectations.Don & Ele ParrottFive schooling options for children,family opportunities (your community, your neighbors, the friends ofyour children) Keys to Staying, Stepsto Bailing.Don & Ele ParrottHow to deal with questions, doubt,criticism, pressure from friends andextended family members. How tohandle the older children returningto U.S. for schooling.Freedom &Justice(102, Capacity 40)Light in the DarknessRestoration is PossibleLeslie YoderThrough testimony we will look atcomplex trauma and God’s heartfor justice, healing and restoration.We will explore how we can livemissionally out of our healing andtransformed lives to reach the vulnerable, forgotten and exploited inour communities.Esther NelsonThis workshop will focus on the roleof advocacy and collaboration insupport of those victimized in thecommercial sex industry.Michael GeigerDeveloping a trauma informedresponse to the commercial exploitation of children and adults.InternationalStudents(120, Capacity 32)Preparing Students forPersecution: 1Preparing Students forPersecution: 2Carmen BryantHatred toward Christians is growing.Five of the top ten nations sendingstudents to the US are among theworld’s top persecutors. How doesthis affect campus ministry?Kerry SinclairAt least 60% of internationalstudents are from countries thatpersecute Christians. What isneeded in ISM while they are hereto prepare them to stand firm andnot drop out?Partnering in GospelMinistry with ChristianInternational StudentsGo to All Ethnic Groups:Revisiting Matthew28:19-20Jonathan GuestMissionaries often rely upon crosscultural partnerships with localbelievers. Learn how Christian international students can multiply yourministry to the nations among us.Carmen BryantChurch tradition says that true missions requires crossing an ocean. Incontrast, Jesus speaks about ethnicgroups, not countries. ISM is strategicworld mission.Islam(Community LifeCenter,Capacity 75)Evangelizing MuslimFriendsIntroduction to IslamChurches Reaching theMiddle East ThroughHealth CareIndonesian Islam: Challenges & OpportunitiesSanhosh KumasiLearn some of the practical ways ofsharing your faith with your Muslimfriends and acquaintances. Howto help Muslims overcome the topthree hurdles for them to acceptChrist as the Messiah.Tom Dewer & Carl PfanderThis workshop will be coveringthe Five pillars of Islam, the basicbeliefs, practices and cultural do’sand don’ts. If time permits we willbe discussing some of the currentapproaches to connecting withMuslims and their strengths andweaknesses.Local Initiatives(213, Capacity 40)Combining Forces in LocalCampus MinistryThe Church & LocalMissionsGarrett BerkHow do we as the Church effectively combine resources and skillsto reach domestic and internationalstudents on local campuses?Zachary GillockMany churches are wrestling withwhat local missions can look like.We’ll be looking at God’s heart formissions and discussing a Biblicalframework for looking at poverty.The Healing Power ofListeningThe Cost of Caring: Dealing with Vicarious TraumaLynn Paulsen“Be quick to listen” - possibly themost violated command in Scripture. Our hearts long to connect, tobe known and loved. But there’s aprice, thus we say ‘pay’ attention.Steven TracyVicarious trauma results fromwitnessing human suffering. It isa great missionary challenge. Thisworkshop will explore how to dealeffectively with vicarious trauma.Tim BoettcherNo MK has exactly the sameexperience. Yet they have commonexperiences as well as challenges.Understanding these becomes thebasis for knowing how to care forthem.Mission Basics(128, Capacity 32)Why Missions?Called Me Maybe?Living A Missional LifeLet’s Get Going!Summer RootMissions is often a word that isoverused and misunderstood. Let’sgo back to the basics and defineterms, ideas, and concepts from aBiblical and global perspective.Tim HartmanMany

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