Connect 2012

Biennial Meetings of Converge Worldwide
and Bethel University

Theme: Stand in Awe

Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. John Jenkins
  • Mrs. Priscilla Shirer
  • Rev. John Van Dinther

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Meals

  • Bethel University Luncheon
    Thursday, June 28, noon
    Come be inspired by and celebrate what’s happening in the lives of Bethel students, faculty and on BU campuses from coast to coast.
  • International Ministries Luncheon
    Friday, June 29, noon
    Come meet Converge missionaries and IM staff.
  • On-Site Family Dinner
    Thursday & Friday, June 28-29, 6:00 PM
    Come join us right at First Baptist Church of Glenarden for a family-style dinner.

 

Schedule

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

a.m.

Converge Overseers

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

  • Special Interest Events
  • "Lifelong Leading: What it Takes for the Long Haul" - A seminar with Dr. Gordon MacDonald
  • Church Planting Think Tank
  • Chaplains Training
  • Mobilization Coaches Training

7:00 p.m.

Worship
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Jenkins Sr.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

a.m.

Bethel University Worship, Reports, & Business

noon

Bethel Luncheon

2:00 p.m.

  • Equipping Seminars
  • D.C. Central Mission
  • Worship Center Tours

7:00 p.m.

Worship
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Priscilla Shirer

Friday, June 29, 2012

8:00 a.m.

Converge Worship, Reports, Business, & Memorial Moment

noon

International Ministries Luncheon

2:00 p.m.

  • Equipping Seminars
  • Prayer Walk
  • Worship Center Tours

7:00 p.m.

  • Worship
    KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Van Dinther
  • Missionary Commissioning
  • International Ministries Reception welcoming Ivan & Susan Veldhuizen

Saturday, June 30, 2012

7:45 a.m. - 12:00

Explore the Nation's Capitol and all the tourist spots without the hassle of finding your own way!

Tour buses will be stopping for short visits and photo ops at several monuments and historical landmarks.

Tour buses will depart from First Baptist at 7:45 a.m. promptly and return at 12 noon. Adults $25.00 and children 12 & under $14.00

Space is limited and registrations is encouraged by June 1st.

Equipping Seminars

Yellow Ribbon Churches – Come find out how your church can grow a ministry to military families in your church and community – Kevin McGhee facilitator.

Understanding and Embracing the New America – World cultures are expanding right around us. Jim Eaton, facilitator, will explore how your church can more effectively reach their communities of all ethnicities.

Full Marriage Experience – Pastoral leadership can pull you in many directions: both in time and emotionally. Come, let Jason and Kelli Krafsky, husband and wife facilitators, help you put your marriage priority back where it belongs.

Short-term Missions and the Battle against Sex Trafficking – Trafficking is becoming a very high profile issue and a dangerous business.  Nate and Laura Davis, facilitators, will share their story of ministry to those caught in this difficult trap.

Social Media and Ministry – Peggy Kendall will share the results of a recent study that examined best practices of how Converge churches are currently using social media.

Event Details: 
6/27 12:00 am - 6/29 12:00 am
Location:
First Baptist Church of Glenarden
3600 Brightseat Rd
Landover, MD 20706