Conference on Global Engagement

Wills Like Mills: The Pioneering Potential of Young Men

Ben Laur | Conference Room C

In 1806, while huddled under a haystack with four other young men, Samuel Mills declared of pioneering gospel work, “We can do this, if we will.” The unfortunate reality today, however, is that many young men won’t. Why do so few young men become missionaries, and what can be done to begin to turn the tide? Explore these questions, as well as ways to encourage and strengthen the young men in our lives to face the challenges of the mission field–and overcome. For men, and for all women who want to see the men in their lives live up to their fullest God-glorifying potential.

Effective Communication Through Story Telling

Paul Spotts | Langmade Room

This will include communication techniques learned over many years of teaching children and adults. It will include some interactive fun for all who attend.

The Urgency to Reach the Mission Field of the United States

Dr. Henry Vosburgh | Chorale Room

All too often it is believed that the USA has been reached with the Gospel. Historically speaking this is true. However, what is not accounted for is that the light of previous generations has not been adequately sustained for the present. Furthermore, people from around the world have arrived in our nation, and they too need the Gospel. Add in the cultural antipathy toward anything that even appears to be biblical or even Judeo-Christian in value, and we have a nation with ever-mounting spiritual need. Establishing Great Commission churches to serve as bases of operation throughout the USA is more important than ever. This seminar discusses these issues and urges us to address them with biblical ministry.

The Three Pillars of Disciplemaking

Dr. Ron Barnes | Conference Room C

Its tragic that after countless hours are invested in evangelism, church planting, and Bible training, ministries have yet to effectively carry out the Great Commission. Being busy “about the Lord’s work” isn’t a replacement for the priority of the Great Commission: Disciplemaking. In this seminar we will focus on three irreplaceable pillars that must be in place if we are going to see the Great Commission carried out.

Confirm to Us the Work of Our Hands

Eidene Anderson | Langmade Room

Regardless of what career you hope to have, your attitudes and actions toward work will greatly influence the outcome of your life. Come explore a biblical view of work and see how Calvary graduates and biblical folks have put it into practice.

The Discipleship Methods of Jesus – A Model for the Church Today

Paul Barreca | Chorale Room

This seminar examines the discipleship methods of Jesus as a model for modern church ministry. Led by Paul Barreca, it offers practical insights into how churches today can follow Christ’s example to cultivate committed, spiritually mature disciples.

Preparing Mid-Career Men for Pastoral Ministry

Tim Chally | Conference Room C

This seminar offers guidance on leveraging prior experience for effective ministry. Attendees will explore preparation, personal growth, and spiritual readiness for impactful leadership.

An Interactive Look at an Animistic Culture

James Gleaves | Langmade Room

How do you present the Gospel message to animists in a way they can understand? This interactive exercise into the culture of the Guanano people of Colombia, South America will give you a better understanding of the importance of understanding a people’s worldview before doing evangelism.

The Rescue of Flight 1549

Randy Picklesimer | Chorale Room

There are many circumstances that can cause a ministry or professional career to crash. We will look at what happened with that doomed flight on January 15th 2009 and how that catastrophe ended without a single loss of life. We will also discuss how we can implement similar tactics in the face of traumatic situations that we may face in our lives ahead.

Chaplaincy: A Ministry of Presence

Judy Nave | Conference Room C

Chaplains provide a ministry of presence as holistic spiritual caregivers. Chaplains serve in diverse ministry settings during the blessings and brokenness of human life experiences. In today’s society, chaplaincy has vastly expanded from traditional sectors to include a wide spectrum of community and church contexts. Churches benefit from trained chaplains coming alongside the pastor and congregants while offering supplemental emotional and spiritual support. And yes—females serve as chaplains, too! This seminar describes chaplaincy and explores how chaplain ministry within the local church inspires hope.

Maybe Me Vision Trips

Zane Bloom | Langmade Room

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” This quote is often attributed to Mark Twain, but we firmly believe that every Christian has gifts and a calling from God. Maybe Me Vision trips are designed to help you validate the gifts God has given you, utilize a cross-cultural experience to challenge your status quo, and to envision potential futures where God could use you mightily in HIS work. Simply put, Maybe Me Vision trips are intentionally designed as an active ministry experience with a reflective journey that will help you move down the road to find your “Why?” Come learn how this has worked in my life, the lives of countless others and how it could work in your life as well.

Are You a Friend of Israel?

Darrell and Suzan Simmons | Chorale Room

Learn answers to this question and much more as we share what God has to say about Israel, what we have in common with the Jewish people, and how we can show God’s love to our Jewish friends right where we live.

Caring for Caregivers in the Church

Daniel Nave | Conference Room C

The effects of an Alzheimer’s/Dementia diagnosis are far reaching. The local church can have a special ministry to families in those seasons of crisis and grief, not limited to cognitive distress. This seminar will explore matters involving care giving, care givers, showing grace, and a recovery process that looks to a future of hope and Christ-honoring ministry. Presenter, Daniel Nave walked this journey with his wife, Cheryl, while planting Family Bible Church of Knoxville, TN.

Understanding and Developing Servant Leaders

Dan Anderson | Langmade Room

This seminar will examine biblical and contemporary understandings of servant leadership with a desire to recognize how servant leadership is crucial for discipleship and growth in the local church.

Spiritual Leadership for Global Advancement – lessons from the Apostle Paul concerning a leaders relationship to God and to those He sends us to serve.

Blessed are the Flourishing

Jon Hansen | Chorale Room

Using the Beatitudes as a roadmap to equip the local church to engage in a flourishing rural ministry. In this seminar we will talk about how the local pastor and the local church can work together to effectively engage the local community for Christ by following the principles found in the Beatitudes.

Reaching the Collegiate Community with the Gospel

Mike Keller | Conference Room C

A practical approach to starting a campus ministry on a secular campus near you.

Intercultural Ministry

Melvin and Lorraine Nez | Langmade Room

This seminar offers insights into intercultural ministry, focusing on effective ways to connect and serve across diverse cultures. Melvin and Lorraine Nez provide guidance for those looking to deepen their impact in cross-cultural settings.

Visualizing the Gospel in a Ministry Mosaic of Marriage, Family, and Spiritual Family

Kurt and Denna Busenitz | Chorale Room

Marriage and family (both physical and spiritual) is a critical way the gospel can be visualized, but the enemy would love to put a dark cloud over that light. The reality is that the mission field often takes away the support system of a healthy church and caring relatives. Whatever our ministry mosaic is that God has called us to, we can use API (Aquilla and Priscilla Intentionality) to keep our gospel presence burning bright.