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Join us for our one day Missions Conference.  This year's theme is Disciple: Be One, Make One.  We are excited to have Paul Watson as our keynote speaker this year.  Cost to register is $15 which includes lunch.

Please click on the link below to register.

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Conference Schedule

9:00 AM - Registration w/coffee & muffins

9:45 AM - Worship 

10:00 AM - General Session with Keynote Speaker Paul Watson

11:00 AM - Break

11:10 AM - Breakout Session #1 (Select from List of Presenters below)

12:00 PM - Lunch (provided on site)

1:00 PM - Breakout Session #2 (Select from List of Presenters below)

1:50 PM - Break

2:00 PM - Breakout Session #3 (Select from List of Presenters below)

2:50 PM - Break

3:00 PM - Closing Session with Keynote Speaker Paul Watson

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Keynote Speaker
Paul Watson with Contagious Disciple Making

After growing up observing the founding of disciple-making movement, Paul Watson, co-author of Contagious Disciple Making, has spent his life leading and coaching others in disciple-making movement methods. His passion is to empower others in the special calling God has given each disciple and to lead them through the practical steps needed to see real fruit of the Kingdom that lasts. 

Speaking, strategy, creative problem-solving, leadership training, team development, and coaching are his specialties. 

To learn more about Paul and his the disciple making movement at www.contagiousdisciplemaking.com

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Breakout Sessions and Speakers

"A Story of Discipleship; Spiritual Warfare; and Transformation" - Orin Kidd

Orin Kidd has been the missions pastor at with Grace Bible Fellowship in Albany, OR for 10 years and is also an adjunct professor at Corban University in Salem, OR.  Orin and his wife Rosa go back and forth to Papua, Indonesia where they have served in ministry for over 25 years. While discipling leaders and potential leaders in an animistic, tribal context in Papua, Indonesia, Orin encountered intense spiritual warfare. Orin will share his story; lessons learned in the heat of battle; and the way God used it all, not only to bless his life, but to bless the entire tribe. This session will not only be a powerful wake-up call to the ineveitability of spiritual warfare and God's provision for engaging our enemy, but also a testimony of how God worked IN Orin's life, to work THROUGH his life.

"Life Seasons, Discipling Reasons" - Troy Ready 

Troy is a former Portland Timbers soccer player and current chaplain for the Timbers.  He is the head coach for the Warner Pacific mens soccer team during the soccer season and he is a mobilization coach for Frontiers in the off-season.  Troy and his family went long term to Tajikistan with a team of gospel workers and has mission experience learning to speak Tajik and raising up disciples who make disciples among Muslim Tajiks.  Works with Frontiers Missions.

"Desperate to Disciple: How Spiritual Intimacy Develops Desire for Discipleship - Jeff Sutton

Jeff and wife Val have been married for 36 years and have spent 27 of those years serving the Lord together, in Germany, Romania and the United States.  They co-founded Great Commandment Ministries in 1997 and started ACTS (Antioch Christian Training School) in 2004.  Jeff and Val are called to fulfill the Great Commission through the discipleship of young adults.

"Having a Heart for Mormons" - Nate Fox

Nate is the Executive Director of Elevation Project which is dedicated to seeing churches fulfill the Great Commission by reaching Mormons with a clear and culturally effective missiology.  A ministry of encouraging, coaching, equipping, assimilating and creating opportunities to be on mission together.  Nate will also be sharing from the pulpit on our Missions Sunday, Jan. 12th.

 "From Believer to Disciple" - Sorin Crivceag

Sorin Crivceag launched a Sunday service for Hispanics at West Hills Community Church after investing the previous year in making disciples.  He has held soccer tournaments, Mexican dinners and served in community compassion ministries, all providing opportunities to connect with unsaved Hispanics in Salem.  He has three groups meeting now during the week and a number of men and women meeting one-on-one, being disciples in their faith and prepared for leadership.

"Businesstry Discipleship" - Glenn White

Glenn White founded Businesstry Concepts Inc., an international training and consultng company, focused on bringing biblical principles into the marketplace.  Presenter of the on-line and interactive course: The 5-Fold Businesstry series.

"Connecting with Youth - The Power of Story" - Ben Bodeda

Ben and Sarah Bobeda serve in Polk and Marion Counties, outside of Salem, Oregon.  The local communities of Monmouth, Independence, and Falls City host one of the lowest percentages of residents who attend church in the nation.  There is a desperate need for the truth of the gospel to be shared with these residents, especially the teens and young adults in the area.  Alongside other InFaith field staff, Ben and Sarah also help organize leadership training and youth retreats at Camp of the Risen Son, a traditional Bible camp that hosts nearly three hundred campers a year.

"How to Help your Friends and Family Fall in Love with Jesus without Looking Completely Weird" - Paul Watson

Paul Watson, Co-author of Contagious Disciple Making, has spent his life leading and coaching others in disciple-making movement methods.  His passion is to empower others in the special calling God has given each disciple and to lead them through the practical steps needed to see real fruit of the Kingdom that lasts.

 

 

 

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