Association of Christians Ministering among Internationals

ACMI 2008 Annual Conference May 29-31

Strengthening the Workers to Serve with Integrity

Colossians 1:10-14 “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way…”

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As members of a US/Canadian association of ministry staff and volunteers ministering primarily among international students, the planners of the ACMI ‘08 Conference invite residents of Canada and the U.S. to join us in the U.S. capital area May 29-31 for the 2008 conference to be held at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA.

Conference Theme: Strengthening the Workers to Serve with Integrity

Colossians 1:10-14

ACMI ’08 will focus on the needs of the international ministry servant and how we can better care for ourselves and each other.
Burnout, unmet spiritual and emotional needs, and failure to uphold personal standards of ministry conduct can leave us vulnerable to temptation and not only result in the sad shipwreck of international ministers but also deeply hurt those we serve.
Having seen this all too often in the North American church at large, we believe it is time to address this as a community of fellow ministers. Integrity in ministry is important for us to serve with freedom and to successfully raise up the next generation of healthy, wise, and faithful servants of Christ.
Many gifted speakers and facilitators will help us learn how to serve God with the balance that will guard our personal lives, our marriages, and our ministries from failure and heartache.
As strong and healthy ministers, fully devoted to the Lord, we can help set an example for the next generation of international ministry workers as well as those we are seeing return to their home countries, taking not only the Good News of Jesus with them, but also an example of how to be protected from the heart ache and fallout of ministry and moral failure. So let’s open our hearts and eyes to how professional international ministry workers and volunteers can better care for ourselves and each other.
In addition to the excellent plenary speakers, seminars, and workshops, the conference will offer an ESL Track, mealtime meetings with a special ministry focus, exhibitors from various ministries, professional counselors on site to meet individually with attendees, and international worship.
Please note: Childcare will not be provided for this conference.
Overseas residents who are leaders of international student ministry may participate by prior invitation only (for example, those who received an invitation for I-CARE).

Additional Conference Events

Community Night – Members of the Metro DC community…Please join us free of charge on Friday night at 7:00 pm to hear Gordon MacDonald speak on integrity in our public and private lives. Invite friends who may be interested in ministry among internationals to give them a taste of the conference.
Pastor’s Breakfast with Gordon MacDonald– Saturday, May 31 at 7:30am. Local pastors are invited to hear Gordon MacDonald speak and to learn more about ministry among internationals. For more information or to register please contact David Case at dcase@trurochurch.org or 703-273-1300, ext 530.
Meetings with a special ministry focus will be held at several meals:
- Building healthy relationships with university international student office staff
- Resources for international ministry
- Working with immigrants and refugees in your community

I-CARE (International Consultation About Returnees/Reentry) - a special track of ACMI 2008. May 28-June 1. A training of trainers in reentry will be held on May 28.
For more information or to register for I-CARE, contact the ACMI National office: lechinn@aol.com
HiS Friends/Hindu Ministry Post Conference (June 1). Experts in ministry among Hindus will discuss theoretical and practical aspects of outreach to Hindu students. The all-day conference will also include Hindu-contextual worship and a concert by Aradhna. Registration is $60, including lunch. Contact moderatorhisfriends@gmail.com to register.

Exhibitors: If your ministry would like to have a display table at the conference, please contact Karan Townsend at karantownsend@gmail.com for more information.