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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Schedule
Thursday, May 29 | |
| 2:00-5:00pm | Check in at McLean Bible Church |
| 4:30 | Welcome Reception for first timers and board members |
| 5:30 | Supper |
| 7:00 | Evening Gathering for Worship and Welcome |
Friday, May 30 | |
| 9:00am | Morning Plenary with Grete Shelling: Serving with Integrity: How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Healthy in Ministry |
| 10:30 | Workshop Session #1 |
| 12:00pm | Lunch and Special Ministry Focus Meeting: Resources for international ministry – Ned Hale, IVCF Veteran staff and Gordy Decker, ISI |
| 1:30 | Workshop Session #2 |
| 3:30 | Workshop Session #3 |
| 1:30-4:30 | Seminar Sessions: Prevention of Sexual Misconduct with Internationals and Ministry among Hindus |
| 5:30 | Dinner and Special Ministry Focus Meeting: Working with immigrants and refugees in your local community – David Case, Truro Church |
| 7:00 | Community Night Evening Plenary with Gordon MacDonald: Integrity Matters – members of the local community are invited to attend this session free of charge. |
Saturday, May 31 | |
| 7:30am | Pastor’s Breakfast with Gordon Mac Donald |
| 9:00 | Morning Plenary with Randy Newman: Integrity in Evangelism |
| 10:30 | Workshop Session #4 |
| 12:00pm | Lunch and Special Ministry Focus Meeting: Building Healthy Relationships with university international student office personnel – Anita Gaines, Director, International Student and Scholar Services Office at University of Houston |
| 1:30 | Workshop #5 |
| 3:30 | Workshop #6 |
| 1:30-4:30 | Seminar Sessions: Ministry among Muslims and Shoulder to Shoulder: Jesus’ model of mentoring |
| 5:30 | Supper |
| 7:00 | Evening Plenary with Rajendra Pillai: Integrity in Cross-Cultural Relationships |