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God s people effectively mobilized in mission leadership x care x short-term mission x business as mission x crescentx prayerx support x pastor x board governance x the journey deepens x student x children s mission x x Mission ConneXion convenes ConneXion Training Events throughout the year to help people deeply engage in key areas of ministry and mission. Drawing from the expertise of international and regional leaders, each ConneXion training event is tightly focused and intensely practical so people can gain resources to be more effective in service. ConneXion training events are held in partnership with local ministries, mission organizations, and churches. 3
PO Box 91338 Portland, OR 97291 office: 503.614.1582 www.missionconnexion.com Mission ConneXion Training Events help people hear from God and serve Him all over the world and right here at home wherever God calls them. LEADERSHIP CONNEXION Training to help better equip Church Mission Leaders in their role CARE CONNEXION Training to help those responsible for the care of missionaries on and off the field CRESCENT CONNEXION Training to help people love their neighbor from the 10/40 window SUPPORT CONNEXION Training to help workers raise financial support THE JOURNEY DEEPENS CONNEXION Training to help assist people who believe they are being called into missions BOARD GOVERNANCE CONNEXION Training in effective, Godly service on the board of directors of mission and non-profit agencies, for those already on a board or thinking of joining one CHILDREN S MISSION CONNEXION Training to prepare children s workers to develop children with a mission heart STUDENT CONNEXION Training to help High Schoolers develop a heart for missions and the world PASTOR CONNEXION Training to help pastors develop relationships/tools to lead their congregations to be on mission PRAYER CONNEXION Training to help people effectively participate in prayer to advance mission mobilization BUSINESS AS MISSION CONNEXION Training to prepare those with expertise to serve cross-culturally and keep their day-job SHORT-TERM MISSION CONNEXION Training to equip the short-term worker to be effective outside their cultural comfort zone 4
PO Box 91338 Portland, OR 97291 office: 503.614.1582 www.missionconnexion.com God s People Effectively Mobilized in Mission Mission ConneXion has helped over 100,000 people to hear God s call. In 2013, an aggregate count of over 25,000 attended the annual Mission ConneXion Northwest January conference and thousands more have participated in smaller ConneXion Training Events throughout the year. Over 1,300 churches and 400 Mission Agencies have partnered with Mission ConneXion all working together to help people hear God s call and go whereever he leads. NOVEMBER 16, 2000: 20 ministry leaders, pastors and mission agency leaders met to discuss holding Missions Fest in the Northwest. NOVEMBER 15, 2001: Just after the 9-11 attack, over 300 northwest pastors convened to hear the vision for a missions event in the northwest. JANUARY 2002: Over 6,000 people attended Missions Fest Northwest at New Hope Community Church. Luis Palau, Nard Pugyao from the Philippines, Clive Calver of World Relief, and Pastor David Stevens were its first plenary speakers. 38 mission agencies provided over 75 informative workshops. 2005: In participation with local churches, Mission ConneXion Alaska launched in Fairbanks, Alaska. Churches reported being united like nothing in recent history. Mission ConneXion helped launch other similar city-wide mission events in Seattle in 2006, and Spokane in 2010. 2006: The first ConneXion Training event, Leadership ConneXion launched. Hundreds of ministry leaders now attend a dozen ConneXion Training events throughout the year. 2007: Missions Fest Northwest changed its name to Mission ConneXion Northwest. 2012: Over 200 people attended the launch of Muslim ConneXion, making it the largest ConneXion Training event yet at the time. 2016: Over 300 attended the launch of Student ConneXion, with youth groups coming from Canada to California. PLENARY SPEAKERS (Complete list): 2002 Luis Palau, Clive Calver, Nard Pugyao, Rev, David Stevens 2003 Ron Pearce, Ruth Ruibal, Rev. Frank Damazio, Gary Witherall 2005 Rev. Bob Roberts, Rev. Philip Nelson, Joanne Shelter, George Verwer 2006 Steve Saint & Mancayae, Justin Speerstra, Randy Alcorn 2007 Paul Borthwick, Floyd McClung, Catharine Coons, Skip Lanfried 2008 Luis Palau, Heather Mercer, Bob Sjogren, Reuben Ezemadu 2009 Josh McDowell, Dr. Sameh Maurice, Shelly Cook Volkhardt 2010 Bishop John Rucyahana, Joseph D Souza, Bob Blincoe, Richard Twiss 2011 George Verwer, Daniel Oh, Dr. Valery Shean, Brian Fikkert 2012 Bishop Joel Jeune, Bill Job, Fouad Masri, Miriam Adeney 2013 Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Brad Buser, Libby Little 2014 Roberta King, Rick McKinley, Carl Medearis, Roderick J. Davis 2015 Don Richardson, Steve Richardson, J.D. Payne, Ramesh Richard 2016 Bob Goff, Leroy Barber, Dr. Steve Moore, Steve Hawthorne 2017 Joni Eareckson Tada, Michael Oh, Andrew Palau, Tom Doyle 2018 Francis Chan, Peter Greer, Jamie Winship, Samuel Stephens 5
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING... Ravi Zacharias Founder Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Mission ConneXion is a tremendous effort in bringing together the Christian community to enlarge their vision for global opportunities. I commend the work of Mission ConneXion to anyone who is eager to be part of a global mission. Not often am I surprised at a conference. But Mission ConneXion absolutely blew me away. Outstanding cutting-edge music, speakers who were able to connect, an exciting variety of seminars relevant to potential missionaries and how to pray intelligently. You might say, It rocked! Josh McDowell Author Apologist Randy Alcorn Author Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries You re not going to find something of more strategic importance than Mission ConneXion to basically say to God, I m available to you speak to my heart however you want to speak to my heart... I have been so encouraged by the work of Mission ConneXion Northwest. Their commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and raising up the next generation of godly leaders is such a blessing. It has been a privilege to have been involved in their Kingdom work since the very beginning. Luis Palau International Evangelist George Verwer Founder Operation Mobilization Mission ConneXion Northwest is one of the most important, cutting-edge God-focused ministries in the whole of the USA. Make sure you get involved. I am amazed with the mobilizing power of Mission ConneXion! The plenary sessions, workshops, literature and displays serve to ignite churches and individuals towards greater understanding of where they fit in God s Global Purposes. Paul Borthwick Development Associates International Steve Richardson President Pioneers USA A burning passion of Jesus heart was the mobilization of new workers for a ready harvest. If it was true two thousand years ago, how much more so now! Mission ConneXion plays a strategic role in this unfolding global mission picture. I have been privileged to participate and heartily endorse their efforts. Mission ConneXion is far and away the best annual conference of all. We talk ourselves hoarse with interested and interesting delegates. Can t wait until next year. Bob Blincoe US President Frontiers Joni Eareckson Tada Joni and Friends International Disability Center For anyone searching for a fresh new way to serve God; for any believer who is thirsty for inspiration and biblical encouragement; for those who are hungry for an invigorating perspective on contemporary world missions, Mission ConneXion Northwest is for you! I used to think being a believer was enough, but now I know Jesus wants us to participate, no matter what condition we re in. Mission ConneXion can help. Bob Goff Love Does Honorary Consul for the Republic of Uganda 6