Friday : 9:45 AM and 11:00 AM : Room 01
Secondary Field Trip
Markku Kostamo
A Rocha Canada - Christians in Conservation
How should faithful followers of Christ respond to the ever-increasing list of environmental concerns in the world? This presentation will briefly outline the Biblical mandate to care for the earth. It will also illustrate the relevance, timeliness, necessity, and holistic nature of this burgeoning aspect of 21st century Christian mission.
Recording : CD 01-09
Biography
Markku and Leah Kostamo are spearheading the vision and work of the Canadian A Rocha projects. They come with diverse backgrounds and experience in ecology, theology, campus ministry, and education. Markku is a Professional Biologist and outdoor enthusiast and has worked as an environmental consultant. Leah has taught in both college and high school settings and has also served as a campus chaplain. Markku and Leah love to spend time outside with their two daughters Maya and Bryn. www.arocha.org
Booth U06 : A Rocha Canada - Christians in Conservation
512-172nd Street, Surrey BC V3S 9R3 CANADA
Phone: (604) 542-9022
Email: canada@arocha.org
Web: www.arocha.org
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Culture Shift
Friday : 9:45 AM and 11:00 AM : Room 08
Secondary Field Trip
Rebecca Bailey
The Pais Project
What do we think of when we think of today’s culture? Are we frustrated, excited, hopeful, depressed, uninterested? Should Christians respond, react, or rethink? Is culture even important? This session will look at these questions and more…
Recording : CD 02-09
Biography
Rebecca Bailey worked with Pais:GB for three years before returning to Canada to launch Pais in her home nation. She has recently been voted one of Canada’s 35 top Christian leaders under the age of 35. Rebecca is on a number of national committees for youth in Canada.
The Pais Project
http://www.paisproject.com/
Secondary Field Trip
Rebecca Bailey
The Pais Project
What do we think of when we think of today’s culture? Are we frustrated, excited, hopeful, depressed, uninterested? Should Christians respond, react, or rethink? Is culture even important? This session will look at these questions and more…
Recording : CD 02-09
Biography
Rebecca Bailey worked with Pais:GB for three years before returning to Canada to launch Pais in her home nation. She has recently been voted one of Canada’s 35 top Christian leaders under the age of 35. Rebecca is on a number of national committees for youth in Canada.
The Pais Project
http://www.paisproject.com/
Friday, November 28, 2008
Power-Packed Prayers!
Friday : 9:45 AM and 11:00 AM : Room 11
Secondary Field Trip
Grace Fox
International Messengers
Many kids growing up in Christian homes learn to pray at an early age: “Now I lay me down to sleep….” Sound familiar? We become stuck in a comfortable pattern and forget about the power that’s available when we learn to pray more effectively. This workshop teaches about the power that’s unleashed when we pray according to God’s will. It shows kids how to use God’s Word to pray and leaves them with practical examples.
Recording : CD 03-09
Biography
Grace has been involved in career missions for 15 years. This includes 3 years in Nepal and 11 years in a Canadian Christian camping ministry. Currently she co-directs International Messengers Canada, a ministry that offers creative shortterm and career opportunities in Eastern Europe. She’s an international speaker and the author of four books including 10-Minute Time Outs for You and Your Kids, and hundreds of magazine articles in publications including Focus on the Family. Grace lives in Abbotsford with her husband, Gene.
Booth G03 : International Messengers
151-32500 South Fraser Way Suite # 512, Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Canada
Phone: 604-755-8285
Fax: 604-755-8286
Email: canada@internationalmessengers.org
Web: www.im-canada.ca
Secondary Field Trip
Grace Fox
International Messengers
Many kids growing up in Christian homes learn to pray at an early age: “Now I lay me down to sleep….” Sound familiar? We become stuck in a comfortable pattern and forget about the power that’s available when we learn to pray more effectively. This workshop teaches about the power that’s unleashed when we pray according to God’s will. It shows kids how to use God’s Word to pray and leaves them with practical examples.
Recording : CD 03-09
Biography
Grace has been involved in career missions for 15 years. This includes 3 years in Nepal and 11 years in a Canadian Christian camping ministry. Currently she co-directs International Messengers Canada, a ministry that offers creative shortterm and career opportunities in Eastern Europe. She’s an international speaker and the author of four books including 10-Minute Time Outs for You and Your Kids, and hundreds of magazine articles in publications including Focus on the Family. Grace lives in Abbotsford with her husband, Gene.
Booth G03 : International Messengers
151-32500 South Fraser Way Suite # 512, Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Canada
Phone: 604-755-8285
Fax: 604-755-8286
Email: canada@internationalmessengers.org
Web: www.im-canada.ca
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Vocation: Choosing a Career that’s More than Just a Job
Friday : 9:45 AM and 11:00 AM : Room 19
Secondary Field Trip
Gregory Young
Engineering Ministries International Canada (eMiC)
Building God’s Kingdom requires service from people of all skills, experience and interests. We will explore how choosing your career path can impact not only your life but that of many, many others for the Kingdom. You will be working for many years, why not make it exciting as well as fulfilling? Panel participants will explain their vocations and take questions.
Recording : CD 04-09
Biography
Greg has a BA in Geography and an M. Arch in Architecture. He practiced architecture for 14 years and is now applying his skills and experience to full time missionary work. Today, as a project leader with Engineering Ministries International Canada, Greg leads teams of volunteer design professionals on short term trips to serve ministries throughout the developing world. He will lead a panel of people representing several different careers.
Booth N08 : Engineering Ministries International Canada (eMiC)
4626 Bowness Road NW, Calgary Alberta T3B 0B3 Canada
Phone: 403-202-3642
Fax: 403-202-3636
Email: info@emicanada.org
Web: www.emicanada.org
Secondary Field Trip
Gregory Young
Engineering Ministries International Canada (eMiC)
Building God’s Kingdom requires service from people of all skills, experience and interests. We will explore how choosing your career path can impact not only your life but that of many, many others for the Kingdom. You will be working for many years, why not make it exciting as well as fulfilling? Panel participants will explain their vocations and take questions.
Recording : CD 04-09
Biography
Greg has a BA in Geography and an M. Arch in Architecture. He practiced architecture for 14 years and is now applying his skills and experience to full time missionary work. Today, as a project leader with Engineering Ministries International Canada, Greg leads teams of volunteer design professionals on short term trips to serve ministries throughout the developing world. He will lead a panel of people representing several different careers.
Booth N08 : Engineering Ministries International Canada (eMiC)
4626 Bowness Road NW, Calgary Alberta T3B 0B3 Canada
Phone: 403-202-3642
Fax: 403-202-3636
Email: info@emicanada.org
Web: www.emicanada.org
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Staying Balanced in an Unbalanced World
Friday : 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM Convention Level, Ballroom A
Festival Leadership Luncheon
Tony Campolo
Location: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: $35.00 Tickets: Call Sally at 604-583-6086 or
email: tickets@missionsfestvancouver.ca Pay by cheque or credit card.
Co-sponsored: by City in Focus and More Than Gold
Recording : CD 05-09 / DVD 201-09
Biography
Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He previously served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Eastern College and earned a Ph.D. from Temple University.
http://www.tonycampolo.org/
Festival Leadership Luncheon
Tony Campolo
Location: Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: $35.00 Tickets: Call Sally at 604-583-6086 or
email: tickets@missionsfestvancouver.ca Pay by cheque or credit card.
Co-sponsored: by City in Focus and More Than Gold
Recording : CD 05-09 / DVD 201-09
Biography
Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He previously served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Eastern College and earned a Ph.D. from Temple University.
http://www.tonycampolo.org/
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Life under the Overpass
Friday : 12:30 PM Hall A
School Field Trip Rally
Mike Yankoski
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
Mike has a passion to push Christians to live an active lifestyle of faith, directed by God’s will, centered on His Word, and engaged with the surrounding world. He is excited to use the story of Christ’s love and calling in his life to captivate and motivate Christians into deeper faith and stronger action.
Recording : CD 06-09
Biography
Mike Yankoski is an author of the book "Under the Overpass" which captures his journey on the streets and relates the people and experiences that forever changed his life during the five month journey.
http://www.undertheoverpass.com/
School Field Trip Rally
Mike Yankoski
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
Mike has a passion to push Christians to live an active lifestyle of faith, directed by God’s will, centered on His Word, and engaged with the surrounding world. He is excited to use the story of Christ’s love and calling in his life to captivate and motivate Christians into deeper faith and stronger action.
Recording : CD 06-09
Biography
Mike Yankoski is an author of the book "Under the Overpass" which captures his journey on the streets and relates the people and experiences that forever changed his life during the five month journey.
http://www.undertheoverpass.com/
Monday, November 24, 2008
The Four Waves of Mission Enterprise - Part 1 and 2
Friday : 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM : Room 01
Adult Seminar
Joseph D'Souza
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
Reviewing the paradigms that have defined the world of Mission down through the generations. Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? See the way the entire Mission to the Global South and beyond is drastically changing.
Recording : Part 1 : CD 07-09 / DVD 202-09
Part 2 : CD 33-09 / DVD 206-09
If you purchase a CD or DVD for part 1, you will get part 2 free.
Biography
Dr. Joseph D’Souza leads multiple organisations both in India and internationally. He is the International President of the Dalit Freedom Network and is particularly concerned about human rights issues in India and other parts of Asia. In 2005, Dr. D’Souza published his first book, Dalit Freedom Now and Forever. It traces the history of the Dalit quest for emancipation and the response of the Indian church. It gives a strong challenge toward the elimination of caste discrimination around the world.
http://www.dalitnetwork.org/go?/dfn/about/C24/
Adult Seminar
Joseph D'Souza
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
Reviewing the paradigms that have defined the world of Mission down through the generations. Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? See the way the entire Mission to the Global South and beyond is drastically changing.
Recording : Part 1 : CD 07-09 / DVD 202-09
Part 2 : CD 33-09 / DVD 206-09
If you purchase a CD or DVD for part 1, you will get part 2 free.
Biography
Dr. Joseph D’Souza leads multiple organisations both in India and internationally. He is the International President of the Dalit Freedom Network and is particularly concerned about human rights issues in India and other parts of Asia. In 2005, Dr. D’Souza published his first book, Dalit Freedom Now and Forever. It traces the history of the Dalit quest for emancipation and the response of the Indian church. It gives a strong challenge toward the elimination of caste discrimination around the world.
http://www.dalitnetwork.org/go?/dfn/about/C24/
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Making A Generation-Long Impact
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 04
Adult Seminar
Kos Ivantsov
Church Based Leadership Training (CBLT)
Aiming high, hitting the target hard! Investing your life into something valuable that is guaranteed to bear good and lasting fruit.
Recording : CD 08-09
Biography
Kos has been working with the Church Based Leadership Training as a translator into English/Russian/Ukrainian for 8 years. Prior to that worked as an elementary school teacher. BA in Education.
http://www.cbltokanagan.com/
Adult Seminar
Kos Ivantsov
Church Based Leadership Training (CBLT)
Aiming high, hitting the target hard! Investing your life into something valuable that is guaranteed to bear good and lasting fruit.
Recording : CD 08-09
Biography
Kos has been working with the Church Based Leadership Training as a translator into English/Russian/Ukrainian for 8 years. Prior to that worked as an elementary school teacher. BA in Education.
http://www.cbltokanagan.com/
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Teaching Creation and Christian Apologetics Overseas
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 05
Adult Seminar
Heinz Lycklama
First Baptist Church (Arlington)
Many of today’s evangelists and pastors overseas were taught evolution and materialism. There is a need for teaching on Creation and Christian Apologetics at Bible Schools overseas. Heinz has put his vocation and training in science to use overseas. Field experience is provided in this talk.
Recording : CD 09-09
Biography
Heinz served as Chairman of the Missions Committee at FBCA in Arlington, WA for ten years. He has taught Sunday School classes and Bible Studies at this as well as other churches. Heinz is active in the Creation Association of Puget Sound and speaks on Creation and Christian Apologeticss.
Adult Seminar
Heinz Lycklama
First Baptist Church (Arlington)
Many of today’s evangelists and pastors overseas were taught evolution and materialism. There is a need for teaching on Creation and Christian Apologetics at Bible Schools overseas. Heinz has put his vocation and training in science to use overseas. Field experience is provided in this talk.
Recording : CD 09-09
Biography
Heinz served as Chairman of the Missions Committee at FBCA in Arlington, WA for ten years. He has taught Sunday School classes and Bible Studies at this as well as other churches. Heinz is active in the Creation Association of Puget Sound and speaks on Creation and Christian Apologeticss.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Doing What Jesus Did! Growing Leaders for God
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 07
Adult Seminar
Abraham Bible
MEA Worldwide (Maranatha Evangelistic Association)
Abraham will present a modern Biblical prototype for missions and local churches. Find out how believers in Russia/Ukraine are being discipled to become mature church leaders that are multiplying 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations of aggressive visionary church leaders making a difference in society.
Recording : CD 10-09
Biography
Abraham is a Canadian serving since 1983 behind the Iron Curtain, continuing for 21 years in Ukraine/Russia to date. He did park ministries and church planting during the 1970’s in Calgary. He is the leader of CBLT World — Church Based Leadership Training - a branch of BEE World, doing on-the-job mentoring.
Booth : G08 MEA Worldwide (Maranatha Evangelistic Association)
2223 5th Ave NW, Calgary AB T2N 0S8 CANADA
Phone: 403-283-2263
Fax: 406-283-4061
Email: info@meaworldwide.org
Web: www.meaworldwide.org
Adult Seminar
Abraham Bible
MEA Worldwide (Maranatha Evangelistic Association)
Abraham will present a modern Biblical prototype for missions and local churches. Find out how believers in Russia/Ukraine are being discipled to become mature church leaders that are multiplying 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations of aggressive visionary church leaders making a difference in society.
Recording : CD 10-09
Biography
Abraham is a Canadian serving since 1983 behind the Iron Curtain, continuing for 21 years in Ukraine/Russia to date. He did park ministries and church planting during the 1970’s in Calgary. He is the leader of CBLT World — Church Based Leadership Training - a branch of BEE World, doing on-the-job mentoring.
Booth : G08 MEA Worldwide (Maranatha Evangelistic Association)
2223 5th Ave NW, Calgary AB T2N 0S8 CANADA
Phone: 403-283-2263
Fax: 406-283-4061
Email: info@meaworldwide.org
Web: www.meaworldwide.org
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Preparing for Cross-cultural service
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 08
Adult Seminar
Roland Muller
WEC International (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ International)
Hundreds of missionary training centers and resource organizations can be found all over the world. But are they all the same? Discover some of the different training philosophies and resources that are now available to those wishing to reach out cross-culturally.
Recording : CD 11-09
Biography
Roland has served as a missionary with WEC International for more than 30 years. He is the author of many books and has a worldwide speaking and mentoring ministry.
Booth : M01 WEC International (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ International)
37 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton ON L8P 2N6 CANADA
Phone: 1-905-206-0166
Fax: 1-905-529-0306
Email: canwi@cogeco.net
Web: www.wec-canada.org
Adult Seminar
Roland Muller
WEC International (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ International)
Hundreds of missionary training centers and resource organizations can be found all over the world. But are they all the same? Discover some of the different training philosophies and resources that are now available to those wishing to reach out cross-culturally.
Recording : CD 11-09
Biography
Roland has served as a missionary with WEC International for more than 30 years. He is the author of many books and has a worldwide speaking and mentoring ministry.
Booth : M01 WEC International (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ International)
37 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton ON L8P 2N6 CANADA
Phone: 1-905-206-0166
Fax: 1-905-529-0306
Email: canwi@cogeco.net
Web: www.wec-canada.org
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Praying for China in the Post-Olympic Year
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 09
Adult Seminar
Don & Myrna Hines
China Outreach Ministries
How has China's position on the world's stage impacted its culture and church? How and why should we pray for China today? This seminar will explore prayer concerns related to the church in China, offer ways to get involved, and include small group prayer.
Recording : CD 12-09
Biography
Don and Myrna Hines have been involved in China ministry since 2001, and currently serve as mobilizers for China Outreach Ministries, reaching Chinese students and scholars on university campuses across N. America. They are passionate about prayer and seeing God glorified among the nations.
Booth : U03 China Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box 35, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 US
Phone: 717 591 3500
TollFree: 1-800-269-7815
Email: mhines@chinaoutreach.net
Web: www.chinaoutreach.org
Adult Seminar
Don & Myrna Hines
China Outreach Ministries
How has China's position on the world's stage impacted its culture and church? How and why should we pray for China today? This seminar will explore prayer concerns related to the church in China, offer ways to get involved, and include small group prayer.
Recording : CD 12-09
Biography
Don and Myrna Hines have been involved in China ministry since 2001, and currently serve as mobilizers for China Outreach Ministries, reaching Chinese students and scholars on university campuses across N. America. They are passionate about prayer and seeing God glorified among the nations.
Booth : U03 China Outreach Ministries
P.O. Box 35, Mechanicsburg PA 17055 US
Phone: 717 591 3500
TollFree: 1-800-269-7815
Email: mhines@chinaoutreach.net
Web: www.chinaoutreach.org
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Your Church is Too Safe
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 11
Adult Seminar
Mark Buchanan
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
"You can either be safe or be brave," Gary Haugen says, "just not both." Churches have notoriously settled for safe. But this is the time for us to be brave. It's been a long time since anyone exclaimed of our churches what the Thessalonicans said of Paul and Silas: "Here are the men who turn the world on its head." This workshop provides biblical rationale and practical counsel to do just that.
Recording : CD 13-09 / DVD 203-09
Biography
Mark Buchanan is an author and pastor living on Vancouver Island. Publications include Your God is Too Safe, Things Unseen, The Holy Wild, The Rest of God, and Hidden in Plain Sight. His sixth book, A Man for All Seasons, is due for release in early 2010. His articles are regularly found in such publications as Books & Culture, Christianity Today, The Christian Century, Leadership Journal, Discipleship Journal, and Christian Week.
http://markbuchanan.net/
Adult Seminar
Mark Buchanan
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
"You can either be safe or be brave," Gary Haugen says, "just not both." Churches have notoriously settled for safe. But this is the time for us to be brave. It's been a long time since anyone exclaimed of our churches what the Thessalonicans said of Paul and Silas: "Here are the men who turn the world on its head." This workshop provides biblical rationale and practical counsel to do just that.
Recording : CD 13-09 / DVD 203-09
Biography
Mark Buchanan is an author and pastor living on Vancouver Island. Publications include Your God is Too Safe, Things Unseen, The Holy Wild, The Rest of God, and Hidden in Plain Sight. His sixth book, A Man for All Seasons, is due for release in early 2010. His articles are regularly found in such publications as Books & Culture, Christianity Today, The Christian Century, Leadership Journal, Discipleship Journal, and Christian Week.
http://markbuchanan.net/
Monday, November 17, 2008
HIV/AIDS and The Great Commission
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 14
Adult Seminar
Tresha and Andrew McKnight
International Messengers
This seminar will be about how we can personally get involved in making sure that the Great Commission is being fulfilled with the HIV/AIDS community in the world and that fear is not a factor that is keeping us away from God's calling!
Recording : CD 14-09
Biography
Tresha and Andy have been missionaries to the HIV/AIDS community of Romania for the past 10 years. They are passionate about seeing this neglected people group embraced by the Worldwide church and shown the Light of Christ to salvation. They have seen what the love of God can do in the face of HIV!
Booth : G03 International Messengers
151-32500 South Fraser Way Suite # 512, Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Canada
Phone: 604-755-8285
Fax: 604-755-8286
Email: canada@internationalmessengers.org
Web: www.im-canada.ca
Adult Seminar
Tresha and Andrew McKnight
International Messengers
This seminar will be about how we can personally get involved in making sure that the Great Commission is being fulfilled with the HIV/AIDS community in the world and that fear is not a factor that is keeping us away from God's calling!
Recording : CD 14-09
Biography
Tresha and Andy have been missionaries to the HIV/AIDS community of Romania for the past 10 years. They are passionate about seeing this neglected people group embraced by the Worldwide church and shown the Light of Christ to salvation. They have seen what the love of God can do in the face of HIV!
Booth : G03 International Messengers
151-32500 South Fraser Way Suite # 512, Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Canada
Phone: 604-755-8285
Fax: 604-755-8286
Email: canada@internationalmessengers.org
Web: www.im-canada.ca
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Empowering the Church through Short-Term Missions
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 15
Church Missions Committee Track
Jennie Osterholt
Praying Pelican Missions
Praying Pelican Missions will share their philosophy of ministry. We will look at how to enable the local church by involving local leaders and pastors in short term missions work. Biblical examples of short term missions will be examined. An overview of Praying Pelican's ministry is also discussed.
Recording : CD 15-09
Booth : E02 Praying Pelican Missions
1628 County Highway 10, Minneapolis Minnesota 55434 USA
Phone: 1-763-208-5922
Fax: 1-763-208-7046
Email: jon.nelson@prayingpelicanmissions.org
Web: www.prayingpelicanmissions.org
Church Missions Committee Track
Jennie Osterholt
Praying Pelican Missions
Praying Pelican Missions will share their philosophy of ministry. We will look at how to enable the local church by involving local leaders and pastors in short term missions work. Biblical examples of short term missions will be examined. An overview of Praying Pelican's ministry is also discussed.
Recording : CD 15-09
Booth : E02 Praying Pelican Missions
1628 County Highway 10, Minneapolis Minnesota 55434 USA
Phone: 1-763-208-5922
Fax: 1-763-208-7046
Email: jon.nelson@prayingpelicanmissions.org
Web: www.prayingpelicanmissions.org
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Lost in the Megalopolis: Urban Ministry in the Developing World
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 16
Adult Seminar
Howard Andrews
OMF International - Canada
Then he preached good news to the poor, now he wants us to do the same. Meet the urban poor of the developing world through the lens of a major Asian city: the beauty and tragedy of their daily lives, barriers to change, and their hidden longing for the transforming power of Christ.
Recording : CD 16-09
Biography
Howard has served for 12 years as a consultant to a Christian publisher in a major Asian city and as a trainer. He is a member of the international media advisory board to his mission agency. Howard leads a team engaged in holistic ministry to Muslims in a major Asian city.
Booth : F12 - G12 OMF International - Canada
10455 Finlayson Drive, Richmond BC V6X 1W8 CANADA
Phone: (604) 278-1208
Fax: (604) 278-1208
Email: pacificregion@shawlink.ca
Web: www.omf.ca
Adult Seminar
Howard Andrews
OMF International - Canada
Then he preached good news to the poor, now he wants us to do the same. Meet the urban poor of the developing world through the lens of a major Asian city: the beauty and tragedy of their daily lives, barriers to change, and their hidden longing for the transforming power of Christ.
Recording : CD 16-09
Biography
Howard has served for 12 years as a consultant to a Christian publisher in a major Asian city and as a trainer. He is a member of the international media advisory board to his mission agency. Howard leads a team engaged in holistic ministry to Muslims in a major Asian city.
Booth : F12 - G12 OMF International - Canada
10455 Finlayson Drive, Richmond BC V6X 1W8 CANADA
Phone: (604) 278-1208
Fax: (604) 278-1208
Email: pacificregion@shawlink.ca
Web: www.omf.ca
Friday, November 14, 2008
Practical Pointers on Making a Missions Video Presentation
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 17
Adult Seminar
Doug Springer and Rick Tyler
Christian Missions Resource Centre
This seminar will help you with all the do’s and don’ts of presenting your mission work to others. It will include suggestions on what type of camera to buy, editing software, lighting, length of presentation and more.
Recording : CD 17-09
Biography
Doug is founding director of Christian Missions Resource Centre, facilitating short term missions to Cuba, Guatemala, Peru, and Eastern Europe. He has learned the value of knowing how to document and share the blessings of God through media. Rick Tyler’s 33 years in broadcasting and video production includes producing 100 Huntley Street, Promise Keepers events, directing award winning television programs and a variety of DVD based teaching projects.
Booth : A09 Christian Missions Resource Centre
76 Chancton Cres., London ON N6E 2Y4 CA
Phone: 519-680-2599
Fax: Call First
Email: info@cmrc.on.ca
Web: www.cmrc.on.ca
Adult Seminar
Doug Springer and Rick Tyler
Christian Missions Resource Centre
This seminar will help you with all the do’s and don’ts of presenting your mission work to others. It will include suggestions on what type of camera to buy, editing software, lighting, length of presentation and more.
Recording : CD 17-09
Biography
Doug is founding director of Christian Missions Resource Centre, facilitating short term missions to Cuba, Guatemala, Peru, and Eastern Europe. He has learned the value of knowing how to document and share the blessings of God through media. Rick Tyler’s 33 years in broadcasting and video production includes producing 100 Huntley Street, Promise Keepers events, directing award winning television programs and a variety of DVD based teaching projects.
Booth : A09 Christian Missions Resource Centre
76 Chancton Cres., London ON N6E 2Y4 CA
Phone: 519-680-2599
Fax: Call First
Email: info@cmrc.on.ca
Web: www.cmrc.on.ca
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Challenges of Muslim Youth in Western Cities
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 18
Adult Seminar
Pearl Upp
ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
Using excerpts from the BBC documentary, Yasmin, we will discuss the challenges facing Muslim youth living in western cities. We will identify how Christians can make a difference in the lives of Muslims in their city. (Warning: the video contains strong language)
Recording : CD 18-09
Pearl has lived and worked in 3 different Muslim countries over a period of 25 years. Besides raising and home-schooling her children, she has taught English and befriended many women. At present she and her husband are based in England in a city with a large percentage of Muslims.
Booth : F08 ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
PO Box 88520 Newton TWN, Surrey BC V3W OX1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 596-7937
Fax: (604) 596-7926
Email: rsmtc@shaw.ca
Web: www.rsmt.ca
Adult Seminar
Pearl Upp
ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
Using excerpts from the BBC documentary, Yasmin, we will discuss the challenges facing Muslim youth living in western cities. We will identify how Christians can make a difference in the lives of Muslims in their city. (Warning: the video contains strong language)
Recording : CD 18-09
Pearl has lived and worked in 3 different Muslim countries over a period of 25 years. Besides raising and home-schooling her children, she has taught English and befriended many women. At present she and her husband are based in England in a city with a large percentage of Muslims.
Booth : F08 ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
PO Box 88520 Newton TWN, Surrey BC V3W OX1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 596-7937
Fax: (604) 596-7926
Email: rsmtc@shaw.ca
Web: www.rsmt.ca
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Muslim World - What is Happening, and What Needs to Happen
Friday : 1:30 PM : Room 19
Adult Seminar
Randy Hoffmann
Frontiers Christian Ministries Inc.
There are some awesome stories of what God is doing to reach Muslims around the world. These stories show us how to pray, and instruct us about how to reach Muslims. This leads us, then, to hundreds of Muslim peoples that are not only unreached, but also unengaged. What can we do?
Recording : CD 19-09
Biography
Randy has served in Pakistan, India and the Philippines, working with Muslims. As well, he has spent time in South America, Africa and Europe mobilizing and training in Muslim ministry. He has the privilege to be married to Margo, and they have two boys, Jeremy and Tristan.
Booth : P05 - P06 Frontiers Christian Ministries Inc.
P.O. Box 9090, Edmonton AB T5P 4K1 CANADA
Phone: (780) 421-9090
Fax: (780) 421-9292
TollFree: 1-877-421-9090
Email: info@frontiers.ca
Web: www.frontiers.ca
Adult Seminar
Randy Hoffmann
Frontiers Christian Ministries Inc.
There are some awesome stories of what God is doing to reach Muslims around the world. These stories show us how to pray, and instruct us about how to reach Muslims. This leads us, then, to hundreds of Muslim peoples that are not only unreached, but also unengaged. What can we do?
Recording : CD 19-09
Biography
Randy has served in Pakistan, India and the Philippines, working with Muslims. As well, he has spent time in South America, Africa and Europe mobilizing and training in Muslim ministry. He has the privilege to be married to Margo, and they have two boys, Jeremy and Tristan.
Booth : P05 - P06 Frontiers Christian Ministries Inc.
P.O. Box 9090, Edmonton AB T5P 4K1 CANADA
Phone: (780) 421-9090
Fax: (780) 421-9292
TollFree: 1-877-421-9090
Email: info@frontiers.ca
Web: www.frontiers.ca
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Special School Field Trip
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 01
Special School Field Trip
Tony Campolo
Recording : CD 20-09 / DVD 204-09
Biography
Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He previously served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Eastern College and earned a Ph.D. from Temple University.
http://www.tonycampolo.org/
Special School Field Trip
Tony Campolo
Recording : CD 20-09 / DVD 204-09
Biography
Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He previously served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Eastern College and earned a Ph.D. from Temple University.
http://www.tonycampolo.org/
Monday, November 10, 2008
Music Mission Kiev
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 04
Adult Seminar
Wes Janzen
Trinity Western University
Extraordinary opportunities to share Christ in former Soviet countries through sacred classical music.
Recording : CD 21-09
Biography
Wes Janzen, Music Coordinator of Missions Fest Vancouver is also Principal Guest Conductor of the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Hear some great recordings and also hear about open doors to former Soviet countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the ‘--- stans.’
Booth : J02 - J03 Trinity Western University
7600 Glover Road, Langley BC V2Y 1Y1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 513-2019
Fax: (604) 513-2064
TollFree: 1-888-468-6898
Email: admissions@twu.
Adult Seminar
Wes Janzen
Trinity Western University
Extraordinary opportunities to share Christ in former Soviet countries through sacred classical music.
Recording : CD 21-09
Biography
Wes Janzen, Music Coordinator of Missions Fest Vancouver is also Principal Guest Conductor of the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Hear some great recordings and also hear about open doors to former Soviet countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the ‘--- stans.’
Booth : J02 - J03 Trinity Western University
7600 Glover Road, Langley BC V2Y 1Y1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 513-2019
Fax: (604) 513-2064
TollFree: 1-888-468-6898
Email: admissions@twu.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Be, Know and Act
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 05
Adult Seminar
Fred Ilyin
New Manna Ministries
Be all that you are in the Lord to touch your world for Jesus Christ. Know what the will of God is for your life. Fulfill it now! Put Action into you Faith and allow God to do extraordinary exploits through you.
Recording : CD 22-09
Biography
Fred Ilyin was born in China, lived in Australia, raised in California, studied in Seattle and now lives in Canada. For the past 27 years he has been working with New Manna Ministries in the former Soviet Union. NMM is actively effecting the lives of Street-Kids, Orphans & Widows around the world.
Booth : H09 New Manna Ministries
Box 1325, Vernon BC V1H 1A2 CANADA
Phone: (250) 549-1703
Fax: (250) 549-4779
Email: newmanna@telus.net
Web: www.newmanna.com
Adult Seminar
Fred Ilyin
New Manna Ministries
Be all that you are in the Lord to touch your world for Jesus Christ. Know what the will of God is for your life. Fulfill it now! Put Action into you Faith and allow God to do extraordinary exploits through you.
Recording : CD 22-09
Biography
Fred Ilyin was born in China, lived in Australia, raised in California, studied in Seattle and now lives in Canada. For the past 27 years he has been working with New Manna Ministries in the former Soviet Union. NMM is actively effecting the lives of Street-Kids, Orphans & Widows around the world.
Booth : H09 New Manna Ministries
Box 1325, Vernon BC V1H 1A2 CANADA
Phone: (250) 549-1703
Fax: (250) 549-4779
Email: newmanna@telus.net
Web: www.newmanna.com
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Understanding Islam and how to reach the Muslim World
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 07
Adult Seminar
Claudia Launhardt
Trinity Western University
A general overview of the religion of Islam, classical cross cultural misconceptions when dealing with Muslims, or Muslims dealing with Christians providing tools to reach out and pray for and with Muslims
Recording : CD 23-09
Biography
Missionary kid born and raised in Ethiopia. Instructor for Cultural Anthropology at Trinity Western University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University focusing on the Middle East, Africa, Urban Anthropology. MA in Cultural Anthropology Frankfurt University. PhD in Oriental and African Studies Hamburg University.
Booth : J02 - J03 Trinity Western University
7600 Glover Road, Langley BC V2Y 1Y1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 513-2019
Fax: (604) 513-2064
TollFree: 1-888-468-6898
Email: admissions@twu.ca
Web: www.twu.ca
Adult Seminar
Claudia Launhardt
Trinity Western University
A general overview of the religion of Islam, classical cross cultural misconceptions when dealing with Muslims, or Muslims dealing with Christians providing tools to reach out and pray for and with Muslims
Recording : CD 23-09
Biography
Missionary kid born and raised in Ethiopia. Instructor for Cultural Anthropology at Trinity Western University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University focusing on the Middle East, Africa, Urban Anthropology. MA in Cultural Anthropology Frankfurt University. PhD in Oriental and African Studies Hamburg University.
Booth : J02 - J03 Trinity Western University
7600 Glover Road, Langley BC V2Y 1Y1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 513-2019
Fax: (604) 513-2064
TollFree: 1-888-468-6898
Email: admissions@twu.ca
Web: www.twu.ca
Friday, November 7, 2008
Who...Me?
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 08
Adult Seminar
Grace Fox
International Messengers
The fear of inadequacy often prevents us from fully embracing God's purpose for our lives. Rather than act upon God's promises to equip us for the work to which He's called us, we focus on our insufficiencies and feel defeated. Learn to identify, understand, and overcome this common fear.
Recording : CD 24-09
Biography
Grace has been involved in career missions for 15 years. This includes 3 years in Nepal and 11 years in a Canadian Christian camping ministry. Currently she co-directs International Messengers Canada, a ministry that offers creative shortterm and career opportunities in Eastern Europe. She’s an international speaker and the author of four books including 10-Minute Time Outs for You and Your Kids, and hundreds of magazine articles in publications including Focus on the Family. Grace lives in Abbotsford with her husband Gene.
Booth : G03 International Messengers
151-32500 South Fraser Way Suite # 512
Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Canada
Phone: 604-755-8285
Fax: 604-755-8286
Email: canada@internationalmessengers.org
Web: www.im-canada.ca
Adult Seminar
Grace Fox
International Messengers
The fear of inadequacy often prevents us from fully embracing God's purpose for our lives. Rather than act upon God's promises to equip us for the work to which He's called us, we focus on our insufficiencies and feel defeated. Learn to identify, understand, and overcome this common fear.
Recording : CD 24-09
Biography
Grace has been involved in career missions for 15 years. This includes 3 years in Nepal and 11 years in a Canadian Christian camping ministry. Currently she co-directs International Messengers Canada, a ministry that offers creative shortterm and career opportunities in Eastern Europe. She’s an international speaker and the author of four books including 10-Minute Time Outs for You and Your Kids, and hundreds of magazine articles in publications including Focus on the Family. Grace lives in Abbotsford with her husband Gene.
Booth : G03 International Messengers
151-32500 South Fraser Way Suite # 512
Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Canada
Phone: 604-755-8285
Fax: 604-755-8286
Email: canada@internationalmessengers.org
Web: www.im-canada.ca
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Why a Muslim doesn't want to become a Christian
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 09
Adult Seminar
Perry Zelman
ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
This seminar will reveal some of the reasons that it is difficult for a Muslim believer to even consider becoming a follower of Christ. It will discuss their view on Western culture and religion; family and identity issues, social difficulties and more.
Recording : CD 25-09
Biography
Perry Zelman is the Canadian Director for ReachAcross (formerly known as Red Sea Team Canada). ReachAcross is an organization that has worked in the Muslim world for close to 60 years.
Booth : F08 ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
PO Box 88520 Newton TWN, Surrey BC V3W OX1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 596-7937
Fax: (604) 596-7926
Email: rsmtc@shaw.ca
Web: www.rsmt.ca
Adult Seminar
Perry Zelman
ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
This seminar will reveal some of the reasons that it is difficult for a Muslim believer to even consider becoming a follower of Christ. It will discuss their view on Western culture and religion; family and identity issues, social difficulties and more.
Recording : CD 25-09
Biography
Perry Zelman is the Canadian Director for ReachAcross (formerly known as Red Sea Team Canada). ReachAcross is an organization that has worked in the Muslim world for close to 60 years.
Booth : F08 ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
PO Box 88520 Newton TWN, Surrey BC V3W OX1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 596-7937
Fax: (604) 596-7926
Email: rsmtc@shaw.ca
Web: www.rsmt.ca
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Responding to the AIDS Crisis
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 11
Adult Seminar
Marie Ens
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
This seminar explores the nature of the HIV/AIDS virus and explains its devastating effects wordwide and especially in Cambodia. It also encourages you to face your responsibility to respond.
Recording : CD 26-09 / DVD 205-09
Biography
Today Marie Ens lives at an orphanage and AIDS hospice called Place of Rescue, located just outside the capital city of Phnom Penh. Working with a team of dedicated Cambodian staff, Marie cares for AIDS patients and their families, for over 100 orphans, for grannies who have been left destitute with no one to care for them and for unwed teenage girls who need a place to go. All of these people call Marie “Ma yeah”, the Cambodian word for Grandma. After giving her heart to Cambodia years ago, she gladly serves there now with great joy and a deep sense of fulfillment.
http://www.placeofrescue.com/
Adult Seminar
Marie Ens
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
This seminar explores the nature of the HIV/AIDS virus and explains its devastating effects wordwide and especially in Cambodia. It also encourages you to face your responsibility to respond.
Recording : CD 26-09 / DVD 205-09
Biography
Today Marie Ens lives at an orphanage and AIDS hospice called Place of Rescue, located just outside the capital city of Phnom Penh. Working with a team of dedicated Cambodian staff, Marie cares for AIDS patients and their families, for over 100 orphans, for grannies who have been left destitute with no one to care for them and for unwed teenage girls who need a place to go. All of these people call Marie “Ma yeah”, the Cambodian word for Grandma. After giving her heart to Cambodia years ago, she gladly serves there now with great joy and a deep sense of fulfillment.
http://www.placeofrescue.com/
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Under the Plastic Sheet - Post Earthquake Relief & Reconstruction Work in China
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 14
Adult Seminar
Charles Chan
MSI Canada
In the May 12 Sichuan Earthquake, over 80,000 people were either dead or missing. Over 370 thousand people were injured and many were traumatized by the disaster. This seminar will help you to understand what Christian organizations have done in the relief and reconstruction work.
Recording : CD 27-09
Biography
Charles Chan is a registered occupational therapist since 1990. He graduated from Taylor Seminary with M. Div in 2003. He is currently working with MSI, an NGO which mobilizes Christian professionals to serve in China. He also works in Capital Health Community Care as an occupational therapist.
Booth : F11 MSI Canada
4069 West 11th Ave, Vancouver BC V6R 2L4 CANADA
Phone: 604-228-9899
Fax: (780) 417-4753
Email: info@msicanada.org
Web: www.msicanada.org
Adult Seminar
Charles Chan
MSI Canada
In the May 12 Sichuan Earthquake, over 80,000 people were either dead or missing. Over 370 thousand people were injured and many were traumatized by the disaster. This seminar will help you to understand what Christian organizations have done in the relief and reconstruction work.
Recording : CD 27-09
Biography
Charles Chan is a registered occupational therapist since 1990. He graduated from Taylor Seminary with M. Div in 2003. He is currently working with MSI, an NGO which mobilizes Christian professionals to serve in China. He also works in Capital Health Community Care as an occupational therapist.
Booth : F11 MSI Canada
4069 West 11th Ave, Vancouver BC V6R 2L4 CANADA
Phone: 604-228-9899
Fax: (780) 417-4753
Email: info@msicanada.org
Web: www.msicanada.org
Monday, November 3, 2008
Japan and Japanese 101
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 15
Adult Seminar
Don Wright
Missions Fest Vancouver
The opportunity to reach Japanese for Christ while they are in North America is great! What are the barriers and open doors for this ministry? We will introduce important principles and methods for sharing Christ with Japanese, preparing them to return, and linking them to the church in Japan.
Recording : CD 28-09
Biography
Don Wright served as church planting missionary in Japan for 35 years. Now he serves as Facilitator/Chairman of ‘Reaching Japanese for Christ’. RJC seeks to mobilize and connect people who have a burden to reach the 500,000 Japanese who are temporarily in Canada and the USA.
http://www.rjcnetwork.org/
Adult Seminar
Don Wright
Missions Fest Vancouver
The opportunity to reach Japanese for Christ while they are in North America is great! What are the barriers and open doors for this ministry? We will introduce important principles and methods for sharing Christ with Japanese, preparing them to return, and linking them to the church in Japan.
Recording : CD 28-09
Biography
Don Wright served as church planting missionary in Japan for 35 years. Now he serves as Facilitator/Chairman of ‘Reaching Japanese for Christ’. RJC seeks to mobilize and connect people who have a burden to reach the 500,000 Japanese who are temporarily in Canada and the USA.
http://www.rjcnetwork.org/
Sunday, November 2, 2008
The Changing Face of Muslim Women
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 16
Adult Seminar
Pearl Upp
ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
Using examples of real women in Africa and the Middle East, we will discuss how their lives are influenced by the rapidly changing world. There will be discussion of new ways of reaching modern Muslim women.
Recording : CD 29-09
Biography
Pearl has lived and worked in 3 different Muslim countries over a period of 25 years. Besides raising and home-schooling her children, she has taught English and befriended many women. At present she and her husband are based in England in a city with a large percentage of Muslims.
Booth : F08 ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
PO Box 88520 Newton TWN, Surrey BC V3W OX1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 596-7937
Fax: (604) 596-7926
Email: rsmtc@shaw.ca
Web: www.rsmt.ca
Adult Seminar
Pearl Upp
ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
Using examples of real women in Africa and the Middle East, we will discuss how their lives are influenced by the rapidly changing world. There will be discussion of new ways of reaching modern Muslim women.
Recording : CD 29-09
Biography
Pearl has lived and worked in 3 different Muslim countries over a period of 25 years. Besides raising and home-schooling her children, she has taught English and befriended many women. At present she and her husband are based in England in a city with a large percentage of Muslims.
Booth : F08 ReachAcross (formerly Red Sea Team Canada)
PO Box 88520 Newton TWN, Surrey BC V3W OX1 CANADA
Phone: (604) 596-7937
Fax: (604) 596-7926
Email: rsmtc@shaw.ca
Web: www.rsmt.ca
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Effective Cross Cultural Missions Strategies for India
Friday : 3:00 PM : Room 17
Adult Seminar
Tim Swauger
Canadian Mission to Unreached People's Society
The huge task of reaching 1 billion unbelievers and the 1,000+ unreached peoples groups in India cannot be achieved without an effective collaboration between the Church within and outside of India. This seminar discusses that topic and provides examples for how effective collaboration is occurring.
Recording : CD 30-09
Biography
Tim served India’s disabled for 11 years under an MUP/Joni and Friends partnership. Tim and his wife founded Operation Equip India. Prior to this he served 3 years in India with Habitat for Humanity. Presently he is the US Director of Mission to Unreached Peoples. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and MBA from Hope International University.
Booth : N04 Canadian Mission to Unreached People’s Society
35669 Hawksview, Abbotsford BC V3G 2Y1 CANADA
Phone: (604)855-1963
Email: mupinfo@mup.org
Web: www.mup.org
Adult Seminar
Tim Swauger
Canadian Mission to Unreached People's Society
The huge task of reaching 1 billion unbelievers and the 1,000+ unreached peoples groups in India cannot be achieved without an effective collaboration between the Church within and outside of India. This seminar discusses that topic and provides examples for how effective collaboration is occurring.
Recording : CD 30-09
Biography
Tim served India’s disabled for 11 years under an MUP/Joni and Friends partnership. Tim and his wife founded Operation Equip India. Prior to this he served 3 years in India with Habitat for Humanity. Presently he is the US Director of Mission to Unreached Peoples. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and MBA from Hope International University.
Booth : N04 Canadian Mission to Unreached People’s Society
35669 Hawksview, Abbotsford BC V3G 2Y1 CANADA
Phone: (604)855-1963
Email: mupinfo@mup.org
Web: www.mup.org