Saturday, July 5, 2008

Student Loans - A Blessing or a Hindrance?

Saturday : 5:00 PM : Room 16

Youth Seminar
Art Klassen
Arab World Ministries

A look at financing the education needed to get into Creative Access countries, with some practical suggestions for keeping the debt load to a minimum for students preparing for ministry.

Recording: CD 122-09

Biography
Art, a retired school teacher, along with his wife Eleanore have served as mobilizers with Arab World Ministries for the last 13 years. They have travelled to several Arab countries, working with university students, preparing them for Ministry.

Booth : A02 Arab World Ministries
PO Box 3398, Cambridge ON N3H 4T3 CANADA
Phone: 1-519-624-6170
Fax: 1-519-624-6576
TollFree: 1-888-624-6170
Email: bruce.cornfield@a2bmail.net
Web: www.awmcanada.org

Friday, July 4, 2008

Creation Care: Part of God’s Mission for your Life?

Saturday : 5:00 PM : Room 17

Adult Seminar
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 123-09

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.

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

Thursday, July 3, 2008

China's Tipping Point

Saturday : 5:00 PM : Room 18

Adult Seminar
Becky Neufeld
Leadership Development International

China's current economic growth has positioned her as a dominant leader on the world stage and yet there are very few world-class Chinese leaders. The development of leaders in China today will determine how China will influence the world tomorrow.

Recording: CD 124-09

Biography
Becky Neufeld spent the summer in China teaching English. Her experience impacted her so greatly, she left a busy career to work in China, returning to the US 13 years later. With experience in Chinese education, government relations and business, she now works in fund development for LDI.

Booth : S01 Leadership Development International
4405 Mall Boulevard, Suite 200, Union City GA 30291 USA
Phone: 1 (678) 783-4900
Fax: 1 (678) 783-4919
TollFree: 1-800-436-0379
Email: vp@ldius.org
Web: www.ldichina.com

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Teachers: Being salt & light in Public Schools

Saturday : 5:00 PM : Room 19

Adult Seminar
Bruce Mills
Calvary Baptist Church

A panel of public school educators - student teachers, teachers, administrators - discuss their calling. This session is designed to encourage those contemplating a career in education.

Recording: CD 125-09

Biography
Bruce is a member of the Missions Fest board of directors and has been working on the seminar committee for several years. He has served on various church missions committees and mission boards. He has experienced a short term trip to Mexico and is an enthusiastic missions promoter.

http://www.calvarybaptist.ca/

Monday, June 30, 2008

Club 67

Saturday : 7:00 PM : Room 01

Club 67
Mike Yankoski
Missions Fest 2009 Plenary Speaker
Club 67

Recording: CD 127-09 / DVD 46-09

Entrance Price $4 / $3

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. Today, Mike has a passion to push Christians to live an active and out-loud 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.

http://www.undertheoverpass.com/

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Young Adults Rally - Setting a course and Traveling Light

Saturday : 7:00 PM : Hall C - Convention Center Level

Young Adults Rally
Tony Campolo

Recording: CD 128-09 / DVD 217-09

Entrance Price $7 / $5

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/

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Plenary Session - The Lord's Prayer and Kingdom Mission

Saturday : 7:00 PM : Hall A - Convention Center Level

Plenary Session
Joseph D'Souza

Joseph D’souza of the Dalit Freedom Network will teach on ‘The Lord’s Prayer and Kingdom Mission.’

Joseph's Book : On the Side of the Angels

Recording: CD 129-09 / DVD 218-09

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/