Theological Concepts of Holistic Ministry Explore the theological foundations and mandate for transforming neighborhoods holistically, in Jesus’ name.
Gaspar & May-Ellen Colón
Resource Developer, Adventist Mission, and Assistant Director GC Sabbath School & Personal Ministries, respectively
Sabbath,
July 4
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Community Assessment and Social Capital Learn the importance and logistics of community assessment, the first step in any community outreach venture.
Andy Clark
Pastor, Ohio Conference
Sunday,
July 5
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Measuring Effectiveness of Church Ministry This workshop will enhance understanding of the relationships between actions and results.
Sung Kwon
Executive Director of Adventist Community Services, North American Division
Monday,
July 6
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Community Services Program Development
This seminar will present the rationale and steps of preparing a strategic ministry plan to guide the church in ministry to the community and to the church internally.
Gaspar & May-Ellen Colón Resource Developer, Adventist Mission, and Assistant Director GC Sabbath School & Personal Ministries, respectively
Tuesday,
July 7
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Resource Development Explore funding models, with emphasis on earned income in addition to other alternative revenue sources that support mission.
Michael J. Brown Associate Director, Philanthropic Service For Institutions (PSI), North American Division
Wednesday,
July 8
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Risk Management in Community Services Programs Learn how to create safe community service operations and sustain a dynamic risk management culture in outreach ministries.
Arthur F. Blinci Assistant to the President, Adventist Risk Management
Thursday,
July 9
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Human Resource Development in Community Service Programs Explore methods and best practices in developing a reliable volunteer pool for ministry.
Minnie M. McNeil ACS Coordinator, Columbia Union Conference
Friday,
July 10
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Help! They Are So Different! Acquire an understanding of the range of cultural diversity and a model of faithful contextualization. PowerPoint PDF
Gorden R. Doss Professor of World Mission, Theological Seminary, Andrews University
Sabbath,
July 11
12:15PM and 5:15PM
Urban Ministry
Explore five relevant ministry models that can facilitate fulfillment of God’s mission in urban areas.
Gerson P. Santos Gerson P. Santos, Director, Global Mission Urban Center, General Conference
