PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Note: Some of our presentors travel overseas to meet with Frontiers workers. For their protection, only their first names appear on our website.
PLENARY/GENERAL SESSIONS FOR ALL ATTENDEES
Pastoral Coaching on Field Visits - John Ramey & Todd, MC
Get a clear picture of a field visit from experienced pastoral coaches who will lay out what’s involved, what happens and what to expect.
Christ in Muslims: The Hope of Glory – Tom
Gain a new perspective on what God is up to in the Muslim world. You may be surprised.
A Sending Church’s Vision and Practice of Member Care – Dave Wilson & Linda Parker
Hear how a sending church does member care from people who have done it.
Life in Hard Places: What Hurts? What Helps? – Alan & Beth
Sit in on a frank discussion among field workers on what it’s like to live and serve in the Muslim world.
Current Trends in the Church’s Mission to Muslim Peoples - Bob Blincoe
Expand your awareness and understanding with the latest trends and innovative approaches for reaching Muslims with the Good News of Christ.
PRACTICAL SKILL EQUIPPING PROGRAMS
Pastoral Coaching - Fundamentals: Don Thomason & Bruce; Advanced: John Ramey & Tom
This very practical series begins with a clear definition of Pastoral Coaching and identification of its foundational issues. Explore what’s involved in a field visit and what to do once you are there. Mentoring field workers from a distance will also be covered.
Serving as Senders - Foundations: Dave Wilson, Linda Parker, Coleman & Sue Houser
Are you starting pretty much from zero? Here’s your introduction to Member Care for sending churches. Learn how to infuse missions into your church vs. sending a few members to the field. Explore approaches for growing from low involvement to major involvement. Discover the church’s role in pre-field member care.
Healing Conflicts through Biblical Peacemaking - Bob
Take advantage of this opportunity to get basic training in biblical peacemaking. Walk through the practical steps to understanding your own heart and confronting others in love, guided by a distinguished Frontiers’ Field Director and long-time field worker.
Helping Field Workers Grow More Like Jesus - John Hervey & Don Thomason
While transformation into the likeness of Christ should be the standard for all of us, many get stuck, get dry and even get lost. Explore ways that you can encourage cross-cultural workers affected by significant spiritual warfare, and help them to grow more and more like Jesus.
Crisis Response Strategies - Jerry Reddix
Pastoral coaches can “turn the tide” when field teams are in conflict and distress. Learn from PCs who have been there and personally witnessed God bringing breakthroughs. Let these veteran coaches take you to the next level in pastoral coaching.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Getting Family Ready – Caring for Field Worker Families (Facilitator: Jana)
Join with other senders to identify and examine some key ideas, such as R.A.F.T., for helping families in their preparations to go overseas.
Thriving on Teams – Personal Uniqueness (Facilitators: Cookie & Tom)
Field teams have struggles – often due to personality differences. Collaborate to generate ideas for helping teams in distress transform their differences into blessings that will enhance the team.
Re-Entry and Debriefing – Deep and Wide Listening (Facilitators: Beth & Don Thomason)
Explore ways for creating a safe environment and promoting true healing conversations with “returnees.” Grow in your abilities to listen, ask pertinent questions and promote deep sharing.
Kids in Focus – Understanding Third Culture Kids (Facilitators: Debi Hervey & Sally)
Share ideas and experiences with other senders to better care for Third Culture Kids before, during and after their time overseas. Expand your understanding of their uniqueness, the special challenges they face, and educational options.
Healthy Sexuality – Fostering Wholeness (Facilitators: Jerry Redix & Nancy)
Discuss ways of clarifying boundaries and priorities in this area of life, as well as finding healing and wholeness when trust is compromised.
Marriage under Fire – Building Hearts Together (Facilitators: Alan & Beth; Don & Jan)
Share strategies and resources for preventing divorce and strengthening the “ties that bind two hearts in one” on the field … where marriages are the frontlines for spiritual attack.
Good Grief – Processing Loss on the Field (Facilitator: Nancy)
Discuss healthy approaches to grief and loss, and gain some helpful guidelines for workers going to isolated and problematic areas where the potential for trauma and loss are greater.
