March 2 · Meetup
About this event
Join us for the Indigenous Ministry Network: Peer to Peer, a networking opportunity for agencies and churches that empower national and regional ministries through international collaboration. This is an ideal venue for all those engaged in indigenous ministry partnerships to learn from one another, tackle challenges, advocate best practices, and foster collaboration.
Participant Profile
This gathering is for ministry leaders from agencies and churches who are involved in, or want to learn more about, effective strategies for serving indigenous ministries through a partnership model.
Who You’ll Meet
What You’ll Learn
We will look at indigenous ministry models and explore partnership principles gleaned from working with believers in a variety of ministry areas such as evangelism, persecution assistance, church planting, media, leadership, etc. The format of the gathering is interactive and designed to draw from the collective experience of everyone present. We will have a special emphasis in this gathering on the challenges related to working with believers in restricted and hostile contexts who are reaching frontier regions with the gospel. Enhance your effectiveness in partnering well for long-term impact.
How It Will Help You
Reflect and evaluate your impact in ministry partnership, learn from others and share what you have observed from your own experience. Leave with a greater understanding of how God is working through indigenous ministries in some of the most difficult mission fields and how to navigate common issues in these contexts.
Event Overview
This 3-day retreat, hosted by Missio Nexus in collaboration with A Third of Us, will facilitate interactive discussions, encourage networking, and chart a path forward for ongoing collaboration.
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, March 2
- 4:00 PM Check-in/Get Settled
- 5:00 PM Welcome/Introductions
- 6:00 PM Dinner
- 7:00 PM Session 1
- 8:00 PM Free Time
Wednesday, March 3
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 8:45 AM Devotional
- 9:00 AM Session 2
- 10:30 AM Break
- 11:00 AM Session 3
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Networking Groups
- 2:30 PM Break
- 3:00 PM Networking Groups
- 3:30 PM Free Time
- 6:00 PM Dinner
- 7:00 PM Session 4
- 8:00 PM Free Time
Thursday, March 4
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Networking Groups
- 10:30 AM Break
- 11:00 AM Session 5
- 12:00 PM Conclusion
Your Facilitators
David Bogosian serves as Director of A Third of Us, a movement dedicated to mobilizing the global Church to reach the world’s unreached peoples. A veteran missions leader, he spent ten years serving in Asia with Frontier Mission Fellowship and has held leadership roles with the U.S. Center for World Mission, contributing to initiatives focused on unreached people groups, research, and global collaboration.
David also co-founded Light the Window, a prayer movement highlighting the largest unreached peoples of the 10/40 Window. He later served for seven years as President of Christian Aid Mission, championing the work of indigenous and near-culture missionaries on the frontiers of the gospel. Known for his passion for collaboration, David has helped develop numerous mission networks, including the Africa Mission Association, COSIM, and the Global Council of Mission. He studied missiology at Biola University and WCIU. David and his wife Rachel reside in Charlottesville, VA.
Michael VanHuis is the Executive Director of Missio Nexus. He and his wife Laura have served as field missionaries in Ghana, West Africa and in international and home office leadership with Pioneers. He has also served as a missions pastor and chief of staff at Northland Church. Prior to coming to Missio Nexus he managed a private family foundation and served as Vice President for OneWay Ministries. Michael is passionate about leadership and helping to liberate leaders and organizations to reach their full potential. Michael holds a Masters in Global Leadership from Fuller School of Intercultural Studies. Michael and Laura have 5 adult children and 2 grandchildren and reside in Aurora, IL.
Venue/Location
Pioneers Training Center
10123 William Carey Dr.
Orlando, Fl 32832
Pioneers is located just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport.
Cost
- Members $247 (includes all sessions and meals)
- Non-Members $372 (includes all sessions and meals)
Lodging
Lodging is not included with registration. A discounted room block has been arranged at the Holiday Inn Express next door to Pioneers. The cost is $134 + tax per night and includes complimentary hot breakfast and free shuttle service to and from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Book Online
Holiday Inn Express booking link will be available soon!
Contact
For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
Registration for this event closes on Thursday, February 11 or when sold out. Cancellations received on or before February will be refunded minus a $25 cancellation fee. After that, no refund is available.
Missio Nexus encourages interaction on diverse and difficult topics. Be aware that the information shared in this event may not reflect the views of the Missio Nexus staff, board, or other community members.
