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SUMMARY:The Mobilized Church™ Workshop Experience – Red Deer\, Alberta
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to cultivate a church where God’s global mission is woven into the life of the local church? \nHosted by Sixteen:Fifteen\, Pioneers Canada\, The Sending Collective\, Gift of Hope Foundation\, and Damascus Road\, The Mobilized Church™ Workshop Experience is a one-day\, highly interactive workshop designed to help pastors\, missions leaders\, and church leadership teams explore biblical principles and practical ideas for cultivating healthy\, thriving missions cultures within their churches. \nInspired by the example of the sending church at Antioch\, this collaborative workshop combines engaging teaching\, facilitated discussion\, and interactive exercises to help churches think strategically about their role in God’s global mission. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution\, participants will be challenged to consider how these principles can be applied within their own unique ministry context. \nThroughout the day\, participants will: \n\nExplore biblical foundations for a healthy culture of global mission.\nDiscover characteristics of churches that effectively mobilize their people for God’s global mission.\nEngage in meaningful discussions with other church leaders facing similar opportunities and challenges.\nParticipate in practical exercises that encourage reflection and next steps.\nLeave encouraged and equipped with ideas they can begin applying in their own church.\n\nWhether your church is just beginning to think intentionally about global missions or is looking to strengthen an existing culture of sending\, this workshop experience will provide biblical insight\, practical encouragement\, and actionable ideas for moving forward. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nSenior Pastors\nMissions Pastors and Directors\nElders\nMissions Committee Members\nChurch Leadership Teams\n\nChurches are encouraged to attend with multiple leaders to maximize discussion\, shared learning\, and application. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Red Deer\, Alberta\nCost: $75 CAD per person (includes lunch) \nJoin us for this collaborative\, one-day workshop experience and discover practical ways your church can take its next step toward deeper participation in God’s global mission. \nhttps://www.globalmissionstoolbox.com/events
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/181198/
LOCATION:Red Deer\, Alberta\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Risk\, Revenue\, and Renaming: How a 22-year Global Ministry Rebranded without Losing Supporters
DESCRIPTION:A Peer 2 Peer Webinar for Communications and Marketing Professionals \nMost of us know a rebrand is bigger than a new logo — but few of us get to watch one happen in full\, with the research data\, the board conversations\, the budget realities\, and the first month of live results all on the table. \nThis session walks through a complete ministry rebrand\, start to finish: how we tested a new name and visual identity across multiple countries\, how we built the case that won board approval\, how we designed a mark that works in closed-access countries where a Christian symbol can put people at risk\, and what happened when we put the new brand in front of the public. Attendees will see the actual research findings\, the decision points where we almost chose differently\, and the honest numbers from our first awareness campaign — including what underperformed. \nWhether you’re a one-person shop or leading a full communications team\, you’ll leave with a realistic understanding of what to expect in the rebranding process\, practical tips for timeline and budget development\, what it requires of your leadership and board\, and real-world communications guidelines for your staff and volunteers. \nYou’ll want to sign in to this if you are … \nSeasoned marketers\, creative strategists\, development officers\, organizational development leaders\, and C-Suite leaders who are contemplating comprehensive brand reinvigoration\, organizational name change\, and managing global alignment to drive brand awareness. This webinar will include a review of the design and brand identity process\, but will not focus on the tactical graphic design principles or elements. \nEspecially applicable for practitioners who are focused on the strategic level of brand management and managing change\, and currently:\n– Considering\, planning\, or currently in the middle of a rebrand or name change\n– Carrying responsibility for brand decisions without a large team or budget behind them\n– Working across multiple audiences (seekers and supporters\, field staff\, and donors)\n– Needing to build a persuasive case for board or executive approval\n– Operating in or alongside sensitive and closed-access contexts where visual identity carries real security implications \nYour Takeaways will include … \nParticipants will walk through the four phases of real-world global rebrand and leave with: \nA deeper understanding of the market research and trademark factors — How to run name and identity testing on a ministry budget\, what we measured across four international markets\, and how unaided awareness benchmarking gave us a number to defend decisions with (and to measure against later). \nHow to navigate emotional attachment and gain stakeholder/board approval — How to frame a rebrand for a board as stewardship rather than style: the case we built\, the objections we anticipated\, and what we’d tighten if we did it again. \nHow to preserve the mission\, reframe the messaging\, and choose the right name and mark — How a name\, a mark\, and a tagline get chosen when they have to carry theology\, function across languages and alphabets\, and protect field workers in hostile environments. Attendees will see the design rationale and the test data behind our final selections\, including the one in which research contradicted our instinct. \nHow to launch and roll out a new/reinvigorated brand to ensure buy-in from employees\, volunteers\, donors\, partners\, and primary audience segments — Sequencing a brand migration across a website\, advertising\, donor communications\, and international field teams; bringing global partners into the decision rather than announcing it to them; and month-one results from our national awareness pilot\, with what worked\, what didn’t\, and what we changed. \nHandouts will include access to ExploreGod’s rebranding playbook\, communications\, and brand guidelines. \nPresenter \nWith over 30 years of experience leading global brands through paradigm shifts\, Kim Stiver blends art and science in her approach to strategic thinking\, marketing planning\, and brand-centric communications. \nAn award-winning brand storyteller and highly regarded executive leader in integrated marketing\, organizational communications\, and key stakeholder relations\, Kim has led more than a dozen brand reinvigoration initiatives for both nonprofit and corporate organizations\, and has created all-new product brand names and go-to-market strategies across B2B and B2C market sectors. Her work on a rebranding campaign earned a regional Emmy Award and four Telly Awards. Kim joined ExploreGod in 2024 and leads a dynamic team focused on developing and managing sustainable creative and content experiences that capture\, motivate\, and nurture global audiences across multiple brand channels. \nKim’s leadership background and marketing expertise spans B2B\, B2C\, church\, and nonprofit segments\, with a proven track record of evaluating market trends\, conducting opportunity assessments\, and launching go-to-market strategies for high-tech\, subscription-based\, and CPG products and services. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Berry College and resides in Northern California. \nWith a passion for helping people discover the unparalleled satisfaction and joy of abiding in a deeply aligned relationship with Jesus\, Kim has served for decades as a teacher\, devotional writer\, and spiritual growth mentor focused on bridging the gap between Sunday morning experiences and the realities of daily living. \n  \nMissio 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\,\nboard\, or other community members. Virtual events are recorded and the recordings are available as a MEMBER ONLY resource in our Media Library. 
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/risk-revenue-and-renaming-how-a-22-year-global-ministry-rebranded-without-losing-supporters/
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SUMMARY:Denominational Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Consider joining us for this year’s annual Denominational Leader Roundtable – an informal networking event for CEOs of denominational missions only. This is an ideal opportunity for sharpening ideas\, broadening perspectives\, and deepening friendships with like-minded peers. Facilitated by Ted Esler\, President of Missio Nexus. \nLocation\nThis year’s event will be hosted by EPC World Outreach located at 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd.\, Ste 510\, Orlando\, Florida. \nYou will want to fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO) – just a few miles from World Outreach. \nAgenda\nTuesday\, December 1st \n1:00pm – Connect/Reconnect with each other- welcome & introductions \n1:45pm – Biblical Reflection and Prayer \n2:15pm – Break \n2:30pm – Focus/Prioritize – build consensus agenda for our dialogue \n3:00pm – Networking Dialogue Session 1 \n4:00pm – Break \n4:15pm – Networking Dialogue Session 2 \n5:00pm – Dinner \n6:00pm – Visit Phipps Conservatory \nWednesday\, December 2nd \n8:30am – Biblical Reflection and Pray \n9:00am – Networking Dialog Session 3 \n12:00pm – Lunch \n1:00pm – Finish \nCost\n\n$200 Members\n$300 Non-members\n\nIncludes: dinner on Tuesday\, lunch on Wednesday\, and light refreshments. Registration does not include accommodations. \nAccommodations\nAccommodations are not included. If you need lodging\, we recommend the following hotels\, all within walking distance of EPC World Outreach. Each property offers a complimentary hot breakfast and an airport shuttle\, making them convenient options for your stay. \nFairfield Inn Orlando Airport  \n7100 Augusta National Drive \nOrlando\, FL 32822 | 407-888-2666 \n0.2 miles to office | $129+tax/night \nIncluded Hot breakfast and complimentary Airport Shuttle \nResidence Inn Orlando Airport \n7024 Augusta National Drive \nOrlando\, FL 32822 | 407-856-2444 \n0.3 miles to office | $154+tax/night \nIncluded Hot breakfast and complimentary Airport Shuttle \nHilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport\n5828 Hazeltine National Drive\nOrlando\, FL 328220 | 407-240-3725 \n0.2 miles to office | $149+tax/night \nIncluded Hot breakfast and complimentary Airport Shuttle \nSpringHill Suites Orlando Airport \n5828 Hazeltine National Drive \nOrlando\, FL 32822 | 407-816-5533 \n0.4 miles to office | $147+tax/night \nIncluded Hot breakfast and complimentary Airport Shuttle \nFor assistance and/or questions\, please contact Annette at Events@MissioNexus.org. \nCancellation Policy\nEmail Events@MissioNexus.org should you need to cancel your registration. Refunds will be processed minus a $25 processing fee up through Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, after which no refund will be available. \nRegistration closes on Tuesday\, November 17. \nMissio 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.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/denominational-roundtable-5/
LOCATION:EPC World Outreach\, 5850 T G Lee Blvd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32822\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mobilization Strategy Summit
DESCRIPTION:This event is formerly the 24Plus Mobilization Directors Conference. \nJoin us to address ecosystem shifts with actionable organizational solutions. This summit features collaborative breakout labs designed to bridge the church-agency divide\, decode next-gen funding\, and navigate systems change. Equip your leadership team with strategic insights from an outside design consultant and collaborate with peers to build practical experiments you can launch immediately. \nParticipant Profile \nThis collaborative working summit is designed for Mobilization Leaders and Senior Agency Leaders ready to move from traditional recruiting models toward actionable innovation. To optimize the summit’s collaborative layout\, leaders are urged to attend alongside their key organizational decision-makers (CEOs\, COOs\, VP’s\, and Sending Pastors) to co-create practical frameworks and align on immediate strategic next steps. \nWho You’ll Meet \nNetwork with mobilization leaders and affiliated leaders in the mobilization arena from a wide variety of mission agencies and denominations.  Meet veteran and emerging leaders from these organizations who are attending with their mobilization leaders. Connect with a variety of presenters who specialize in mobilization leadership topics. \nThe Focus Areas \nThis summit provides the strategic frameworks and peer accountability needed to transition from theory to execution. Together\, we will address: \n\nEcosystem Alignment: Bridging the church-agency divide to reduce system redundancy.\nGenerational Innovation: Adapting candidate coaching and funding models for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.\nCultivate Mobilization Across Departments: Inspire cross-departmental collaboration for an organization-wide mobilization culture\n\nSuccess is not defined by “solving” these global shifts in a few days\, but by leaving with named tensions\, aligned realities\, and low-risk experiments to test within your leadership domain over the next 12 months. \nWhy You Want to Participate \n\nDiagnose Blind Spots: Leverage the insights of an outside organizational design expert to identify where your current models create unintended barriers.\nBridge the Gaps: Break down the historical divides between agencies\, churches\, and funding pipelines alongside peers who are doing the same.\nDe-risk Innovation: Collaborate on testing new hybrid frameworks before risking capital or organizational momentum.\n\nHow It Will Help You \nYour team will depart with a curated portfolio of micro-experiments—low-risk\, high-leverage steps designed to bypass internal status-quo resistance and jumpstart immediate operational innovation within your organization. \nEvent Overview \nA 3-day collaborative strategy summit hosted at the Frontiers Headquarters. Moving entirely away from passive lectures\, this event brings together integrated leadership teams—mobilization leaders alongside organizational decision-makers—to tackle the root-system structural challenges facing global missions. Guided by an outside systems and organizational design consultant\, the summit features three intensives\, facilitated breakout labs utilizing dedicated strategic meeting spaces across the campus. Participants will engage in rigorous peer-to-peer alignment\, diagnose shared organizational friction points\, and depart with low-risk micro-experiments to pilot immediately back home. \nThis Summit will feature a number of speakers as well as our Event Facilitators/Mobilization Track Leaders. \nEvent Facilitators \n \nDave Jacob is a missions mobilization practitioner\, researcher\, trainer\, and consultant. He is the Founder and Chief Servant Officer of Gospel Mobilization\, a ministry dedicated to resourcing\, training\, and coaching missions mobilizers. He has trained hundreds of mobilizers from all over the world. Previously\, he spent 7 years as the Chair of the Intercultural Studies department at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale\, ND\, where he used education and inspiration to mobilize students to the nations. From 2008-2014\, he and his family served as missionaries in a sensitive country in Northern Asia. Dave is the author of It’s Your Call: To a Missional or Missionary Life\, and the host of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast. He has a Master of Arts degree in Missional Leadership and loves to read books about missions\, spiritual formation\, and neurotheology. He also enjoys gardening\, camping\, kayaking\, and roasting his own coffee beans outside over fire. He’s been married to his wife\, Angie\, for 31 years. They have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. \n \nWith over a decade of experience in the trenches of mobilization\, Chelsea Christopher is passionate about the health\, mobilization\, and longevity of Great Commission workers. As the Vice President of People Advancement at East-West\, she draws on her 14-year journey—from frontline Missionary Mobilizer to senior leader—to build systems that help workers flourish. Today\, she leads East-West’s efforts across missionary and staff recruitment\, HR\, leadership development\, and internal communications\, always driven by the vision to do what’s never been done before to reach the unreached. Her global perspective was sparked on a mission trip at age eight and later formalized through a Master of Arts in Global Leadership. Chelsea lives in the Ft. Worth area with her husband\, Steven\, their two children\, Beau and Bella\, and their silver lab\, Abe. \nTentative Schedule \nWednesday\, December 2 \n\n3:00 PM Hotel check-in / Get Settled\n4:00 PM Welcome & Framework Framing\n5:30 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM SESSION 1\n9:00 PM Free Time / Informal Networking\n\nThursday\, December 3 \n\n8:30 AM – 11:00 AM SESSION 2\n11:00 AM Open Space / Individual Processing \n12:00 PM Lunch\n1:30 PM – 4:00 PM SESSION 3\n4:00 PM Consulting Synthesizer & Reflection\n5:30 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM Open Networking / Breakout Labs continuation \n\nFriday\, December 4 \n\n8:30 AM Synthesis & Pitching the Experiments\n10:00 AM Break\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Next Steps & Alignment\n\nLocation\n This event is hosted at the headquarters of Frontiers in Phoenix\, Arizona. \nAdditional information will be provided upon registration. \n  \nThank you to our Event Sponsor! \n \nCost\nMissio Nexus Members: $250 \nNon-Members: $350 \nRegistration includes Wednesday dinner\, Thursday lunch and dinner\, and break refreshments. \nAccommodations\nAccommodations are not included in registration. Please consider the nearby hotels listed below – just 1 mile away from Frontiers. \nSpark by Hilton Tempe Phoenix Airport \n1625 S 52nd St\, Tempe\, AZ 85281 \nAirport Shuttle – $12.50 each way \nComplimentary Breakfast Buffet \nHampton Inn & Suites \n1550 South 52nd Street \nTempe\, AZ 85281 \nComplimentary Airport Shuttle \nComplimentary Breakfast Buffet \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations received on or before Wednesday\, November 11 will be refunded minus a $25 cancellation fee. After that\, no refund is available. \nRegistration \nRegistration closes Wednesday\, November 11th. \nContact \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@Missionexus.org. \nMissio 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.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/mobilization-strategy-summit-formerly-the-24plus-mobilization-directors-conference/
LOCATION:Frontiers Phoenix\, Arizona\, 939 S. Edward Drive\, Tempe\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
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SUMMARY:NextGen Leaders Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Are you stepping into your first leadership role? Is there an emerging leader in your organization in which you want to invest? The NextGen Leader Cohort is designed to give younger leaders the tools to build their leadership capacity based on biblical principles\, personal values\, and organizational vision. Theory and practice will be woven together so that the skills that are taught will be rooted in the reasons those skills are essential to the participant’s ability to lead in healthy and holy ways.   \nParticipant Profile  \nThis cohort is open to Gen Z and Millennials (Aged 25-40) who are either new to leadership or being prepared for leadership roles. Ideally\, the cohort members will be recommended for participation by their mentor or by leaders in their organization.   \nWho You’ll Meet  \nCohort members will meet young leaders from other mission agencies who want to learn from each other and will dialogue with seasoned leaders who are willing to share their experiences.  \nWhat You’ll Learn  \n\nA biblical framework for leadership—and why it matters \n\n\nStrategies for managing stress \n\n\nSkills for navigating conflict \n\n\nTime management tips and techniques \n\n\nHow to build resilience \n\n\nCommunication skills—both active listening and presenting your ideas \n\n\nHow to work well on intergenerational teams \n\n Why You Want to Participate  \nLeadership comes in many shapes and sizes. Learn how you might contribute to the leadership of your organization while continuing to grow as a follower of Jesus. The Emerging Leaders Cohort begins with an Online Cohort meeting (date TBD) where you will have the opportunity to get to know other cohort members and shape the content of the upcoming Leader Training by telling us which topics are most relevant to you. Next\, you will participate in the in-person leadership training retreat in Orlando (December 7-10) and engage in an interactive learning experience with your peers. The four monthly follow-up calls will be facilitated by leadership coaches and tailored to meet the needs of the participants (schedule TBD).   \nHow It Will Help You \nYou will grow your understanding of leadership and different leadership models\, enabling you to identify your leadership values and philosophy. Building on your core values\, you will grow in confidence and competence as a leader. By the end of the four-day event you will have created a personal development plan rooted in who you are in Christ and connected to your organization’s mission in a meaningful way. Our 4 post-event cohort calls will offer encouragement and support as you walk out that plan. \nEvent Overview \nCheck-in begins at 4 p.m. on December 7\, 2026 and our program will start with introductions at 5 p.m. Each day will include devotions\, peer to peer learning\, a discussion of leadership models\, skill building\, and dynamic Q&A sessions with seasoned leaders. The in-person gathering ends at noon on December 10\, 2026\, but the cohort will continue with four monthly virtual follow-up meetings\, where participants will be able to continue to refine their leadership skills through ongoing training and development. \nEvent Facilitators  \n Justin Vander Ark has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience and currently serves as the VP of Advancement at To Every Tribe. He has held various leadership roles at the organization since 2013\, including Director of Communications & Development\, VP of Global Operations\, COO\, and CFO. His hobbies include chess\, piano\, sports cards\, and book hoarding. He lives in Stevensville\, Michigan with his wife\, Emily\, and their four children.  \n  \nJenn Williamson\, DMin\, is the Director of Leadership Formation for Missio Nexus. She is passionate about equipping Christian leaders to guide their organizations to greater effectiveness by developing strategies and systems that reflect the Kingdom of God. She is a co-host of the podcast\, GOING: Where God is at Work\, discussing  global missions. Originally from the US\, she has lived and worked in Lyon\, France since 2010 where she participates in mentoring pastors and emerging leaders\, and training cross-cultural workers. Jenn likes reading\, cooking\, hiking\, and doing pottery. \nSpecial Guests \n \nAndrea Buczynski | VP of Global Development\, Cru \n \nTed Esler | President\, Missio Nexus \nVenue/Location  \nSan Pedro Spiritual Development Center \n95 Bishop Grady Lane | Winter Park\, FL 32792 \nSan Pedro is approximately a 30-minute drive from both Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Transportation to and from the airport is not provided. \nCost  \n\nMembers: $749 per person \n\n\nNon-Members: $899 per person\n\nIncludes \n\nIntroductory Cohort Orientation Call (pre-event)\nAccommodations\, meals\, and event materials at the in -person gathering\nOngoing support through monthly group coaching calls after the intensive\n\nRegistration closes on Friday\, November 20th. \nCancellation Policy  \nCancellations received on or before Monday\, November 9 will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. After that\, no refund is available.  \nContact  \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@Missionexus.org.  \nMissio 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.  \n 
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/nextgen-leaders-cohort/
LOCATION:San Pedro Spiritual Development Center\, 95 Bishop Grady Ln\, Winter Park\, FL\, 32792\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000
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SUMMARY:ECFA State of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Each year ECFA analyzes giving information and financial outlook information for all ECFA Members. This webinar will narrow in and look closer into the giving trends and financial outlook of missions organizations. Anyone inside a missions organization may find this information helpful. But for those serving in leadership and development the information in this webinar can help with planning and benchmarking. \nECFA’s annual State of Giving includes the following:\n1. A lookback at historical giving trends over the past ten years\n2. Giving outlook for 2026 and projections for 2027\n3. Financial health indicators for ECFA members\n4. How ministries are using AI \nPresenter: \nJake Lapp serves ECFA as Senior Vice President of Member Accountability\, where he works mainly with current ECFA members in maintaining compliance with ECFA Standards. Jake enjoys getting to work with members through the annual renewal process\, the Standards Check-in program\, formal compliance reviews\, and answering questions regarding compliance with ECFA Standards and best practices. Jake joined the ECFA team after working in public accounting and denominational leadership. Jake values the opportunity to work closely with ministries and churches of all sizes as they seek to enhance trust in their organization. \n  \n  \nMissio 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. Virtual events are recorded and the recordings are available as a MEMBER ONLY resource in our Media Library.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/ecfa-state-of-giving/
CATEGORIES:Webinars / Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T150000
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SUMMARY:Moving Donors From Supporting a Person to Supporting the Mission
DESCRIPTION:A presentation of the Marketing/Communications Track \nWhy You Should Attend\nYour missionary donors are some of the most loyal you have\, but most of them have never given to the organization. This session looks at why that gap matters and how you can start to close it. \n Who Should Attend\nCommunications\, development\, and donor relations staff at mission-sending organizations that want to grow giving to the organization itself\, not just to individual missionaries. \nHere is what we will cover:\n— What the benchmark found about how missionary donors and organization donors differ\, including retention and five-year value\n— How few donors ever cross over\, and what the timing data shows: no obvious moment\, just a steady rate across the first five years\n— Where storytelling\, email\, and updates can introduce the wider mission to donors who started with a person\n— A few things you can try right away \nPresenters\nScott Holthaus is the VP of Brand Marketing at Virtuous\, where he helps nonprofits grow giving and implement responsive fundraising. Before joining Virtuous\, Scott spent 15+ years working in nonprofits\, ministries\, and technology in a variety of roles\, including marketing\, branding\, and communications. Scott lives in the Chicago area with his wife and three kids. \n  \n  \nJaclyn Jones has spent two decades focused on direct response fundraising and driving client growth. Her career includes a successful track record of developing effective marketing and fundraising strategies and putting them into motion. Her job is to think through fundraising analysis\, planning\, and strategy and through it develop our clients’ growth models. By staying on top of KPIs\, analyzing results\, and offering recommendations on where to make improvements\, she helps our clients achieve their long-term goals. Jaclyn is originally from Portland\, OR and attended Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Philosophy. She has served a variety of clients including CARE\, Susan G Komen\, St. Jude\, RMHC\, Focus on the Family\, and various Food Banks and Animal Welfare groups. \n  \nMissio 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\,\nboard\, or other community members. Virtual events are recorded and the recordings are available as a MEMBER ONLY resource in our Media Library. 
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/moving-donors-from-supporting-a-person-to-supporting-the-mission/
CATEGORIES:Webinars / Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270219T070000
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SUMMARY:Leading 10X Deeper
DESCRIPTION:Invitation \nLeading 10x Deeper – Strengths\, Skills\, Soul is a multi-day leadership formation experience designed to help women leaders grow in self-awareness\, deepen their spiritual life\, and develop practical leadership capacity. In a peer-learning environment\, schedule combines strengths-focused work (guided by a certified StrengthsFinder coach)\, rule-of-life exercises\, leadership reflection\, relationship building\, and development planning. \nParticipant Profile \nThis event is suited for women mission leaders who want to grow in their understanding and employment of their God-given strengths\, enhance their leadership capacity\, fortify spiritual rhythms\, and pursue healthy relationships. \nWho You’ll Meet \nYou’ll spend time with other female leaders who are committed to deeper formation in character\, relationships\, and leadership practice. The program structure includes shared learning\, reflection\, and debrief sessions. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nParticipants can expect to engage topics including: \n\nBuilding on your personal Clifton Strengths Assessment\, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of your strengths and how they impact your leadership. Sessions include: Turning Talent into Strength\, Blind spots & Barriers\, Leadership Roles. (The price of the event includes the Clifton Strength Assessment\, which you will need to complete before the event.)\nYou will develop\, update\, or enhance your Rule of Life to deepen your experience of Christ in all areas of your life and leadership. You will have time to assess your current habits and prayerfully discern what’s working and where the Lord might be inspiring something new.\nIn a peer-learning environment\, you will sharpen practical leadership skills\, such as: Inviting Feedback\, Being a Reflective Practitioner\, Becoming a Lifelong Learner\, Fruitful Friendship for Leaders\, and Managing Conflict.\n\nWhy You Want to Participate \nIf you want more than leadership techniques alone\, this event offers a chance to develop your inner life\, understand your strengths more clearly\, and build sustainable patterns for growth. The program is intentionally designed around both formation and practical leadership skill-building. \nHow It Will Help You \nThis experience can help you clarify your strengths\, identify blind spots\, deepen your rule of life\, strengthen core leadership habits\, and grow in communication\, self-awareness\, and healthy relationships. It culminates with each participant creating a fully actionable personal development plan. \nEvent Overview \nThis event is a leadership formation journey that integrates strengths-based development\, spiritual reflection\, leadership identity\, healthy habits\, relationships\, and personal development planning. It begins Monday evening with an overview and orientation\, includes three full days of training\, and concludes with breakfast on Friday. \nMeet Your Facilitators \n\n \n \nCaryn Young has been involved in ministry for over 35 years serving in various roles including Campus Staff Worker with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship\, various ministry roles at Church and serving with several nonprofit organizations.  She currently serves as Director of the International Missions Department of the North American Baptist Conference and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.  Caryn has a passion for “equipping the saints” (Ephesians 4:11-16) She loves studying the bible and the joy that comes from leading others as they discover God’s grace and truth through the study of His word in addition to creating workshops that increase development & learning.  She resides in Folsom\, CA with her husband of 35 years. They have two adult children\, Kalena (28) & Nathan (26). \n \n\n \n \nJenn Williamson\, DMin\, is the Director of Leadership Formation for Missio Nexus. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging Christian leaders to guide their organizations to greater effectiveness by developing and employing strategies and systems that reflect and reveal the Kingdom of God. She is a co-host of the podcast\, GOING: Where God is at Work\, discussing global missions. Originally from the US\, she has lived and worked in Lyon\, France since 2010 where she continues to equip and mentor global leaders and train cross-cultural workers. Jenn likes reading\, hiking\, and doing pottery. \n \nSpace is limited! Act now. \nVenue \n \nRoss Point Camp & Conference Center \n820 S Ross Point Rd | Post Falls Idaho \nPlan to fly into Spokane International Airport. Ross Point Camp & Conference Center is a 35-minute drive from the Spokane International Airport. Additional information will be provided after registration. \nCost \n\nMembers $897\nNon-Members $1047\n\nWhat’s Included \n\nFood and Lodging (Single Occupancy)\nTransportation to and from the Spokane International Airport (if desired)\nThe Clifton Strength Assessment\n\nContact \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@MissioNexus.org. \nCancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event closes on Thursday\, January 28 or when sold out. Cancellations received on or before January 28 will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. After that\, no refund is available. \nMissio 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.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/leading-10x-deeper-2/
LOCATION:Ross Point Camp & Conference Center\, 820 S Ross Point Rd\, Post Falls\, ID\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T120000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Partnership Network - Peer to Peer
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipant Profile \nThis 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. \nWho You’ll Meet \nYou will meet seasoned leaders who bring decades of combined experience in capacity building alongside indigenous ministry partners.\nWhat You’ll Learn \nWe 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. \nHow It Will Help You \nReflect 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. \nEvent Overview\nThis 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. \nTentative Schedule\nTuesday\, March 2 \n\n4:00 PM Check-in/Get Settled\n5:00 PM Welcome/Introductions\n6:00 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM Session 1\n8:00 PM Free Time\n\nWednesday\, March 3 \n\n8:00 AM Breakfast\n8:45 AM Devotional\n9:00 AM Session 2\n10:30 AM Break\n11:00 AM Session 3\n12:00 PM Lunch\n1:00 PM Networking Groups\n2:30 PM Break\n3:00 PM Networking Groups\n3:30 PM Free Time\n6:00 PM Dinner\n7:00 PM Session 4\n8:00 PM Free Time\n\nThursday\, March 4 \n\n8:00 AM Breakfast\n9:00 AM Networking Groups\n10:30 AM Break\n11:00 AM Session 5\n12:00 PM Conclusion\n\nYour Facilitators \n \n\nDavid 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. \nDavid 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. \n\n \nMichael 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. \n \nTed Esler is the President of Missio Nexus\, an association of agencies and churches representing hundreds of mission agencies and churches. Ted worked in the computer industry before serving in the Balkans during the 1990s. In 2000\, Ted became the Canadian director of Pioneers and three years later moved to Orlando to join the leadership team of Pioneers USA. He was appointed President of Missio Nexus in 2015. His most recent book is The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence in the Ministry You Lead. Ted has a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary (2012). Ted and Annette have five adult children and three grandchildren and reside in Bradenton\, Florida.\nVenue/Location\nPioneers Training Center\n10123 William Carey Dr.\nOrlando\, Fl 32832 \nPioneers is located just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. \nCost \n\nMembers $247 (includes all sessions and meals)\nNon-Members $372 (includes all sessions and meals)\n\nLodging \nLodging 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). \nBook Online \nHoliday Inn Express booking link will be available soon! \nContact \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@MissioNexus.org. \nCancellation Policy \nRegistration 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. \nMissio 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.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/indigenous-partnership-network-peer-to-peer/
LOCATION:Pioneers
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270414T130000
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SUMMARY:2027 CEO & 2iC Joint Peer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Invitation \nJoin us for the 2027 CEO & 2iC Peer-2-Peer Retreat hosted at the Drury Plaza Hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio\, Texas \nThis retreat is for the CEO/President\, and their second-in-command (executive director\, VP\, etc.). Attendees will gain insights\, strategies\, and a renewed sense of purpose to lead their organizations effectively. You do not have to attend with your CEO or your 2iC to participate. Each year\, we’re delighted to welcome an increasing number of spouses to the event. While there isn’t a dedicated program specifically for spouses\, their presence is warmly encouraged and appreciated. \nThe Theme – Faithful Leadership in a Changing World \nThe technology promising to connect us is quietly pulling us apart. But we’re convinced this is a hidden opportunity for followers of Jesus to offer the real thing. In this session\, Peter and Phil draw from their work equipping leaders to thrive in an age of artificiality —and from unlikely lessons learned from decades of global service. This is an invitation to see the moment we are in and choose presence\, and the messy\, beautiful work of real relationships as our most powerful Gospel witness in an artificial world. \nWhy You Want to Participate \nEnhance your leadership skills and strengthen your executive partnership. Gain a deeper understanding of your role\, develop strategic solutions\, and build a supportive network. \nEvent Overview \nThis 3-day retreat will be held in San Antonio\, Texas. The event features two distinct tracks: one for CEOs and one for their Second-in-Commands. This event includes interactive discussions\, networking\, teaching\, and prayer and worship with some built in time for rest and relaxation. \nWho You’ll Meet \nMeet senior executives and their second-in-command from various organizations. Engage with special guest speakers Peter Greer and Phil Smith. \nKeynote Speakers \n \n Peter Greer is the CEO of HOPE International\, a global Christ-centered nonprofit working to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship and discipleship in Africa\, Asia\, Latin America\, and Eastern Europe. He is a bestselling coauthor of over 15 books\, including Mission Drift\, Rooting for Rivals\, Lead with Prayer\, and How Leaders Lose Their Way. Before joining HOPE\, Peter worked internationally in microfinance in Cambodia\, Zimbabwe\, and Rwanda and holds a graduate degree from Harvard Kennedy School.  While his sports loyalties remain in New England\, Peter and his family live in Lancaster\, PA.\nPhil Smith – Information coming soon. \nGuest Speakers \nInformation Coming Soon \nVenue/Location \n \nDrury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk \nThe Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk is located on the River Walk in the heart of downtown. The Alamo\, San Fernando Cathedral\, Aztec Theatre\, and Historic Market Square are all a short walk away. Formerly the Alamo National Bank\, this 24-story\, renovated skyscraper features a lobby with 40-foot ceilings and stained-glass windows\, as well as an all-suite tower. For more information\, click here. \nTentative Schedule \nMonday – April 12 \n4:00pm – Check-in \n5:00pm – Welcome/Introductions \n6:00pm – Dinner \n7:00pm – Session 1 w/Peter Greer and Phil Smith \nTuesday – April 13 \n7:30am – 8:30am – Breakfast \n8:45am – Worship/Devotional \n9:30am – Session 2 w/Peter Greer and Phil Smith \n10:45 AM – CEO – 2iC Breakouts \n12:00pm – Lunch \n1:00pm – Trends & Patterns \n1:30pm – Session 3 w/Peter Greer and Phil Smith \n3:00pm – Free time – Explore San Antonio \n6:00pm – Dinner \n7:00pm – Session 4 w/Peter Greer and Phil Smith \n8:30pm – Free time \nWednesday – April 14 \n7:30am – 8:30am – Breakfast \n8:30am – Worship/Devotional \n9:30am – CEO – 2iC Breakouts \n11:00am – Joint Wrap Up with Leadership Panel \n12:00pm – Lunch \n1:00pm – Program End \nCost \nMembers: $975 per person \nNon-Members: $1\,275 per person \nSpouses: $575 per person (Spouses are welcome to attend but there is no special program for them.) \nRegistration includes all meals and lodging. \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations received on or before March 10 will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. After that\, no refund is available. \nContact \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@Missionexus.org. \nMissio 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. \n 
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/2027-ceo-2ic-joint-peer-retreat/
LOCATION:Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk\, 105 S St Mary's St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T080000
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SUMMARY:Leading 10X Bigger: Executive Leaders (Women Only)
DESCRIPTION:Leading 10X Bigger is a 1-week executive level training for women whose leadership platform is expanding. \nAs your leadership responsibilities increase\, so does your need for practical skills and spiritual depth. Join us for a week of building your competence\, confidence\, and abilities in close community with other women leaders. Participants will be equipped to set direction\, lead change\, build a team\, serve as a spokesperson\, and lead up—while remaining deeply connected to the Lord. They will build confidence and establish tracks to run on for the next season\, including a development plan and action points from their own reflection time.  \n“You can’t do big like you did small.” Those were the words my pastor’s wife spoke as she described the transition from a small rural church to a much larger community church. And that is the challenge for leaders as their leadership responsibilities increase. How do you make the adjustments to the new realities? What must change? What must stay the same or increase? Sessions will include: \nWhat changes at the next level of leadership? \n\nGeneralist/specialist tensions\nLeading up\, across\, and out\nGaining support\n\nThinking & Acting Differently \n\nSetting Direction and Leading Change\nBuilding the team\nServing as spokesperson\n\nSelf-Leadership \n\nImpact on decisions\, priorities\, schedule & relationships\nManaging your own transition and others\nStaying fueled\n\nHeart Capacity \n\nSelf-doubt & impostor syndrome\nKeeping a tender heart toward the Lord and others\nHumility\, integrity\, and courage\n\nIn each section\, we will also discuss the unique challenges women in leadership may face. \nDates \n May 12-19\, 2027   \nArrive by 5 pm on Wednesday\, the 12th \, and depart anytime on the 19th. \nTarget Audience \nLeading 10X Bigger is for women who are new to executive leadership or preparing for greater responsibility. It is particularly tailored to those who lead teams.  \nIf you are a current organization leader seeking to deepen your bench this would be a good opportunity to consider for one of your rising leaders.   \n Only 10 spaces! Act now. \nVenue \nRoss Point Camp & Conference Center \n820 S Ross Point Rd \nPost Falls\, Idaho \n Plan to fly into Spokane International Airport. Ross Point Camp & Conference Center is a 35-minute drive from the Spokane International Airport. \nWhat’s Included \nFood and Lodging (single occupancy)  \nTransportation to and from Spokane International Airport (if desired)   \nMeet Your Facilitators \n \nAndrea Buczynski has served as the Global VP for Leadership Development and HR for Cru for the past twenty years. She came to Christ through the Four Spiritual Laws while a chemistry student at Penn State. Called to campus ministry 47 years ago\, her formative ministry and leadership experience started with 15 years of campus assignments throughout the Midwest before coming to serve at the headquarters in Florida in 1993. Nine years as National Director of Staffed Campuses preceded a short time as Global Campus Ministry Leadership Development specialist\, before taking on the Vice President role in 2004. She is currently serving as a Leadership Development consultant and coach with Cru\, and a Board member for Christian Leadership Alliance. She enjoys coffee\, good books\, and the beach.  \n \nJenn Williamson\, DMin\, is the Director of Leadership Formation for Missio Nexus. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging Christian leaders to guide their organizations to greater effectiveness by developing and employing strategies and systems that reflect and reveal the Kingdom of God. She is a co-host of the podcast\, GOING: Where God is at Work\, discussing global missions. Originally from the US\, she has lived and worked in Lyon\, France since 2010 where she continues to equip and mentor global leaders and train cross-cultural workers. Jenn likes reading\, hiking\, and doing pottery.  \n  \nContact \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@MissioNexus.org. \nCancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event closes on April 12 or when sold out. Cancellations received on or before April 12 will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. After that\, no refund is available. \nMissio 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.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/leading-10x-bigger-executive-leaders-women-only/
LOCATION:Ross Point Camp & Conference Center\, 820 S Ross Point Rd\, Post Falls\, ID\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T080000
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SUMMARY:Leading 10X Bigger: Executive Leaders (Co-ed)
DESCRIPTION:Leading 10X Bigger is a 1-week executive-level leadership training. \nAs your leadership increases\, so does your need for practical skills and spiritual depth. Join us for a week of building your competence\, confidence\, and abilities in close community with other leaders moving into executive roles. Participants will be equipped to set direction\, lead change\, build a team\, serve as a spokesperson\, and lead up—while remaining deeply connected to the Lord. They will build confidence and establish tracks to run on for the next season\, including a development plan and action points from their own reflection time.  \n“You can’t do big like you did small.” And that is the challenge for leaders as their leadership responsibilities increase. How do you make the adjustments to the new realities? What must change? What must stay the same or increase? Sessions will include: \nWhat Changes at the Next Level of Leadership? \n\nGeneralist/specialist tensions\nLeading up\, across\, and out\nGaining support\n\nThinking & Acting Differently \n\nSetting Direction & Leading Change\nBuilding the team\nServing as spokesperson\n\nSelf-Leadership \n\nImpact on decisions\, priorities\, schedule and relationships\nManaging your own transition and others\nStaying fueled\n\nEQ \n\nSelf-doubt and impostor syndrome\nManaging relationships with the Lord and others\nHumility\, integrity\, and courage\n\nDates \n May 19-26\, 2027   \nArrive by 5 pm on Wednesday\, the 19th\, and depart anytime on the 26th. \nTarget Audience \nLeading 10X Bigger is for those who are new to executive leadership or preparing for greater responsibility. It is particularly tailored to those who lead teams.  \nIf you are a current organization leader seeking to deepen your bench\, this would be a good opportunity to consider for one of your rising leaders.   \n Only 10 spaces available. Register early. \nVenue \nRoss Point Camp & Conference Center \n820 S Ross Point Rd \nPost Falls\, Idaho \n Plan to fly into Spokane International Airport. Ross Point Camp & Conference Center is a 35-minute drive from the Spokane International Airport. \nCost \nMembers – $1347 \nNon-members – $1497 \nDouble – Occupancy Discount  \nFor those interested in sharing a room\, there is a $169 discount. Email Events@MissioNexus.org for the discount code. \nWhat’s Included \nFood and lodging (single occupancy)  \nTransportation to and from the Spokane International Airport (if desired)   \nMeet Your Facilitators \n Erik Butz has served in full-time ministry with Cru since 1995 and currently serves as Executive Director of Operations\, providing leadership and operational support to Cru’s ministries in the US and around the world. He began in campus ministry at the University of Minnesota before spending 13 years serving in East Asia. Since returning to Cru’s Orlando headquarters in 2012\, Erik has held various operations leadership roles\, focusing on developing leaders who can steward their God-given gifts for Kingdom impact and leading several regional and global leadership initiatives. He is passionate about developing the leaders\, teams\, culture\, and systems that help organizations stay healthy and effective. Erik has been married to Gina for nearly 30 years and has two amazing adult children\, Ethan and Megan. He enjoys travel\, woodworking\, and any sort of outdoor adventure. \n \nAndrea Buczynski has served as the Global VP for Leadership Development and HR for Cru for the past twenty years. She came to Christ through the Four Spiritual Laws while a chemistry student at Penn State. Called to campus ministry 47 years ago\, her formative ministry and leadership experience started with 15 years of campus assignments throughout the Midwest before coming to serve at the headquarters in Florida in 1993. Nine years as National Director of Staffed Campuses preceded a short time as Global Campus Ministry Leadership Development specialist\, before taking on the Vice President role in 2004. She is currently serving as a Leadership Development consultant and coach with Cru\, and a Board member for Christian Leadership Alliance. She enjoys coffee\, good books\, and the beach.  \n \nJenn Williamson\, DMin\, is the Director of Leadership Formation for Missio Nexus. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging Christian leaders to guide their organizations to greater effectiveness by developing strategies and systems that reflect the Kingdom of God. She is a co-host of the podcast\, GOING: Where God is at Work\, discussing global missions. Originally from the US\, she has lived and worked in Lyon\, France since 2010 where she continues to equip and mentor global leaders and train cross-cultural workers. Jenn likes reading\, hiking\, and doing pottery.  \n  \nContact \nFor any questions\, please contact us at Events@MissioNexus.org. \nCancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event closes on April 19 or when sold out. Cancellations received on or before April 19 will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. After that\, no refund is available. \nMissio 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.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/leading-10x-bigger-executive-leaders-co-ed/
LOCATION:Ross Point Conference Center\, 820S Ross Point Rd\, Post Falls\, ID\, 83854\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 2027 Mission Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date and plan to join us for the 2027 Mission Leaders Conference in Woodford\, Virginia at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center. \nKalahari Resort & Convention Center \n5500 Destination Drive \nWoodford\, VA 22580
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/the-2027-mission-leaders-conference/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resort & Convention Center (VA)\, 5500 Destination Drive\, Woodford\, VA\, 22580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Leaders Conference
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SUMMARY:The 2028 Mission Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date and plan to join us for the 2028 Mission Leaders Conference in Austin\, Texas at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://app.missionexus.org/event/the-2028-mission-leaders-conference/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resort & Convention Center (Texas)\, 3001 Kalahari Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 22580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Leaders Conference
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