SUMMIT WORKSHOPS Monday, July 26 • Session 1: 10:30 - 11:30am Called Beyond Yourself // Jim Pratt // East Ballroom A A Call to Serve Locally and Globally through Mission One Teams
Following Christ In Honduras // Rodney & Teresa Walls // East Ballroom B It's Just Who They Are (Followers of Christ) Summit Youth // Logan Hensley // East Ballroom C Icebreaker and Activities A Calling to India // Jessy Vemula // West Ballroom A A Calling to Live and Die for God's Kingdom" Perspective of an Indian Native Missionary. Pastoral Self-Care // Brian Burris // West Ballroom B Pastoring a church is unlike any other job. On a day-to-day basis, you are called to the great highs of being witness to spiritual growth in those you serve to the gut-wrenching loss of beloved members of the congregation. This work never fits in a neat 40 hour work week, and you may rarely be recognized for the hours you put into sermon prep, discipleship, or maintenance on the church property. In addition, you have been asked to lead a congregation through the ever-changing environment of COVID. Barna's research indicates that at least 29% of pastors are seriously considering leaving their posts this year. In this workshop, we will talk about the top stressors that are pushing pastors out of their positions. Additionally, we'll discuss real-world strategies to help and support pastors. Join God in Mission // Mark Powell // West Ballroom C Call to Mission: Joining God in the Journey Committed to the Call // The Dames // West Ballroom D Committed to the Call: Why did I wait so long? Called to.... // Joyce Porcadilla-Rubia // West Ballroom E Called to... A Journey of Responding to God's Call
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