Program

Leadership in Word, Power, and Deed
…so that the name of God is renowned among the nations.

Conference Overview

July 18 – Arrival Day (Conference Begins After Dinner)
July 19–20 – Affiliated Group and Team Meetings
July 21–23 – World Wide Conference
July 24 – Departure Day

Conference Schedule

Click here to see the updated (4/28/10) Conference Schedule!
Click here to learn more about “Fun Time Activities” at conference.

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Plenary Sessions

There will be seven plenary sessions throughout the week at World Wide Conference.

These large gatherings are for all staff and guests, and they will cover a variety of topics and include plenty of opportunities to worship together. In addition to topics such as Conext as a Family, the primary focus of these times will be tied to our theme of Leadership in Word, Power, and Deed.

In light of what God has been doing in CRM and in preparation for the conference, Sam wrote an article called The Dimensions of the Gospel, the content of which informs much of what will be shared at conference. We encourage you to read the article in preparation for conference!

During the plenary sessions, many of our own staff will share their personal stories and experiences of how they have sought to make His name renowned among the nations through Word, Power, and Deed.

These staff include: (click on each name to see a photo and brief bio)

Word

Power

Deed

  • Nadim Costa – NEOTDM (Near East Org. for Training, Development & Media), Beirut
  • Luc Kabongo – InnerCHANGE, South Africa
  • Christiana Rice – NieuCommunities, San Diego

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Learning Tracks

Learning Tracks are opportunities to dive deeper into the theme with specialists on each dimension of the Gospel.

Our sincere hope is that you will sign up for a Learning Track that is outside of your strength.  In other words, if you are strong and gifted in the dimension of “Power” in the Gospel and leadership, then we would encourage you to stretch yourself and participate in a Learning Track focused on Word or Deed.  After all, the real strength and power of the Gospel come from a life and ministry that are balanced in all three of its dimensions.

Note that participation in these Learning Tracks is expected, and space in each is limited.  Sign-ups for Learning Tracks will take place in June.

Leadership in Word
with Frank Hankins

Click here to learn more about the specific sessions in this track.
Click here to read Dr. Hankins’ brief bio.

Leadership in Power
with Barry & Mary Kissell

Click here to learn more about the specific sessions in this track.
Click here to read the Kissell’s brief bio.

Word, Power, and Deed in Balance
with Bob & Gracie Ekblad

Click here to learn more about the specific sessions in this track.
Click here to read the Ekblad’s brief bio.

Sign up for Learning Tracks here.

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“Conversations”

On the afternoons of a couple of our days together we will have open time dedicated to optional, informal seminar or workshop offerings called “Conversations.” These times are opportunities for any of us who have a burning topic to teach or discuss with others to round up a group of interested people and go for it.

If you’re interested in hosting a “conversation,” your time could be anything from a formal training you’ve prepared and offered elsewhere to a simple round-table discussion with minimal preparation. The topics can be as broad and wide as are your interests, and you can request a time slot of either 1 or 2 hours.

Proposals for “Conversations” – detailing what you’d like to discuss and how you’d like to discuss it – should be submitted by May 1st, at which time all the proposals will be taken into account. In some cases where there appears to be duplication, we may come back to you and suggest a collaborative effort with others in the organization. Once we’ve confirmed all the proposals, we’ll send the offerings back out to conference registrants to get an idea of the amount of interest in attending your “conversation.” This estimate will help you prepare the time and will help the conference team reserve the right-sized room.

So… be creative and send in your proposals by May 1st! We intend to get you a confirmation for your “Conversation” by May 15th.

If you’re interested, just click here and complete the form no later than May 1st.
Please feel free to email us at wwc_conversations@crmleaders.org if you have any questions!

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Contact Kevin Brown at wwcdirector@crmleaders.org with any questions about the program.