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SUMMARY:Discipling Young People in Your Church to Become Disciple Makers of the Nations
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Negrón of Missio Nexus and Matthew Ellison of 16:15 will be joined by special guests Nicole Parks of Cafe 1040 and Julius Tennal of Summit Church in North Carolina for an important conversation on Discipling Young People in Your Church to Become Disciple Makers of the Nations. \nAcross the country\, churches are asking how to help the next generation develop a heart for the nations. Many young people are open\, eager\, and searching for purpose\, but they are often discipled more by culture than by the global mission of God. At the same time\, churches struggle to know how to shape students and young adults into followers of Jesus who understand His heart for all peoples and are ready to join His work locally and globally. \nHow do we move beyond events\, trips\, and occasional teaching toward a pattern of discipleship that forms young believers with a passion for Christ and a vision for the unreached? What does it look like to help them hear God’s voice\, cultivate spiritual depth\, develop resilience\, and understand the responsibility and privilege of making disciples among all nations? And how can leaders walk with young people so they grow from curiosity to conviction to long-term commitment? \nIn this conversation\, we will explore practical ways churches can disciple the next generation toward global engagement. We will look at rhythms\, relationships\, and environments that shape young hearts to care about what God cares about and to see themselves as active participants in His mission. You will walk away with tools that help your church invest in young people with purpose and intentionality for the sake of the nations. \nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n Nicole Parks – Nicole is a passionate advocate for the unreached and a lover of the word of God. She loves teaching and writing about God’s big story and His global purposes. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a Masters in Global Studies. She is an active Perspectives instructor\, sought-after Bible teacher\, and a published author. She has worked with Cafe 1040 since 2015 and is now serving as the Vice President of Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships. Her love of travel and Jesus has brought her to over 30 different countries and counting. But her favorite role of all is full-time wife and mom to three children. \n  \n \nJulius Tennal – Julius has been married to his high school sweetheart\, Brittany\, for (12) years and they have three energetic sons: Azariah (6)\, Josiah (3)\, and Zechariah (2). Julius has served in vocational ministry for (13) years\, including 3 years as a missionary in South Africa. He has an M.Div in Missiology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Pastor of International Missions with the Summit Church in North Carolina.\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Building a Shared Foundation for Cross Cultural Workers
DESCRIPTION:A paradigm shift has begun! We are moving away from a responsive model of care and development towards a more holistic model. To navigate this shift\, we want to invite you to explore why a shared foundation is essential for strengthening collaboration in People Care & Development. \nTogether\, we’ll look at the challenges of working without common guidelines—and how a unified framework can transform the way we serve.\nWe’ll guide you through research-backed Thrive Outcomes that help define what it truly means for cross-cultural workers to flourish.\nWe’ll also engage in a meaningful conversation about the future of People Care & Development Certification. \nWho Is this For?  \nThis webinar is for you if you want to better understand the need for shared foundations—and if you are helping lead change toward a more holistic approach to care and development in your organization. We especially invite you to join if you serve as a caregiver\, people developer\, or organizational leader\, or if you’re simply looking for research-backed clarity to strengthen how you think about and practice care and development. \nWhat Will You Learn? \n\nUnderstand the paradigm shift from reactive care to a more holistic model of People Care & Development\nIdentify the challenges of working without shared guidelines and why they limit effectiveness\nDiscover how a shared foundation can strengthen collaboration and alignment across organizations\nExplore a unified framework that can transform how care and development are practiced\nEngage with research-backed Thrive Outcomes that define what it means for cross-cultural workers to truly flourish\nGain insight into the emerging future of People Care & Development Certification\n\nPresenters \nKimberly Drage: Kimberly brings over 18 years of cross-cultural field experience in Southeast Asia & Scotland alongside a strong research background in Human Resource Management. Her work is shaped by a deep passion for missionary member care from a holistic\, organizational perspective\, grounded in firsthand insight into how organizational practices directly impact mental health and well-being. Committed to the flourishing of cross-cultural workers\, Kimberly integrates research and lived experience to advocate for evidence-informed approaches to care and development. She seeks to inspire meaningful conversation and equip practitioners\, organizational leaders\, and workers themselves with tools that support thriving in the midst of service and finishing well. \nVern Salter: I bring over 36 years of experience as a vocational Christian worker\, serving both in the U.S. and overseas. Having personally received care during seasons of crisis\, I deeply value both the “below the waterline” work of counseling and the “at the waterline” practices of soul care\, relational reconciliation\, and cultivating healthy rhythms in ministry. With an MA in Clinical Counseling from Colorado Christian University\, I integrate pastoral insight with professional training to support the holistic well-being of cross-cultural workers. As Director of Care at MTI\, I work to ensure that agency partners and their staff are equipped to thrive through a well-resourced\, collaborative approach to care and development\, while also supporting the MTI team. I am married to Janell and have three adult children. \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. 
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