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Innovate 2021

Mission Leaders Conference
Sep 22–24
(Wednesday–Friday)

Hyatt Regency
DFW International Airport
Dallas, Texas /
Broadcast Worldwide

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Innovate 2021 ResourcesKurtis Amundson

Virtual Resources

Find all the resources you need relating to the 2021 Mission Leaders Conference, including agenda, handouts, and more!

Virtual Event Schedule

Sep 22

Wednesday

Opening Session
2:00–3:00pm

Workshop Set 1
3:45–5:00pm

Plenary Session
7:00-8:30pm

Sep 23

Thursday

Workshop Set 2
8:30–9:45am

Plenary Session
10:30am–11:30am

Workshop Set 3
1:45–3:00pm

Workshop Set 4
3:45–5:00pm

Plenary Session & Award Ceremony
7:00–8:30pm

Sep 24

Friday

Workshop Set 5
9:00–10:15am

Closing Session
11:00am–12:00pm

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Find handouts, slide presentations, and more on the workshop session pages. Workshop handouts will continue to be added as we receive them from the presenters.

Workshop Set 1 (September 22, 3:45–5:00pm)

Attract, Nurture, and Mobilize Your “Ideal Goer” in the Digital Space

Mobilization, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

HR Compliance and Policy Issues in the New Administration/Congress

Human Resources, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Design and Implement Capacity-Building Training for Your Gen Z Staff

Training, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Innovative Approaches to Global Collaboration

Global Strategies, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Mission without Empire – When the Global South Joins the Mission Force

Executive Leadership, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Technology in a Post-COVID World: New Trends with Tech and Missions

Information Technology, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Bringing Definition to the Sending Church

Globally Engaged Churches, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Creative Tools to Cultivate Intercultural Learning

Short-Term Missions, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Integrating Faith and Fundraising

Development, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Critical Ministry Risk Exposures both Domestic and International (and How to Insure Them)

Finance Admin and Legal, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM

Member Care – What Next?

People Care and Development, Workshop Set 1 | September 22 | 3:45 PM
Workshop Set 2 (September 23, 8:30–9:45am)

Engaging the Hearts of Your Constituents Through Stories

Development, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Innovating by Crowdsourcing the Great Commission: Engage Without Leaving Home

Mobilization, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

How Organizations Can Best Support Resilience [Research Findings]

People Care and Development, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Inspiring Innovation with Design Thinking in Missions Contexts

Executive Leadership, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Technology and Media in Diaspora Ministry

Global Strategies, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Measuring Your Church as a Sending Church

Globally Engaged Churches, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Training HERE to Reach the Unreached Out There

Training, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Christian Response to Dealing with Cybersecurity Risk

Information Technology, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

The Not-So-Boring Accounting and Audit Update

Finance Admin and Legal, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

To Outsource or Not to Outsource – THAT is the Question!

Industry Specific, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Making Mission Trips Better

Short-Term Missions, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM

Diversity, Inclusion, and Conflict: Do You Want Uniformity or Unity?

Human Resources, Workshop Set 2 | September 23 | 8:30 AM
Workshop Set 3 (September 23, 1:45–3:00pm)

Creating a Culture of Analytics

Information Technology, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Current Innovations in Diaspora: Practitioner Spot Talks

Global Strategies, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Executing Meaningful Virtual Mission Trips

MLC2021, Short-Term Missions, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Design Thinking and Encountering Innovation in Missions

Executive Leadership, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Build Your Own E-Learning Workshop or Conference. Real Relationships Can Happen!

Training, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Building and Growing Sustainer Giving in the Subscription Economy

Development, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Convergence as Mission Innovation: Keys to Unlocking Synergistic Partnerships

Globally Engaged Churches, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

What is Your Brand Score? And Why Does it Matter to Your Donors?

Industry Specific, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

International Accounting Update

Finance Admin and Legal, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Conflict Competence: How to Solve the #1 Problem

Human Resources, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Partnering with the Black Church in Key Trends in 21st Century Missions

Mobilization, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM

Mental Health in Missions

People Care and Development, Workshop Set 3 | September 23 | 1:45 PM
Workshop Set 4 (September 23, 3:45–5:00pm)

International Grantmaking: Critical Compliance Steps When Funding Work Overseas

Finance Admin and Legal, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Mobilizing Gen Z: Digital Strategies

Mobilization, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Design in Diaspora Innovation

Global Strategies, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Utilizing Digital Strategies

Development, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Coaching and Development

Human Resources, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Operating in a Virtual Environment Post Pandemic

Information Technology, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Collaboration: Rooting for Your Rivals

Executive Leadership, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Why and How Jews for Jesus Moved Our New Staff Training Online

Training, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Short-term Mission in an Honor/Shame Culture

Short-Term Missions, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Reframing Short-Term Missions

Globally Engaged Churches, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Innovative Godly Resilience in International Workers Serving in Hazardous Places

People Care and Development, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM

Governance Tips for Accountability

Industry Specific, Workshop Set 4 | September 23 | 3:45 PM
Workshop Set 5 (September 24, 9:00–10:15am)

What Next? A Conversation on Innovation and Cooperation for This Generation

People Care and Development, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Who’s Doing What? Roles and Liability for HR, Member Care, and Leadership

Human Resources, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Church to Global Partners in the Majority World Church Era

Globally Engaged Churches, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Latest Developments in Legislative and Legal Matters

Finance Admin and Legal, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Digital Security: Protect Yourself and Your Organization

Global Strategies, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Enabling Collaboration Through Technology

Information Technology, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Principles for Building and Leading a Culturally Diverse Team

Executive Leadership, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Relational Factors for Effective Missionary Training

Training, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Virtual Team Building

Short-Term Missions, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Answers to Fundraising Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask (But Never Have)

Development, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Reaching Muslims – Heart, Mind, & Soul

Industry Specific, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

How to Nurture the Missionary Call

Mobilization, Workshop Set 5 | September 24 | 9:00 AM

Virtual Event F.A.Qs

For tech help relating to the virtual event and/or the zoom platform, click here.

Q: How can I join the virtual event / Where can I find my Zoom Link?

A: Your virtual pass for Innovate 2021 was emailed to the address that you registered with for the event. Check your email inbox or spam folder to find an email from “Annette Esler (aesler@missionexus.org)” with the subject line “Important Details for Innovate 2021 Virtual”. Inside you will find the URL, meeting ID, and passcode to participate in the virtual event. If you cannot locate your invite email, send a note to info@missionexus.org.

Q: I can’t hear anything, how do I adjust the audio?

A: Make sure you are connected to the audio system speaker is unmuted and the volume is turned up. Read tips on troubleshooting audio that isn’t working on your iOS or Android device.

Q: I can’t see any pictures/images on the screen, how do I fix this?

A: Check that your browser is the active application on your computer and/or try rejoining the meeting.

Q: I am not seeing other options in my Zoom, I want to raise a question/post a feedback.

A: Make your browser/app window bigger or click the “More” button at the bottom of your screen to show additional options.

Q: How do I change my name on the screen?

A: Open the “Participants” panel, hover over your name, click “more”, and choose “rename”. Enter your new name and click the “rename” button.

Q: I am in the wrong breakout room, how do I change rooms?

A: You can change the room you are in by clicking “Leave Room”, returning to the main session, and then selecting the “Breakout Room” option. You will be able to join another breakout room that is active.

Q: How do I go back to the Main Room?

A: Click the “Leave Room” button in the bottom right corner. This will bring you back to the main session.

Q: There is too much background noise, how do I fix that?

A: Next to the microphone mute button, click the up arrow, and choose “Audio Settings…”. Choose an option under “Suppress background noise” and return to the meeting.

Q: Where can I find the link to the workshop tracks?

A: At the top of this page is the agenda and all of the workshops broken out by set/time.

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