“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isa 43:18-19
Join us for an inspiring 2-day event where we celebrate the innovative spirit of our God! As believers, we’re called to embrace creativity and find fresh ways to mobilize for missions. Whether your focus is marketing, communications or mobilizing, you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Here’s what awaits you:
- Thought-Provoking Sessions: Seasoned practitioners will share insights on innovating missions mobilization. Dive into topics like digital strategies, global outreach, diversity, and effective marketing.
- Stimulating Connections: Connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and collaborate on groundbreaking approaches.
- Renewal and Synergy: Experience a fresh wind in your mobilization efforts through engaging content, meaningful conversations, and collaborative synergy.
Audience
Mobilization Directors, Affiliated Mobilization Leaders, Agency Marketing, and Communications Directors
Facilitators
Mark Stebbins has been on staff with Navigators for 46 years, including 10 years in Ghana. He served 12 years as Director for Short-term Missions and Director for International Mobilization and Recruitment for the U.S. Navigators and served 10 years as Missions Director for the U.S. Collegiate Navigators. He currently is serving as a mobilizer-at-large with Navigators and as a mobilization catalyst with Missio Nexus.
After 7 years serving as the Chair of the Intercultural Studies department at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale, ND, Dave Jacob, the Founder and Director of Gospel Mobilization, is also the Director of Mobilization at World Gospel Mission, an inter-denominational missions-sending agency. Prior to teaching, 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, has a Master of Arts degree in Missional Leadership, and is currently an Intercultural Studies PhD candidate. He and his wife, Angie, have been married for 28 years and have 5 children and one grandchild. He enjoys reading, hanging out with horses, and roasting his own coffee beans over a campfire.
For the past 13 years, Chelsea has served with East-West in a capacity of long-term missionary mobilization and recruitment. She currently serves in the role of Director of Recruitment, where she leads initiatives to inspire and engage new missionaries, staff, and interns to join forces in spreading the gospel in some of the world’s most spiritually darkest areas.
Chelsea’s passion for missions was ignited at a young age, having traveled on short-term mission trips since she was 8 years old. These early experiences fostered a lifelong commitment to mobilize the Body of Christ to unreached people groups.
Chelsea holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership. She and her husband, Steven, have been married for 11 years and are blessed with two children.
Check out these other topics and guest speakers!
- Creativity in Mobilization | Paul Beeghly, Mobilization Director, Team
- Diverse Mobilization | Tony Dentman, Executive Director, Funding Tribe Foundation
- Global Mobilization | Mary Ho, International Executive Director, All Nations
- Marketing in Mobilization | Matt Green, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Pioneers
Location
SIL | 7500 West Camp Wisdom Road | Dallas, TX 75236
Cost
$225 Members/ $350 Non-members
Included with Registration
Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, break refreshments
Not Included
Breakfast and accommodations
Recommended Lodging
LaQuinta Inn & Suites Dallas/Duncanville (10-minute drive to SIL)
835 US Hwy 67 | Duncanville, TX 75137 | 972-298-4600
(Special Missio Nexus group rate – $109 + tax/night. Book by 10/11/24 to guarantee this rate.) Complimentary Bright Side Breakfast.
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville (7-minute drive to SIL)
800 N Main St | Duncanville, TX 75116 | 972-283-9777
(Special Missio Nexus group rate – $119 + tax/night. Book by 10/11/24 to guarantee this rate.) Hot breakfast buffet available for $10.
In addition, the SIL guesthouse has a limited number of rooms available for $75/night. For more information contact Martha at Housing_dallas@sil.org. Be sure to indicate that you are attending the Missio Nexus event.
Missio 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.