Come learn and build your capacity at workshops featuring presenters from these well respected organizations from around the world.
HOLISTIC MINISTRY
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor … and Yourself
Tim Streett, Assistant Director, Shepherd Community (a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center)
Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence: A Practical Guide
Tim Streett, Assistant Director, Shepherd Community (a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center)
Toxic Charity: How Churches Hurt Those They Help — and How to Reverse It
Bob Lupton, Author of “Toxic Charity” and Founder of Focused Community Strategies
Charity Detox: What Charity Would Look Like If We Cared About Results
Bob Lupton, Author of “Toxic Charity” and Founder of Focused Community Strategies
Thinking Biblically About Politics
Ron Sider, Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry, and Public Policy, Palmer Theological Seminary, and Founder, Evangelicals for Social Action
Global Poverty, Christian Solutions, and American Politics
Ron Sider, Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry, and Public Policy, Palmer Theological Seminary, and Founder, Evangelicals for Social Action
An Open, Civil Dialogue: Comparing Current Presidential Platforms With a Biblical, Balanced Agenda
Ron Sider, Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry, and Public Policy, Palmer Theological Seminary, and Founder, Evangelicals for Social Action
A Biblical Theology of Compassion
Roger Hahn, Dean of the Faculty/Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology, Nazarene Theological Seminary
A Wesleyan Theology of Compassion
Deidre Brower Latz, President and Senior Lecturer in Pastoral and Social Theology at Nazarene Theological College in Manchester
& Dr. Rob Gailey, Director, Center for International Development, and Professor, Fermanian School of Business Point Loma Nazarene University
Thinking and Living Church Outside the Box
Dr. Philip Zimmerman, Pastor of Kirche in Aktion, Germany
Leadership Mistakes Even Successful Leaders Make
Dr. Philip Zimmerman, Pastor of Kirche in Aktion, Germany
The Microfinance Debate: Does It Work or Not?
Dr. Rob Gailey, Director, Center for International Development, and Professor, Fermanian School of Business Point Loma Nazarene University
Compassion-lism and Evange-passion
Daniel Herrara & Rusty Robbins, JESUS Film Harvest Partners
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Church as Unique Agent of Social Transformation
Richard Lister, Global Church and Development Lead, Tearfund UK
& Peter Ngwili, Church and Community Transformation Coordinator for the Africa Inland Church and for the Diocese of Mara and Ukuwere
Church and Community Transformation (5 Sessions)
Richard Lister, Global Church and Development Lead, Tearfund UK
& Peter Ngwili, Church and Community Transformation Coordinator for the Africa Inland Church and for the Diocese of Mara and Ukuwere
- Impossible Dreams? What Might God Do?
- Devotion and Delight: Who Are We Called to Be and What is Going Well So Far?
- Dreaming Godly Dreams: What Would You Love to See Happen in Your Communities and Countries?
- Designing Transformation: How Might Church and Community Transformation Help Your Work?
- Designing Toward Your Dreams
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Disaster Preparedness and Response
Curt Luthye, Regional Volunteer Services Officer, San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross
Participatory Assessment of Risk: Building Community Resilience
Dr. Jamie Aten, Founder/Co-Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute
Post-Disaster Trauma Counseling
Dr. Jamie Aten, Associate Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College and Founder/Co-Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute
& Kathleen Fry-Miller, Associate Director of National Children’s Disaster Service Programs for the Church of the Brethren
Preparing Facilitators for Participatory Assessment
Kate Bowen-Evans, Humanitarian Aid and Emergency Response Consultant and former Programme Director (Afghanistan), Tearfund
Best Practices for Communicating During a Disaster
Rev. Stephen Gualberto, Field Strategy Coordinator for the Philippines and Micronesia, Church of the Nazarene
Identifying Appropriate Roles for the Church During Disasters
Marcus Coleman, Special Assistant, Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
HOLISTIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The Value and Significance of Children
Dr. Dan Brewster, Director of Holistic Child Development Academic Programs for Compassion International
& Dr. Keith J. White, Chair of Child Theology Movement and Director of Mill Grove Residential Centre (for Foster Care)
Facilitated by Rev. Trino Jara, Holistic Child Development Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Academic Discipline of Holistic Child Development and Relevance to Church Mission
Dr. Dan Brewster, Director of Holistic Child Development Academic Programs for Compassion International
& Dr. Floyd Cunningham, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary
& Rev. Dan Balayo, Holistic Child Development Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Asia-Pacific Region
Facilitated by Dr. Nativity Patellar, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary
Child Theology
Dr. Keith J. White, Chair of Child Theology Movement and Director of Mill Grove Residential Centre (for Foster Care)
Facilitated by Rev. Dan Balayo, Holistic Child Development Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Asia-Pacific Region
Child Protection and Advocacy
Dr. Dan Brewster, Director of Holistic Child Development Academic Programs for Compassion International
& Rev. Stephen Gualberto, Field Strategy Coordinator for the Philippines and Micronesia, Church of the Nazarene
& Carissa Rocha, Child Sponsorship International Donor Relations Manager, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Faciliated by Rev. Dan Balayo, Holistic Child Development Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Asia-Pacific Region
Global Work of Child Sponsorship and Holistic Child Development
Facilitated by Rev. Trino Jara, Holistic Child Development Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
ANTI-TRAFFICKING
Human Trafficking 101: What Your Church Needs to Know
Jason Pope, Anti-Trafficking and Livelihoods Technical Advisor, Salvation Army World Service Office
& Beth Luthye, Anti-Trafficking Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Economic Development as Human Trafficking Prevention and Protection
Jason Pope, Technical Advisor, Salvation Army World Service Office
& Jennifer Roemhildt Tunehag, Co-Founder, European Freedom Network, and Global Human Trafficking Task Force Member for the World Evangelical Alliance
Church Engagement: What Can My Congregation Do About Human Trafficking?
Jennifer Roemhildt Tunehag, Co-Founder, European Freedom Network, and Global Human Trafficking Task Force Member for the World Evangelical Alliance
Trauma-Informed Care for Trafficking Survivors
Dr. Michael Smith, Divisional Social Services Consultant and Former National Director of Trafficking Victims Services, The Salvation Army
Best Practices of Aftercare for Trafficking Survivors
Frank Massolini, Founder of Anne’s House and Director of the PROMISE Program, The Salvation Army
& Queona Whitfield, Administrator of Anne’s House, The Salvation Army
WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH)
Global and Local Water and Sanitation Issues and the Role of the Church
Zekarias Asfaw, Global WASH Advisor, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc.
Introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Melinda Foran, Director of Education Program Development, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Intro to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS), Part 1: Multiple-Barrier Approach and Making the Case for HWTS
Melinda Foran, Director of Education Program Development, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Intro to HWTS, Part 2: Household Water Treatment Technologies
Melinda Foran, Director of Education Program Development, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Water Safety Plans
Melinda Foran, Director of Education Program Development, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
How to Change Behavior
Melinda Foran, Director of Education Program Development, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Environmental Sanitation
Melinda Foran, Director of Education Program Development, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
CONFLICT MITIGATION
Equipping the Church to Be Reconcilers
Rick Love, President, Peace Catalyst International
Guiding Others Through Conflicts
Rick Love, President, Peace Catalyst International
& Brandon Sipes, Program Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc., and Conflict Engagement Consultant
Building Peace in the Midst of Complex Conflicts
Brandon Sipes, Program Coordinator, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc., and Conflict Engagement Consultant
Experiments in Intercultural Life: Bridge Building in an Era of Border-Making
Marcos Canales, Pastor, La Fuente Ministries of Pasadena (California) First Church of the Nazarene
& Jennifer Guerra, Associate Pastor, La Fuente Ministries of Pasadena (California) First Church of the Nazarene
MINISTRY TO DISPLACED PERSONS
From Stranger to Neighbor to Family: Practical Guidance for Welcoming Resettled Refugees
Matthew Soerens, U.S. Director of Church Mobilization, World Relief
The Pathos of Togetherness: Understanding the Sojourners in Our Local Churches and Communities
Tabitha Sookdeo, Student at Trevecca Nazarene University and Immigrant Advocate
To Feel Human Again: The Church’s Global Work With Refugees
Rev. Jay Sunberg, Field Strategy Coordinator, Central Europe Field, Church of the Nazarene
Hospitality and Power Dynamics
Dr. Nell Becker Sweeden, Assistant Professor Theology and Richard B. Parker Co-Chair of Wesleyan Theology, George Fox Evangelical Seminary
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING
Telling a Story
Jim Lake, Vice President, Michael Walters Advertising
Assessing a Community: What Do You Need to Know and How Do You Get It?
Dr. Houston Thompson, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director, Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership, Olivet Nazarene University
& Kate Reed, Senior Social Work Major, Olivet Nazarene University, and Student Representative, Board of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc.
Tour of the Pembroke Community
Deconstructing the Paradigm Shift of Social Outreach in Your Community
Dr. Houston Thompson, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director, Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership, Olivet Nazarene University
The Pathway to Sustainability: Vision and Board Development
Connie Hougland, Vice President of Ministry Services for National Christian Foundation Heartland
The Pathway to Sustainability: Messaging and Fundraising
Connie Hougland, Vice President of Ministry Services for National Christian Foundation Heartland
Establish a Roadmap for Successful Grant Production
Whitney Gray, Manager of Grants, MidAmerica Nazarene University
& Janice Lovell, Director of Grants and Foundation Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University
& Linda Alexander, Professor of Teacher Education and Project Director, Title III, MidAmerica Nazarene University
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Leading Students to Justice: An Intro to the Justice Movement
Brooklyn Lindsey, Global Justice Advocate, Nazarene Youth International and NCM
& Ronald Miller, Africa Regional Youth Coordinator
Just Water Weekend: How to Launch and How to Win
Diego Lopez, Eurasia Regional Youth Coordinator, Nazarene Youth International
& Brooklyn Lindsey, Global Justice Advocate, Nazarene Youth International and NCM
& Sophie Callahan, Justice Movement Volunteer Advocate
Just Students: Developing youth as global servants
Brooklyn Lindsey, Global Justice Advocate, NYI and NCM
& Sophie Callahan, Justice Movement Volunteer Advocate