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On June 5 GMAE hosted this leadership conference for multicultural ministry. Visit the Coming Together site to share your insights from the conference and read what others have said. To hear the audio from the conference select below (Windows Media Player) Dr. Soong-Chan Rah Opening plenary. (Vol 1) Dr. Mark Harden Constructive inclusiveness (Vol 2) Rev. Rick Mattson We lack a theology of multiethnicity Rev. David Myles Experiences in a local church (Vol 3)
On April 21 the Governor was the keynote speaker at the GMAE Evangelical Leaders Forum. 200 evangelical pastors and church leaders were on hand for GMAE's bi-annual event. The event is made possible by membership fees from churches and contributions by individual donors. (See more photos and read more) (Find out more about GMAE Membership) World Relief-MN Announces Search for Executive Director The board of World Relief Minnesota is searching for an Executive Director to fill the role being vacated by Patricia Fenrick. A search committee has been formed to identify a candidate with a strong background in faith-based social service leadership combined with a successful track record working alongside church-based ministries. (read profile)
The NAE's survey of Evangelical leaders found that only 1/3 have had meaningful interaction with a Muslim. Islam is a major world religion and it has a growing influence in global issues, and yet very few Americans - American Evangelicals particularly - know much at all about Islam. (Read the story). TCAMP Mission Leaders 2009 Dates & Topics See full schedule
- April 2: Anti-Human Trafficking Ministries-a snapshot of local and int'l ministries combating human trafficking and sex trade, and links to grassroots activists in local churches.
- May 6: New Realities in the Middle East: On-the-ground insights from a broadcast media ministry.
- June 2: Sister Church Relationships as a Global Missions Strategy: Examples from 'Love Lift Ukraine' and 'Shoulder to Shoulder'.
Audio Report from Multicultural Ministry Leadership Conference
Listen Here. Over 225 people attended the "Coming Together" leadership conference for multicultural ministry. As you can hear in this audio report the participants thought is was a huge success, "a bullseye" as one said. Read more & view photos.
Evangelical Leaders Forum Audio: Q&A Session & Dr. Gushee's Main Speech GMAE hosted Dr. Gushee at it's fifth Evangelical Leaders Forum on October 2. He spoke about Holistic Christianity and our Mission in American Culture and then answered question from the audience ranging from how to engage young adults, the Christian responsibility to vote. Listen to Q&A session.
Church Attendance is Declining: The American Church in Crisis
Author David Olson was the keynote speaker at GMAE's Evangelical Leaders Forum on May 1. He reported on his research that shows the American Church is losing ground, but also offered promising ideas of how to revitalize local churches. Listen to Audio File Provided by CitySites Urban Media or view the powerpoint presentation provided by The American Church Report/ David Olson. (read more) TEST Vol 2
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