LOVING THE DIASPORA AMONG US (LEV. 19:34)
Revelation 7:9 envisions "a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands." Has God put this vision in your heart for the diaspora peoples in your area?
This Summit is a great opportunity to partner with like-minded believers to bring many nations into Christ’s Kingdom. From IMB, NAMB Send City, and SEND Relief leaders, researchers and practitioners, you will hear and learn about various aspects of diaspora ministry. In addition, experienced practitioners will lead workshops about how to reach specific religious affiliations (Muslims, Hindus, Ancestor Worshippers, etc.). The highlight of the Summit will be the National Diaspora Worship night with Dr. Todd Lafferty, IMB Executive Vice President, as the keynote speaker.
Host Church: The New Vision Church, a vibrant and mission-minded Korean Baptist church, will be the host to welcome you. (1201 Montague Expy, Milpitas, CA 95035)
Closest airport: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International airport (SJC, 1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110)
Cost: FREE!
Contact person: Henry Phan, email address: hphan@imb.org
**Since lunch and dinner will be provided on Friday, Oct 30th, please do us a favor to register early so we can serve you better.
We look forward to seeing many of you in person as well as online. May God be glorified, and His Kingdom come among the diaspora peoples.
The Diaspora Summit Coordination Team
DIASPORA SUMMIT GENERAL SCHEDULE
Thursday:
10am-11am: “Diaspora Ministry - North America” by Dr. Bryan Galloway, IMB
11am-12pm: “Overview of Diaspora People in the Bay Area” by Dr. Linda Bergquist, NAMB Send City
2pm-3pm: “SEND Relief Ministries” by Dr. Bryant Wright, President of SEND Relief
3pm-4pm: “Reaching the Unreached in the U.S. for Global Impact” by Terry Sharp, IMB
4:30-6pm: Groups Interaction with IMB Diaspora Coalition or with SEND Relief
Friday:
10am-11am: “How to Connect with the IMB” by Dr. Todd Lafferty, IMB Executive Vice President
11am-12pm: “Global Engagement Strategy” by Brother John, IMB
12pm-1:45pm: Dialogue Lunch with IMB leadership (lunch provided)
2pm-3pm: “Biblical Responses to Ancestor Worship Practices” by Henry Phan, IMB
3pm-4pm: “Loving Your Hindu Neighbors” by Dr. Thom Wolf, Sociologist
4:30pm-6pm: DIASPORA ministry dialogue (with testimonies)
6pm-7pm: Diaspora Dinner (dinner provided)
7pm-8:30pm: NATIONAL DIASPORA WORSHIP
(Keynote speaker: Dr. Todd Lafferty)
Saturday:
9:30am-12pm: “Any-3 training for Muslim Outreach” by Dr. Mike Shipman, IMB
12pm–1pm: Group discussion
1pm-3pm: Groups going out for Immersion-Encounter Witnessing
3pm-6pm: Debrief and closing session