{"id":596,"date":"2010-04-10T14:24:31","date_gmt":"2010-04-10T14:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?page_id=596"},"modified":"2026-09-29T13:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:05:11","slug":"missions-catalyst-events-calendar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?page_id=596","title":{"rendered":"Missions Events Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This calendar lists public or semi-public missions-oriented events in the USA and (though to a lesser extent) around the world. It includes conferences, retreats, workshops, and some classes or training events. Events are sponsored by a wide variety of organizations and are listed here at no charge but at the discretion of the editor. <strong>Updates are posted and sent out throughout the year. <\/strong>Feel free to reproduce any of the contents of this calendar for use in your own context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional information about a specific event, please contact the organizers; we can\u2019t get you a scholarship or a letter of invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imb.org\/events\/\">International Mission Board Events<\/a>, UK-based mission information services <a href=\"https:\/\/globalconnections.org.uk\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSCAR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalconnections.org.uk\/events\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Connections<\/a>, New Zealand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/missions.org.nz\/connect\/event-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missions Interlink<\/a>, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evangelicalfellowship.ca\/Resources\/Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Community Calendar<\/a> and events from <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/events\/\">Missio Nexus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for past events? We do have an archive of sorts. See our complete calendars for <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1EW7805FRZ_-uRTlbOBZ3j4xoyBDxtofZXxzcf0Rrms4\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1K9w41BmcOw0MLCrIushVs-pMO37z7DLcqKRsnPZSEIw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-62a3vsfql5KVCWBL5jR7yR0RW1n5WGB2cscw-CV3hs\/edit?usp=sharing\">2024<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IQZ0T4u-BzDsRfmpeV12xCwjZ5AviuFnn_gN7tintrc\/edit?usp=sharing\">2025<\/a> or 2026 in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Events must be \u201csafe\u201d for promotion on the web and to an unscreened email list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listings must include some point of contact (e.g., a website or email address).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will do our best to keep up with event changes and cancellations, but notification from event organizers is always appreciated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit an item for the calendar, make a comment, or ask a question, contact <a href=\"mailto:mwade@orlandoteam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marti Wade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 1-3, <a href=\"https:\/\/b4texpo.openusa.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B4T Expo<\/a> (Dallas, TX, USA). Transforming people and nations through business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 4-30, <a href=\"https:\/\/cit-online.org\/equipping-pg\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Equipping for Life and Ministry<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Pre-field training provided by the Center for Intercultural Training; followed by a language acquisition course November 1-13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 5-7, <a href=\"https:\/\/linthustone.github.io\/1for50training\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Children\u2019s Ministry Training<\/a> (Benton, PA, USA). From <a href=\"https:\/\/1for50.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1for50<\/a>, a global training ministry equipping the church to minister to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 5 to February 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/september-7-2026-online\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online class). New online classes begin regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 6-7, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalmissionstoolbox.com\/events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Mobilized Church Workshop<\/a> (Cambridge, ON, Canada). Provided by Sixteen:Fifteen in partnership with the Global Missions Toolbox and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 6-9, <a href=\"https:\/\/barnabas.org\/events\/ptm\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pastoral Training in Member Care<\/a> (Ridgecrest, NC, USA). An annual event from Barnabas International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 9-10, <a href=\"https:\/\/emsweb.org\/conferences\/annual\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Evangelical Missiological Society Annual Conference<\/a> (Dallas, TX, USA and online). Theme: Theological Anthropology for Missiological Engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmda.org\/events\/remedy-west\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remedy West Conference<\/a> (Riverside, CA, USA). Mobilizing Christian health care professionals; provided by the Christian Medical &amp; Dental Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/allnations.us\/events-trainings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telling Jesus Stories Workshop<\/a> (Kansas City, MO, USA and online). Training from Catalyze Global, formerly All Nations. Click the link for more training opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 12-15, <a href=\"https:\/\/thriveministry.org\/retreats\/attendees\/2026-Thailand\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thrive Retreat for Women<\/a> (Melbourne, Australia). Open to women serving in full-time cross-cultural roles. Events like these held periodically in various regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 12-18, <a href=\"https:\/\/wholisticmissions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Wholistic Missions Conference<\/a> (Tuxtla Guterrez, Chiapas, Mexico). From IWMC with Billion Soul Harvest and Transform World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 12 to December 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.createanimissions.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Animissions<\/a> (online). Eight-week course on reaching the nations through art and animation, from Create International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 14-16, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionary.com\/2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missionary National Conference<\/a> (Fort Worth, TX, USA). Focused on sending missionaries to the unreached and sponsored by Desiring God, Crossway, Voice of the Martyrs and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 16-17, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionsfestseattle.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Missions Fest Seattle<\/a> (Bothell, WA, USA). Free, annual community missions conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 18-22, <a href=\"https:\/\/recalibrateevent.com\/recalibrate-training-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recalibrate! Debriefing Training<\/a> (Peshastin, WA, USA). Debriefing and renewal retreat for missionaries sponsored by Paracletos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 19 to November 14, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mti.org\/compass-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COMPASS<\/a> (Palmer Lake, CO, USA). Language and culture acquisition provided by Missionary Training International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 21, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/mobilizers-join-the-conversation-10\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mobilizers, Join the Conversation!<\/a> (online). Join this call for ongoing, practical conversations about engaging the next generation in global mission. Provided by Gospel Mobilization and Missio Nexus. Happens every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 21-22, <a href=\"https:\/\/wheatonbillygraham.com\/amplify\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amplify Conference<\/a> (Wheaton, IL, USA). An annual event from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 21-23, <a href=\"https:\/\/ccionline.site\/event\/cms_2026_10\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crisis Management Workshop<\/a> (Tblisi, Georgia). Preceded by workshops on personal security and interrogation management, all from Crisis Consulting International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 22-23, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-oct-virtual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (online). Provided by Via; also held in-person in various locations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 20-22, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexcellence.global\/workshops\/standards-introductory-workshop-october-20-22-2026-online\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Standards Introductory Workshop<\/a> (online). Make your mission trips better with the seven standards of excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 29, <a href=\"https:\/\/allnations.us\/events-trainings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Be on Everyday Mission<\/a> (online). Training from Catalyze Global, formerly All Nations. Discover how to live with purpose and spiritual awareness right where God has placed you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 1, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/idop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church<\/a> (global). An annual event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 1-13, <a href=\"https:\/\/cit-online.org\/lla-pg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Language Learning Accelerator Course<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Pre-field training provided regularly by the Center for Intercultural Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 2 to March 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/perspectives.org\/courses\/november-2-2026-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online class). New online classes begin regularly. A Spanish-medium class also begins in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 6-7, <a href=\"https:\/\/nwaforthenations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwest Arkansas for the Nations<\/a> (Fayetteville, AK, USA). An annual regional mission event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 6-7, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionconnexion.global\/southwest-homepage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MissionConnexion Southwest<\/a> (Phoenix, AZ, USA). A free regional mission conference held annually. Come early for pre-conference events, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/missionworks.app.neoncrm.com\/event-detail?event=118&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission Workshop<\/a>, and an event for pastors and leaders called Leadership Connexion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 6-8, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketleap.events\/tickets\/frontiersusa\/catalyze-salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalyze Idaho<\/a> (Filer, ID, USA). A mobilization\/training event from Frontiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 12-14, <a href=\"https:\/\/theicom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The International Conference on Missions<\/a> (St. Louis, MO, USA). An annual event rooted in the Christian\/Disciples of Christ tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 12-14, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmda.org\/events\/gmhc-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Missions Health Conference<\/a> (Louisville, KY, USA). An annual event from the Christian Medical and Dental Associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 12-14, <a href=\"https:\/\/navmissionalenterprise.org\/national-conference-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missional Enterprise National Conference<\/a> (Colorado Springs, CO, USA). For business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs, sponsored by the Navigators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 16-20, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyrunners.org\/equip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storytelling Training<\/a> (online). Offered regularly by StoryRunners, a ministry of Cru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalmissionstoolbox.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mobilized Church Workshop<\/a> (Red Deer, AB, Canada). Provided by Sixteen:Fifteen in partnership with the Global Missions Toolbox and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 29 to December 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/cit-online.org\/cit-residential\/adult-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debrief Retreat<\/a> (Union Mills, NC, USA). Retreats provided throughout the year by the Center for Intercultural Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 1-2, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.missionexus.org\/event\/denominational-roundtable-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denominational Roundtable for Mission Leaders<\/a> (Orlando, FL, USA). An annual networking event organized by Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 7-9, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vianations.org\/en\/generosity\/trainings\/via\/bootcamp\/2026-dec-virtual2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (online). Provided by Via; also held in-person in various locations throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 7-11, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traininternational.org\/debriefing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abide Debriefing<\/a> (Joplin, MO, USA). Check the website for dates of upcoming debriefing retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 7-12, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mti.org\/essentials-in-debriefing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essentials in Debriefing<\/a>. Provided by Missionary Training International, which will offer the same program again in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December 31, 2026 to January 2, 2027, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosscon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CROSS CON 27<\/a> (St. Louis, MO, USA). A conference for 18-25-year-olds and their leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This calendar lists public or semi-public missions-oriented events in the USA and (though to a lesser extent) around the world. It includes conferences, retreats, workshops, and some classes or training events. Events are sponsored by a wide variety of organizations and are listed here at no charge but at the discretion of the editor. 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