{"id":11972,"date":"2023-04-26T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?p=11972"},"modified":"2023-04-25T12:50:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T19:50:16","slug":"events-mission-conferences-training-and-more-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?p=11972","title":{"rendered":"Events: Mission Conferences, Training, and More in May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Source: Missions Catalyst Events Calendar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 1-3, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crescentproject.org\/sahara-challenge\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sahara Challenge<\/a> (Nashville, TN, USA). Training to serve unreached Muslim people locally and globally, from Crescent Project. Also offered in a live, online format May 23-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 1 to July 30, <a href=\"https:\/\/encounteringislam.org\/online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Encountering the World of Islam<\/a> (online). New online classes start several times a year. Also available in other formats and languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 1 to September 5, <a href=\"https:\/\/class.perspectives.org\/Visitor\/Online.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> (online). New online classes begin regularly. An intensive class will be held from May 15 to July 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 3, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/preparing-your-church-to-send-missionaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preparing Your Church to Send Missionaries<\/a> (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldayofprayer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Day of Prayer<\/a> (USA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 4, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.experiencewelcome.com\/events\/q3u9kx\/stages\/1lfREJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engaging Moms: The Evangelism Strategy No One Is Talking About But Should Be<\/a> (online). Free webinar from Barna and MOPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 4-6, <a href=\"https:\/\/supportraisingsolutions.org\/bootcamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (online for Latin America). Provided by Support Raising Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 5-6, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionconnexion.global\/care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Care Connexion<\/a> (Beaverton, OR, USA). Helping those responsible for the care of missionaries on and off the field; a MissionConnexion event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 8-12, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyrunners.org\/equip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storytelling Training<\/a> (online). Get hands-on experience with oral Bible storytelling with five three-hour sessions provided by Story Runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 8 to June 3, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mti.org\/compass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COMPASS<\/a> (Palmer Lake, CO, USA). Language and culture acquisition provided by Missionary Training International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 9-10, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/can-conference-2023-tickets-533821282827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church. Agency. Now. Conference<\/a> (Kansas City, MO, USA). Mobilizing the whole church to reach the whole world. Sponsored by Sixteen:Fifteen, Avant, and CrossWorld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 9-11, <a href=\"https:\/\/supportraisingsolutions.org\/bootcamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (Kampala, Uganda). Provided by Support Raising Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 10, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/organizational-change-three-steps-forward-two-steps-back-intervarsitys-dei-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organizational Change: Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back\u2014InterVarsity\u2019s DEI Journey<\/a> (online). Webinar from MissioNexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 10-12, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexcellence.global\/workshops\/standards-introductory-workshop-may-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standards Introductory Workshop<\/a> (online). This 10-hour seminar is designed to help short-term mission leaders make their mission trips better; provided by MissionExcellence, a ministry of MissionWorks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 11, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/missionaries-and-language-learning-what-can-missions-organizations-and-missions-leaders-do-to-help-their-missionaries-succeed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missionaries and Language Learning: What Can Missions Organizations and Missions Leaders Do to Help Their Missionaries Succeed?<\/a> (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 15, <a href=\"https:\/\/frontiersgo.org\/event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discipleship: Gaining Ministry Experience<\/a> (online). Hour-long webinar from Frontiers USA; join live or watch the replay a week later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 15-16, <a href=\"https:\/\/peopleraising.com\/conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People Raising Conference<\/a> (online). Reduce the fear and time it takes to raise funds. A similar event will be held in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 15-18, <a href=\"https:\/\/emdcon.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eurasia Media and Distribution Consultation<\/a> (Chiang Mai, Thailand). Usually known as EMDC, this group meets once a year. Those working with minority language media content creation and distribution are encouraged to attend; includes pre- and post-conference training opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 15-19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traininternational.org\/debriefing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abide Debriefing<\/a> (Joplin, MO, USA). Help for moving forward with hope and momentum; from TRAIN International (held eight times a year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 16, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalmmi.net\/contend-prayer-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contend: Monthly Day of Prayer For Mission Mobilization<\/a> (global). Coordinated by GMMI and held on the third Tuesday of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 16-17, <a href=\"https:\/\/gospelmobilization.org\/training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gear Up!<\/a> (Marion, IN, USA and online). Training for new mission mobilizers. Coordinated by Gospel Mobilization (formerly the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention). Followed by Mobilization Ideation, May 18-19, a regional networking gathering for mobilizers and mission leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 19-21, <a href=\"https:\/\/frontiersusa.org\/events\/catalyze-philly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catalyze Philly<\/a> (Downingtown, PA, USA). This three-day intensive will help you learn missional skills for reaching Muslims. Sponsored by Frontiers USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 22-24, <a href=\"https:\/\/supportraisingsolutions.org\/bootcamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Raising Bootcamp<\/a> (online for USA). Provided by Support Raising Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 24-25, <a href=\"mailto:mark.stebbins@navigators.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mobilization Ideation<\/a> (Colorado Springs, CO, USA). A regional gathering for mission mobilizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 25, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/your-greatest-story-ever-told-how-your-missions-writing-can-reach-more-readers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Greatest Story Ever Told: How Your Missions Writing Can Reach More Readers<\/a> (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 28, <a href=\"https:\/\/alliancefortheunreached.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Day for the Unreached<\/a> (global). This year, some are observing an <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/let-the-silence-be-broken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Week for the Unreached<\/a>, kicking off on May 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 31, <a href=\"https:\/\/missionexus.org\/event\/ai-and-its-impact-on-global-mission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI and Its Impact on Global Mission<\/a> (online). Webinar from Missio Nexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?page_id=596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the complete calendar<\/a>, updated regularly. Submissions welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Missions Catalyst Events Calendar May 1-3, Sahara Challenge (Nashville, TN, USA). Training to serve unreached Muslim people locally and globally, from Crescent Project. Also offered in a live, online format May 23-25. May 1 to July 30, Encountering the World of Islam (online). 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