Affinity Groups to Gather at Equip09
Posted by Terry White on May 27, 2009
Announcing a new “feature” at Equip09…
One of the things that attendees value most about the FGBC national conferences is the opportunity that these conferences provide for those present to network and share ministry ideas.
In an effort to promote this type of interaction, Equip ‘09 will offer affinity group meetings during lunch on Tuesday, July 28th, and Wednesday, July 29th. At the Tuesday and Wednesday lunches, spaces within the eating area will be designated where people who wish to discuss specific issues or fall within certain categories can meet. The following groups have been suggested:
“Engage Africa”
“Post-Christendom leadership tips from pre-King David”
“Reaching internationals”
“When the ‘minister’ is chronically ill”
Arts & media ministry
Children’s workers
Church planting
Finances and facilities
Homeschooling groups
Lay leaders on elder/deacon boards
Missions staff/committee members
Music & worship ministry
Outreach & evangelism
Pastoral care ministry
Senior pastors of churches with paid staff
Solo senior pastors
Women/pastors’ wives
Young adult ministry
Youth ministry
Many of these groups will meet on both Tuesday and Wednesday. No advanced sign-up is necessary to be part of the groups; simply show up at lunch, find the group in which you want to participate, and join in the discussion! If you would like to suggest a group that is not listed above, or if you have questions about the affinity groups at Equip ‘09, please email Beau Stanley at beau.stanley@gracebrethren.org.
Equip is the annual conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. For more information, go to www.equip09.com
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