Tuesday at Equip: Classes Continue, Missionaries Commissioned
Posted by Liz Cutler Gates on July 29, 2009
At Equip 09, the annual conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, on Tuesday, classes continued. Since this is an equipping, or professional development-type, conference, sessions have ranged from classes on the life and journeys of Moses, Paul, and Jesus (separate classes), spiritual formation for women, implementing change and conflict, cross cultural teaching and learning, family ministry, and discipleship counseling. Yesterday afternoon, friends of the Grace Brethren International Missions enjoyed an Argentine asado in celebration of 100 years of ministry in the South American country. An asado features a variety of barbecued meat, including beef and chicken.
Nine missionaries were commissioned at the evening plenary service. They include Mike and Emily McCaman, Jesus and Rosa Munoz, Tim and Jessica Robertson, and three who cannot be named for security reasons.
Gabe Lyons, the author of unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity… and Why It Matters, talked about how Christians can respond to a changing society. Among his suggestions: develop a heart for outsiders, value relationship over technology, get involved in the community, measure spiritual conversations, learn how to make friends again, and grow in your cultural education.
Below are a few snapshots from the day.
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