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SUMMARY:Business Leaders' Breakfast: Making Good Decisions when the Pressure is on
DESCRIPTION:It isn’t just about what you decide—it’s about how you decide it. \nYour team’s trust in your leadership isn’t just built on your results; it’s built on the integrity of your process. When the pressure is on\, automatically falling back on your “preferred” decision-making style can lead to discord and disunity. Join us for the EMM Business Leaders’ Breakfast to learn foundational skills for making informed\, healthy decisions. Merv will share insights that revolutionized his life and his MBA research\, giving you a framework to lead with clarity while building healthy relationships and regaining your team’s trust. \nWhat You Will Gain:\n\nThe Power of Alignment: Learn to move beyond your “default” style and select the decision-making method that best serves the situation.\nA Diagnostic for Discord: Gain insight into why certain decisions cause team friction and how communication and unhealthy decision-making styles may be the culprit.\nThe “Before” Factor: Master the one key focusing question that determines who needs to be involved before the gavel falls.\nFine-Tuning Your Instincts: Turn decision-making from a stressful event into a practiced\, high-level skill that builds an effective team.\n\nYour Leadership Toolkit\nEvery attendee will leave with practical resources to implement immediately: \n\nThe Healthy Decision Chart: A guide to the styles that build trust and effectiveness.\nThe “Caution” Chart: A diagnostic tool to help you identify and avoid unhealthy patterns.\nTwo Worksheets: Practice in advance in order to respond “intuitively” when the pressure is on.\n\nMervin Charles\, MBA\, grew up in Brazil\, graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College (Pastoral Ministries) and Taylor University (MBA)\, served 13 years in church planting in the US and Brazil\, 15 years with EMM – nine as Global Ministries director\, sending long-term workers\, and 14 years in pastoral ministry with turnaround congregations. His MBA research on decision-making resulted in a comprehensive body of work titled “Foundational Skills for Healthy Decision Making.” \nThere is limited parking at Hub 450. You are welcome to use nearby street parking on Prince Street\, Lemon Street\, or James Street\, which is limited to 2 hours and generally free or at least until 8:00 a.m. (please check the signs). Parking is also available at the Queen Street Garage (424 N Queen Street). Vouchers are available at the breakfast for those who park at the Queen Street Garage. You will need to get a ticket when you enter the garage and then can use the voucher to pay when you exit the garage. \nPlease register to attend by March 6.
URL:https://www.emm.org/events/business-leaders-breakfast-making-good-decisions-when-the-pressure-is-on/
LOCATION:Hub 450\, 450 N Prince St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kairos Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is for Christians at any point in their journey with God\, guiding each participant into a biblical worldview. It is not strictly a “missions” course but is an opportunity for all God’s people to be transformed and aligned with God’s heart for the nations. It uses a unique combination of facilitated introductions\, reading\, videos\, group discussions\, special activities\, and prayer for unreached peoples. Kairos is one of several mobilization tools produced by Simply Mobilizing International\, based in the Philippines but active in over 100 countries around the world. To learn more about this course view this brochure or watch this video. \n\n\nClick here to register for the course. This course is also available in Spanish.  The registration fee of $125 per person covers materials\, refreshments\, and lunches on Saturdays. If you are active in an LMC congregation\, EMM would like to offer a reduced cost of $95 per person. For questions\, please contact Joe Garber. \nSpring 2026 Course Schedule \nSaturday\, March 21 8am-3:30pm\nThursday\, March 26 6:30-9pm\nThursday\, April 2 6:30-9pm\nThursday\, April 9 6:30-9pm\nThursday\, April 16 6:30-9pm\nSaturday\, April 18 8am-4:30 pm\nThursday\, April 23 6-9:30 pm \n\n\nPlan on an additional 2 hours each week for reading and completion of a simple worksheet. \n\nKairos is offered in the spring and fall.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.emm.org/events/kairos-course/
LOCATION:Alive Church\, 510 Stevens Rd\, Ephrata\, 17522\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iglesia como Movimiento
DESCRIPTION:El curso básico – Iglesia como Movimiento es un entrenamiento básico de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar. \n \n¿Qué es este entrenamiento?\nEl Curso Básico – Iglesia como Movimiento es un entrenamiento básico de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar (NLSA)\, diseñado para introducir a líderes y creyentes en los principios bíblicos y prácticos de la Gran Comisión. \nEste entrenamiento presenta una visión clara de cómo la iglesia puede avanzar de modelos tradicionales hacia una Iglesia como Movimiento\, enfocada en la cosecha espiritual\, el discipulado multiplicador\, la evangelización intencional y la movilización estratégica. \nEl curso busca equipar a los participantes para impactar: \n\nLa iglesia local\nLa comunidad\nLa misión global\, especialmente en contextos donde aún no hay iglesias ni discípulos suficientes\n\nDirigido a:\n\nPastores y líderes de iglesia\nCoordinadores de ministerios y organizaciones cristianas\nEquipos de evangelismo\, misiones y alcance\nLíderes emergentes y movilizadores\nCreyentes comprometidos con la visión de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar\n\nObjetivos del curso básico\n\nComprender el fundamento bíblico de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar (NLSA)\nIntroducir el concepto de Iglesia como Movimiento\nEstablecer una base sólida para el discipulado multiplicador\nDesarrollar una mentalidad de cosecha y envío\nPreparar a los participantes para entrenamientos avanzados de NLSA\n\nQué traer\nTrae tu Biblia\, un cuaderno y un corazón dispuesto a aprender\, servir y participar en lo que Dios está haciendo entre las naciones. \nComidas y refrigerios\nTenga en cuenta que no se servirán comidas completas durante la capacitación. Ofreceremos café y refrigerios ligeros durante todo el día. \nHay varios restaurantes a 10 minutos a pie del lugar de la capacitación: \n\nPrince Street Cafe – Cafetería informal que ofrece desayunos\, sándwiches y café.\nOn Orange – Lugar popular para desayunar\, almorzar y merendar.\nRachel’s Cafe & Creperie – Conocido por sus crepes\, desayunos y comidas ligeras.\nPasserine – Cocina estadounidense moderna en un ambiente relajado.\n\nInformación sobre alojamiento\nLos participantes son responsables de gestionar su propio alojamiento. \nA continuación\, se presentan algunas opciones de hoteles ubicados a aproximadamente 10 minutos en coche del lugar de la capacitación: \n\nLancaster Marriott at Penn Square\nLancaster Arts Hotel\nCork Factory Hotel\nResidence Inn by Marriott Lancaster\nCourtyard by Marriott Lancaster\nHoliday Inn Lancaster by IHG\nSilverstone Inn & Suites
URL:https://www.emm.org/events/iglesia-como-movimiento/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Omar Guzm%C3%A1n":MAILTO:omar.guzman@emm.org
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SUMMARY:Church as a Movement
DESCRIPTION:What is this training?\nThe Basic Course Church as a Movement is an introductory training of No Place Left (NPL) designed to equip pastors\, leaders\, and believers with biblical foundations and practical tools for disciple making\, evangelism\, and strategic mobilization. \nThis training introduces a clear vision of how the Church can move from traditional models toward a Church as a Movement\, aligned with the Great Commission\, focused on spiritual harvest\, disciple multiplication\, and reaching places and people where the gospel is not yet present. \nThe course provides a strong foundation for understanding and participating in God’s mission at the: \nLocal church level\nCommunity level\nGlobal mission level \nWho should attend?\nPastors and church leaders\nMinistry and organizational coordinators\nEvangelism and missions leaders\nOutreach and mobilization teams\nCommitted believers who desire to engage in the vision of No Place Left \nObjectives of the basic course\nUnderstand the biblical foundations of No Place Left (NPL)\nIntroduce the vision of Church as a Movement\nEstablish a strong foundation for disciple-making movements\nDevelop a harvest-focused and mobilization mindset\nPrepare participants for advanced NPL trainings and implementation \nWhat to bring\nBring your Bible\, a notebook\, and a heart ready to learn\, serve\, and participate in what God is doing among the nations. \nMeals & Refreshments\nPlease note that full meals will not be provided during the training.We will offer coffee and light snacks throughout the day. \nThere are several restaurants within a 10-minute walking distance from the training location: \nPrince Street Cafe – Casual café offering breakfast\, sandwiches\, and coffee.\nOn Orange – Popular spot for breakfast\, brunch\, and lunch.\nRachel’s Cafe & Creperie – Well-known for crepes\, breakfast\, and light meals.\nPasserine – New American cuisine in a relaxed setting. \nLodging Information\nParticipants are responsible for arranging their own lodging. \nBelow are hotel options within approximately a 10-minute drive from the training location: \nLancaster Marriott at Penn Square\nLancaster Arts Hotel\nCork Factory Hotel\nResidence Inn by Marriott Lancaster\nCourtyard by Marriott Lancaster\nHoliday Inn Lancaster by IHG\nSilverstone Inn & Suites
URL:https://www.emm.org/events/church-as-a-movement/
LOCATION:Hub 450\, 450 N Prince St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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