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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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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. \nFall 2026 Course Schedule \nMonday\, September 21 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, September 28 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, October 5 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, October 12 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, October 19 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, October 26 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, November 2 6:30-9pm  \nMonday\, November 9 6-9:30pm  \nMonday\, November 16 6:30-9:30 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:Hub 450\, 450 N Prince St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Come and See: West Africa
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin EMM this January 6–18\, 2027*\, as we visit the growing Christian communities of Gambia\, Senegal\, and Guinea-Bissau. Participants will learn about the growth of the Anabaptist church\, experience the mission context of the region\, and witness how the gospel has taken root among previously unreached peoples. Tour participants will have opportunities to encourage and fellowship with local church members while tracing the ministry footsteps of pioneer mission worker\, Beryl Forrester. Reading Beryl’s book: Animist to Anabaptist before the trip will provide helpful background and enrich your experience. Priority will be given to applicants discerning a mission call to the region\, those with an interest in the ongoing ministry there\, and anyone visiting the region for the first time.Fly from Dulles to Banjul and begin the journey with three days in The Gambia\, where participants will visit the MEDHA Center (Mennonite Educational & Horticultural Development Associates)\, connect with local churches\, spend time with EMM field workers Nate and Krystle Thorne\, and worship with the church in Pirang on Sunday morning.From there\, the team will travel into Senegal for an overnight stay in Ziguinchor before continuing to Catel\, a community where a church\, clinic\, preschool\, and several community projects have been established. Participants will learn how the church in Catel has grown and begun planting additional churches in the region.The trip will conclude in Guinea-Bissau with a visit to the church plant in Bissau\, where participants will see firsthand the ongoing ministry work of Daniel (Adramane Djim-Alé) and Josiah Baker and encourage the believers serving there.As this is a spiritual journey through a developing part of the world\, participants should be prepared to experience conditions that are less comfortable than those to which they may be accustomed when traveling in the developed world. Trip cost\, including airfare from/to Dulles\, local transportation\, and lodging\, but excluding vaccinations\, medicine\, and souvenirs\, is $2\,500 per person. *Dates subject to change if the ticket prices for these dates fluctuate substantially before tickets are purchased.      \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n+Anticipated itinerary\n\n\n\n\nJan 7: Arrive in Banjul\, The GambiaJan 8: Visit MEDHA and Community Garden\, maybe Kitty Jan 9: Spend time with Nate & Krystle ThorneJan 10: Church and fellowship meal at Pirang (the Gambia)Jan 11: Travel to Ziguinchor (Senegal) and spend the night at the Paraquet\, use the afternoon to buy supplies/souvenirs\, and get money for Guinea-BissauJan 12: Travel to Catel (Guinea-Bissau) stopping at Beryl’s house along the wayJan 13-15: Arrive Catel\, tour the village\, spend time with church fellowship\, visit the pre-school\, enjoy a special church service (stay at the mission house in Catel)Jan 16: Travel to Bissau (Guinea-Bissau)\, visit the tourist village (overnight at hotel)Jan 17: Meet Daniel\, experience the house church\, hear his vision\, see the businessJan 18: Leave Bissau for Dulles\, arrive at 7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n+Documents/vaccinations\n\n\n\n\nParticipants need to have a valid passport with an expiration date six months from the last day of the trip. Passports must have 3-4 full pages completely empty for new stamps.  Shots/Vaccines required:–          Hep A & B–          Yellow Fever–          Typhoid–          Anti-Malaria meds are optional \n\n\n\n\n\n\n+Packing list\n\n\n\n\n–          Toiletries–          Travel towel and pillow for a few nights–          Any meds–          Water bottle–          Kindle or small bible\, journal\, pen–          Flashlight–          Good walking shoes & sandals–          Hat–          Trousers or long-ish shorts for men and longer-than-calf-length skirts for ladies–          T-shirts light and breathable–          Long pants for church for men–          Personal snacks–          A portable charger — will not always have power–          A light jacket or long sleeve shirt\, mornings can be cool \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.emm.org/events/come-and-see-west-africa/
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