November EMM banquet | Lancaster
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Doubletree Resort by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6, 9–10
When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he began the prayer by proclaiming God’s kingdom on earth. This was not just some lofty future vision, but a powerful declaration of his inauguration as a different kind of king.
EMM is committed to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come, so that all people might know his love. We are certain that prayer is the most critical part of fulfilling this call. You are invited to a special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how you can partner with us in praying for kingdom come. Please register by November 2.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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December EMM banquet | Lititz
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Westview Community Room, Landis Homes, 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543, United States
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6: 9–10
When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he began the prayer by proclaiming God’s kingdom on earth. This was not just some lofty future vision, but a powerful declaration of his inauguration as a different kind of king.
EMM is committed to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come, so that all people might know his love. We are certain that prayer is the most critical part of fulfilling this call. You are invited to a special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how you can partner with us in praying for kingdom come. Register by November 20.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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February EMM banquet | Sarasota
2026-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and fundraising banquet.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6, 9–10
When Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, he began the prayer by proclaiming God’s kingdom on earth. This was not just some lofty future vision, but a powerful declaration of his inauguration as a different kind of king.
EMM is committed to seeing Jesus’ kingdom come, so that all people might know his love. We are certain that prayer is the most critical part of fulfilling this call. You are invited to a special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how you can partner with us in praying for kingdom come. Please register by February 15.
You can also sponsor the banquet here!
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Business Leaders' Breakfast: Making Good Decisions when the Pressure is on
2026-03-10 07:00 - 08:45 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
It isn’t just about what you decide—it’s about how you decide it.
Your 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.
What You Will Gain:

The Power of Alignment: Learn to move beyond your “default” style and select the decision-making method that best serves the situation.
A Diagnostic for Discord: Gain insight into why certain decisions cause team friction and how communication and unhealthy decision-making styles may be the culprit.
The “Before” Factor: Master the one key focusing question that determines who needs to be involved before the gavel falls.
Fine-Tuning Your Instincts: Turn decision-making from a stressful event into a practiced, high-level skill that builds an effective team.

Your Leadership Toolkit
Every attendee will leave with practical resources to implement immediately:

The Healthy Decision Chart: A guide to the styles that build trust and effectiveness.
The “Caution” Chart: A diagnostic tool to help you identify and avoid unhealthy patterns.
Two Worksheets: Practice in advance in order to respond “intuitively” when the pressure is on.

Mervin 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.”
There 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.
Please register to attend by March 6.

Kairos Course
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-04-23 21:30 | Alive Church, 510 Stevens Rd, Ephrata, 17522, United States
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.

Click 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.
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Saturday, March 21 8am-3:30pm
Thursday, March 26 6:30-9pm
Thursday, April 2 6:30-9pm
Thursday, April 9 6:30-9pm
Thursday, April 16 6:30-9pm
Saturday, April 18 8am-4:30 pm
Thursday, April 23 6-9:30 pm

Plan on an additional 2 hours each week for reading and completion of a simple worksheet.

Kairos is offered in the spring and fall.
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Iglesia como Movimiento
2026-03-26 09:00 - 2026-03-28 16:00 | FL
El curso básico – Iglesia como Movimiento es un entrenamiento básico de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar.

¿Qué es este entrenamiento?
El 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.
Este 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.
El curso busca equipar a los participantes para impactar:

La iglesia local
La comunidad
La misión global, especialmente en contextos donde aún no hay iglesias ni discípulos suficientes

Dirigido a:

Pastores y líderes de iglesia
Coordinadores de ministerios y organizaciones cristianas
Equipos de evangelismo, misiones y alcance
Líderes emergentes y movilizadores
Creyentes comprometidos con la visión de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar

Objetivos del curso básico

Comprender el fundamento bíblico de Ningún Lugar Sin Alcanzar (NLSA)
Introducir el concepto de Iglesia como Movimiento
Establecer una base sólida para el discipulado multiplicador
Desarrollar una mentalidad de cosecha y envío
Preparar a los participantes para entrenamientos avanzados de NLSA

Qué traer
Trae tu Biblia, un cuaderno y un corazón dispuesto a aprender, servir y participar en lo que Dios está haciendo entre las naciones.
Comidas y refrigerios
Tenga en cuenta que no se servirán comidas completas durante la capacitación. Ofreceremos café y refrigerios ligeros durante todo el día.
Hay varios restaurantes a 10 minutos a pie del lugar de la capacitación:

Prince Street Cafe – Cafetería informal que ofrece desayunos, sándwiches y café.
On Orange – Lugar popular para desayunar, almorzar y merendar.
Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie – Conocido por sus crepes, desayunos y comidas ligeras.
Passerine – Cocina estadounidense moderna en un ambiente relajado.

Información sobre alojamiento
Los participantes son responsables de gestionar su propio alojamiento.
A continuación, se presentan algunas opciones de hoteles ubicados a aproximadamente 10 minutos en coche del lugar de la capacitación:

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Lancaster Arts Hotel
Cork Factory Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Lancaster
Courtyard by Marriott Lancaster
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Silverstone Inn & Suites

Church as a Movement
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-24 16:00 | Hub 450, 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
What is this training?
The 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.
This 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.
The course provides a strong foundation for understanding and participating in God’s mission at the:
Local church level
Community level
Global mission level
Who should attend?
Pastors and church leaders
Ministry and organizational coordinators
Evangelism and missions leaders
Outreach and mobilization teams
Committed believers who desire to engage in the vision of No Place Left
Objectives of the basic course
Understand the biblical foundations of No Place Left (NPL)
Introduce the vision of Church as a Movement
Establish a strong foundation for disciple-making movements
Develop a harvest-focused and mobilization mindset
Prepare participants for advanced NPL trainings and implementation
What to bring
Bring your Bible, a notebook, and a heart ready to learn, serve, and participate in what God is doing among the nations.
Meals & Refreshments
Please note that full meals will not be provided during the training.We will offer coffee and light snacks throughout the day.
There are several restaurants within a 10-minute walking distance from the training location:
Prince Street Cafe – Casual café offering breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee.
On Orange – Popular spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie – Well-known for crepes, breakfast, and light meals.
Passerine – New American cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Lodging Information
Participants are responsible for arranging their own lodging.
Below are hotel options within approximately a 10-minute drive from the training location:
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Lancaster Arts Hotel
Cork Factory Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Lancaster
Courtyard by Marriott Lancaster
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG
Silverstone Inn & Suites
