April 24-27, 2014 at Union Congregational Church, Rockville, CT
"Breaking the Bonds"
Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice,to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free,and to break every yoke? (Isaiah 58:6)
We are calling together a gathering of churches and individuals across North America who are committed to loosening the chains of poverty, illness, injustice and illiteracy. This year’s conference will focus on ways in which God’s love can bring freedom, hope and peace, while building Christ’s church among the Wolof people of West Africa. In addition, you will learn how to break the bonds of your own worldview and mission paradigms.
Keynote Speakers
Jose & France-Lise Oliveira
Jose and France-Lise Oliveira
Founders and former directors of Mission Inter Senegal for over 16 years, Jose and France-Lise now train leaders in Senegal and West Africa to be better grounded in the Word and more effective in ministry to the people of West Africa. They live in Senegal, have a passion for the people there, and enjoy spending time with their grown children and young grandchildren.
Chris Clayman
Chris Clayman is the Director of Global Gates Network (www.globalgates.info), an organization focused on making disciples among unreached peoples in cities. He has been involved in pioneer church planting in urban and rural West Africa among unreached Muslim peoples and he is the author of ethNYcity: The Nations, Tongues, and Faiths of Metropolitan New York (ethnycitybook.com). Chris lives with his wife and three children in Harlem where they share the love of Christ with West African Muslims.
Chris Clayman
Keynote Speakers
Jose and France-Lise Oliveira
Founders and former directors of Mission Inter Senegal for over 16 years, Jose and France-Lise now train leaders in Senegal and West Africa to be better grounded in the Word and more effective in ministry to the people of West Africa. They live in Senegal, have a passion for the people there, and enjoy spending time with their grown children and young grandchildren.
Chris Clayman
Chris Clayman is the Director of Global Gates Network (www.globalgates.info), an organization focused on making disciples among unreached peoples in cities. He has been involved in pioneer church planting in urban and rural West Africa among unreached Muslim peoples and he is the author of ethNYcity: The Nations, Tongues, and Faiths of Metropolitan New York (ethnycitybook.com). Chris lives with his wife and three children in Harlem where they share the love of Christ with West African Muslims.
Workshop Topics
Unleashing the Power of Bible Storying—Dave FischerFinding People of Peace through Strategic Use of Volunteers—Chris Clayman, Kyle Pierson Principles of Disciple-making Movements Worldwide—Chris Clayman & Kyle Pierson New Models for Mobilizing Your Church in Missions—Mark Snelling Child Sponsorship: Breaking the Bonds of Illiteracy—Debbie Jones or John Mason Business as Mission—Fiona Kiker???
An internet search for hotels in Vernon or Manchester, CT will give you more options.
If you need a host home or airport pickup, contact Steve & Deb Lamont at 860-872-7539.
Directions to Union Church
From I-84 eastbound (and hotels):
1. Take exit 67 (Rt. 31, Coventry)2. Turn left at end of exit.3. At intersection of Rt. 30, continue straight.4. At next intersection and light, go left (Union St.)5. Continue on Union St. to light at Elm St. (you’ll see the church in front of you on the right.)6. Turn right onto Elm St, and left into the parking lot.
From I-84 westbound:
1. Take exit 67 and turn right at the end.2. Follow the directions above from step 3.
