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THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MISSIONS PRESENTS MIND THE GAP E www.theICOM.org m y it br C acing the November 14-17, 2019 | Kansas City, MO 2019 Schedule Schedule subject to change • Exhibit Hall open all day except during main sessions (lights will be dimmed) Wednesday, November 13th Noon – 6:30p ICOM Information Desk Opens Saturday, November 16th 8:30a – 6:30p All Pre-Con Registration Open 1:00p – 4:00p Accounting for Missionaries/ 7:30a – 8:30a Bible Study Breakfast 9:00a – 4:00p Community Health Non-Profits Pre-Con 7:30 Continuation Committee Evangelism (CHE) Pre-Con 3:00p ICOM Registration & Breakfast (2501B) Noon – 7:00p Exhibitor Move-In Exhibit Hall Opens 8:00a ICOM Registration & 5:00p – 8:30p For Missionaries Only 7:00p – 8:30p Opening Main Session Exhibit Hall Opens Dinner & Session Speaker: Jay Greer 9:00a – 10:00a Workshop Period S9 6:00p – 9:00p Standards of Excellence 8:30p – 10:00p Visit Exhibit Hall & 10:30a – 11:45a God Moves Main Session in Short-Term Missions Anniversary Celebrations Noon to 2:00p Break for Lunch & Lunch (SOE) Pre-Con 10:00p Exhibit Hall Closes with Missionaries 1:30p “I Still Believe” Movie Premiere Thursday, November 14th Friday, November 15th 2:00p – 3:00p Workshop Period S2 7:30a – 10:00a All Pre-Con Registration Open 7:30a – 8:30a Bible Study Breakfast 3:30p – 5:00p Women of Purpose 8:00a ICOM Registration & 8:00a – 8:45a For Missionaries Only Breakfast Ticketed Event Exhibit Hall Opens 8:00a – 3:00p Exhibitor Move In 4:00p – 5:00p Workshop Period S4 9:00a – 10:00a Workshop Period F9 9:00a – Noon For Missionaries Only Pre-Con 5:00p – 7:00p Break for Dinner 10:30a – 11:45a God Moves Main Session 9:00a – 3:00p Community Health 7:00p – 8:30p Evening Main Session Noon to 2:00p Break for Lunch & Lunch Evangelism (CHE) Pre-Con Speaker: Dr Kang Lee with Missionaries 9:00a – 3:00p Mission Trainers Pre-Con 10:00p Exhibit Hall Closes – Optional 2:00p – 3:00p Workshop Period F2 9:00a – 3:00p Reaching International Tear Down for Exhibitors Students Together Pre-Con 4:00p – 5:00p Workshop Period F4 9:00a – 3:00p Revitalize the City Pre-Con 5:00p – 7:00p Break for Dinner Sunday, November 17th (led by Center for 7:00p – 8:30p Evening Main Session 7:30a – 8:30a Bible Study Breakfast Church Leadership) Speaker: Jeff Fife, 9:30a – 11:00 Closing Main Session Welcome to ICOM 2019: MIND THE GAP – Embracing the City 9:00a – 4:00p The Best of Disciple 2019 President Speaker: Nick Dunn Making for 2019 9:30p SICOM Late Night Session 11:00a ICOM Ends – Tear Down 9:00a – 5:00p Standards of Excellence 10:00p Exhibit Hall Closes for Exhibitors Begins in Short-Term Missions (SOE) Pre-Con Advertisers Index ACM International 72 Lifeline Christian Mission 26 Alpha Christian Children’s Home & School 56 Lincoln Christian University ���������������������������78 Contents Asia Pacific International 72 Literacy & Evangelism International ���������������85 Association of College Ministries 28 Matt Adams Ministries 58 Social Media ��������������������������������������4 Workshop Speaker Index ��������������������36 Avant Ministries 74 Mid India Christian Mission ���������������������������96 Sponsors 5 Friday Schedule, Main Sessions 37 Bethlehem Living Water 66 Milligan College �������������������������������������������55 Frequently Asked Questions ���������������6-7 Friday Book of the Day ����������������������39 Brazil River of Life Ministries �������������������������12 Mission 2535 90 Conference Center Maps 8-9 Friday 9a Workshops ��������������������� 41-45 CDF Capital �������������������������������������������������10 MissionNext 56 Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-Off 11 Missionary Counseling 45 CDF Capital Foundation ���������������������������������34 MOHI - Missions of Hope �������������������������������54 ICOM Café, Career Board 12 Friday 2p Workshops ����������������47-49, 55 Central India Christian Mission 74, 93 MomentumYes ���������������������������������������������62 Christian Audio Tapes �����������������������������������85 Ninos de Mexico 84 ICOM Connections 13 EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY 50-51 Christian Churches Pension Plan ���������������������44 OMF �����������������������������������������������������������85 Partner With ICOM ����������������������������14 EXHIBIT HALL MAP 52-53 Christian Financial Resources �������������������������38 Orchard Group ���������������������������������������������64 ICOM Store ��������������������������������������15 Friday 4p Workshops ��������������������� 57-61 Christian Standard Media 82 Ozark Christian College ���������������������������������11 Prayer Information ����������������������� 16-17 Saturday Schedule, Main Sessions ��������63 CMF International 28 Peace on Earth Ministries 66 Lunch With Missionaries, Bible Study Saturday Book of the Day 65 Collaborative for Neighborhood Transformation 77 Poland 2021 88 Breakfasts, Women of Purpose, Saturday 9a Workshops ����������������� 67-71 COPE 93 Proem Ministries 89 Dallas International University 56 Propempo International 84 Meetings & Receptions ����������� 18-19 Saturday 2p Workshops ����������������� 73-77 Translate Main Sessions 20 Eastern European Mission 70 Quenched ���������������������������������������������������84 Saturday 4p Workshops ����������������� 79-81 Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home-Haifa �������������42 REACH 80 EnterMission ������������������������������������20 Sunday Schedule, Main Session 83 Educational Resources and Referrals - China 66 Remember the Children ���������������������������������48 KidZone 21 EnterMission ������������������������������� 86-87 Elder Orphan Care 72 Renew 61 Missionary Kids ��������������������������������21 The RISE Project 90 Forget Me Not Ministries �������������������������������93 Rescued Not Arrested, Inc 68 SICOM 22-23 Restoration Revolution Report ������������91 Global CHE Network 44 Restoration House Ministries �������������������������76 Global City Mission Initiative �������������������������80 Show-Me Christian Youth Home 68 Urban Center ������������������������������� 24-25 College/Church-Wide Registrations 92-93 Focus on Urban Ministry ��������������������27 I Still Believe Movie �������������������������������������40 Spire Network 60 ICOM Staff and In Memory Of 95 International Disaster Emergency Service 72 Wednesday Schedule, Pre-Cons ������������29 TCM International Institute ���������������������������76 ICOM Past & Future Presidents 97 InterserveUSA ���������������������������������������������78 The Skypass Group ���������������������������������������94 Thursday Schedule, Main Session 31 #ICOM2019 Takeaways 98 Johnson University 13, 42, 48, 71 The Solomon Foundation Back Cover Main Stage Speakers, God Moves Acknowledgements 99 Kairos Benevolence Fund 30 TWR International 66 Main Session Speakers ����������� 32-33 ICOM 2020 100-103 Karisma Design 90 United World Mission �����������������������������������56 Workshop Track Definitions 35 Kingdom Bean Coffee Roastery 46 World Gospel Outreach 84 From the President... Introduced in London in 1969, the phrase “Mind the Gap” is a sound or visual warning phrase issued to train passengers to “take care” when crossing the gap onto the train. 93% of the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ in the USA are in cities that have a population of less than 175,000. When we look to the largest cities in the world, the presence of our churches is even smaller. According to new resources, by 2030, 72% of the world will be living in cities that have over two million in population. The Church needs to mind the gap concerning the number of churches serving our cities! God calls his people to places that need Him. Throughout the Bible, we see examples of how God called his workers to spread the Gospel in the city because there are many people there who need Him. For example, He called Jonah to the city of Nineveh and Paul to the city of Corinth to spread God’s word. Because of their efforts, these cities were transformed from wicked places to places where God’s love spread. We’re excited to be furthering this discussion in Kansas City, as we all learn how to “mind the gap” and “embrace the city” all over the world. We’re excited you’re here at #ICOM2019! — Jeff Fife, 2019 ICOM President, Brazil River of Life Ministries Welcome to ICOM 2019: MIND THE GAP – Embracing the City From the Director... Welcome to ICOM 2019! We started working on this year’s theme the last time we were in Kansas City, in 2013! It’s kind of cool, the idea of an urban emphasis was presented to us in Kansas City and here we are, six years later, bringing it to life. This weekend is going to be focused on both domestic and international urban ministry. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn more about global cities. Spend time in the