Robert Gempel noted in one discussion, "HOPE worldwide desperately needs the input of the churches as we move forward." This is a little update on what we have been doing so far, as well as results of our survey. HOPE worldwide and Benevolence Committee Update As a result of the ILC meeting in Los Angeles a number of committees were created … [Read more...]
Youth & Family Service Team
This year we are encouraging Youth Leader meetings to be held regionally on every continent where possible. The development of a resource website for youth workers is in the works as well as a discussion over the feasibility of a website for teens to connect worldwide (like facebook). Details for the 2009 International Conference of Youth Ministry … [Read more...]
Cooperation Service Team Report
This is the first quarterly report from the Cooperation Service Team that was appointed at the Delegates meeting at the recent International Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California . I am finding the learning curve is steep in our first months of the Cooperation Service Team but at the same time, it is encouraging to see that our new simple … [Read more...]
Ministry Education and Teaching Service Team
The first phase is to develop more ministry education among our churches. Six of the eight members of our team will focus on comparing notes from our main education efforts around the churches. We hope to eventually develop a plan that will benefit a larger audience as well as examine the benefits of onsite teaching: both seminar and extended, … [Read more...]
Shepherding Service Team
This team is beginning with two missions. First, the formulation and development of sound conflict resolution paradigm is needed for leaders and churches. This will include input from trained mediators. Secondly, the team will address how to assist our churches in the training of more men who desire eldership. … [Read more...]