Global Formation Events

Register now for 2009 Global Formation Events

All ELCA global events seek to equip participants to deepen their understanding of the changing context and practice of global mission, and to receive the gifts of Christians and churches around the world.

The regional Global Formation Events delve deeply into accompaniment, helping congregational teams build skills they need to be an effective part of God’s mission, globally and locally.

At these one-and-a-half day, congregationally based events, teams experience:

• A probing look at the changing context of the global church, and how that context influences global and domestic ministry
• Biblical foundation of global mission
• Challenging witness from a global companion
• Time for the congregational team to meet, reflect, and plan
• In-depth, skill-building workshops, led by experts in specific areas of ministry
• Lively devotions that include global voices
• Opportunities to share about congregational and synod global relationships
• Fellowship time for networking and connecting

Why attend? Global mission no longer takes place “over there.” Immigration, travel, and the Internet are bringing the world to you! What can we learn globally to help our churches serve and thrive in our own back yards? By understanding how God’s activity is changing the world around us, we can build skills that help us engage, serve, support, learn, and travel more effectively, globally and domestically.

If you are looking for a similar event next year then check out the 2010 Glocal Mission Gatherings.