Title: Practical Primer on Parachurch Partnerships

Presenter: Steven Mueller
Seminar Type: Adults

Description: Drawing on the experience of A Rocha Canada, this seminar explores the principles and practices essential to effective partnering with other NGOs (non-governmental organizations), government bodies or funding agencies; while maintaining your own mission, identity and focus.

Presenter’s Bio: Steven’s vocational calling has been expressed in the business world, as well as in senior leadership roles with a number of NGOs, both secular and para-church. He currently works with A Rocha Canada, a Christian environmental organization with sister organizations in 19 countries.

Date/time: Friday Jan 25th – 3:00pm
Room Number:  16

 

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Title: This is my Father’s World: Reports on Creation Care from Around the Globe

Presenter: Markku Kostamo
Seminar Type: Adult Seminar

Description: Caring for creation as Christian mission is a new idea for many people. Nevertheless, all over the world followers of Christ are integrating earthkeeping with other dimensions of Christian discipleship in novel, practical, and prophetic ways. Come be encouraged and challenged by their stories.

Presenter’s Bio: Markku is a Professional Biologist and outdoor enthusiast. As Executive Director of A Rocha Canada he and his wife Leah lead the vision and work of the national projects. He loves to spend time outside with his two daughters, Maya and Bryn.

Date/time: Friday Jan. 25, 2013–4:30 PM
Room Number: 09

 

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Title: The Final Frontier: Missions Where We Live

Presenter: Rick Faw
Seminar Type: Adult Seminar

Description: The scope of God’s work in the world is big! It even includes our backyards. How could we extend the kingdom by caring for people and places? We will explore the possibility and potential of Christian mission that includes our care for the places we inhabit–at home, at school and at church.

Presenter’s Bio: A Rocha Canada’s Education Director, Rick combines academic backgrounds in science and theology with a love for the outdoors. He wants people to integrate Christian discipleship and the created world in tangible, substantive, prophetic, and hopeful ways.

Date/Time: Saturday January 26th, 2013–11:00 AM
Room Number: 07