The Rev. Dr. Ray Schooler, Senior Director of Church Relations at International Ministries, has recruited a stellar collection of International Ministries missionaries to join him at our Annual Meeting/Missions Conference at Menlo Park, March 4-6. Ray and these missionaries will be with us throughout the conference but will be highlighted especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.

 

Lauran Bethell – Global Consultant

Since 1986, LAURAN has been passionate about sharing Jesus’ hope and healing with victims of human trafficking and prostitution and offering prevention opportunities for those at risk. She served as the first director of the New Life Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for 14 years before God led her in 2001 to share her pioneering experiences as a global consultant. Based in Europe for 18 years, Lauran traveled extensively throughout the world to encourage Christians in anti-trafficking endeavors. Now living in California, she continues her ministry with victims of trafficking and the organizations serving them globally, advising, networking and conferencing in multiple and creative ways.

 

Aaron & AmyEstelle Trout – Philippines

In partnership with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC), AARON will be a resource and support for local churches in discipleship and general ministry. He will use his gifts and professional experience in art to teach art in their local area as well as through the CPBC schools. AMYESTELLE will use her administrative giftings and various ministry experiences to work alongside local schools and churches to mentor and disciple young women, teenagers, and children through various activities such as Bible studies and music. She will also engage and build relationships with small business owners to encourage connection to local ministries.

 

Amy & Joseph Vo – Vietnam

AMY and JOSEPH will serve with International Ministries as development workers in Vietnam. With Joseph’s background in theology and leadership and Amy’s background in counseling, they will work with IM partner the Baptist Convention of Vietnam (BCV) in Education, Health, and Economic Development. They look forward to being part of God’s work in Vietnam and to be the hands and feet of Christ as they help empower and equip Vietnamese leaders and spouses for leadership and service. Their three children, Joelynn, Josiah, and Johanna, will serve with them in Vietnam.

 

Walt White – Global Consultant

WALT serves (with his wife, Jeanine) as International Ministries global consultants, training teams working with historically under-served religious groups including pastors, missionaries, development workers, and partners; teaching them to be more effective communicators of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jeanine works with women and children, helping them to overcome social and cultural obstacles. Walt teaches workers to identify clashes between worldviews so that they can make disciples of Jesus Christ in ways that are both faithful to Scripture and culturally appropriate. They seek to increase the longevity of cross-cultural workers and to strengthen their effectiveness in a holistic way.

If you have not received this information that was sent out near the end of January, please contact webmaster@abccpc.org to be added to the email newsletter list.

 

Annual Gathering registration information is below.

When? March 4, 5, and 6

Where? New Community Church, Pastor Charley Scandlyn

1100 Middle Avenue

Menlo Park, CA 97504

Schedule for the weekend:

Friday, March 4

• Morning - ABCCPC Board meeting
• Afternoon - "Continuing Ed Event" for Pastors presented by American Baptist Home Mission Societies and focusing on MinistrELife. (More information to follow!)
• *Dinner at the church
• Evening Gathering featuring Missionaries hosted by Ray Schooler

 Saturday, March 5

• *Breakfast
• A short business meeting
• Church Revitalization Workshop featuring Pastor Charley Scandlyn and Dr. Ron Bouthillette (more information to follow!)
• Lunch is on your own
• Afternoon breakout sessions
• *Dinner
• Evening Program - a panel discussion on the "Uniqueness of American Baptist Missiology" from the local church to foreign mission field. (more information to follow!)

 

Sunday, March 6

Join one of New Community Church's morning worship services at 9:00am or 11:00am. This church is a new plant church, which will be celebrating its 4th year this summer. Include this in your weekend plans as we celebrate what God is doing at New Community Church.

Interested in knowing more about the church? click here - https://www.anewcommunity.church/

Registration cost for the entire weekend is $40.00 and includes three meals, indicated above with an *.

How to Register?

• Email register@abccpc.org
• Include your name and # of people attending (Include names of those attending)
• Ask for information on sending credit card information prior to the gathering or indicate that you plan to pay at the door.

We will be sending out more information next week about the –

• Continuing Education event on Friday afternoon
• Church Revitalization Workshop on Saturday morning
• Panel Discussion about American Baptist Missiology on Saturday evening.

Watch your email box for these updates!