Holland Michigan ACMC Conference

Workshops and Hotels

FRIDAY EVENING INTENSIVES

6:45-9:15 P.M. (Choose one)

Serving with Eyes Wide Open: Moving Short Term Missions from Drive-by Activism to Lifelong Mission

Short-term missions are staples for most of our churches.  There's no shortage of places to go or things to do.  Through a highly interactive session, we'll explore some practical suggestions for how to make our trips a win-win for our churches and those we serve.  Participants will leave with a plan for using short-term service opportunities to create a lifelong commitment to joining God's mission.

David Livermore, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI

Developing a Missions Strategy that Fits Your Church

You are on a journey.  Your strategy describes how you will reach your destination.  It is your roadmap. The Key Question is: What does God want to accomplish in the world through our church?

David Mays, EFMA, Brownsburg, IN

The Church 360

This intensive workshop will help church missions leaders to have the critical insight needed to make good decisions and to develop a unique missions strategy. It will describe best practices for local/global outreach.

Larry Walker, ACMC, San Diego, CA

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

(Each workshop is 60 minutes. Most will be offered twice)

LEADERSHIP-MISSIONS TEAM

When Good isn't Good Enough

Discuss how this church identified five issues to resolve to take their established missions program from good to greater...greater clarity, alignment, and results.

Rich Avery, Kentwood Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Open Up the Missions Bottleneck by Growing Your Global Outreach Team

So much to do and so little time. Discuss how this church improved its program by adding people and working groups to its global outreach leadership team

Steve Scott, Midland EFC, Midland, MI

LEADERSHIP-STRATEGY

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of National Church Partnerships

Partnering with nationals is full of both excitement and challenges.  This seminar will focus on different types of partnerships, pitfalls to avoid, and lessons learned along the way in connecting your local church to national church leaders.

Dave Horne, Spring Lake Wesleyan, Spring Lake, MI

McMissions: Doing Mission in a World of Globalization

A description of Globalization and how it is providing unprecedented opportunities for the American Church

Larry Walker, ACMC, San Diego, CA

Current Trends in Missions

Cultural and international trends constantly shape the church and its approach to world missions.  What are some of today’s most influential trends and what do they mean for your church and your missions ministry?

David Mays, EFMA, Brownsburg, IN

The Missions Passionate Church – how do we measure up?

Now that you are getting all these great ideas how does our church get started? MAP has been described by churches as their most helpful self-assessment tool.

Lee Christenson, ACMC, Indianapolis, IN

MOBILIZATION-EDUCATION

Connecting Kids to the Great Commission

Do you want to excite your kids about what Gods doing in the world today? This workshop will offer some effective, practical and exciting ways to give your kids God's vision for the nations.   

Vicki Scott, Midland EFC, Midland, MI

Educating your Congregation in Missions

Missions education may be the #1 missions need in our churches.  What is it?  What does it include?  Why is it a problem?  What is available?  What can we do?

David Mays, EFMA, Brownsburg, IN

MOBILIZATION-INVOLVEMENT

How to keep Missions on Your Congregation’s Mind When it is Usually Last on Their List

Keeping global issues and opportunities on your congregation's mind is a daunting task.  Come and discuss what has worked and not worked from a church in the process.

Jennifer Smelker, Spring Lake Wesleyan, Spring Lake, MI

Four Generations: One Mission

A description of each of the four generations in the Church today and how each expresses missions in a unique way.

Larry Walker, ACMC, San Diego, CA

SUPPORT-MISSIONARY CARE

Seven Critical Points When Your Missionary Needs You

Are you aware of the periods of life when most missionaries face particular stress?  This practical seminar deals with seven life situations when your missionaries especially need your caring ministry.  Find out how your church and you can effectively minister at these critical points.

Gerry Longjohn, TEAM, Cooper, MI

SENDING-LOCAL OUTREACH

"Fear Not".....a workshop to increase confidence for Muslim evangelism.

Local practitioners bring years of experience to bear on such questions as: Which is more important – building relationships or proclaiming the gospel? Can “average Christians” be effective in ministry to Muslims? What are the biggest mistakes to avoid?

Barbara Yandell, Hope for the Nations, Holland, MI

SENDING-SHORT TERM/CROSS CULTURAL

Short Term – Preparing Your Team

Explore ways to screen and develop competent, spiritually prepared team leaders. Find out how to appropriately equip team members for unified and effective cross-cultural service.

David Tucker, SEND, Farmington Hills, MI

Maintaining the Excitement:

Discuss how the best churches continue to encourage those coming back from short term trips to build up your church.

David Tucker, SEND, Farmington Hills, MI

Crossing Cultures Wherever You Turn

What skills and mindsets are needed to become a truly missional church?  This interactive workshop gives practical insights for immediate application regardless of the level of missions involvement in your church.

Wayne Shabaz, CDAWN Learning, Holland, MI

SE-Missionary Training

Candidate Development

Discuss how this church works with potential missionaries to encourage their interest, and prepare them for full time missionary service.

Steve Scott, Midland EFC, Midland, MI

Hotel Listings for Holland, MI

Double Tree Hotel Holland

650 East 24th Street
Holland, Michigan, USA, 49423
1-616-394-0111

Click the link below for more information.

http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=OO5RCQJXLTJRACSGBIV222Q?ctyhocn=GRRHLDT

Microtel Inn & Suites

643 Hastings Ave.
Holland MI 49423
(616) 392-3235

For more information, click the link below.

http://www.microtelinn.com/mappoint/Locator/CitySelect.aspx?city=holland&state=MI&country=United%20States

Residence Inn® by Marriott® Holland

631 Southpointe Ridge Road

Holland, Michigan 49423 USA

Phone:  1-616-393-6900

Toll-free:  1-800-331-3131

Fax: 1-616-393-6901

Sales: 1-616-393-6900

For more information, click the link below.

http://www.marrott.com/hotels/travel/grrho-residence-inn-holland/

Days Inn Holland

717 Hastings Ave
US 31 & Holland Bypass
Holland, MI 49423 US
Phone: 616-392-7001

Click here for more information (or copy and paste into your browser).

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Note: Days Inn and Microtel Inn and Suites are very reasonable $45-79.00 per night. Doubletree and Residence are nicer and have more amenities.  Their rates are around $129.00-179.00. You may be able to get a $99.00 rate from the Manager.