PASTORS AND CHURCH LEADERS TRACK

This track was designed for pastors, seminary students and church leaders who are interested in building a mission vision in their church. The goal of the track was to help participants engage the Urbana experience and Urbana resources in the context of their leadership roles in the church.

Overview

This track focused on the theology and practice of a missional church with practical ideas as well as opportunities for questions and discussion.

The track sponsored three seminars fcused on the missional church in worship, formation, and outreach, and included keynote speakers and a panel discussion.

Participants will also had access to a special Pastors/Church Leaders Lounge for quiet conversation, networking and relaxation during the busy conference schedule. The Lounge will include a display of InterVarsity Press books helpful to church leaders.

On the afternoon of Dec. 30, fourteen Focus Group Discussions were offered by organizations and individuals with resources to assist churchs in becoming more missional.

TRACK DIRECTOR: Donna Wilson, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Associate Director of Advancement, National Director of Fund Development Training, Donna and her husband Scott have served on InterVarsity staff for more than 35 years.

TRACK HOSTS: Rev. Dr. Steve Hayner and Rev. Sharol Hayner

Steve Hayner is the President of Columbia Theological Seminary. He currently serves on the Board of the International Justice Mission, World Vision/ USA and World Vision International. He was previously the President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA (1988-2001).

Sharol Hayner is the Associate Pastor for Discipleship at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. She is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and has also served at Park Street Church in Boston, University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, and Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison, Wisconsin.

track SEMINARS:
The Missional Church in Worship, Dec. 28

Rev. Richard Allen Farmer

An experienced pastor and college chaplain, Dr. Farmer has served as Senior Pastor of the Bethany Baptist Church in Pittsburgh and as Dean of Chapel at both Gordon College and Taylor University. A graduate of Nyack College (Bachelor of Music) degree and Princeton Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), Rev. Farmer has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Gordon College and an honorary Doctor of Sacred Theology degree by Houghton College. Dr. Farmer currently spends most of his time offering inspirational, informational, verbal and musical
presentations that clearly demonstrate passion and excellence.

Panelists:
   Julie Clawson-Pastor, wife, mother, blogger and author of Everyday Justice
   Dick Ryan-Musician, theater conductor, pastor and National Director of InterVarsity/USA’s Arts Ministry
   Sharol Hayner- Pastor, musician, worship leader, and discipler

The Missional Church in Spiritual Formation, Dec. 29
Rev. Gordon Smith
Dr. Smith grew up in Ecuador and is president of reSource Leadership International, which works with other reSource affiliates to support and enable excellence in theological education in the developing world. Formerly academic dean and associate professor of spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Rev. Smith has also served as the senior pastor of two congregations and as associate pastor of Tenth Avenue Alliance Church in Vancouver. He is the author of Beginning Well, Courage and Calling, Listening to God in Times of Choice and The Voice of Jesus.

Panelists:
    Gabriel Salguero-Senior Pastor of The Lambs Church, NYC, Ph.D. candidate, advocate, progressive Latino evangelical and community leader
    Brenda Salter McNeil-President- President, Salter McNeil & Associates, advocate for racial reconciliation, author of A Credible Witness: Reflections on Power, Evangelism and Race
    Sunder Krishnan-Senior Pastor of Rexdale Alliance Church, Ontario, Canada, engineer, safety analyst, teacher/trainer

The Missional Church in Outreach, Dec. 30
Rev. Ken Fong
Kenneth Uyeda Fong (D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, located in Rosemead, California. He is a pioneer in multi-Asian and multiethnic church ministry. Rev. Fong is a contributing editor of Leadership Journal, has taught courses as an adjunct faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary, and is currently and adjunct professor for the Haggard School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. He is the author of Secure in God's Embrace, Insights for Growing Asian-American Ministries: How to Reach the Increasing Numbers of "Americanized" Asian Americans for Christ, and Pursuing the Pearl: A Comprehensive Resource for Multi-Asian Ministry.

Panelists:

Dolphus Weary- President of Mission Mississippi, pastor, author, racial reconciler and trustee of many organizations

Steve Haas-Vice President, World Vision, youth minister, relief worker, pastor and passionate advocate for the poor

Paul Borthwick-professor, pastor, missions specialist, leadership developer, and global citizen

December 30th Focus Group Discussions:
2:00pm

Building Biblical Justice into Your Church's DNA
International Justice Mission

What’s Your World Vision?

World Vision

Leading and Building Multiethnic Communities of Reconciliation
Brenda Salter McNeil and Associates
Pray, Provide, Participate-Partnering with OMF International
Overseas Missionary Fellowship
Church-based Outreach among Internationals
Association of Christians Ministering with Internationals & InterVarsity International Student Ministry
Asian North American Pastors and Ministry Leaders Gathering
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/AA Ministries & L2 Foundation
Transforming Mainline, Historic Churches: God's Call to a New Generation
Association for Church Renewal

4:00 pm
Round Trip Missions
Christianity Today and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/2100
Becoming a Faith and Justice Church
Sojourners
Global Leaders and Kingdom Growth
Development Associates International
Creating a Missional church by Growing Biblical Stewards
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA/Advancement Dept.
How You Can Participate in Lausanne III
Lausanne III Congress Committee
Partnering with Parachurch Campus Ministries
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA & Twin City Bible Church
Ministering to Students Around the World
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
Striving for Excellence in your Church's Mission Trips
Short Term Missions.com & Mission Data International