Monday, March 29, 2010

Message from Christian Alliance for Orphans

I received the following from CAO...great conference if you're able to attend!

Summit VI


You and individuals from your church community are invited to attend the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ national Summit VI! This national conference is designed to help Christians start and grow orphan ministry in the local church, including adoption, foster care and international orphan initiatives.

Summit VI on April 29-30 in Minneapolis, MN will bring together grassroots advocates, pastors, orphan experts from across America and beyond—as well as many new to the issue seeking to learn how to engage.

Featured speakers include national champions of orphan care and adoption, including John Piper, Doug Sauder, Mary Beth Chapman, Jedd Medefind, Tom Davis and Al Mohler. Compelling voices from the global church will address attendees as well, from Africa and Eastern Europe to Central America. Music will be led by Steven Curtis Chapman and other artists. Meanwhile, more than fifty workshops will deliver practical know-how for orphan ministry—from supporting families with post adoption challenges, to effective models for church foster care programs, to partnerships with indigenous churches for overseas orphan care. In addition, families in the adoption process will have the opportunity for five “Hague Hours” from national experts such as Dr. Karyn Purvis at no additional cost.

If God has stirred hearts in your church for the plight of orphans, Summit offers the biggest and best opportunity of the year to learn how to act upon your convictions. Many churches will send multiple individuals in order to fully access the full range of resources, workshops and other opportunities available. To learn more and register now, visit the Christian Alliance for Orphans website at www.christianalliancefororphans.org.

4 comments:

Mom B said...

Will you be a breakout speaker?

Daniel Bennett said...

Yes. I'm excited to get to do this again, but hope I don't wind up with another project as a result. I need to get working on my DMin!

Grammy said...

Hi, Grandson,
Sounds wonderful! We are so pleased with how God is using you in His work and could not be happier for you. Love to you all, Grandma (aka Grammy)

Leslie said...

Hi, Daniel-
We sat in on the breakout session on Engaging Church Leadership today. My husband concurred that it was the best session of the day. Thank you for sharing practical advice for us as seek to engage our church in ministering to the fatherless. Can you share details on the orphan ministry study guide material you spoke of towards the end of the session?
Leslie
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