Short-Term Mission Connexion

November 1 – 2, 2024

Making Mission Trips Better

MissionConnexion Southwest Focus Event

Short-Term Mission Connexion is a conference where mission leaders — both new and experienced — can think deeply about the state of short-term missions and receive practical training for planning and leading their next mission trip.

Participants will participate in keynote sessions but have their own specialized networking time and workshops.
Snacks and meals included

Focus Track Discount:

Early Bird: $65 (through September 30, 2024)

Regular Price: $75

MissionWorks Members: $65

Josh McDowell

SPEAKER
Josh McDowell Ministry

Evangelist/Author

A trailblazer for truth and relationships, Josh McDowell has been at the forefront of cultural trends and ground-breaking ministry for over five decades. Josh shares the essentials of the Christian faith in everyday language so that youth, families, churches, leaders and individuals of all ages are prepared for the life of faith and the work of the ministry. This includes leveraging resources based on years of experience, new technologies and strategic partnerships.

Sean McDowell

SPEAKER

Speaker/Author

Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

Our Host Church

WHERE THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE

Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
VPC.church

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Featured Guests and Speakers

WHO WILL BE THERE

Jeanne Marie
EMCEE
Global Strategist, Author

Pastor Darryl DelHousaye
PLENARY SPEAKER

Jannah Scott
PLENARY SPEAKER

Joaquin Vargas
PLENARY SPEAKER

Jason Hubbard
PLENARY SPEAKER

Josh Havens
WORSHIP
Lead Singer of The Afters with Grove Worship

Jeanne Marie
EMCEE
Global Strategist, Author

Pastor Darryl DelHousaye
PLENARY SPEAKER

Jannah Scott
PLENARY SPEAKER

Joaquin Vargas
PLENARY SPEAKER

Jason Hubbard
PLENARY SPEAKER

Josh Havens
WORSHIP
Lead Singer of The Afters with Grove Worship

Schedule & Program

WHEN IT ALL TAKES PLACE

Join us for this weekend to think deeply, learn from colleagues, hear what others are doing and develop networks that will make our ministries stronger.

Friday, November 1

5:00 – 6:30 PM
All Together – ‘How are Mission Trips Changing’

An interactive time consisting of Ignite Talks followed by facilitated table discussions where we consider how mission trips are changing in:

Purpose
Vocabulary
Design
Methods

Saturday, November 2

10:15 – 11:00 AM
Workshop #1 – How to build meaningful relationships with global church partners

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Workshop #2 – Purposefully Designing with Your Partner

12:15 – 1:30 PM
All Together – ‘Inspiring Globally-Minded Christians’

Designing experiences that honor God, your host, and those you’re serving while inspiring and equipping the next generation. We’ll consider how to plan the following experiences while cooperating with our hosts not compromising them: