Into Faith . . . Out to the World:
Resources and Training for Missional Ministry

Missional leaders understand the value of training and networking for improving ministry influence. Most agree sharing a conference or other significant learning experience with a leadership team can provide enough momentum for completely turning around an entire ministry.

The M7, the Mid-Quadrennial Conference on Mission and Evangelism, has been designed for the missional impact of church leaders. With no registration fees, entire teams of full and part-time staff and lay leadership are encouraged to experience together the event set for February 19-21, 2007 at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City, MO.

The M7 Conference is built around the successful format of inspirational plenary sessions with significant speakers, and hundreds of practical workshops. M7 attracts church leaders, pastors, laypersons as well as college students interested in mission and service.

Each of the five plenary sessions will feature a theme as well as be hosted by a General Superintendent. The praise and worship times will feature great music representative of the wonderful diversity of our church. David Hubbs, Olathe College Church music and worship director will be assisting Rev. Trotman.

M7 will present over 240 workshop options illustrating a commitment to equip leaders for ministry in the ever-changing kaleidoscope of post-modern culture in the USA and Canada. Advance registration to the M7 Conference helps reserve your place in the limited seating of preferred workshops.

Among the workshops being offered are the following topics:

Starting and Sponsoring New Churches -The most effective form of evangelism is starting new churches. These workshops examine best practices and cutting-edge trends in extending the reach of congregations to new areas of ministry including A Boot Camp for New Church Leaders, Launching Multi-site Ministries, Starting Multi-Congregational Churches, Emergent New Church Ministries and a variety of Sponsorship Seminars for Mothering Congregations.

Discipleship and Evangelism -These workshops address diverse issues and methods in evangelism and discipleship.  These special workshops will include separate tracks designed for discipleship, evangelism, The Master Plan Track (G-12), Prayer Ministry Networks and several advanced topics including New Ideas and Free Resources for Evangelism in your church.

Pastoring and Preaching -These workshops engage specific skills related to the duties of the clergy, covering everything from administration and staff issues to counseling, preaching, finance and continuing education, with a goal of helping each attendee to increase their ability to minister in whatever assignment they may hold.

Compassion and Justice -Encompassing all aspects of compassionate ministry, including non-profit administration, disaster response, HIV/AIDS, and social transformation, as well as the responsible theology and practice of Biblical Justice, these workshops seek to connect people with the skills and resources necessary to impact their communities with the love of Christ.

Youth and Post-Modern Culture -In additional to topics in youth ministry, these workshops offer an understanding and means of engagement for those living in and dealing with Emergent Church movements.  The goal is to create dialogue between the denomination and the next generation of leaders.

Children and Families -Building strong families both in and outside the church with a foundation of spiritual formation for our youngest members through discipleship, worship, evangelism and mission.

Multi-Cultural Ministry -Information and training for extension across cultural barriers and among the racially and ethnically diverse populations of our communities.  Workshops will focus on engaging and growing strong ethnic and multi-cultural churches.

From Congregation to Community -Specific ideas for the expansion of individual ministries within the church designed to build community and engage the world.  Topics include a variety of adult ministries, prayer, missions and more.

Urban Ministry -Tools for systematic engagement of the world through the diverse populations and unique culture of our urban areas.

Worship, Media and the Arts -From music, to drama, to video and computer technology, learn how to incorporate the latest resources into your worship experience and improve your skills in worship planning and integration.

For more information and program information, please visit the M7 web site at www.M7conference.org.

10 Things You Need to Know about M7

1. Inspiring Plenary Sessions -The five general sessions are designed to inform and inspire those attending this M7 event. Don't miss one of these memorable services-and enjoy them later on the podcasts on the M7 website.

2. Over 240 Workshops -The coverage and range of the 240 workshops will connect with every church and leader in multiple ways. Many of these workshops provide free resources to take home and share with your church staff after the M7 event.

3. Exhibit Displays -The exhibit area is filled to capacity with potential resources and helps for your church. Be sure to make time to walk through the exhibits and collect all the samples of resources to take home and share with the rest of your ministry leaders.

4. Audio Podcasts -The conference team will be recording all the general sessions, and many of the workshops to make available after the event as podcasts on the conference website following the M7 event at www.M7Conference.org.

5. Visiting Area -A great area for fellowship and visiting is available in the middle of the exhibit hall. Stop by to meet friends and take a break.

6. Mega-Lunch Workshops -Several workshops will continue through the lunch hour. Just buy your box lunch and join the discussions in the workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday.

7. No Registration Fees -There is no registration fee, with many free samples of ministry resources available in the exhibit hall. Participants are only responsible for their hotel costs and meals.

8. Multi-Site Workshops -The Leadership Network Team for training in Multi-site Ministry will be presenting all day on Tuesday. Be sure to check the schedule for workshop topics, times and locations.

9. M7 Conference Website -After the event, podcasts, powerpoints and resources for evangelism and discipleship will be available at www.M7Conference.org.

10. FREE Book on Discipleship -The new book, Best Practices for Discipleship, is being released at the M7 Conference. A free copy is available for every Nazarene pastor or church representative at the Evangelism Ministries display in the Exhibit Hall. Additional copies are available as a training tool for only $5 per copy!