Saturday, December 07, 2013

‘Pioneering in a Global Context’ webinar set for Dec. 11

David Kerrigan webinar on pioneering in a global context Dec. 11, 2013“Pioneering in a Global Context,” a webinar co-sponsored by the Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren, BMS World Mission, Bristol Baptist College, and Urban Expression U.K., takes place Dec. 11 at 2:3-4 p.m. (Eastern). Register at www.brethren.org/webcasts.

The webinar theme explores what we can learn from “pioneers (who) have taken the gospel of Jesus Christ into new places and different cultures. Some of these are well-known and their stories have inspired others,” said an announcement. “Many are unknown and the stories have been forgotten. What can we learn from these pioneers and from those who are pioneering in different global contexts today?”

Leading the webinar is David Kerrigan, general director of BMS World Mission. He and his wife Janet have served at Chandraghona General and Leprosy Hospital in Bangladesh, and he also has been a regional team leader for Asia based in Sri Lanka, and director for mission based in Didcot for BMS.

The webinar is free, but donations are appreciated. Ministers may earn 0.15 continuing education units for attending the live event. Register at www.brethren.org/webcasts. For more information contact Stan Dueck at sdueck@brethren.org.

Source: 12/7/2013 Newsline

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