New Wineskins for Global Mission 2000
Episcopal News Service. November 18, 1999 [99-176J]
(ENS) At least a thousand Episcopalians are expected to attend the third New Wineskins for Global Mission conference, April 26-30, 2000, in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. Speakers from around the world and Episcopal missionaries from many different agencies are expected to come together to inspire, equip and give practical how-to's to Episcopalians for fulfilling their mission to make disciples of all nations.
The Rt. Rev. Ben Kwashi of Jos, Nigeria will give the keynote address, on God's heart for the world and how the Jos Diocese is growing.
Other participants include Fran Blanchard, who has worked in the Middle East since 1980; the Rt. Rev. Leo Frade, bishop of Honduras; the Rev. James Wong, a church planter from Singapore; the Very Rev. Dr. Peter Moore, Dean of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, in Pennsylvania; the Rev. Mike Wurschmidt and a team from Shepherd's Heart ministry to the homeless in Pittsburgh; Dr. Paul Marshall, author of Their Blood Cries Out; Lisa Chinn, speaking on ministry to internationals; the Rev. Paul Borthwick, author; The Rev. Tad de Bordenave, Director of Anglican Frontier Missions, and the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kamaleson, a former Vice President of World Vision.
The Rt. Rev. Joseph Wasonga will celebrate Communion using a liturgy from Kenya, giving Episcopalians a taste of the rich cultures represented in the church.
Wellspring will be leading worship throughout the conference, using a variety of music including Israeli, African, Pakistani, and Latin rhythms, as well as classic hymns and contemporary songs. The Revs. Walter Hannum and Alison Barfoot will lead Bible studies daily.
Fifty workshops -- from helping Sunday school kids be world Christians, to fostering community development and evangelism, to using retirement for mission -- will be offered. Forty exhibitors from major Episcopal and interdenominational agencies will be available to talk with participants.