Integral Mission

		Title	Description	Facilitator
Discipleship Workshops	1	Integral Mission/ Integral Soul	There are many different motivations for joining God in his mission to the world and its people. Some motivations are healthier than others. David Alvarez (Communities Pastor, The River) has the unique role of someone deeply experienced in ministries of compassion while being significantly gifted in the ministry of healing. Come hear David’s perspective on wholeness, right motivation and the place of healing ministry alongside the ministries of mercy and justice.	David Alvarez The River Church Community
	2	Sub-urban disciples in an urban church	How is it that faithful residents of the suburbs can connect with urban churches (like The River)? What are the essential elements of the well-formed suburban discipleship? This workshop will address these questions and offer clear next steps.	Krista-Dawn Kimsey and Molly Meyer The River Church Community
	3	The well-formed disciple	For generations in the church there has been a lot of talk about what it means to be a disciple – a maturing student of the way of Jesus. Brian McLaren has worked hard to articulate a new perspective on what this looks like. Come hear Brian talk about what the journey of discipleship looks like.	Brian McLaren
	4	Discipleship through Church Partnership: Encouragement with, for and from the Local Church	This workshop will look at the variety of ways international holistic ministry shows itself to be a discipleship tool, not simply for those being ministered to, but also to those ministering. Come hear about the importance of reciprocity and empowerment in mission efforts.	Allison Schroeder (Church Partnerships Director) and David Costillo (Church Relations Director), World Relief
	5	Worship and Integral Mission	What is the connection between worship and mission? How do we worship a full picture of who God is? How does worship affect a disciple’s image of God? These vital questions will be addressed and a rubric presented for what balanced worship can look like.	Krista-Dawn Kimsey The River Church Community
	6	The Jesus DOJO: Following Jesus as a Way of Life	A dojo is literally a place where you learn the way- and Jesus invites us to follow him as a way of life. The best context for formation as apprentices of Jesus may be more like a karate studio than a classroom. In this workshop we will explore intentional communal practices that are helpful to integrating the message and teachings of Jesus into our everyday lives.	Mark Scandrette works with ReIMAGINE in San Francisco and is the author of the forthcoming book: SOUL GRAFFITI: Making a Life in the Way of Jesus.
Theology and Church History Workshops	7	Oh the wonderful cross… Wonderful, significant… but what does it mean?	“How does redemption really work? Is the cross an exercise of God’s punishment? What is the underlying saving significance of the cross?” If you (like so many of us) struggle in answering any of these questions, this seminar is for you. Mark Baker has spent years thinking and teaching about redemption images in scripture. True worship stems from an understanding of the redeeming work of God in Christ. Come deepen your understanding of that work.	Mark Baker MB Biblical Seminary
	8	Church History 101 – Who’s leading now?	A brief overview of the last two thousand years of church history including major shifts in church leadership. This seminar is an important building block to understanding how partnership must work in the changing church of the new millennium.	Jim/Brad The River Church Community
	9	Justification by Faith and Integral Mission	Isn’t The Gospel really God’s promise to individuals about their future? Doesn’t Paul say something about justification being by faith? Isn’t faith a private concern? Actually, it isn’t. Come find out why The Gospel requires a present (as opposed to only future), community (as opposed to only individual) and ethical (as opposed to only spiritual) orientation. This seminar will deal with the book of Galatians – and particularly chapter 2:11-16.	Mark Baker MB Biblical Seminary
	10	Latin-American Theology for everyone	For many years now, the theology written by Latin Americans in Latin America has been some of the more engaging work done anywhere in the world. Come hear Dr. Rene Padilla, one of Latin American Theology’s elder statesmen talk about how and why these important contributions should be more broadly read. Note, this seminar includes some very interesting pre-course reading. Please view and print these two documents (we will also have copies available at registration on friday evening): Evangelical Theology in Latin American Context Liberation Theology	Rene Padilla Kairos Foundation
Partnership Building Workshops	11	Creating Partnerships	A very practical workshop on how to look for, initiate, build and maintain healthy partnerships with local and international churches and ministries. Workshop will include guidelines for financial giving between partners, the sending of teams and the strategic planning process	Jim/Guillermo The River Church Community
Partnership Building Workshops	12	And Who Is My Neighbor?	Don got immersed in post-modern ministry decades before it was fashionable. Mission was at the heart of it. He asserts that a church of any size can become the best of neighbors, friends and family with the poorest of churches. Based on his experience in Haiti, Don's practical seminar will answer questions like: How do you get the money where it needs to go? How do you develop missional relationships that run both ways? What do we desperately need to learn from a third world church?	Don Skow Hollister Christian Fellowship Most of what I know about mission I learned from Haitians. -Don
Workshops offered by Ministries that Model Integral Mission	13	Healthcare for the Underserved	Silicon Valley Christian Health Alliance was begun by a group of local Christ-following doctors and health-care professionals (including Joyce Chung, PhD from The River). They are responding to the Good News by seeking to provide healthcare for the underserved in San Jose. Come hear how SVCHA has changed the lives of doctors and patients..	Cheryl Theiu, Linh Ly, Selina Chan, Joyce Chung Silicon Valley Christian Health Alliance
	14	Taking Shalom seriously in an obese society	In 2004, Dan McClure (of the River Church) left a career as a personal trainer in an up-scale health club. Today he is a health and wellness expert working to motivate the seniors and youth of San Jose to take obesity related health risks seriously and learn to make better choices about food and exercise. Come be inspired by the powerful story of Generations Wellness and Dan’s personal journey of connecting the body and soul.	Dan McClure The River Church Community
	15	Ecclesia – a different kind of church	Postmodern churches take on so many different shapes and sizes. Ecclesia Houston has a unique vision for what church should be and do – and where coffee fits into the overall picture of God’s Kingdom. Come be inspired by this new model for church.	Patrick Wimberly and Ian Uriarte Ecclesia, Houston
	16	Urban Youth Work	There are some for whom work among Urban Youth comes naturally. Whether this is you or not, take advantage of this practical workshop by The River’s Youth Worker Melissa Hinn on the what’s, why’s and how’s of Urban Youth Work.	Melissa Hinn The River Chruch Community
	17	Connecting the Church – Virtually and Actually	Technology is both a blessing and a curse in our age. Though it presents itself as a servant, it can sometimes become our master. But what are the ways it can be harnessed for the good of the church? How can technology be used appropriately to foster relationship and connection? Cary, Joe and Carol will demonstrate two recent web-based innovations brimming with promise. Come gain a vision for technology brought into service in God’s Kingdom.	Cary Stanley (The River Church) and Joe and Carol Suh (MyChurch.org)