Counting
the Cost
What does it mean to be well sent?
Going to the nations requires more than willingness.
Missionaries need biblical conviction, spiritual preparation,
healthy relationships, practical skills, and churches committed
to sending them well.
This year’s Missions Conference will take an honest look at the
realities of missionary life and the preparation needed to
faithfully go, send, serve, and make disciples.
Jesus calls His followers to consider carefully what it means to follow Him. As we think about missions, we want to prepare wisely, serve faithfully, and send well.
What we’ll talk about
Life Across Cultures
Third culture kids and family considerations.
Communicating Clearly
Language acquisition and Scripture tools.
Abiding in Christ
Remaining rooted in Christ while serving.
Serving Together
Team dynamics, relationships, expectations, and adaptability.
Standing Faithfully
Persecution and spiritual warfare.
The Weekend
Join us throughout the weekend as missionaries and ministry leaders help us think biblically and practically about preparing to be well sent.
TCK & Family Considerations
Kris Howington · IMB
TCK Panel Interviews
Hear from TCK panel members as they share from their experiences.
Language Acquisition & Scripture Tools
Eric Seidlitz · SIL
Abiding in Christ
Amy Seidlitz · SIL
Team Dynamics & Interpersonal Relationships
Don Eenigenburg · Christar
Desires & Expectations vs. Reality & Adaptability
Sue Eenigenburg · Christar
Persecution & Spiritual Warfare
Greg Fletcher · Pioneers
Lunch & Missions Fair | Read More ↓
Meet representatives from missions sending agencies.
Explore where God is at work.
Stay for lunch and spend time with representatives from missions sending agencies. Ask questions, learn about missionary life and opportunities around the world, and discover how churches can faithfully support those who go.
Whether you’re considering missions yourself or want to better understand how to pray, give, encourage, and send well, the Missions Fair is a place to start the conversation.
Start with the Missions Primer.
Explore biblical questions about missions, missionary calling, the role of the local church, and the task remaining around the world.
Explore the Missions Primer →Go • Teach • Serve • Make Disciples
Missions Conference · October 16–18 · Immanuel Baptist Church