I just finished a two hour conference call with a group of IMB leaders gathered in England. They came from five regions around the world to strategize about how to engage our churches in global mission. Great people. Great heart for God's mission.

Here is an example of some of the great things the IMB is doing to connect with what they call "multi-affinity churches" at Catalyst.

Be sure to introduce yourself to Mark Morris via his email at the end of the announcement.

And, while you are thinking about international missions, watch this and then do this!

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Exclusive Offer for Friends of Missions
10,000 young leaders will converge for the leadership experience of the year
October 3 - 5, Gwinnett Convention Center, GA
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You Are Invited To Be Ed Stetzer's Guest At A Global Lunch
-- Global Lunch with Ed Stetzer - Friday Oct 5, 12:30 at Catalyst
-- Stay Connected With The Multi-Affinity Church Network

Greetings!

Join us for the Catalyst Conference (www.catalystconference.com ) on October 3-5, where 10,000 young leaders will converge for the leadership experience of the year, including high-octane speakers, incredible worship, innovative programming, and a leadership experience unlike any other.

Hear from leadership authorities including Andy Stanley, Erwin McManus, John C. Maxwell, Rick Warren, Dave Ramsey and Craig Groeschel, along with several innovative thinkers and practitioners like best-selling author Patrick Lencioni and former Yahoo! exec Tim Sanders, along with Francis Chan, a leading voice among college students.

We will also be honored to have with us Sunday Adelaja, one of the most influential church leaders in Europe. Plus, Catalyst Labs will feature innovative thought leaders such as Tim Elmore, Mark Batterson, Reggie McNeal, Leonard Sweet, Ed Stetzer, Voddie Baucham, and others.

Experience incredible teaching, powerful worship, spiritual renewal, and pure leadership refreshment. A special registration rate of $239 (regular rate of $309) is being made available to IMB. To take advantage of this Exclusive offer, call 888.334.6569 to speak with the Catalyst Concierge team, or register at www.catalystconference.com and use RATE CODE "IMB." This special offer is good up until August 30.

Click Here to Register for Catalyst

Global Lunch with Ed Stetzer - Friday Oct 5, 12:30 at Catalyst

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Missions is no longer "local" and "foreign." It is "global." That shift causes us to think, act, and engage in God's mission in innovative ways. What does missions look like in the next 20 years? Where is the convergence of local church, mission agency, indigenous believers, and cross-cultural church planters. Join Ed for a stimulating discussion over a FREE LUNCH. The lunch will be conveniently located at The Gwinnett Convention Center. (Conference Attendees Only.)

Space is limited so register for the conference and then email Mark Morris at missionleader@mac.com if you would like to join Ed on Friday for a FREE LUNCH. (More details to follow.)