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I’ll be headed out to Austin, Texas tomorrow to join 2000+ church leaders at Verge 2010. Should be interesting since it’s the first “missional” church conference of this kind. I’ll be hanging out with the good folks at Vox Veniae as well as DJChuang and David Park (NextGenerAsianChurch.com).
You can follow the live stream through DJChuang.com as well as through his tweets on @djchuang247. He and David Park are part of the official Verge Social Media Team.
But you can also follow @laurencetom @abcpastor for my live tweets
as well as Live twitter tweets on twubs + use official hashtag #verge10 There’s other significant conferences that I still need to follow up on like NA-CCCOWE. Co-wha? Way back at the beginning of December back in 09, a little event took place that gathered many Chinese churches together in North America. The conference also had a separate English speaking track that focused on “The Challenges and Future of English Speaking Ministries in Chinese Churches.” It was a momentous gathering of leaders. While abcpastor.com goes through a facelift I’ll provide a separate page to include some of the dialogue, documents, and future plans from the NACCOWE event. I know many of you have been asking for it. I’ll make good on it soon.
My 2010 conference itinerary so far includes:
EPIC, Jan 15-18
Verge, Feb 4-6
Ecclesia National Gathering, Feb 16
The Ideation Conference, Apr 5-6
The 99% Conference, Apr 15Any other suggestions?
Deidox features short film on the Underground Church in China
Deidox produces some high quality short films that tell the redemptive and transforming work of God in and through everyday people. I’ve really appreciated their work and the two guys behind it, @DaveMahanes and @BrentGudgel. This Wednesday Deidox will launch the story of Li Yang and the Underground Church in China. Really looking forward to it.
Live webcast on Wednesday, Oct. 21st at 9:00AM PST followed by a Q&A with the Deidox director (Brent) and producer (Dave).
The film is 5 minutes in length and the Q&A will last about 20-25 minutes.
Visit www.deidox.com/webcastTIM BE TOLD + REILLY @ EASTERN
abcpastor friends, TIM BE TOLD + REILLY will be performing a FREE CONCERT at Eastern University in the McInnis AuditoriumWednesday, September 23, 2009
7:00pm – 10:00pmEn Route to The Idea Camp!
The first pic of The Idea Camp: Justice Edition in DC is up via @charlestlee.
The phenomenon starts tomorrow at 10:30am!What for?
To answer the question as mastermind, Charles Lee would put it, “How Can We Be Better Expressions of God’s Love to the World?”What I love about this movement is its celebration of the new rules or values such as:
• Freemium! Free allows access for anyone to be part of this and participate as they’d like. Free does not mean cheap or lack of quality. There are many people contributing their time, talents, gifts, resources, which leads to…
• Collaboration. What if we all pulled our resources together for a common cause?
• Innovation. With so many ideas and imaginations burning what could arise?
• Moving away from celebrity and stage to you the participant. Much more happens in the mealtimes and hallway conversations.What else can help unleash your gospel imagination?
Check out the amazing list of workshops focused on Justice and Compassion this weekend.
If you still want to go to The Idea Camp, it’s not too late. Just make a profile on the site and show up in DC. Other alternatives include joining or hosting a watch party where you can interact with the LIVE FEED of the sessions.
You can also follow the entire event through Twitter with hashtags #theideacamp or #ICDC
Re-Imagining Chinatown: An Interactive Planning Process
More on Chinatowns!
This time in LA.
Urban planner, James Rojas has put together an exciting exhibit and concept that invites participants to be engaged in re-imagining Chinatown using art and be an intimate part of the whole urban planning process. The exhibit will be hosted by Fifth Floor, an art/design gallery located within L.A.’s Chinatown, which will transform into a pop-up urban planning store with shelves lining the wall that will host an array of small, colorful buildings. Visitors can take these buildings off the shelves and place them on the model located in the middle of the gallery to create their ideal urban form. The model will constantly change as the work builds upon the contributions of others. I love the idea and intentionality of Rojas to help people think and dream about their community. Dude, you had me at hello.Re-imagining Chinatown: An Interactive Planning Process
James Rojas
August 8 – September 5, 2009
Fifth Floor Gallery502 Chung King Court
Los Angeles, CA 90012
[h/t coolhunting.com]The Challenges and Future of English Ministries in Chinese Churches
Compelling?
PALM(Pastoral & Laity Ministries), CCCOWE-USA (Chinese Coordination Centre on World Evangelization), CCCOWE-Canada are partnering together for a conference on the Challenges & Future of English Ministries in Chinese Churches. Stuff that we’re passionate about here at abcpastor.comThis should be quite interesting and serve to be a viable gathering ground for ABC pastors or pastors/leaders of EMs (English Ministries) in Chinese churches. Let’s meet finally face to face.
Why don’t we begin the dialogue here or on twitter [twitter.com/abcpastor] prior to the conference so we can fast forward our interactions?
• Share what topics you want discussed at this conference
Conference Details
Location: Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center
3300 River Road Mt. Bethel, PA 18343Rev. Jim Cymbala of Brooklyn Tabernacle speaking on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Dec 2.
Registration: $50 (by August 1, 2009) $70 thereafterOpen Invitation to The Idea Camp: Justice Edition
Earlier this year I had the wonderful opportunity of participating in The Idea Camp, a free hybrid conference for idea makers. Well it’s coming to the East Coast in the nation’s capital at the end of next month focusing on Justice & Compassion. I’m super stoked.
The Idea Camp: Justice Edition in Washington DC, August 28-29
Also, join me on Monday, July 20 at the Pre-Event Meetup for a night of networking starting at 7pm
Here’s the InviteSome of the partnering organizations include International Justice Mission, Sojourners, The ONE Campaign, Charity Water, and Leadership Network amongst many others. Join the conversation and make something happen.
What would happen if we all pulled our resources together?
Let your gospel imaginations run wild.REILLY+NEW HEIGHTS CONCERT
The Vine presents the music of REILLY and NEW HEIGHTS
ABOUT REILLY THE BANDHailing from the City of Brotherly Love, Reilly’s signature “symphonic-rock” has garnered them national recognition as one of America’s best independent bands. Fusing acoustic and electric guitars with violin hooks and refreshingly thought provoking lyrics, REILLY’s artistry is original and irresistible. Accompanying lead singer/songwriter John Reilly is the versatile violin duo of Dan and Noele Huie, bassist Matthew Bomberger, and drummer Kyle Thoman. The band’s engaging stage interaction opens a new world for listeners to become long-time fans. Numerous first place finishes in “battle of the band” competitions and increasing notoriety have allowed the band to play at notable music festivals including CREATION, ATLANTAFEST, CORNERSTONE, AUTUMN BLAZE, PURPLE DOOR, REVELATION GENERATION. Reilly is becoming more and more of a household name as they have played with national acts like SWITCHFOOT, NEWSBOYS, JARS OF CLAY, LEELAND, TOBY MAC, BARLOW GIRL. Off stage they are a team of hard working D.I.Y. entrepreneurs, having created and implemented successful marketing plans, and recorded albums without the help of a record label.“If the hearts, lyrics and music of REILLY is not enough, the dueling violins will blow you out of your seat. This band is my new favorite live band!” ~ Chris Strayer, Producer for Purple Door Music Festival
“WJTL is currently playing an independent rock ‘n’ roll band from Philadelphia called Reilly. They produce a big, expansive sound replete with 2 violins! I highly recommend spending some time with their latest record, “Let June Decide.” Listen and let the music penetrate your soul.” ~ Phil Smith, Music Director for 90.3 WJTL PA
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There’s a world of hurt out there…but LOVE is alive and moving.
We’re raising awareness to the needs in our hurting world by mobilizing our community with creative events and projects to bring about change. The first step is to know what the problem is. The next step is up to you.FRIDAY NIGHT. MARCH 27. 7:30PM
Featuring Music By:
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Tickets are $7 at the door
Facebook event link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137690665133
REILLY: We’re inviting our fans and anybody who attends the concert to come out to Chinatown with us after the show for some post concert dinner.The Idea Camp Live
If you’re not at The Idea Camp right now you’re missing out on something really special. If you haven’t heard the Idea Camp is a different kind of conference that will shape the future of conferences to come. The desired goal was to have a different approach to the way we do conferences. Truly different.
What is God going to do with all these great people in the same room?Well if you’re not here. No worries. Catch it all live stream at www.theideacamplive.com
Catch all the tweets using the hash #theideacamp
What’s your idea? If you have a question you can send it in too at www.theideacamplive.com
You can text questions to CAMP + Question to 47201UPDATED
Sessions and interviews now available through vimeo. 29 videos can be found there and if you are signed up you can also download them.
One of the highlights was listening to Dave Gibbons, John Park (Google), and Maxim (Yangdang) on Innovation Principles.Saying No To Casinos in Chinatown Part 8
Some highlights from the No Casino in the Heart of the City Coalition press conferenceIt is amazing how many Chinese churches/orgs have joined this coalition. They may not be at the forefront speaking but they can certainly get things done and mobilize Chinese in the Philadelphia and surrounding regions just as we have seen them do in their collection of over 24k petitions. This has really become a diverse citywide effort that I’m proud to be a part of.
The real star in this coalition is activist Helen Gym. She really adds the passion to this movement like no other. Her list of accomplishments and accolades are too long to mention. One statement that really stood out was when she urged officials to say no to shameful “unfair predatory gain in this time of greatest economic need.” I think that cuts to the heart of the issue. Hasn’t the city learned from the existing economic crisis with regard to unfair predatory practices?
It’s also a pleasure to see the active participation of Luella Trip, wife of Dr. Paul Tripp of Tenth Presbyterian Church. They moved into the Chinatown area a few years ago and since have solidly expressed their heart for the area and convictions to minister to the people of Center City. That’s a rare find. We need more people like them.
News Links
“Churches Join Anti-Casino Protest” – The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 19, 2009Next Up:
Philadelphia City Planning Commission Community Meeting on Preliminary Findings for the Market East Strategic Plan
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 7 pmJefferson University
Dorrance Hamilton Auditorium
1001 Locust Street
For more information contact Laura Spina 215.683.4638
Events
"HERO" An EPIC MOVEMENT EAST COAST Conference January 15-18, 2010, Philadelphia
Verge Missional Community Conference,
February 4-6, Austin, Texas
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