Austin's very own Verge Conference is just around the corner. Before the conference begins, Verge Labs will provide a special opportunity to delve deeper into the topic of Missional Communities. Below is a list some of the world class practitioners you'll be able to learn from. Register for Verge Labs here.
Dr. John Perkins, Matt Carter, Bob Lupton: Main Session
Rudy Carrasco: Overcoming Racial & Cultural Barriers
John Sowers: Gaining the Courage & Tools for Mentoring
Josh Wilson: Staying Connected to the Local Church
Justin Lopez: Moving from Charity to Development – Balancing Mercy & Justice
Dr. Joseph Parker: Holy Change – How One Church Approaches Community Transformation
Tara Russell: The Human Trafficking Crisis and What We Can Do About It
Kevin Peck: Discipleship – God’s Plan for Mission
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On April 12 and 13, Jim Cymbala of Brooklyn Tabrenacle will join Austin church planter and pastor John Burke will be leading a two day conference focused on praying for Austin, and sharing together what God is already doing here. The event is a great opportunity for your entire congregation to pray and learn about how they can serve God to in this city. It will take place at the Austin Tabernacle and can be registered for here.
Two-Day Conference from Hill Country Bible Church NW on Vimeo.
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The PlantR Map features Church Plants, churches which are passionately involved in church planting, and missional organizations throughout the Austin area. All you have to do to be featured on the PlantR Map is update your information here. If you woul like to be removed from the PlantR map, send a quick email to info@plantr.org.
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A Few Ways to Follow Up After the PlantR MicroConference:
- Sign up for a Missional Hub.
Missional Hubs are the best way to connect with church planters. Sign up here.
- Share your take aways.
Did you get anything out of the MicroConference. Share it with your team. You can also share it on the PlantR.org blog, by emailing your take-aways here.
- Add your church to the PlantR map.
Would you like your church to be listed on the PlantR Map? You can submit your up-to-date info here.
- Share the podcast.
Check out the PlantR podcast here. We'll add the latest audio soon.
- Share about PlantR
Check out PlantR.org and let your friends know about what God is up to in Austin.
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Next Tuesday is the PlantR MicroConference. The conference will feature Jeff Vanderstelt of Soma Communities and discussing how to create and live in Missional Communities. For those who attend, we have three special opportunities:
Breakfast
Because of the difficulities of Austin traffic, we highly suggest that you arrive at the MicroConference early. While you wait, you can enjoy a free chick-fil-a biscuit and fruit cup. Take advantage of this time to meet other planters and missionaries from around Austin.
Discount Off Verge
The Verge Conference is just around the corner. Here in Austin, the conference focuses on the Missional church and will feature PlantR friends such as Alan Hirsch, Jeff Vanderstelt, and Brandon Hatmaker. Verge will offer a special discount to all PlantR attendees.
Austin Stone Counseling Center
Jason Kovacs of the Austin Stone Counseling Center will be on hand to discuss the unique style of counseling they provide, as well as discounts for those interested.
It's not too late to register for you or your entire team. See you Tuesday!
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