Historic missionaries knew their Bible and knew their doctrine. Today there is more "zeal" in missions, but "knowledge" is often lacking. Come hear why missionaries sent out today are best ready for missions by having a passion for the glory of God among all peoples, but couple that with a careful and studied knowledge of their Bibles and their God. Historic missionaries knew their Bible and knew their doctrine. Today there is more "zeal" in missions, but "knowledge" is often lacking. Come and hear why missionaries sent out today are best prepared for missions by establishing a passion for the glory of God among all peoples, coupled with a careful and studied proficiency of their God and His Scripture.

What is the process to translate the Scriptures into a language for the first time? What makes a good translator, and what makes a good translation? If church planting among unreached language groups is to succeed, translating the Bible into the mother tongue is a necessary step.

Why a missions committee? How does a local church send well? Member care issues. Missions policies and why? Ineffective missionaries... what to do? What to know about sending agencies and how to interact with them. These and many other topics will be addressed.

Aubrey Sequeira–Caste and Missions Much is made today of the caste system and how the church should evangelize and church plant in that environment. Is it helpful in evangelism to focus on one caste, and what are the effects of that in church planting? Come hear Aubrey Sequeira speak to these issues and how to effectively work in a caste system. A current and ongoing topic today is the caste system and how the church should evangelize and establish churches in that worldview environment. Is it helpful in evangelism to focus on one caste, and what are the effects of that in church planting? Come hear Aubrey Sequeira address these issues and how to effectively work within a caste system.