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SUMMARY:The Spectrum of Evangelical Position and Practice on Women: Unpacking the Interpretive Challenges
DESCRIPTION:For men and women of the Great Commission community\nOnline: Third Wednesday of each month\, Sept 18 – April 16\, 12-2pm ET \nPresenter-Facilitators (scroll down for more about them*):\nHeather Althoff – LifeWay Church\, Missions Pastor\nDon Turner – Global Focus\, Pres/CEO\nWendy Wilson – MissioNexus\, Advisor for Dev of Women; Women’s Development Track\, Exec Dir \nNote from Wendy Wilson\, (Missio Nexus Mission Advisor for Development of Women\, Women’s Development Track Exec Dir). Two subjects that have the most traction currently among our members in their quest to steward well the gifts of their women are 1) women in leadership\, and 2) theology of women. So we are embarking on this series of guided online discussions to help address those requests. Our purpose here is to create fruitful conversation among those who love God and His Word\, and to resource our members as they seek God’s heart in their understanding and practice.  May the Bride of Christ be radiant! \nAs evangelicals we believe in the inerrancy of Scripture and hold a high view of God’s written Word to us as the basis of our belief and practice And we all love and worship the Living Word\, Jesus\, our Redeemer\, Savior\, and God Almighty. So how can it be that evangelicals – whether serious academics\, ministry leaders or other devoted disciples – have come to such a wide variety of conclusions about God’s design and heart for women in the Body of Christ? Who they are\, what they can do or not do\, how they relate to God and His purposes\, how they relate to their brothers in Christ. (And so\, this discussion is really about men and women both!) And how can it be that evangelicals who may hold the same position\, actually practice it quite differently? \nWhen it comes to texts that have greatly influenced modern evangelical thought\, we are dealing with issues of interpretation of Scripture\, for we are agreed on the inspiration of Scripture. And so we can expectantly and graciously engage together in an exploration of what the interpretive challenges actually are in those passages. And the interpretive decisions we all make that impact the way we walk out our faith in the area of men and women in Christ. \nIn this workshop we will look at the spectrum of thought\, the different ways and whys believers have come to different conclusions\, all pursuing God’s heart and honoring His Word. We’ll consider closely some passages that are most often contested in this conversation:  Genesis 1-3\, Galatians 3\, Ephesians 5\, 1 Peter 3\, 1 Timothy 2\, 1 Corinthians 7\, 11 & 14. Come and enjoy a respectful conversation\, guided by Kingdom colleagues who are experienced in this rich discussion (and love it!) Our hope is to give you information and perspectives that encourage your own continuing journey in faith and practice. \nIn a series of eight monthly 2-hour sessions\, on the THIRD Wednesday of each month from 12:00-2:00pm Eastern time\, we will  interact over the interpretive issues found in Scripture passages that are most commonly used as the biblical basis for various positions. As  facilitators present various segments\, we will discuss as peers to learn from each other’s experiences and practices as well. \n#1\, Sept 18 –  Overview and Spectrum Summary\n#2\, Oct 16 –  Genesis 1-3\n#3\, Nov 20 – Galatians 3\, 1 Corinthians 7\n#4\, Dec 18 – Ephesians 5: 21-33\, 1 Peter 3:1-9\n#5\, Jan 15 –  1 Tim 2: 8 – 15\n#6\, Feb 19 – 1 Tim 2: 8 – 15 (cont’d)   \n#7\, Mar 19 – 1 Corinthians 11: 2-16\, 14:26-40\n#8\, Apr 16 –Overview Old Testament to the Church  \nSuggested advance reading:\nNeither Complementarian nor Egalitarian\,(Baker Books\, 2016)\, by Dr Michelle Lee-Barnewall (Assoc Professor of New Testament at Biola University)\nAfter you read the book\, listen to her 40-min podcast in an interview that highlights her journey into a more fruitful conversation. \nRegistration: $ 125    (click button above right corner)\nLimited to 25 participants (closed when full) to best support both new relationships and vibrant discussions. Guided by experienced facilitators\, we can look forward to a deeper dive on the subject at hand each week. We will alternate between times of content presentation and Zoom room discussions.  While we understand that unexpected issues come up\, we trust that each participant will honor the group by making this monthly meeting a priority. This way we can all look forward to the most meaningful experience together!  \nCost: $125 \nDescription when you register:  Contested Passages Online\nDates: Sept 18\, 2024 – April 16\, 2025 \nRegister online asap to assure your place – You will receive a confirmation and Zoom invitation soon after your registration is received! \nQuestions?\nContact Wendy – wendy@womensdevelopmenttrack.org\n(208) 665-2367 \n*More about your facilitators: \nHeather Althoff currently serves as the Missions Pastor at LifeWay Church in Federal Way\, WA. While earning a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Greek from Trinity University and a Master’s of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary\, Heather developed a deep love for studying and teaching theology.  She served as the Community Life Pastor\, leading the assimilation and discipleship efforts at LifeWay from 2008-2019. In addition to teaching\, she trained small group leaders and wrote discipleship materials. She has a passion for encouraging\, training\, and resourcing people to develop their relationship with Jesus\, know their theology\, and live out their calling to share Jesus with others. In 2019\, Heather brought these same passions to LifeWay’s missions efforts. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and two teenage kids. \nDon Turner is the President of Global Focus\, a ministry that helps local churches strategically enhance their involvement in missions.  Don’s background is a unique blend of corporate and ministry experience – from the United States Air Force to a Fortune 500 company in the Seattle area as Manager of Strategic Planning and Management Control Systems\, and the Assistant General Manager of Management Information Systems.  In 1987 Don left the corporate world to accept an invitation to pastoral ministry\, first as an executive pastor and then as a lead pastor\, a position he held for 21 years.  Also having served as an elder in his local church for many years\, Don also serves on the Board of IMPACT and has a strong understanding of the church and global missions. He is passionate about helping every church member maximize their impact for God’s global mission. \nWendy Wilson has served in various capacities in leadership training ministry and missions since 1984. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She brings years of experience in engaging the spectrum of views in the ongoing evangelical discussion about women in ministry and marriage.  Wendy lived and travelled abroad with Entrust\, a pastoral training ministry\, for 28 years. Then in 2012 she was asked to serve as the Mission Advisor for Development of Women to the Missio Nexus network of 350 agencies. In 2015 she became founder and director of a collaborative project\, Women’s Development Track\, to help agencies and churches bring the full spectrum of gifts of women more fully to bear in accomplishing the Great Commission alongside their brothers – as the Blessed Alliance! \n 
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SUMMARY:CIT Online Courses
DESCRIPTION:Explore a variety of practical online courses to support your cross-cultural work!  From Adapting to Cross-Cultural Settings\, to Language Re-Boot\, to Evangelism\, to Teaching Online\, to Marriage Re-boot\, to biblical studies . . . .so many topics to choose from in a one-week online group or individual opportunity. Offered by Grow2Serve. See the whole year calendar and offerings here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n January 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 – 15: Onramp\n15 – 29: Sustainable Resilience\n22 – 29: Spiritual Warfare\n\n\nFebruary 2025\n\n\n5 – 19: Intentional Multicultural Teams\n17 – 24: Learning Culture Through Purposeful Observation (EC1)\n\n\nMarch 2025\n\n3 – 30: Onboarding 101\n19 – 26: Spiritual Warfare \n\nApril 2025\n\n2 – 9: Onramp\n23 – 30: Culture Shock\n\nMay 2025\n\nApril 30 – May 14: Intentional Multicultural Teams\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ve made huge sacrifices and have traveled to a far away place to serve faithfully.  But you’re not seeing the fruitfulness in ministry you’ve been hoping for.  Some new information\, a refresher\, or an encouraging group is probably what you need to get back on track for faithfully serving where God has placed you.  Check out these courses from CIT Next that are coming up over the next few months.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor other CIT courses CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Pursuing Partnership Culture: Considerations as Men and Women Lead Together
DESCRIPTION:Coming again soon: check back!\n Wednesdays\, 12:30 – 2:00pm Eastern time\, bi-weekly\nFor men and women both to participate and process as colleagues.\nSession 1: Introductions and Overview\nSession 2: Benefits and Barriers – Structural & Practical\nSession 3: Implications of Theology – The Evangelical Spectrum\nSession 4: Flourishing Partnership – Inner Life\nSession 5: Flourishing Partnership – Community Culture\nSession 6: Flourishing Partnership – Intentional Practices \nPursuing Partnership Culture: Considerations as Men and Women Lead Together\n*Organizational Culture Shifts that Help Men and Women Flourish as They Work Together\n*Reducing Unintended Barriers to Healthy Partnership\n*Creating Pathways for Women in Organizational Leadership\n \nThis online workshop is limited to 20 participants who are focused on exploring and growing together around men and women leading together. (Limit 3 people from any one organization\, but colleagues attending together is encouraged for maximum benefit to the organization) \n\n*Learn with and from other participants in a discussion-based format\n*Spiritual reflection and practical help\n*Leave with new relationships and insights\n*Opportunities for ongoing cohort learning and interaction following event \nFacilitated by Ms. Wendy Wilson and Dr. Rob Dixon\n*More about our facilitators below \nEvent Specifics: \nFacilitators will lead us in interaction around understanding what is happening in both the research and changing expectations around men and women working together in leadership. What do we have to gain or lose by actively pursuing a more effective blend of men and women working together at the leadership level? How do address the challenges and opportunities? We will engage questions and interaction\, and make progress on developing effective processes for your own scenario. \n*Is the need for change traditional\, theological and/or practical?\n*What can be easily changed (once recognized) and what is more challenging?\n*What might a helpful organizational readiness process look like toward engaging effective partnerships?\n*How might expectations be different between home office leadership\, field staff\, supporting churches?\n*As many entities desire to involve more women in their leadership structures (field or executive roles)\, what might be unintended barriers and unrecognized opportunities in this direction?\n*How can we create more avenues to find\, develop\, support\, and retain more gifted women to bring the perspective and talent that we desire for our organizations?\n*What characteristics of organizational culture best support men and women working together in leadership? \nWe will consider a variety of intentional organizational practices that can help us move toward organizational cultures that invite\, develop\, and support women with leadership gifts and experience so male leaders have the eyes and perspectives they need from their female allies. As we identify any unintended barriers to meaningful partnership that may be at work in our own organizational cultures\, we are free to think creatively about removing and replacing them with processes that more accurately reflect our goals and help us accomplish our mission. We can begin to cultivate readiness\, embrace desired change\,  and establish ongoing pathways to bring the benefits of male/female partnerships more fully to bear.  The Image of God displayed and at work! \nWho is this for? \n*Mission Organization Decision-Makers (Executive Level\, HR/Personnel)\n*Field Staff Leadership\n*Church Leadership (Pastors\, Elders\, Dir. of Ops/Personnel) \n\nRegistration: $ 125\nRegister and pay online through the link in the top right corner of this page. (Notation for Partnerships – 2025)  If mailing payment after registering\, make check payable to Women’s Development Track    PO Box 894   Coeur d’Alene\, ID 83816.  \nQUESTIONS about the experience?\nCall or email Wendy Wilson\,  208/665-2367\,    wendy@womensdevelopmenttrack.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n*  More about your facilitators for Pathways to Partnership:\n\n\nDr. Rob Dixon has served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 26 years\, and currently works as a Senior Fellow with the InterVarsity Institute. Rob holds a Doctor of Intercultural Studies degree from Fuller Theological Seminary\, and his book\, Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships\, was published in September 2021 from InterVarsity Press Academic. Rob spends his time training\, coaching\, and consulting on the topic of women and men in partnership\, and he has enjoyed his interactions with organizations such as Missio Nexus\, the Reformed Church in America\, Wycliffe\, ECO Presbyterian\, and others. In his free time\, Rob enjoys long runs\, hanging out with his family\, and adjunct teaching at Fresno Pacific University and Fuller Theological Seminary. \nMs. Wendy Wilson expresses her joy and privilege as envisioning and equipping women to bring their gifts fully into the grand calling of the Great Commission.  With a BBA from Texas A&M University\, and an MABS from Dallas Theological Seminary\, Wendy has led inter-mission and inter-confessional equipping efforts abroad and at home\, spending the last decade focussing on strengthening US-based Mission Agencies in an intentional development culture for women. Having 25 years of executive leadership experience in missions\, Wendy served the Missio Nexus membership as Mission Advisor for Development of Women from 2012-2024. She is also the founder and Executive Director of the collaborative Women’s Development Track.
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