PURPOSE

To equip the body to extend mercy to those facing hardship using an approach that is biblically-based, historically-mindful and dignity-affirming.

WHERE

Northwest Community Center

Dallas, Texas

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Irwyn Ince, Victor Martinez, and Brian Fikkert

WHAT TO EXPECT

Actionable workshops from mercy ministries and diaconates from across our region

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS:

• Church Mercy & Parachurch Specialization: Wisdom for How to Grow Together | Restore OKC

• Empowering the Poor through Christian Community Development | Jimmy Dorrell, Mission Waco

• Financing Mercy: How to Direct More of Your Church’s Time, Talent, and Networks Towards Mercy | Joe Brand, Generis

• Deacon 101: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Guide for Diaconal Ministry at Your Church | Dr. Brian Franklin, New St. Peter’s

• How to Develop a Care Plan for Members in Need: Financial, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual | Grant Clay, New St. Peter’s, Rachel Vendsel, Colleyville Presbyterian Church, Bill Lovell, Metrocrest Presbyterian Church

• An Introduction to Church Benevolence | Brian Fikkert, The Chalmers Center and Covenant College, and Jessica Fikkert, Park Cities Presbyterian Church

• Mercy and Our Hispanic Neighbors | Victor Martinez, Redeemer Presbyterian Church San Antonio, Jahaziel Cantu, El Buen Pastor Dallas, Steve Tenpenny, Casa del Lago, Betsy Cantu, Casa Del Lago

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday
6:30-8:00 pm – Plenary/Worship

Saturday

8:00-8:30 am – Breakfast

8:30-9:45 am – Workshop 1

9:45-10 am – Break

10-11:45 am – Plenary/Worship

11:45 am-1:15 pm – Lunch/Networking (Lunch on your own but small groups are encouraged)

1:15 – 1:30pm – We will reconvene on site

1:30-2:45 pm – Workshop 2

2:45-3:00 pm – Break

3:00-5:00 pm – Plenary/Worship

5:00 pm – Fellowship for those staying in town

Lunch on your own.

1. Restoring Vision
2. Restoring Love
3. Restoring Capacity