Breakout Sessions
Plan to attend some of the breakout sessions (check schedule at
fellowshipforward.org/convention)
Reaching our Muslim Neighbors What is Islam, and why is it in the news so much? What can you do to reach out to Muslim refugees and immigrants in North America? Learn to pray for these people and to develop practical ways you can make a difference in your community. Presenter will be Abd-Almaseeh (“Servant of Christ”), a church planter and Christian worker from Sudan. He displays a clear testimony of Christ’s saving work within a Muslim-dominated society.
Understanding immigrant culture Dr. Mike Schmidt, former missionary and current head of Inter- cultural Studies of Grace University, will present a seminar on guilt-based and shame-based cultures. Tis will help us relate to our immigrant neighbors, and, because of a shiſt in North Ameri- can culture, it will also help us understand neighbors who have no Christian foundation. Dr. Schmidt will share many practical ideas about how our thinking should change in terms of how to present the gospel.
You may want to add a day to enjoy Omaha! Explore Omaha
Henry Doorly Zoo Many organizations have named the Henry Doorly Zoo the num- ber one zoo in the USA. Visit the African Grasslands (with six new elephants); the Desert Dome (the world’s largest indoor des- ert); Kingdoms of the Night (the world’s largest nocturnal animal exhibit); the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium; Expedition Madagascar; and many other exhibits. Or take in a spectacular 3D movie at the Lozier IMAX® theatre. (
henrydoorlyzoo.org)
Durham Museum Tis art-deco building, once a showpiece for the Union Pa- cific headquarters, offers an exquisite look at Omaha’s history. Troughout the museum, you will find exhibits that teach you about Omaha’s neighborhoods, notable citizens and interesting historical sites. A special traveling exhibit this summer is “Odyssey’s Shipwreck: Pirates and Treasure.” (
durhammuseum.org)
Lauritzen Gardens Botanical Center “Escape to an urban oasis” is the motto of this incredibly beautify botanical garden. Te stunning Marjorie K. Daugherty Conserva- tory is a 17,000 sq. ſt. bouquet of four seasons of floral plantings and blossoms set among fountains and walkways on three levels.
Outdoors, formal gardens winding along woodland trails lead to surprises at every turn. (
lauritzengardens.org).
Other Omaha attractions: Old Market business district (
oldmarket.com) Omaha Children’s Museum (
ocm.org) Strategic Air & Space Museum (
sasmuseum.com) TD Ameritrade Park (
tdameritradeparkomaha.com)
Free Attractions! Joslyn Art Museum (
joslyn.org/visit/) First National’s Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness and Pio- neer Courage Park with over 100 bronze statues recall- ing the pioneer movement (1400 Capitol, 1601 Dodge St)
Union Pacific Railroad Museum (Council Bluffs –
uprrmuseum.org)
Boys Town (
boystown.org)
Soul Care and the Pastoral role How does a pastor minister not just to a person's immediate need, but to the weightier issues of the heart? When people first de- scribe their problem, they oſten do not reveal the real issues of the heart. Featured speaker Chris Boucher will share his understand- ing on the significance of and some techniques on doing effective soul care. Tis will be an introduction to a series of mentoring webinars that FEBC will host in the next year. While focused on pastoral ministry, this session will inform anyone who wants to effectively disciple others.
How to Grow a Women’s Minis-Tree: Harvest- ing the Power of God’s Woman Te Commission on Women’s Ministries will present a strategy for forming and maintaining an effective women’s ministry in your church. Women’s ministry done well reaches core issues of discipleship. And it provides a door to the community to bring the Gospel to non-Christian women.
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