G'day Mates ...
At this moment, I'm writing from a hotel in Sydney where it's 1:30 am local time (Thursday, September 6). I'm here representing you and Mosaix in support of my good friend, Pastor Mathew Kuruvilla, senior pastor of Parkside Church, who's hosting the first national conference ever held in Australia on the multi-ethnic church. Patterned after Mosaix' first national conference in the United States (San Diego, November 2010), this conference has drawn more than 200 pastors and ministry leaders from Australia, and many of the country's denominations are involved, as well!
In fact, over pizza last night, Mathew shared his excitement at the entusiastic response he's received and remarkable list of attendees both in terms of quantity and quality. And such involvement signals in this country what I and others championing the cause in the United States are observing, as well, including members of our Advisory Board Efrem Smith, Michael Emerson, and Soong Chan-Rah. Recently we spoke of what we are seeing in these days: namely ...
1) Increased numbers: today we are speaking to many more people at events specifically focused
on the multi-ethnic church, whereas before the audiences were much smaller;
2) Increased receptivity: there are not only more people in the room, but those that come are no longer looking at us sideways! They are genuinely interested, no longer dismissing what we're saying;
3) Increase in practitioners: whereas in the past, very few people in a room were actually pursuing
the multi-ethnic vision within their own churches, today it is more likely that most in the room are doing so!
Perhaps you're seeing such things, too!
All this is to say that as history is being made over the next few days in Sydney, it's also being made in the United States. Indeed, I believe we are quickly approaching the end of the pioneer stage and the beginning of the Movement's early adopter stage.
Toward that end, let me encourage you to make every effort to be involved in these two upcoming events:
I. 2012 Mosaix Global Network Annual Retreat: Click here now for full details!
WHEN: September 25 (6 pm dinner) – September 27 (12 pm)
WHERE: Embassy Suites :: Downtown/Lakefront (511 North Columbus Dr.) Chicago, IL
COST: $50
II. 2013 Mosaix 2nd National Multi-ethnic Church Conference
OK, so I'm simply wetting your appetite as details are still being worked out:-) But what's exciting is this: a) plans are in fact being made, and b) you're going to be amazed at who will be throwing his name, platform, and resources in with us to take this message to an even broader world-wide audience than ever before. So, stay tuned ... I'll let you know everything just as soon as I can!
Yes, I'm happy to report live from Sydney that after more than ten years of sustained effort, the Multi-ethnic Church Movement is gaining significant momentum ... and those involved with the Mosaix Global Network are right at the heart of it.Thanks for your continued interest, involvement, and investment in Mosaix!
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