The goal of this conference is to see disciples multiply throughout the world in whatever spheres they live and work. We want to see international students who follow Jesus empowered, equipped, and encouraged to be disciples who make disciples.
Who?
This conference is for Christian international students who desire to help grow God's Kingdom in their own context. We are looking for students who are teachable and have a heart for God. This conference will encourage and equip students to be disciples who make disciples.
This conference is also for staff, min reps, and volunteers who are in a discipleship or mentorship relationship with said student or students (or willing to begin in this kind of relationship with their student or students). The conference will provide training in mentorship and releasing students into spiritual leadership, specifically for mentors, and there will be set aside times for mentors and mentees to connect during the conference.
When?
January 1st-5th, 2027
Where?
Christian Retreat Conference Center in Bradenton, FL. Lodging will be shared hotel style rooms, and meals will be provided by the camp. All main sessions and workshops will be held around the facility and will be easily accessible by walking. There will be free time during the conference to enjoy different activities offered onsite.
Conference Elements
Main sessions There will be 4 main sessions walking us through how our work is a good gift from God, how the fall has affected our work, how the good news of Jesus changes how we work, and how our work intersects with God's mission.
Life groups Each group is made up of students who are grouped together based on similar field of study. These groups are student-led, and each group nominates their leader, who will work to continue connecting post conference. These groups meet after each main session to process what the speaker shares.
Mentors will be put in life groups with other mentors that will meet during the student life group times after the main sessions.
Learning Tracks Students choose a track that they will attend each full day of the conference that will give in-depth training. These tracks are Building Community in Christ, Discipleship, Ethnomusicology and Kingdom Entrepreneurship.
Mentors who come with their students can choose between two mentorship tracks that focus on discipleship and releasing students into spiritual leadership, as well as a track focused on preparing students to return home and shepherding returnees.
Mentor/Mentee Times Each day, mentors and mentees will have about an hour to meet together to process how God is working throughout the conference.