Re-Imagining Disciple Making Conference

What: This is a call to Adventist church leaders and members worldwide to join the conversation about what it means to be an active disciple of Jesus Christ in 2024 and beyond.

Why: To discuss the impacts of developmental issues, trauma and culture on disciple making in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and how these issues can impact our disciple making activities in the home, school and church. Each day will feature dialogue sessions attempting to incorporate how the presentations help to inform our understanding and practice of disciple making.

Who: Presentations will be made by faculty from Andrews University including professors representing the Seminar, College of Education, AU Trauma Center; as well as by representatives from the General Conference, various world Divisions, Unions, as well as some individuals responding to the Call for Papers.

Where: The conference will be hosted at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminar on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The conference will be held in the seminary chapel and meals will be available at the university dining commons.

When: The conference will be open October 16, and will close October 18, 2025, with the schedule below.

Who should attend: Church Administrators at all levels.

• Educational Superintendents
• Ministerial Directors
• Mental Healthcare Leaders
• Pastors
• Educators
• Family Life Coordinators
• Youth Ministers
• Healthcare Workers

Thursday, October 16

4:00-6:00 pm Vendor Hall Open

6:00-7:00 pm Registration and Reception

7:00-8:30 pm Opening Session and Plenary #1

8:30-9:00 pm Fellowship and Networking

Friday, October 17

9:00-10:00 am Plenary #2

Topic#1: Disciple Making and Developmental Issues

10:00-10:30 am Presentation #1

10:30-11:00 am Presentation #2

11:00-11:30 am Presentation #3

11:30-12:00 pm Dialogue on the Impacts on Disciple Making

12:00-2:00 pm Lunch Break and Networking

2:00-3:00 pm Plenary #3

Topic #2: Disciple Making and Trauma

3:00-3:30 pm Presentation #1

3:30-4:00 pm Presentation #2

4:00-4:30 pm Presentation #3

4:30-5:00 pm Dialogue on Impacts on Disciple Making

5:00-7:00 pm Dinner Break and Networking

7:00-8:00 pm Plenary #4

8:00-9:00 pm Fellowship and Networking

Sabbath, October 18

9:00-10:00 am Plenary #5

Topic #3: Disciple Making and Cultural Issues

10:00-10:30 am Presentation #1

10:30-11:00 am Presentation #2

11:00-11:30 am Presentation #3

11:30am-12:00pm Dialogue on Impacts on Disciple Making

12:00-2:00 pm Lunch Break and Fellowship

2:00-3:00 pm Panel Discussion

3:00-3:30 pm Final Wrap Up