2017 Annual Conference Assembly
Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA
Theme: “Who is my Neighbor?" – Luke 10:25-37
Please note: For anyone registering after March 15, meals are not guaranteed. You may need to get meals on your own.
Speakers for the opening worship service will be Alan and Debra Hirsch, the presenters for the missional conference immediately preceding Annual Conference Assembly. This Friday evening worship service also will serve as the concluding event of the missional conference. To learn more about the missional conference, please see http://bit.ly/2017MissionalConferenceRegistration.
The delegate business sessions on Saturday also will include times of worship.
Schedule
Friday, March 24
5:30 p.m. Registration begins – Main Lobby
5:30 p.m. Pastor Appreciation Meal (by invitation) – Dutch Kitchen
7 p.m. Worship – Performing Arts Center
Saturday, March 25
7-8 a.m. Ohio Mennonite Women's Breakfast – Dutch Kitchen
7-8 a.m. Mennonite Men's Breakfast – Dutch Kitchen
8:10-8:25 a.m. Prayer Time
8:30-10 a.m. Business Session #1 – Gym 1
10-10:30 a.m. Break/Displays – Cafeteria
10:30-noon Business Session #2 – Gym 1
noon- 1 p.m. Lunch – Cafeteria
1-3 p.m. Business Session #3 – Gym 1
About the Worship Speakers
Alan and Debra Hirsch have led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles. A well-known mission strategist and speaker, Alan Hirsch is the founder of Forge Mission Training Network, 100 Movements and Future Travelers. He is the author of The Forgotten Ways and numerous other books. He is an adjunct faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary, George Fox Seminary and Wheaton College.
Debra Hirsch is a speaker, church leader and writer, and a member of the Forge America national team. With Alan Hirsch she co-authored the book Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship. Her most recent book is titled Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations about Sexuality and Spirituality. She has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor.