Summit on International Theological Education - 2021

522 Lewisberry Road,New Cumberland PA 17070

17 May, 2021

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Our goal for this event is to build better collaboration between international theological educators and to explore opportunities for ITE. Summit: May 18-19, 2021Our goal for this event is to build better collaboration between international theological educators, to explore opportunities for ITE ministry and partnerships overseas, and to learn how to be more effective in ITE. Sessions Include: Issues facing international theological educationUpdates from theological schools and ministries from around the worldLearning from our international partnersPractical resources and ideasOur theme this year is"Ministry Education That Transforms". If you would like to present a paper at the Summit, or have a topic you would like to have added, please contact John Taylor at [email protected].   Our special speaker this year is Dr. John Lillis, who has served as Provost of Grace College & Seminary, Dean/Executive Officer of Bethel Seminary San Diego, and Provost/Executive Vice-President/Professor of Educational Ministries and Spiritual Formation at Cornerstone University.   He is also a Senior Associate and founding member of the Global Associates for Transformative Education (GATE, gateglobal.org), an organization providing faculty development workshops for Christian higher education institutions in Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. In the 1980s he served as a missionary church planter in Thailand, and was the president of the Asia Baptist Theological Seminary in Manila, Philippines.   Prior to his involvement in ministry and Christian higher education, Dr. Lillis was a research physicist and nuclear research officer for the US Air Force. He is the husband of Gail, and has three children and 13 grandchildren. John and Gail have been living in Winona Lake, Indiana since 2014.   Hispanic Pre-conference: May 17-18, 2021The similarity of language and culture between Spanish-speaking countries provides an opportunity for greater dialogue and cooperation. We hope to address questions like: What does this cooperation look like? How can Hispanic educators and theological institutions partner together to effectively meet the leadership demands of the maturing Hispanic Church? "What about accreditation? Is it possible? What can we do to encourage its pursuit?  Please join us for the Hispanic pre-conference as we explore the specific needs of Hispanic theological education while working together to pursue theologically-robust and academically-sound models of leadership training.   Moving Beyond Lecture: May 20-21, 2021Become a Creative Facilitator of Interactive Learning Are you frustrated with the lack of student involvement in your classes? Are you desperately in need to minimize lecturing but are not sure what to do differently? Are you longing for a process to help you design and deliver memorable training sessions? Students learn best when they are having fun! Come and learn how to consistently engage your students in a fast-paced, highly interactive learning environment. More information at goodsoil.com/training/moving-beyond-lecture.    For ABWE Missionaries: To charge to your ABWE Account - on the Ticket Registration Page, using the drop down menu at "Payment Method", select "Pay by Invoice" and then provide your ABWE Account number when requested.   AccommodationsABWE Guest Services has a block of rooms reserved for participants in the ITE Summit. Guestrooms are located on the ABWE property and include private baths, a self-serve continental breakfast, cable TV and internet. The price is $40 for the first night and $30 for each additional night. To make a reservation, please contact Karen Hamrick at [email protected] for a reservation form. The block of rooms will be released two weeks prior to the training event, so secure your reservation early. Hotel Accommodations to be published. ABWE personnel who stay at one of the hotels need to pay the hotel and request reimbursement through Missionary Finance.   Schedule: Monday, May 17 5-6:00 pm: Informal Dinner and get-together for Pre-conference attendees 6-8:00 pm: Hispanic Pre-conference   Tuesday, May 18 11:00 am Hispanic Pre-conference 12-1 pm: Opening of the Summit 1-2:30 pm: Lunch & networking 2:30-5:30 pm: Summit 5:30-7 pm: Dinner & networking 7-9 pm: Summit   Wednesday, May 19 9 am – 1 pm: Summit 1-2:30 pm: Lunch & networking 2:30-5:30 pm: Summit 5:30-7 pm: Dinner & networking 7-8 pm: Closing of the Summit   Thursday & Friday, May 20-21 “Moving Beyond Lecture” 8:30 am – 1 pm: Morning Session 1 – 2 pm: Lunch 2 - 5 pm: Afternoon Session Check In The check-in process will begin 30 minutes prior to the first session of each seminar. You will receive a name tag which will identify you as a registered attendee.   Dress Dress would be business casual.  Jeans are appropriate.   Temperatures in the training rooms can vary, so you may want to bring a light sweater or jacket. Meals Lunch and dinner will be provided Tuesday and Wednesday of the event. Dinner will be provided for pre-conference attendees Monday evening.  Lunch will be provided for the course on Thursday and Friday. You will be responsible for your own breakfast each day and dinner on Thursday and Friday.  A free hot breakfast is included in your room fee when staying at the hotel.  Several restaurants are within walking distance of the hotels. Transportation ABWE is not able to provide transportation for this event. Please make all of your own travel arrangements. For more information, please contact Beth Isbell at [email protected].