Aldersgate Mission Conference
Church can happen anywhere anytime
Intentional Discipleship and Evangelism Conference
Days before the AMC 2023
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Venue
Venus Parkview Hotel Baguio City
When
October 17-19, 2023
Who will Attend
Clergy and Deaconesses, Lay Ministers, Lay Servants, Lay Volunteers
Our Church is experiencing an exodus globally. The issue of human sexuality has damaged our denomination, defocused our mission, and derailed our mandate as United Methodist Church. Given the current status of our denomination globally, we cannot stop fulfilling the Great Commission and that is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
This year, along with the ongoing issues of the Church, it is relevant to return to our roots and heritage as Methodists. We are known for our music. We are known for our systematic disciple-making strategy. And we are known for our organized and deep evangelism movements. Do not forget the results of the ‘Great Awakenings’ that happened in the United States, where Methodists have great participation and shaped the world forever.[1]
Our theme is rooted in our mission as United Methodists. Church happens anywhere because we are the Church, we are part of the Body of Jesus. Wherever we go, we bring the Church to all people who need to hear the grace, mercy, and salvation that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ offers.
As Methodists who continue to traverse challenging times, we need to learn how to be more intentional, relevant, and deep in our discipleship and evangelism programs and movements. These two are the reasons why we have more than 12 million members globally with 80 million plus adherents.
Divisions, secessions, and splintering are here but if we focus our ministries and ourselves on making disciples of Jesus, all these will go strangely dim.
[1]https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Awakening
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Our Venue
Main Objectives:
- To experience the ‘heartwarming experience’ of John Wesley.
- To revive, renew, and rekindle the fire of our Wesleyan heritage and Christian traditions.
- To experience the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Aldersgate Mission Conference 2023
Goals:
- Encounter God through our revival worship and retreat.
- Learn the intentional way of making disciples who make disciples for the transformation of the world.
- Design contextual strategies for intentional evangelism.
2023 Theme: Church Can Happen Anywhere, Anytime: Intentional Evangelism and Discipleship Conference
Rev. Joey Umali is a pastor, broadcaster, and author. He was the District Superintendent of the North Bulacan District of BULPAC before he took early retirement in 2017. He has a weekly program called “Karunungang Buhay” over DZAS 702AM and a weekly column at PangMasa of the Philippine Star publication. Pastor Umali has written 23 bestselling books. He is the President of Faith International Society of Hope for Empowerment and Renewal, Inc. whose main objective is to bring together churches from different denominations in united worship, equipping, and community service.
Pastor Frankie Cayaban is from Sto. Domingo, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya. He finished his bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a specialization in Accounting at Far Eastern University (FEU) Manila. He took some Bachelor of Arts units at Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU, Bambang and earned a Master of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary in 2011.
Fresh from the seminary, he was assigned to a local church in the urban area. Pastor Frankie volunteered with the school Indigenous People (IP) groups (KISA, KSO, IFSA, and BUGSO) at Nueva Vizcaya State University – Bambang Campus as Uncle Pastor. Clinical Pastoral Bonding is his hospital activity which prioritizes IP patients.
He embraced heartily to serve God’s wonderful Indigenous Peoples in the upland. He immersed himself as being one of them and one with them. Currently, Pastor Frankie is serving as the Administrative Pastor of Kasibu United Methodist Church.
Rev. Agosto Dosdosen is from Babay-oan Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur. His parents are farmers. His ultimate dream during childhood was to become a seaman; however, due to financial constraints, he was not able to pursue his dream.
Pastor Agosto holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and finished his Master of Divinity (MDiv) at the Union Theological Seminary, Cavite.
He is an ordained Elder of the Northwest Philippines Annual Conference. His years in the ministry have led him to several church assignments. Pastor Agosto’s church appointments, there had been notable increases in membership and financial stability. In his appointments as Administrative Pastor, he maximizes manpower by actively involving the lay people in various Church work and activities.
Pastor Jestril Alvarado is one of the active and current District Superintendents of the Manila Episcopal Area. He entered the Ministry in 1991 and finished his Master of Divinity in 1996. He is a licensed Mechanical Engineer.
Pastor Jestril is married to Claire Ocampo Alvarado and they have two children – Gian Paulo and Hana.
He is a lecturer on Discipleship, Church Growth, and Planting, Evangelism, and Preaching.
He is a writer. He writes Bible Study materials, Discipleship Resources, and Sermons.
Program
Day 1 – October 17 Tuesday
8:00am Arrival | Free Time
2:00pm Check-in Time | Rest
4:00pm GEMS E Network Credit Cooperative – General Assembly
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Opening Worship with Communion
9:00pm Orientation (Conference Director)
Day 2 – October 18 Wednesday
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Morning Worship with Bishop Ruby-Nell Estrella
9:00am Session 1: Life and Mission of The United Methodist Church
12:00nn Lunch
1:00pm Session 2: Intentional Evangelistic Visitation
3:00pm Snack
3:30pm Session 2: Case Studies and Presentation
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Evening Revival Worship Celebration with Rev. Francis Fajardo
Day 3 – October 19 Thursday
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Morning Worship with Deaconess Vivian Valdez
9:00am Session 3: Intentional Discipleship Models
12:00nn Lunch
1:00pm Session 3: Case Studies and Presentation
3:00pm Snack
3:30pm Closing Worship with Bishop Rodel Acdal
5:00pm Awarding of Certificates
Be intentional. Read with comprehension.
Attire:
Day 1: Alb (White) with Red Stole (All DSes), Sunday Dress (Delegates)
Day 2: Smart Casual – #BeUMC Tshirt Black – Group Photoshoot (All)
Day 3: Smart Casual (Comfortable Clothes) (All)
Officers of the Day
Day 2: DS Jun Rosario, DS Rodel Hipolito, DS Glenn Cativo, DS Elmer Victoria, DS Abundio Sabado, DS Rodel Layugan.
Day 3: DS Rhexson Puerto, DS Jones Dugay, DS Cel Biteng, DS Nora Conte, DS Noel Alfonso, DS Ike Pama
REMINDERS
- Follow the dress codes
- No transferring/changing of room assignments
- Strictly, NO CHILDREN allowed
- Strictly, NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION
- Strictly, NO ID-NO ENTRY TO THE CONFERENCE HALL (NO Walk-in and NO Sit-in)
- PARTICIPANTS: Clergy and Deaconesses, Lay Ministers, Lay Servants, Lay Volunteers
- Attend all the Conference activities.
Be intentional. Read with comprehension.
