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The Missions program

at PSC operates on its

own budget. We depend

on financial gifts and

yearly pledges specifically

designated to Missions

to pay for expenses.

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[missons] conference 2007

"The world is flat,” wrote Thomas Friedman, bestselling author. As a result of globalization, we live in times of tremendous and fast-paced change. A flat world has also changed the face of the Church. These changes have meant new opportunities and challenges for missions. Our flat world makes us more aware of the global inequities and extreme poverty facing many. We are more informed about the vast numbers of people groups living without ever hearing the good news of Jesus Christ. We have seen the devastation of AIDS. We have experienced terrorism and the clash of cultures and religions up close and personally.

We are observing the waning of Christianity in the West and growing hostility towards the Christian faith. Yet despite all these challenges, Christianity around the globe is growing like never before. Jesus said, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” We cannot keep going on with business as usual. We know too much and have no excuse. The gospel compels us forward; the needs map out the path we and our church must take.

This year’s Missions Conference will explore how followers of Jesus can engage our flat world with the gospel. We will get to hear Carl Medearis speak about his work in the Middle East sharing the good news of Jesus with Muslims; Bob Foster, medical missionary, speak about the cost involved in following Jesus; and Teri McCarthy share how God can use global professionals to serve Jesus in missions. We are also excited to hear from our missionaries Andrew and Sophia S. as they talk about the burgeoning missions movement in East Asia, from Paul M. as he teaches about reaching people cross-culturally right here in Boston, and from Alberto and Joanna Parada as they share about their experiences in Paraguay. Some of the other highlights of the week will include our evening All Church events on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursday, we are calling for a Day of Fasting and an Evening of Prayer for the world, our church and our city. Saturday will be a special “Love Boston Day!” where we put our faith into action, engaging in service projects all over the city.

We look forward to having you and your family join us during this special time. Don’t miss out on what God will be teaching us about following Jesus!

John Chung, Minister of Missions

[missons] conference downloads

Click on the links below to download materials from this year's Missions Conference.

If you are are a Park Street regular, you should have received the PULSE and brochure in the mail. If you are not receiving mail from the church but would like mail from us, please update your contact information. We promise not to share this information, in an effort to protect you from unholy spam.

The publications listed below are available at the church. Look for them at the PSC Connect tables or at the back of the Sanctuary before or after services.

WEBSITES

Dreams and Visions

Testimonies of God's actions in the Muslim world. Visit www.dreamsandvisions.com.

PUBLICATIONS

"Following Jesus in a Flat World" brochure

This eight-page publication was mailed to your home if you are in our database. It contains a letter from John Chung, introductions to our missionaries and missionary candidates, a full list of all Park Street missionaries, the 2007 Conference schedule, bios for our guest speakers, and a pledge card for the coming year.

"Following Jesus in a Flat World" November 2007 PULSE

The PULSE is the newsletter of Park Street Church. This six-page publication will give you in-depth details about this year's Missions Conference. Read about the 200 Challenge. Find out how to get involved in the work of missions right here in the city. Enjoy reports from the summer short-term missions teams. And more!

"15 Days of Stories and Reflections From the Missions Field" devotional

Use this devotional to prepare for God's work in your life during the Conference. Each reflection comes from the life and pen of our very own Park Street missionaries. Let them guide you through Scripture, thought-provoking questions, and prayer needs.

[missons] conference speakers

GUEST SPEAKERS

Teri McCarthy
Teri McCarthy holds a PhD in education with an emphasis in second language acquisition. She works with the International Institute for Christian Studies (IICS) and is currently their Writer-in-Residence. Teri’s focus is on mobilizing the Church for missions and fostering a fully-orbed Christian worldview.

Carl Medearis
Carl Medearis has established and led several ministries around the Arab world over the past fifteen years, most of that time while living in Beirut, Lebanon. Carl now lives in Denver and spends much of his time traveling throughout the Middle East with the goal of seeing a total transformation of the Arab Muslim Middle East through the discipling of nations.

PARTICIPATING MISSIONARIES

John & Michelle Eggen
John and Michelle are Park Street Church midterm missionaries with the Bolivian Street Children Project. They recently returned to the States, and John will be entering into pastoral ministry as he seeks ordination in the Lutheran Church; Michelle is pursuing medical school.

Dr. Bob & Belva Foster
Bob and Belva were medical missionaries to Zambia and Angola from 1950–1999 with Africa Evangelical Fellowship. Currently, they are active in retirement, serving as special representatives of SIM missions agency.

Eric & Mary Lynn Kindberg
Eric and Mary Lynn are missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. After being on the field in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Panama, they continue serving on special projects based out of the Wycliffe headquarters in North Carolina. They were supported by Park Street Church from 1982–2006.

*Paul & Michele M.
Paul and Michelle serve with Arab World Ministries, training churches and individuals in the United States who are reaching out to Muslims.

Alberto & Joanna Parada
Alberto, Joanna, and their four children have been living and serving in Paraguay. Alberto has been supervising the construction of a local seminary and campground, and the couple has been involved in discipling young believers. They are currently in Boston for a six-month furlough.

*Andrew & Sophia S.
Andrew and Sophia serve with Campus Crusade in East Asia. They are helping to mobilize and send missionary teams from East Asia to the world.

Joseph and Marge Steiner
Joseph and Marge Steiner are “actively retired” missionaries with Trans World Radio. They have spent their lives broadcasting the gospel into Hungary during the Communist period.

PARTICIPATING MISSIONARY  CANDIDATES

Ashley Leimkuehler
Ashley is a mid-term missions candidate. She will be working with Park Street missionaries David and
Deborah Bliss at the Andrew Murray Centre in South Africa.

*Eva T.
Eva is a Global Professional candidate who works for Two Cities Gallery, a collaborative of Christian Business People and Artists reaching out to the art culture of her city in East Asia.

* names withheld for security reasons