We are very happy to invite you to a very special doctoral seminar entitled "Grounding Your Innovation Work in a Spiritual Framework".  It will take place on Saturday, March 28 at 3pm GMT / 11am EDT on the following Zoom link: https://bgu.zoom.us/j/2550298774. Please feel free to invite any of your PLC members or any of your friends who are thinking of doing doctoral work in the area of innovation.

Here is the description of the seminar:

If you have struggled to connect your faith with your innovation work and wonder how the two integrate, this webinar will give you a framework to practice disciplined innovation in a way that is honoring to our Savior. Many times we use different tools and strategies in our ministry work without considering how they integrate with our Biblical worldview and spiritual disciplines. One of the reasons it can be so hard to innovate in our various mission contexts is that we don’t take the time to align our values with the tactics and tools we deploy. Explore the deep intersection of innovation and spirituality and learn how to practice disciplined innovation that aligns with Kingdom approaches.

If you are a missiologist, innovation practitioner, leader, field staff, or anyone who is wanting to practice innovation in a spiritually centered way this event will help guide your way.

Presenters:

Paul Dzubinski is a deeply experienced and innovative leader in religious and missionary work, currently serving as the Innovation Catalyst at Frontier Ventures and the Director of the Winter Launch Lab. A strong focus on pioneering methods of mission work has marked his career. Paul is known for his strategic and creative approach to mission work, blending theological expertise with practical innovation to address complex challenges in spreading the gospel. His leadership at Frontier Ventures emphasizes developing culturally relevant methods to introduce Christianity to people unfamiliar with Jesus, through both technological and relational innovations. He advocates for a transformative approach to mission work, emphasizing the need for personal and communal spiritual growth as integral to effective evangelism.

Jon Hirst grew up in Argentina and Venezuela as a missionary kid. Trained as communicators, Jon and his wife Mindy have spent their career helping ministries and mission agencies to imagine a new future and design organizational structures and programs to move into what God has next for them. Jon has served in 30 countries with a diverse set of organizations including TEAM, HCJB (now Reach Beyond), SIL International, GMI, Community Bible Study, Missio Nexus, SIM, Africa Inland Mission, Frontier Ventures, and Avant. His passion is to help ministries renew their vision by empowering them to innovate.

Looking forward to seeing you there!