Our Vision
The Upstate Missions Conference exists to inspire, equip, and mobilize churches to take the Gospel to their neighborhoods, their nation, and the nations. Through engaging keynote speakers, practical breakout sessions, and real-world ministry training, attendees will gain the vision, tools, and confidence to make a greater Gospel impact wherever God has called them.
Whether your church is just beginning to engage in missions or has been sending and serving for years, you'll find practical encouragement and actionable ideas to help you take the next step. Designed for pastors, ministry leaders, mission teams, and church members alike, the Upstate Missions Conference offers something for everyone with a heart to see the Gospel advance.
Breakouts
Missionary Care - How to effectively care for our Sent Ones
Greg Queen
SEND Relief | Clarkston, GA
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Serving Refugees
SEND Relief | Clarkston, GA
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Love your Neighbour: The neighbourhood as the future of missions
Kris Kuriger
Church Planter | IMB
This session looks at loving your neighbour as the future of Western missions: less about going far away and more about how to welcome the nations God is sending to us.
AI and the Great Commission
Scott Nutter
National Director Church Engagement | Faith Comes By Hearing
Using technology to accelerate the translation and distribution of Scripture.
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Mike Shipman
International Mission Board | Sr. Diaspora Mobilization Strategist
Mike Shipman served for more than 20 years in Southeast Asia with the International Mission Board. Mike developed the Any-3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Any Time) evangelism approach. Those implementing this non-combative approach have led countless thousands of people to faith in Christ worldwide. By applying appropriate follow-up to Any-3, many practitioners have planted multiplying churches while others have joyously planted the first churches among their focus people groups.
Mike currently serves with IMB’s Diaspora Mobilization Team as Sr. Strategist, Eastern USA. This team equips churches to implement the Great Commission among refugees, immigrants, and international students in North America. Mike has authored numerous books, including Any-3: Lead Muslims to Christ Now!, Plan A: Abide in Christ, Disciple the World, and Going Up: Alive in Christ on Mission.
ABCs of Foster Care
Andrew + Jo Smith
Associate Missions Pastor & Espanol Pastor | Church at The Mill
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Living with Islam
Joel Turner
Philippines
What do they believe, how do we share with them and what is life like living among Muslims?
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“Fan into flame the gift of God.”
2 TIMOTHY 1:6