World Evangelization Conference
At Dallas Theological Seminary
March 7-11, 2021
Dallas, TX
Welcome to WEC WEEK 2021
The theme for the 2020 World Evangelization Conference (WEC) is "Wherever. Whenever." This year in particular, we are focusing on why missions matters to everyone regardless of their vocational paths. We believe that mission matters for each of us because the Great Commission is for each of us, and therefore we want to ignite conversations about how to make wherever you are, and whenever you can, a Great Commission moment.
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- Hope Goldman, 2020 WEC Chair
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
- Psalm 96:3
Plenary Speaker
President & CEO
Greater Europe Mission
Jon Burns
Jon’s background is as a pastor and church-planter. He has held key positions in various Christian mission organizations including Director of Evangelism for Youth for Christ and UK Director for More than Gold, in conjunction with the 2012 London Olympics. He is the founder of the ‘Lionsraw’ movement (lionsraw.org) and was recognized for his work with Lionsraw in 2014 as a CNN Hero of the year. In 2015, Jon was honored by her majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a British Empire Medal for his work around the world with children and communities. Jon has worked alongside Greater Europe Mission for the last 7 years and served as the Director of Communications prior to being commissioned as President and CEO in January of 2016. Jon and his wife of 30 years, Sandra, have 2 daughters, Rosie (24) and Emmie (21).
go therefore and make disciples
daily Schedule
Tuesday, March 3 - Friday, March 6
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. - Wake up with WEC in Campbell Academic Center (CAC)
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9:30 - 9:50 a.m. - Rapid Roundup in Campbell Academic Center (CAC)
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10:00 - 10:50 a.m. - Workshops in Todd Academic Center (TODD)
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Plenary Session in Lamb Auditorium (CAC)
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12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch in Campbell Academic Center (CAC)
*No lunch on Friday
Special Events
International Food Festival
Monday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Lamb Auditorium (CAC)
$3 per person
*children under 5 eat free!
Evangelism Boot Camp
Tuesday, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
CAC 206
Eikon Presents:
Concerts & Conversation
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Lamb Auditorium (CAC)
Workshops
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Todd Academic Center (TODD)
Tuesday, March 3
Running the Race! What does it look like to live a life doing God's will?
by SIM in TODD 114
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Our Marginalized Neighbors in DFW
by the Agape Project in TODD 115
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To the Jew First: Wherever, Whenever, However
by Chosen Peoples in TODD 217
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GPS: Finding your way and glorifying God in the face of detours, distractions and discouragement
by Entrust in room TODD 218
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There is a Place for You in the Global Mission Regardless of your Degree
by Wycliffe in room TODD 320
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wednesday, March 4
Lessons from my 40 year ‘Wherever, Whenever’ Family Journey in Missions
by OMF in TODD 114
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Leadership Development Everywhere and Always: Addressing the Global Leadership Gap
by ABWE in TODD 115
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Integral Mission – Is Social Action a Part of the Gospel?
by FIM in TODD 217
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Bible Translation, Literacy & Foundational Bible Teaching: Optional or Obligatory In Bringing Indigenous Churches To Maturity.
by Ethnos 360 in TODD 218
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Multiply Disciples!
by World Venture in TODD 320
thursday, March 5
The Great Commission: What's it all about anyway?
by Action International in TODD 114
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Mobilizing Churches for Local and Global Cross-Cultural Outreach
by Navigators in TODD 115
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The Unbundling of Missions
by Pioneers in TODD 217
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Contextualization: In the Bible and Overseas
by Frontiers in TODD 218
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Building Bridges for the Gospel: Culturally sensitive communication and why it matters
by Africa Inland Mission in TODD 320
friday, March 6
Church Planting in Post-Christian Europe
by TEAM in TODD 114
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Christian Education: High Tech, Low Touch
by Christar in TODD 115
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Practices of a Globally-Minded Christian
by Perspectives in TODD 217
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Wherever, Whenever: "The poor you will always have with you"
by Our Calling in TODD 218
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Teaching in Oral Contexts
by Children's Relief International in TODD 320
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
DTS students are encouraged to volunteer. If interested, please fill out this form.