The breakout sessions are an informal, relaxed time where you can get to know IM global servants and their ministries. You’re invited to ask questions about their ministries or the designated topic. You can write your questions in the chat, use the raised hand icon or just speak up!

Unique links for each breakout will be available on Monday, May 20 and can be found on this page. You will also receive a link directly via email, and it will also be visible in the chat during the Global Encounter.

Tuesday, May 21 breakouts will begin at 8:30pm EDT following the Global Encounter. Each breakout will last up to 60 minutes and will be recorded for later viewing.

Mission During the Crisis of War
with Kristy Engel (Hungary & Ukraine) and Boaz Keibarak (Kenya)
How does ministry happen when you are in proximity to a war zone? What is the impact of civil unrest, violence and economic upheaval? How can the body of Christ be supportive in ways that are meaningful?

Fresh Faces
with Kyle Witmer (Area Director for Southeast Asia & Japan), Sarah McCloy (Japan), Eric & Yuree Lembke (Thailand) and Luis & Sarah Matos (Mexico)
Meet some of the newest global servants as they share what they will be doing in ministry.

Human Trafficking
with Annie Dieselberg (Thailand), Corenne Smith (Brazil), and Deliris & Moise Carrion-Joseph (Mexico)
Who is at risk for being forced or coerced into the sex trade or forced labor? What are the signs that someone has been trafficked? How widespread is the problem? What can you do?

Missionary Kids (MKs)
with Nora Elisabet Kalkman (Czech Republic) and Julia Witmer Boardwell (Thailand)
What are the distinct needs and challenges of being an MK? Who cares for them?
How can your church be supportive of MKs?

IM’s Missiology
with JD Reed (Bolivia), Tim Long (Mexico) and Mercy Barnes (Mexico)
What are the unique markers of serving in God’s mission with International Ministries? Learn more about IM’s missiology and how our global servants work alongside international partners to plant churches that relate to their local cultures and communities.

Meet a Global Servant
with Ben Chan (Area Director for East & South Asia), David & Joyce Reed (Global Coordinators for Spiritual Care) and
Rhonda Reed (Global Coordinator for Health and Wellness)
Global & regional servants work in multiple countries and settings. What is the nature of their work? What is challenging and what is life giving? How can you be praying for them?

Wednesday, May 22 breakouts will begin at 9:30 am EDT following the Global Encounter. Each breakout will last up to 60 minutes and will be recorded for later viewing.

Mission During the Crisis of War
with Melanie Baggao and Dan & Sarah Chetti (Lebanon)
How does ministry happen when you are in proximity to a war zone? What is the impact of civil unrest, violence and economic upheaval? How can the body of Christ be supportive in ways that are meaningful?

Fresh Faces
with Jeni Pedzinski (Director of Mission Mobilization), Christy Lafferty (Nicaragua), Stacy & Tim Reese (Dominican Republic) and
Rodney Ragwan (Global Consultant in theological education)
Meet some of the newest global servants as they share what they will be doing in ministry.

Missionary Kids (MKs)
with Debby Witmer (Global Coordinator for MK and Family Care)
What are the distinct needs and challenges of being an MK? Who cares for them?
How can your church be supportive of MKs?

IM’s Missiology
with Jim Bell (IM’s Associate Executive Director for Global Mission), Charles Jones (Area Director for Europe, the Middle East & Liberia) and Karen Smith (Area Director for Africa)
What are the unique markers of serving in God’s mission with International Ministries? Learn more about IM’s missiology and how our global servants work alongside international partners to plant churches that relate to their local cultures and communities.

Immigrants & Refugees
with Ketly & Vital Pierre (Dominican Republic) and IM partner Moises Sifren (Haiti)
What is the difference between an immigrant and a refugee? What issues do they face? What do they wish others knew or understood about their experience or circumstances?

Meet a Global Servant
with Adalia Gutierrez Lee (Area Director for Iberoamerica & the Carribean), Barb Bolick (Regional Consultant for Iberoamerica & the Caribbean), Sarah Matos (Mexico) and Sarah McCurdy (Regional Coordinator for Iberoamerica & the Caribbean)
Global & regional servants work in multiple countries and settings. What is the nature of their work? What is challenging and what is life giving? How can you be praying for them?