IBCM8 Global Conference
Theme: “FOR CHRIST’S LOVE COMPELS US…” 2 Cor 5:14
Keynote Speakers
Nate Bramsen was born in Senegal and has spent the majority of his life on the African Continent. After graduating with a business degree from North Greenville University and a Masters from Kansas State University, Nate headed overseas to invest in seeing those who have never heard of Jesus hear the Gospel. While working with street children in the Middle East, he founded ROCK International, an organization to reach children trapped in situations of crisis. He and his wife Priyanka are now involved in itinerant and media ministry which includes a podcast called INTO YOUR BIBLE (available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc).
He is also the author of the books, What If Jesus Meant What He Said? and Prosper: Enjoying Intimacy With God (written during a journey with cancer) along with Dive In (a practical book on studying God’s Word). For more, check out www.intoyourbible.org Together with his wife Priyanka and their daughters Haven and Sage, they share a passion for this generation to become unconditional followers of Jesus Christ and to see unreached souls accessed with the Gospel. During their free time, they love exploring cities, going on hikes, and trying new foods.
Ramez was born in Cairo, Egypt and emigrated with his family to Canada when he was sixteen. He came to know the Lord through Rosemount Bible Chapel in Montreal and was discipled as a student through the Inter-Varsity group at McGill University. From 1972 to 1980 he developed and directed the ministry of the Groupes Bibliques Universitaires du Quebec. In 1980 along with his wife Rebecca (an MK from Haiti) and two small children he returned to Egypt, where he became the IFES Regional Secretary for the Middle East.
He attended the first Lausanne Congress for World Evangelization in 1974 and was subsequently appointed as the youth representative on the Lausanne Committee. He served on the Committee, in different capacities, from 1974 to 1994. In 2006 he rejoined Lausanne as Program Chairman for Lausanne III 2010 Cape Town Congress.
From 1990 – 2021 he was the CEO of the Bible Society of Egypt. During that time the Society developed from a small organization to become the largest Arabic Bible publisher in the world serving more than 2,000 Churches of all confessions across Egypt and most Arabic speaking Churches worldwide. The Society now has 8 branch offices in Egypt, 18 Bookshops and 220 staff.
He retired from that position in 2021 and now continues with the Bible Society as their Senior Advisor.
Conference Registration Details
Theme
For Christ’s Love Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:14)
Keynote Speakers
Ramez Atallah – Leadership & Mission
Nate Bramsen – Youth & Mission
Networks & Elective Themes
1. Youth
2. Mission
3. Children
4. Leadership
5. Church Ministry
6. Training & Theology
7. Evangelism & Church Planting
Translation
The main sessions will be available in French, Spanish, Portuguese
Evening Youth Panel Discussions
Monday – Our Identity – Who are we and why?
Tuesday – Engaging the youth of today
Wednesday – Racism & the image of God
Thursday – Making the gospel good news
Friday – What is worship really?
Conference Details
Location Royale Chulan Hotel, 5, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration Afternoon June 19 to morning June 24, 2023
Registrations Open July 1, 2022 and close May 15, 2023
Conference Fees
Standard Rate – from January 1, 2023
Shared room conference fee – US$550
Single room conference fee – US$700
Conference Only fee – US$350
Non Refundable Deposit
Supported Place – US$50
Other Participants – US$100
Payments:
A non-refundable deposit is payable upon registration
The full conference fee is payable by March 31, 2023
After March 31, 2023, registrations will require payment in full
Visa Details
www.visasmalaysia.com/requirements/
(please check if you need a visa)
Travel Agent
Siama offers travel assistance to IBCM Network events.
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IBCM8 Go-Serve Mission Trips
MISSION
Mission is the expression of the loving heart of God toward us. Our mission is to be so compelled by the loving heart of God that we cannot help but be ambassadors of his reconciling love to the world. Mission is all of us using all of our gifts to reach all people both near and far. Following the IBCM8 conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-24 June, 2023, we will have a unique opportunity to share the love of God the Father in a number of countries across Asia.
REGISTRATION
There are 8 different mission trips being offered as part of IBCM8. These will commence directly after the conference on Saturday 24 June 2023. Each mission participant (with the exception of the Pakistan team and leaders of the host countries) will return to the Royal Chulan Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Monday July 3 and depart for their own country on Tuesday July 4. Each trip varies in cost, ministry, travel, culture and conditions.
REGISTRATION
To register for an IBCM8 Go-Serve mission trip first register for the IBCM8 conference and answer “Yes” to the question “Do you intend to participate in a short-term mission trip following the conference?” You will then be sent a mission trip registration form. To be eligible to participate in a mission trip you must:
1. Have already registered for IBCM8
2. Be over 18 years of age
3. Have an adequate level of English
4. Pay a US$100 refundable deposit with their registration submission
#1 KUALA LUMPUR
Focus Youth and Children—Teaching, Education and Sports
Participants 18
Cost US$350
Age Restricted to those under 35
Travel Drive by car to the local host churches within Kuala Lumpur region.
Description Participants will be hosted by church families and be involved in
local church ministry including outreach through sports ministry.
#2 MALAYSIA WEST
Focus Indigenous Community—Teaching and Education
Participants 10
Cost US$400
Travel Drive by bus/van for around 7 hours to the regional church.
Age Restricted to those under 35
Description Participants will be staying in a community hostel and be involved
in local church ministry including teaching and education.
#3 MALAYSIA WEST
Focus Regional Towns—Children, Youth & Sports Evangelism
Participants 28 (4 locations)
Cost US$400
Travel Drive by bus/van for around 4 hours to the regional church.
Age Restricted to those under 35
Description Participants will be hosted by church families and be involved in
local church ministry including teaching and evangelism.
#4 MALAYSIA EAST – SARAWAK (BORNEO)
Focus Indigenous Community—Teaching and Evangelism
Participants 12
Cost US$550
Travel Fly to Sarawak and drive to Gua Sukat,
3 hours drive from the airport.
Description Participants will be accommodated in long houses and be
involved in church ministry including outreach through sports
and life skills.
#5 PHILIPPINES
Focus Church Planting, Teaching Children and Sports Evangelism
Participants 12
Cost US$1000
Travel Fly to Manilla and fly 1 hour to Laoag. Travel by van 45 minutes.
Visa Application in advance
Description Participants will be accommodated in dormitories and be
involved in local church and children ministry including outreach
through sports ministry.
#6 CAMBODIA – KAMPONG CHHNANG
Focus Children and Youth Ministry—Education, Sports, Bible Teaching
Participants 12
Cost US$750
Travel Fly to Phnom Penh and drive 2 hours to Kampong Chhnang.
Visa Purchase on arrival.
Description Participants will be hosted at the Sangkhim Canaan School staff
quarters and be involved in the education and teaching of the
school children.
#7 CAMBODIA – SIEM REAP
Focus Pastors and Leaders Training
Participants 8
Cost US$1,000
Travel Fly to Siem Reap
Visa Purchase on arrival
Description Participants will be accommodated in a hotel and be involved
in teaching and training around 50 pastors and leaders.
#8 PAKISTAN – LAHORE
Focus Education, Agriculture, IT & Hospital
Participants 12
Cost US$500 + your flight from KL to Lahore and home
Travel Fly to Lahore
Visa Apply prior to arrival
Description Participants will be accommodated in a guest house and be
involved in teaching/assisting in vacation Bible schools as well
as being involved in farming, IT and a women’s Christian
hospital (for female participants only).
IBCM8 Schedule
IBCM8 Network Tracks & Electives
Mission | Leadership | Youth | Church Ministry | Children | Training & Theology | Evangelism & Church Planting
YOUTH
1. Social media
2. How to counsel others
3. Connecting through conversation
4. Relational ethics
5. Integrating youth into the church
6. Strategies for youth ministry
MISSION
1. People on the move – migration
2. Marketplace mission
3. Changing mission mindsets
4. The role of strategy & planning in mission
5. The subtle dangers of syncretism
6. Every church a sending church
LEADERSHIP
1. Team building
2. Leadership & unity
3. Training leaders
4. Handling change
5. Transitioning leadership
6. Intentional leadership
CHURCH MINISTRY
1. Forgiveness – what does it mean?
2. Discipling Church – marks & potential
3. Witness – connecting work & church
4. Crisis Care – hospitality in times of need
5. Ministry of women in the church
6. Dealing with the generation gap in the church
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
1. Challenges in raising children
2. Training – parents & children
3. Child Evangelism – opportunities & challenges
4. Spiritual mentors for children
5. Keeping children safe
6. Resources for children
TRAINING & THEOLOGY
1. College Operations – running & marketing of training courses
2. Creation Care – biblical and practical challenges
3. Cultural Exegesis – communicating in ways that are relevant to local cultures
4. Declining Faith – dealing with doubts and loss of faith
5. Contemporary Apologetics – how to think relevantly and purposefully
6. Contextual Training – the need for and role of training that is locally relevant
CHURCH PLANTING & EVANGELISM
1. Training church planters
2. Building a church planting team
3. Church planting strategy
4. Urban & rural church planting
5. Effective evangelism for today
6. Partnership and collaboration in evangelism and church planting
EVENING YOUTH PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Monday – Our Identity – Who are we and why?
Tuesday – Engaging the youth of today
Wednesday – Racism & the image of God
Thursday – Making the gospel good news
Friday – What is worship really?
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