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Independent Christian ChurchChina Outreach MinistriesChina Outreach Ministries serves Chinese students and scholars at American universities through hospitality, practical support, Bible…Independent Christian Church · Missions
China Outreach Ministries
China Outreach Ministries — Organization Profile China Outreach Ministries (COM) is a Christian mission organization focused on international student ministry among Chinese students, scholars, researchers, and professionals studying or working in American university settings. The organization describes its mission as…
China Outreach Ministries — Organization Profile China Outreach Ministries (COM) is a Christian mission organization focused on international student ministry among Chinese students, scholars, researchers, and professionals studying or working in American university settings. The organization describes its mission as “Giving Christ to China’s Future Leaders” by sharing Christ’s love and truth, developing caring relationships, leading people to faith, discipling new believers, and preparing them to become multiplying Christian leaders. COM is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and serves in university communities across the United States. Its listed campus locations include university communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia,…
China Outreach Ministries — Organization Profile
China Outreach Ministries (COM) is a Christian mission organization focused on international student ministry among Chinese students, scholars, researchers, and professionals studying or working in American university settings. The organization describes its mission as “Giving Christ to China’s Future Leaders” by sharing Christ’s love and truth, developing caring relationships, leading people to faith, discipling new believers, and preparing them to become multiplying Christian leaders.
COM is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and serves in university communities across the United States. Its listed campus locations include university communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Through these campus communities, COM serves Chinese students and scholars who are temporarily living in North America for study, research, or professional development.
The organization’s work centers on hospitality, friendship, practical service, Bible studies, evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development. COM staff and volunteers help Chinese students and scholars adapt to life in America through social activities, transportation, cultural orientation, conversational English, trips, fellowship groups, and other forms of practical support. As relationships develop, staff and volunteers also share Christian teaching and invite students into Bible study and discipleship.
COM’s approach is relational and campus-based. The organization places campus workers in university communities where Chinese students and scholars are present, while administrative and leadership staff support recruitment, training, finances, communication, and ministry development. COM also works with local churches and other ministries when possible, helping new believers grow in Christian faith and prepare to live as followers of Jesus in their families, communities, and professions.
The ministry also provides tools for people involved in Chinese student ministry. Its resource materials include articles, Bible studies, recipes, skits, evangelism tools, and other downloadable resources created or compiled by COM staff. COM also publishes IMPACT magazine three times per year, sharing testimonies, campus ministry updates, planned giving information, and ministry news for prayer and partner engagement.
People can engage with China Outreach Ministries by praying, giving financially, volunteering, exploring staff opportunities, hosting or befriending Chinese students and scholars, using COM ministry resources, or receiving COM news and IMPACT magazine. Those interested in volunteering or staff roles can contact the organization directly, while donors may give online, by phone, or by mail to the Mechanicsburg office.
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Independent Christian ChurchAsia Christian ServicesAsia Christian Services supports indigenous Asian missionaries through evangelism, church planting, discipleship, leadership training, and relief…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Asia Christian Services
Asia Christian Services — Organization Profile Asia Christian Services is a Christian mission organization focused on empowering indigenous Asian missionaries to reach the unreached, plant new churches, and disciple believers. Commonly known as ACS, the ministry is built on three…
Asia Christian Services — Organization Profile Asia Christian Services is a Christian mission organization focused on empowering indigenous Asian missionaries to reach the unreached, plant new churches, and disciple believers. Commonly known as ACS, the ministry is built on three generations of missionary work connected with the Morse family and began as an effort to support Asian Christian workers continuing gospel ministry in Southeast Asia. ACS is based in Mason, Ohio, and its ministry work focuses on Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Northeast India, Laos, Bangladesh, and western China. The organization states that its work began in northern Myanmar and later expanded across borders as Asian missionaries carried the gospel into additional tribal, village, and regional contexts. Its approach emphasizes…
Asia Christian Services — Organization Profile
Asia Christian Services is a Christian mission organization focused on empowering indigenous Asian missionaries to reach the unreached, plant new churches, and disciple believers. Commonly known as ACS, the ministry is built on three generations of missionary work connected with the Morse family and began as an effort to support Asian Christian workers continuing gospel ministry in Southeast Asia.
ACS is based in Mason, Ohio, and its ministry work focuses on Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Northeast India, Laos, Bangladesh, and western China. The organization states that its work began in northern Myanmar and later expanded across borders as Asian missionaries carried the gospel into additional tribal, village, and regional contexts. Its approach emphasizes supporting local Christian workers who understand the languages, cultures, and ministry needs of the people they serve.
The mission’s history traces back to J. Russell and Gertrude Morse, who began missionary work in Tibet in 1921 and later served in western China and Burma. In 1966, LaVerne Morse established Asia Christian Services to support tribal Christian leaders who remained in Burma and continued missionary outreach. ACS reports that these workers planted churches, crossed tribal and language barriers, developed leadership training centers and Bible colleges, began radio broadcasts, and supported Bible translation and Christian literature in local languages.
ACS operates through several ministry areas, including evangelism, church planting, discipleship, training, relief, and assistance programs. The ministry supports indigenous efforts to share the gospel, encourages local evangelists who plant churches, helps strengthen believers in local congregations, and provides Bible-based teaching for pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers. ACS also identifies radio broadcasting, literature translation and preparation, village medical services, leadership training seminars, and personal visits with Asian partners as part of its ministry process.
The organization also responds to practical needs connected with displacement, disaster, and poverty. ACS describes relief and assistance programs that procure and distribute food, medicine, and basic supplies to refugees and displaced people. Its giving page and ministry updates connect donor support with evangelist support, new church planting, schools, orphanages, refugee relief, and disaster response. These efforts are presented as ways to serve communities while strengthening the work of local Christian leaders.
People can engage with Asia Christian Services by praying for Asian evangelists and Christian workers, giving financially, following ministry updates, signing up for newsletters, and sharing in support for projects across Southeast Asia. ACS encourages regular prayer for workers, political stability, peace, additional laborers, and the people of Myanmar and surrounding regions. Financial support helps provide resources for church planters, relief work, training, and ongoing ministry among unreached and under-resourced communities.
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Church of ChristImpact Campus MinistriesImpact Campus Ministries is a Mishawaka, Indiana-based organization that develops campus ministry teams, discipleship, and spiritual…Church of Christ · Missions
Impact Campus Ministries
Impact Campus Ministries — Organization Profile Impact Campus Ministries (ICM) is a U.S.-based campus ministry organization that works with college students through local ministry teams and a broader support structure for staff, donors, and ministry partners. Its stated vision is…
Impact Campus Ministries — Organization Profile Impact Campus Ministries (ICM) is a U.S.-based campus ministry organization that works with college students through local ministry teams and a broader support structure for staff, donors, and ministry partners. Its stated vision is “Impact the U. Impact the World,” and its mission is to pursue, model, and teach intimacy with God on the American university campus in Christian community. Based in Mishawaka, Indiana, the organization serves students on campuses across the United States, with ministry teams in multiple regions and a stated concern for reaching students on American university campuses. The ministry’s core focus is spiritual formation, discipleship, and community among college students. Impact describes success not primarily in terms of attendance or…
Impact Campus Ministries — Organization Profile
Impact Campus Ministries (ICM) is a U.S.-based campus ministry organization that works with college students through local ministry teams and a broader support structure for staff, donors, and ministry partners. Its stated vision is “Impact the U. Impact the World,” and its mission is to pursue, model, and teach intimacy with God on the American university campus in Christian community. Based in Mishawaka, Indiana, the organization serves students on campuses across the United States, with ministry teams in multiple regions and a stated concern for reaching students on American university campuses.
The ministry’s core focus is spiritual formation, discipleship, and community among college students. Impact describes success not primarily in terms of attendance or expansion, but as developing intimacy with God and community with one another through a living relationship with Jesus. That emphasis shapes its culture of prayer, team-based ministry, and support-raising. The organization also stresses connection with the local church, accountability in Christian community, and a ministry philosophy that places prayer at the foundation of its work.
Impact Campus Ministries operates through campus-based teams that serve specific universities and regions, along with an executive and support staff that help with development, mobilization, communications, and operations. Its campus ministries include mentoring, student-led gatherings, Bible study, and relationship-based discipleship, with each location shaped by its campus context. The organization also highlights team-based campus ministry, a distinctive that it says helps staff work more effectively and sustainably. In addition to established campus locations, Impact provides pathways for internships, apprenticeships, recruitment, and new ministry planting.
Its history helps explain why the name Dean Trune is still associated with Impact. According to the organization’s history page, the ministry that eventually became Impact Campus Ministries emerged in 2010 as a distinct work focused exclusively on campus ministry in the United States. At that point, the predecessor ministry adopted a new name, Intentional Impact Living, to be led by Dean Trune, with a renewed focus on prayer and spiritual coaching. Impact Campus Ministries then continued under its own board and leadership structure, later expanding administrative support, donor systems, and staff development as it clarified its mission and vision.
People can engage with Impact Campus Ministries in several ways. Students can look for a local campus ministry through the organization’s campus finder. Potential staff and interns can explore openings and application pathways. Supporters can give through the general fund, contribute to staff teams, become a Champion, or support strategic initiatives. The ministry also connects with a broader audience through BEMA Discipleship, a teaching ministry that grew out of Impact’s campus context and remains part of the organization’s wider work. For churches, donors, alumni, and volunteers, Impact presents itself as a way to invest in college students who can carry Christian discipleship into future vocations, relationships, and communities.
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Independent Christian ChurchPioneer Bible TranslatorsPioneer Bible Translators (PBT) is a Dallas-based ministry translating Scripture for spoken and signed languages and…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Pioneer Bible Translators
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached…
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached people groups. The ministry is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving in Bible translation work since 1976. PBT describes its mission as discipling the Bibleless by mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. In other words, translation is not treated as the finish line. Pioneer Bible Translators emphasizes that a project is not considered complete until translated Scripture is accessible and being used by a local church community in ways that strengthen disciples and support…
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile
Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached people groups. The ministry is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving in Bible translation work since 1976.
PBT describes its mission as discipling the Bibleless by mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. In other words, translation is not treated as the finish line. Pioneer Bible Translators emphasizes that a project is not considered complete until translated Scripture is accessible and being used by a local church community in ways that strengthen disciples and support church multiplication.
The organization’s “Pioneer” identity highlights who they prioritize: communities at the margins, including people who are marginalized, those in hard-to-access places, and those who are Deaf. Alongside spoken-language translation, Pioneer Bible Translators maintains a distinct focus through its Deaf Ministries, addressing the reality that many Deaf communities worldwide still lack Scripture in the sign languages they understand best.
PBT’s ministry model integrates several connected strategies. Their work involves translation and consultant support, but also literacy and Scripture engagement so communities can actually use the translated text. PBT also emphasizes incarnational ministry—long-term presence and relationships—along with discipleship and evangelistic efforts that help new believers and emerging churches grow around God’s Word in their heart language.
Pioneer Bible Translators also works to mobilize churches and individuals to engage with the Bible translation movement. Opportunities include giving toward translation work (including a “translate a verse” giving emphasis), praying with the ministry, exploring careers and roles, and partnering through church-based initiatives and events. One example of a church-facing resource is the Bible Translation Display, a visual tool designed to help congregations understand global translation progress and the remaining need.
As a global ministry, Pioneer Bible Translators reports active work in 29 countries and 123 languages, with a stated impact across 189 million language speakers. Through partnerships in the broader Bible translation movement, PBT’s long-term vision is to see churches using Scripture to grow, mature, and multiply in every language community on earth by 2050.
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Independent Christian ChurchRENEW.orgRENEW.org publishes and curates books and free eBooks designed to renew Jesus’ teachings for disciple making,…Independent Christian Church · Publishing
RENEW.org
RENEW.org Books — Organization Profile RENEW.org is a collaborative network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making. Alongside its daily digital content and events, RENEW.org identifies print books as one of its core ministry channels—developing…
RENEW.org Books — Organization Profile RENEW.org is a collaborative network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making. Alongside its daily digital content and events, RENEW.org identifies print books as one of its core ministry channels—developing and recommending titles intended to help church leaders and everyday disciples think clearly, live faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and compassion. RENEW.org’s books are positioned as practical resources shaped by “good theology” and culturally relevant engagement. In its own description of the network, RENEW.org explains that it creates and publishes books for church leaders, churches, and everyday disciples, with a focus on educating laypeople and parents so they can be disciples and make disciples. This publishing focus fits within…
RENEW.org Books — Organization Profile
RENEW.org is a collaborative network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making. Alongside its daily digital content and events, RENEW.org identifies print books as one of its core ministry channels—developing and recommending titles intended to help church leaders and everyday disciples think clearly, live faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and compassion.
RENEW.org’s books are positioned as practical resources shaped by “good theology” and culturally relevant engagement. In its own description of the network, RENEW.org explains that it creates and publishes books for church leaders, churches, and everyday disciples, with a focus on educating laypeople and parents so they can be disciples and make disciples. This publishing focus fits within RENEW.org’s broader strategy of equipping leaders through multiple channels, including learning communities, mentoring/training, and gatherings.
On the RENEW.org Books page, the organization curates a list of titles and directs readers to purchase through Amazon. The list includes works spanning discipleship formation, theological clarity, and cultural engagement. Examples include titles such as Rhythms: How to Live as a Disciple of Jesus, The Disciple’s Mind: Thinking Like a Disciple of Jesus, Baptism According to Scripture, and guided conversation resources like Following Jesus in a Politically Divided World and Trust and Follow Jesus. RENEW.org also highlights books that address contemporary questions and pressures facing churches and families, pairing biblical teaching with accessible application.
Beyond print books, RENEW.org also distributes free digital resources. Its “Free eBooks” library is organized by topic (e.g., Discipleship & Disciple Making, Bible & Theology, Cultural Engagement, Spiritual Disciplines & Practices) and includes both full resources and preview downloads. This approach helps leaders sample content, build discussion guides, and access teaching tools that can be used in churches, small groups, or personal study.
RENEW.org’s online store functions as another access point for resources, including eBooks, learning community items, and related tools. For churches that want to place books in the hands of teams or groups, RENEW.org also notes a process for bulk purchasing: for orders of 20+ of a single title, readers are instructed to contact the organization directly by email.
RENEW.org lists giving and partnership options for those who want to support the publishing and broader equipping work, and it provides clear pathways for staying connected through newsletters, events, and ongoing resources. The organization’s support page includes a mailing address in Franklin, Tennessee, reflecting its operational base for donor correspondence, while its network and resources serve leaders and disciples across North America and beyond through digital distribution.
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Church of ChristRENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple MakingRENEW.org equips church leaders with resources and a 12-month Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making (LATDM)…Church of Christ · Consulting
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making — Organization Profile RENEW.org is a collaborative Christian network that publishes resources and hosts events aimed at renewing Jesus’ teachings to fuel disciple making. The organization serves church leaders and everyday disciples who…
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making — Organization Profile RENEW.org is a collaborative Christian network that publishes resources and hosts events aimed at renewing Jesus’ teachings to fuel disciple making. The organization serves church leaders and everyday disciples who want a clearer, more faithful approach to following Jesus and helping others follow him. Through articles, videos, podcasts, learning opportunities, and curated tools, RENEW.org focuses on practical formation and church health with a consistent emphasis on disciple making. A key equipping initiative from RENEW.org is the Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making (LATDM), a structured pathway designed to help a local church move toward a disciple making culture. The training is described as a 12-month process that aligns a church’s…
RENEW.org Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making — Organization Profile
RENEW.org is a collaborative Christian network that publishes resources and hosts events aimed at renewing Jesus’ teachings to fuel disciple making. The organization serves church leaders and everyday disciples who want a clearer, more faithful approach to following Jesus and helping others follow him. Through articles, videos, podcasts, learning opportunities, and curated tools, RENEW.org focuses on practical formation and church health with a consistent emphasis on disciple making.
A key equipping initiative from RENEW.org is the Leadership Alignment Training for Disciple Making (LATDM), a structured pathway designed to help a local church move toward a disciple making culture. The training is described as a 12-month process that aligns a church’s key leaders around theologically rich, relationally healthy disciple making. It is built for lead ministers/pastors and their leadership teams who want to unify around mission and method, rather than pursuing disconnected programs.
LATDM emphasizes six areas of alignment: preparation (including prayer and fasting), mission, theology, philosophy, organization, and relationships. In practice, that means leaders are guided toward shared clarity on what disciple making is, what the church is aiming for, and how to structure ministry to support it. The training also points leaders to RENEW.org’s theological summary (faith statement) as a reference point for doctrinal consistency across the team.
The experience is delivered as a training and mentoring journey with monthly meetings over roughly 10–12 months. Participants receive the RENEW.org training manual, ongoing mentoring from a RENEW.org-trained lead minister/pastor, and disciple making curriculum. The process also incorporates readings for the team and simple assessments, with the goal of helping churches change their “DNA” toward Jesus-style disciple making and establish systems that support long-term health rather than short-lived momentum.
RENEW.org’s leadership and content reflect its network approach. Bobby Harrington, a cofounder and point leader of RENEW.org, is also the founding and lead pastor of Harpeth Christian Church, located just outside Nashville (Tennessee). LATDM is positioned for churches across North America, especially those seeking practical coaching to strengthen alignment and reduce confusion or division as they pursue a disciple making mission.
Churches and leaders can engage with RENEW.org by exploring resources, joining the newsletter, attending gatherings or learning communities, and supporting the ministry financially. For those interested specifically in LATDM, the next step is simple: contact RENEW.org to begin the conversation and learn how the training is scheduled and implemented with a leadership team.
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Church of ChristConnect Conference (Nashville)Connect Conference is a Nashville-based Christian gathering hosted by Crieve Hall Church of Christ, equipping believers…Church of Christ · Conferences
Connect Conference (Nashville)
Connect Conference (Nashville) — Organization Profile Connect Conference is an annual Christian gathering hosted by the Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference is built to help Christians and congregations strengthen their shared mission through discipleship, evangelism,…
Connect Conference (Nashville) — Organization Profile Connect Conference is an annual Christian gathering hosted by the Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference is built to help Christians and congregations strengthen their shared mission through discipleship, evangelism, and spiritual growth, bringing together attendees from across the United States for Scripture-centered teaching, worship, and encouragement. According to its stated mission and description, Connect Conference is intentionally focused on the Great Commission—seeking to train and motivate disciples to evangelize the lost and bring souls to Jesus Christ. In practice, that purpose is expressed through keynote-style lessons, classroom sessions, and a schedule designed to address practical needs in congregational life. The goal is not merely inspiration, but equipping that can…
Connect Conference (Nashville) — Organization Profile
Connect Conference is an annual Christian gathering hosted by the Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference is built to help Christians and congregations strengthen their shared mission through discipleship, evangelism, and spiritual growth, bringing together attendees from across the United States for Scripture-centered teaching, worship, and encouragement.
According to its stated mission and description, Connect Conference is intentionally focused on the Great Commission—seeking to train and motivate disciples to evangelize the lost and bring souls to Jesus Christ. In practice, that purpose is expressed through keynote-style lessons, classroom sessions, and a schedule designed to address practical needs in congregational life. The goal is not merely inspiration, but equipping that can translate into faithful action in everyday relationships, family life, and local church ministry.
The conference is organized to serve a wide range of attendees, including individuals, families, and church leaders. Its programming commonly includes interactive learning environments, opportunities for fellowship with other Christians, and shared worship through congregational singing. Because the event is hosted by a local congregation with support from multiple churches and partner organizations, it also functions as a regional hub for collaboration—encouraging churches to learn from one another and return home with clear next steps for disciple-making.
Connect Conference also provides practical tools beyond live sessions. The official site includes a downloads area with promotional and presentation resources, and the conference maintains an online video presence for keynote livestreams and archived recordings. This makes it possible for churches, small groups, and individuals to reuse lessons for continued study, teaching, and encouragement throughout the year.
For those who want to engage, the simplest starting points are the conference’s About and FAQ pages, which summarize the conference purpose and participation expectations, along with the exhibits information for organizations that want to serve attendees. Churches and individuals can also follow the official social accounts for public updates and use the contact page for conference-related questions.
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Church of ChristNehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia)Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit is an Atlanta-based ministry development gathering hosted through Renaissance Church of…Church of Christ · Conferences
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia)
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations and ministry teams strengthen their work through church growth and development training, practical leadership tools, and biblically grounded instruction that addresses real ministry challenges. A defining feature of the Nehemiah Summit is its focus on serving and connecting leaders within the Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement. Reporting from Lipscomb University describes the Summit as an annual gathering of hundreds of African American Church of Christ leaders from across the nation, creating a space where ministers and ministry…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations and ministry teams strengthen their work through church growth and development training, practical leadership tools, and biblically grounded instruction that addresses real ministry challenges.
A defining feature of the Nehemiah Summit is its focus on serving and connecting leaders within the Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement. Reporting from Lipscomb University describes the Summit as an annual gathering of hundreds of African American Church of Christ leaders from across the nation, creating a space where ministers and ministry teams learn together, share wisdom, and build relationships that support long-term faithfulness in local church ministry.
The Summit’s programming emphasizes actionable ministry development rather than a single lecture-only format. Organizers describe the experience as featuring workshops, interactive sessions, and keynote-style teaching aimed at helping churches respond to contemporary ministry needs. Common areas of focus include leadership development, discipleship and spiritual formation, worship and congregational life, community engagement, and technology integration for ministry effectiveness.
Because the Summit is designed for whole teams—not just individual preachers—its sessions typically aim to strengthen the broader leadership capacity of a congregation. The stated intent is to help churches move from feeling “stretched thin” to building healthier ministry systems, clearer strategy, and stronger internal leadership development. In that sense, the Nehemiah Summit functions like continuing education for ministry teams, with training that can be applied in everyday church life.
The Nehemiah Summit is overseen and hosted by Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward, senior minister of Renaissance Church of Christ. The host congregation, Renaissance Church of Christ, is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and provides a local church framework for the Summit’s leadership and hospitality. For those looking to participate or connect, the most reliable starting points are the official Summit website and the host church’s event listing, which also provides the church’s contact channels.
