Articles for tag: B.J. Mpofu

August 11, 2012

Almost 4,000 Christians from around the world met in Goiania, Brazil, for fellowship, worship, preaching, and learning at the 18th Global Gathering of the World Convention, July 25-28. Plenary speakers from Brazil, the United States, Australia, Ghana, and Portugal gave challenging lessons focused on the theme of “Sharing the Love that Unites.” Ken Young, along with singers and musicians from the United States and Brazil, led heartfelt praise to God in song. Teachers from eight countries led workshops on the Bible, Christian history, and worldwide ministries. This was the first gathering to be held in what is called the Global

January 24, 2010

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

Holloway Named Executive Director of World Convention

By Staff Gary Holloway has been appointed executive director of World Convention, President B. J. Mpofu announced. Holloway succeeds Jeff Weston, who returned to Australia in 2009 after serving as executive director since 2004, and Bill McDonald, who has served on an interim basis for several months. Holloway currently is Ijams Professor of Spirituality at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and ministers with Natchez Trace Church of Christ in Nashville. He was a member of the planning committee for the 17th World Convention, conducted in Nashville, July 30 through Aug. 3, 2008. The World Convention is a quadrennial global gathering

February 24, 2008

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

The 2008 World Convention: Program, Speakers, Registration

By Staff The 2008 World Convention is scheduled for July 30″“August 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. Here is some information about this year”s program, speakers, Bible study leaders, and how to register. THIS YEAR”S PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 9:30 am“”Registration opens 9 am”“noon””Half-day tour 9:30 am“”Global Leaders Forum 1″“4 pm“”Half-day tour 7″“9 pm“”Opening worship at the Nashville Convention Center (Cynthia Hale, speaker) 9:15 pm“”President”s Reception THURSDAY, JULY 31 7″“8 am“”Early worship at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel 9″“9:45 am“”Worship at the Nashville Convention Center 10:15″“11 am“”Bible study 11:15 am““5 pm“”Workshops 7″“9 pm“”Worship at the Nashville Convention Center (Bob Russell,