Articles for tag: Indianapolis Convention Center

October 28, 2020

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

Interview: David Empson Discusses ICOM’s Roller-coaster Year

By Jim Nieman The International Conference On Missions’ executive director, staff, and this year’s president have had to overcome monumental challenges in planning this year’s event in the age of COVID-19. Work for the November conference essentially had to begin anew over the summer when ICOM announced it was switching to a hybrid format—both online and in-person. ICOM officials have promised the in-person portion will be safe and comfortable, but limited mainly to the popular exhibit area where so many friends and mission agencies connect. The virtual aspect, meanwhile, will be robust and comprehensive, so that as many as possible

December 1, 2012

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

ICOM 2012: Radical . . . Again

By Dave Butts “Radical . . . Again.” The theme for the 2012 International Conference on Missions (ICOM) November 15-18, was more than a clever title pulled from a popular Christian book. It was an apt description of a conference committed to challenging Christians to meet the needs of an increasingly desperate world in every way possible. Preaching, workshops, worship, exhibits, and service projects combined to call those thousands who attended to deeper levels of global impacting discipleship. It was appropriate the inaugural meeting of ICOM, formerly the National Missionary Convention, was in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Convention Center is always

February 11, 2007

Doug Priest

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

The NMC Is Breaking Records!

A college student’s weekend at the National Missionary Convention opens her eyes to global mission work, creative vocational service, and the church’s growing passion for sending—changing how she sees worship, calling, and her future.

February 11, 2007

By Staff

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

The National Missionary Convention–at a Glance

Key facts and figures from the National Missionary Convention, held November 16-19, 2006, in Indianapolis—attendance totals, teen convention registration, workshops, offerings, and college student participation.