Patrick Keifert, PhD
One of the world’s foremost authorities on missional church, Keifert is president and director of research at Church Innovations, professor of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary, and an author and frequent presenter on the topic of Missional Church.

Keifert is President and Director of Research at Church Innovations, and Professor of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary.

Tony Jones
Jones is the national coordinator of Emergent Village, a network of innovative, missional Christians. He’s also a doctoral fellow and senior research fellow in practical theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. He has written several books and is a sought-after speaker on theology and the emerging church.

Jones is the National Coordinator of Emergent Village, a network of innovative, missional Christians.

"Church Innovations’ Newest Research: Pat Taylor Ellison on Missional Capacity and Conflict"

Pat Taylor Ellison
What makes believers missional instead of non-missional? What makes some congregations better than others at being missional? What role does conflict play in mission? What habits do congregations and church bodies need to have in place for transformation? Learn how to incorporate these research findings into your own efforts.

Ellison is the Managing Director of Research at Church Innovations.

"Global Perspective: International Church and Church Body Leaders on Missional Church in Practice"

Two full plenary sessions will be devoted to church and judicatory leaders from Africa, Europe, Asia and North America sharing their stories of profound multiplication and progress, and overcoming obstacles. They’ll articulate their vision for missional church, and their plans to achieve the future God prefers. You’ll gain helpful perspective to inspire your own missional church efforts.

From Norway: Dr. Erling Birkedal, Ms. Turid Skorpe Lannem, Dr. Harald Hegstad
From South Africa: Dr. Jurgens Hendricks, Ms. Cecilna Groebner, Mr. Jannie Swart
From Malawi: Mr. Harvey Kwiyani.