The J Christy Wilson Jr. Center for World Missions offers a variety of events, including chapels, lunch forums, open house venues and lectures, which focus on various geographical areas, major religions, and types of global ministry opportunities. Throughout the year, we also host international guests, sponsor cross-cultural and service-learning experiences and have the opportunity to engage on a variety of topics related to the global mission of the church.
Upcoming Events
Prayer for the Nations
Please pray with us for the global mission of the church:
Weekdays
1:00 - 1:20 p.m.
Wilson Prayer Chapel, Kerr Building
Unavoidable Global Realities: Refugees
Rev. Nicholas Granitsas will share about his experience serving among the refugee and immigrant community in nearby Revere, Massachusetts. He provides practical tips for addressing this global reality on a local and personal level.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Kerr 418
Unavoidable Global Realities: Human Trafficking
Sarah Durfey, Director of the Abolitionist Network in Boston, is dedicated to raising awareness about the millions who are enslaved and exploited around the world today. Come find out how you can be part of the effort to end slavery.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Hall
"Who is an Evangelical?"
Who is an Evangelical, and by what definition? How many are there in the United States, and what does it mean for the movement to be truly global? Gina Bellofatto, a research associate at the Center for the Study of Global Christianity will lead a discussion of the history, theology, and current status of Evangelicalism worldwide. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Hall
Resources from Past Events
Unavoidable Global Realities: Creation Care
February 27, 2013
Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a former emergency room physician who founded the non-profit Blessed Earth with his wife, will challenge us to consider our role as stewards of the creation that our Father has entrusted to us.
Unavoidable Global Realities: Martyrs
February 14, 2013
Dr. Todd Johnson, Associate Professor of Global Christianity and Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell, presented current statistics about martyrdom in the global church.
Unavoidable Global Realities: Islam
November 5, 2012
Joseph Cumming, Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture's Reconciliation Program (Yale University Divinity School) shared about his work in promoting Muslim-Christian dialogue and restoration worldwide.
Unavoidable Global Realities: Poverty
November 9, 2012
Dr. Ash Barker of Urban Neighbors of Hope discussed of poverty and the significant global issue of those living in slums. Dr. Barker lives with his family in the slums of Bangkok, Thailand.
Missions Conference 2012
October 2-5, 2012
Gordon-Conwell Campus
Videos highlighting conference sessions with keynote speakers Paul Borthwick and David Choi who discuss some of the unavoidable global realities facing the church.
"Allah: A Christian Response" with Miroslav Volf
Click here to see video from Dr. Volf's presentations at Gordon-Conwell in November 2011 regarding his book, Allah: A Christian Response.
Global Impact Conference
Videos, pictures, and more are showcased on this page highlighting some of the speakers and events from Gordon-Conwell's annual missions conference.
For more information, please contact Kristin Gelinas, Global Programs Administrator.
