Quarterly Global PEACE Gathering

In an effort to meet our Daring Faith goal of helping take the Good News to the last 3,000 unreached tribes, several hundred members attended PEACE Practical, our quarterly global PEACE gathering. Held on Sunday, October 16 in Tent 3 at Lake Forest, the event mobilized and empowered ordinary members to connect with serving opportunities around the world. Their commitment is another step in achieving the final frontier project of our global PEACE Plan.

Unlike other PEACE Practical events, this gathering included a prelude to the Year of Hope and how PEACE opportunities will align with the 2017 campaign. Members had an opportunity to learn more about the 16 locations, 10 initiatives, and practical skills for serving in those communities.

During the three-hour event, PEACE leaders offered insight on how to use SHAPE to equip local churches globally to reach their communities for Christ. An evening meal followed the session, during which a significant number of new visitors expressed high enthusiasm for global PEACE.

The next PEACE Practical event is scheduled for January 2017. Getting involved in this signature ministry is the ideal way to start off the New Year, explains Lauren Keck, PEACE Team Associate. “As we enter the Year of Hope, and stay committed to Daring Faith, we invite people to make 2017 a time to embrace a new found emphasis on missions.”

To learn more about opportunities to serve around the world, visit www.saddleback.com/missions or email peace@saddleback.com.