JOIN US IN MCALLEN, TX FROM OCTOBER 17 — 20, 2024
With global migration on the rise, the Border Summit is a gathering intended to equip & encourage people of faith, to understand and explore the role of the Church within the global migration movement and engage the avenues available to get involved.
We invite you to this gathering to hear from keynote speakers, panelists, and local leaders who are faithfully serving in the field of immigration, on the U.S. and Mexico border, and borders around the world.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
7:00 PM — Optional Session: Welcome & Bonfire Style Worship
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Doors will open at 8:30 AM for a light breakfast. Friday’s keynote sessions will end at 5:00 PM.
Session 1 — Global Migration: The Movement of People + A Move of God
Session 2 — Immigration Policy through the Lens of Scripture
Session 3 — The Multicultural Church as the Future of the Church
Coffee Cart & Lunch Break
Session 4 — Ministry, Discipleship & Multiethnic Communities
Session 5 — Healthy Partnerships: How to Come Alongside Well
Session 6 — The Intersection of Immigration and Pro Life Beliefs: Pro Life Redefined as Whole Life
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Doors will open at 8:00 AM for a light breakfast. Saturday’s programming will end at 5:30 PM.
Sister Norma Pimentel — Faith at the Center of the Migration Movement in the Rio Grande Valley
Service Learning Breakouts
Panel Discussion — Serving the Local and Transient Border Communities
Round Table Discussion
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
10:00 AM — Optional Worship: The Local Church
2024 SPEAKERS
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Optional Worship Session on Thursday evening
5 Keynote Sessions from experts in the field of immigration
Service-learning engagement opportunities
Bi-lingual panel discussion on practical application
Round table discussions
Resources to enhance your ministry & service approach to refugees and immigrants in your community
Light breakfast on Friday and Saturday, catered lunch on Friday & sack lunch on Saturday
Limited Transportation (for Saturday’s service-learning breakouts)
Access to “BEYOND THE BORDER” — a digital directory to guide you and your network towards practical application in your community
REGISTER
RESERVE YOUR TICKET FOR THIS YEAR’S SUMMIT AT THE U.S. AND MEXICO BORDER
*Please note that if you don’t register for one of the breakouts, you will be automatically enrolled in the Border Patrol briefing and documentary breakout.
SERVICE-LEARNING BREAKOUTS
After you complete your registration, sign up to take part in one of four service-learning breakouts on Saturday.
*Please note that if you don’t register for one of the opportunities, you will be automatically enrolled in the Border Patrol briefing and documentary breakout.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
SUMMIT VENUE
Iglesia Misionera Cristo Vive
1624 Jonathon Drive San Juan, Texas 78589
RECOMMENDED LODGING
Alamo Inn B&B (50% off regular price if you indicate you are with Border Perspective)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Group Booking)
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SPONSORS
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR OR SUPPORTING SPONSOR.
Exhibitors will have a table space, while Sponsors receive advertising opportunities.