Transformational Development Conference
Co-sponsored by Food for the Hungry & George Fox University
August 14-16, 2008, Newberg, Oregon

Please note that the deadline for breakout and poster proposals has been extended to Sat. May 31, 2008

This inaugural forum will draw together a broad interdisciplinary group of participants -- scholars, students, practitioners, theologians, and church leaders -- to engage in a reflective and restorative dialogue about holistic ministry, Christian development and living in the “already but not yet” kingdom of God.

We seek to explore what it means to be transformational in all aspects of Christian development, recovering our heritage in a holistic gospel in which the spiritual, physical and social are seamlessly integrated in both theory and praxis, word and deed.

We seek to build sound academic foundations that are characterized by rigor and reflection for both engaging in and educating for Christian development.

And we seek to create space for our industry to reflect, wrestle, innovate and share practices.

The conference will be held this first year on the West Coast, and our plenary speakers include: Dr. Bryant Myers, Dr. Evvy Campbell and Dr. Brian Fikkert.

Fellow brothers and sisters, consider with us the opportunities, responsibilities and implications of a holistic mission and a God who is restoring all things to Himself!

We are looking for presentations for breakout sessions and poster presentations. See the Call for Presentations and Conference Program for more information