Conference for Adventist Mission in Orthodox Cultures
26-28 November, 2024
in historic Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Join together with pastors, elders, church members, professors and students for this global conference to create greater missional awareness, build relationships across multiple countries, develop resources, and be a platform to plant new groups.
Registration
Rooms -
Single - €390, full board per person(3 meals included)
Double - €295, full board per person (3 meals included)
We are happy to inform you that registration is now open!
Registration deadline: 31st July 2024
Accommodation and Board
Hotel Imperial Plovdiv
6 Lev Tolstoy Street Plovdiv, 4017 Bulgaria.
Tel. +359 32 600730
Part of the Radisson Hotels - www.radissonhotels.com
Please book through the Conference registration portal
Spouses and Children
You are welcome to bring your spouse as we have reserved double rooms too, so please indicate your preference while registering. There are only a couple of family rooms, and you would need to contact us privately and in advance. Family members will be charged an amount per day for meals (babies excluded) and any additional costs including flight tickets, airport transfers, additional rooms, etc are your responsibility.
If you would like to bring your children, please note that unfortunately there will be no supervision provided for children.
Travel Information
The Conference starts on Tuesday morning 26th November 2024.
It is advisable that you arrive the day before, Monday 25th November.
The Conference will conclude on Thursday 28th November at 14:30.
Participants choosing to stay an extra night after the Conference conludes, Thursday night and depart Friday can do so making prior arrangements themselves with the hotel . Please note that the costs for the extra night including dinner will be the sole responsibility of the participant.
Airport shuttle buses from and to Sophia airport will be available for all participants (please discuss with your local field regarding costs).
*For departure, please allow 4 hours for transfers and airport check-in.
Conference Speakers & Programme
Coming soon...
Conference Book
“Adventism Meets Eastern Orthodoxy: Historical, Theological, and Missional Bridges”
Purpose of the Book:
A forthcoming resource with contributors from multiple countries co-edited by Tihomir Lazic and Anthony WagenerSmith. This publication will explore the historical, cultural, and theological bridges between Adventism and Eastern Orthodoxy for developing missiological approaches in Orthodoxy majority cultures and diaspora groups.
This resource positions Adventism theologically and practically in relation to over 300 million Eastern Orthodox believers, highlighting both obstacles and opportunities in fostering a meaningful and fruitful missional engagement.
Research
The Institute of Church Ministry at Andrews University, with the support of the Office of Adventist Mission, will be launching a first-of-its-kind research project together with church fields to evaluate the experiences of Adventist believers in Orthodoxy contexts.
More information to follow.....
