Here are the
answers to some FAQs about
SWN Forums:
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What is a Second Wind Forum?
It is a mission event specifically designed for people in the "second half" of their lives.
The Forum's goal is to help people in the second half of their productive adult life catch their second wind
for mission or cross-cultural ministry - globally or locally, through their local church or with an established mission agency.
It is a forum supported by the combined efforts of Second Wind Network, The Navigators Australia Second Half Ministries, churches,
and para-church mission sending organizations. It is designed to present options and opportunities to believers who have a heart
for taking the gospel to the lost, and who want to make an impact for the Kingdom
through participation in a missions opportunity (at home or overseas). It will also help to raise mission awareness and promote greater
involvement in home-based support roles.
The goal is not to just have forums but to actually connect people in the second half of their
lives with missions assignments (as a second career, or for short or medium term assignments).
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Who is it designed for?
The Second Wind Forum is designed to inform, inspire and challenge believers approximately 45 to 60 years of age
who are at a crossroads in their lives or careers.
Individuals younger or older than the designated age range who have an interest in missions are also encouraged to attend.
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Why should my church be involved?
For those churches who are dedicated to the Great Commission, this forum can be a useful tool in helping identify those believers in your church
who are being prepared by the Lord to serve in missions. The forum can help both you and members of your congregation assess where they are in the
process so that you can work with them to help them progress to the next level of involvement. We aim to assist local churches with their missions programs wherever possible.
We will work in consultation with you in planning the structure and content of the forum.
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How will the members of my congregation benefit?
Your members will benefit by gaining a broader vision of how the Lord is working all around the globe to build His Kingdom. We aim to draw together a number of speakers
who are lay people who have been "in the field" and who can share their joys and challenges first hand, as well as mission agency reps and others with particular expertise.
(This will depend to some degree on your geographic location.) Depending on the workshops included attendees will have the opportunity to explore specific interests
(eg business as mission, the use of TESOL, etc) and discover principles for preparing spiritually, mentally and financially.
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What do we need to do to participate?
You will need to decide what sort of forum is appropriate for you.
1. Joint Regional Forum: You can co-operate with a number of churches in your local region to jointly host a SW Forum.
2. Regional Forum Host: Your church can individually host a regional forum and invite members of other churches to attend.
3. Congregational Forum: You can choose to have a forum specifically for your congregation.
Depending on which one of these models you choose, the content and timetable will vary.
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What is a Regional Forum?
A region may be a group of adjacent suburbs in a city such as the Bayside suburbs of Brisbane, or on the Sunshine Coast. It may be a smaller provincial town. It would comprise enough churches to ensure a high enough attendance to make the forum worthwhile and cover expenses.
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