We talk about the geographic, cultural, and social insulation surrounding those of us in the United States. Listen to us educators attempt to break free of the cocoon that keeps us from knowing, loving, and listening to our global neighbors. We introduce topics designed to help us think outside the bubble of the United States. Addressing those places where we are unfamiliar or out of step with the rest of the world.
The goal of Living God’s Story is to create communities of growing disciples who learn from Matthew’s stories and then live them out in their context. Disciples grow by hearing the Word of God, responding actively, and then debriefing and interpreting the experience. Here’s how it works:
Here's the stuff you need to know to get you where you need to go.
Arrival in St. Louis
If you're flying into the Lamber Airport, look for people wearing blue Urbana vests when you arrive.
There are a few options for getting to your hotel and the people in these vests can help guide you.
Global Voices Will Challenge Urbana 15 Participants
December 16, 2014(Madison, WI) -- Urbana, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s triennial student missions conference, returns one year from this December in St. Louis, Missouri, to challenge a new generation of college students to discover their calling in God’s global mission.
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Mobilizing the Next Generation
Since 1946, thousands of Urbana participants have found that the only way to truly find their life is to lose it for Jesus and his kingdom. They've gone on to plant churches, translate Scripture, serve refugees, start businesses that transform communities, and much more.
Urbana is a space to:
Mobilizing the Next Generation
Since 1946, thousands of Urbana participants have found that the only way to truly find their life is to lose it for Jesus and his kingdom. They've gone on to plant churches, translate Scripture, serve refugees, start businesses that transform communities, and much more.
Urbana is a space to:
Urbana 15 participants can receive a $180 discount on a Perspectives course in 2016. 1,000 scholarships have been made available for Urbana 15 participants to take the Perspectives course at a reduced price. You can keep exploring your place in God’s global mission after Urbana 15 through Perspectives.
Mobilizing the Next Generation
Since 1946, thousands of Urbana participants have found that the only way to truly find their life is to lose it for Jesus and his kingdom. They've gone on to plant churches, translate Scripture, serve refugees, start businesses that transform communities, and much more.
Urbana is a space to: