RACHEL DUFOUR – KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Rachel Dufour is an international speaker and counselor passionate about strengthening marriages, families, and ministry leaders. Alongside her husband, Eric, she co-founded Serving Alongside Ministry (SAM), offering intensive counseling retreats for pastors and missionaries worldwide. With decades of global ministry experience—including church planting in France and Southeast Asia—Rachel brings deep empathy and insight to her work. She speaks regularly at conferences across three continents and is the author of "Hurray for the Va Jay Jay", a faith-based guide to women's sexuality. Rachel is currently pursuing her Doctor of Ministry in Counseling.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Tom Griffin – Speaking the Bible

You want to know and understand the Bible better. Now imagine that you could speak a passage of the Bible from memory, not just a single verse or two, but something substantial. You can do it. In this seminar you will learn a process to enrich yourself with Scripture, understanding a passage well enough to speak it from memory. This seminar is an accelerated version of a brand-new Bible study called Speaking the Bible. Using this process, you will be ready to not only recite a passage of Scripture yourself but also to lead others to do so.

Tom Griffin taught physics and chemistry for 13 years in the United States, Belgium, and Germany before switching to high-tech consulting.

He has delivered Scripture recitations for two decades in California at Valley Bible Church, and in Germany at the International Christian Fellowship. He founded the By Heart recitation ministry and has written three books on the topic of Scripture recitation. Tom and his wife have two grown daughters and reside in Frankfurt, Germany.

Alan Moos – Emotional Health Peer Groups for Dummies

Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Isolation . . . Hurting people in our communities and churches hide their pain due to shame and cultural taboos. What can we do to help without trained counselors? We can share the compassion of Christ through empathy and honesty; and shine the light of love and Gospel truth into their darkness. Our church has partnered with Anchor International to lead emotional health peer groups. Through these groups we have shared the Gospel and have seen church members and non-members openly share their secret struggles and find new hope in Christ.

Alan Moos is the pastor of Oasis International Church in Macau, where he and his wife, Christina, have served over 5 years. Alan has 40 years ministry and pastoral experience including 11 years in Asia. After raising two daughters in the USA, Alan and Christina sold their home and possessions to pursue God's call to international ministry.

Trevor Naidoo – How To Grow Your International Church Using Social Media and AI

In today's digital age, growing an international church takes more than just a building—it requires courage, creativity, and a clear online strategy. Social media and AI are powerful ministry tools that break barriers and extend your reach globally. Through platforms like YouTube and Instagram, you can share the Gospel across cultures and time zones. AI helps personalize content, translate sermons, and understand your audience better. Together, these tools build authentic engagement and expand your impact. By boldly embracing technology with purpose and faith, your church can go further and lead people from every nation into a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Trevor Naidoo, born in South Africa, has been in ministry for over 30 years. He has been leading Lighthouse International Church in Phuket, Thailand for the past 7 years. With over 20 years of experience at the forefront of IT and business, he brings both spiritual insight and professional excellence to his ministry. He is passionate about community transformation and leadership development. He is happily married to Rochel and is a proud father to their daughter, Jodelle. His life reflects a deep commitment to faith, family, and innovation.

Rose Lucille – CREATED TO LIVE: How to Live the Life You Love to the Glory of God

What if you could trade surviving for truly living? God never intended for you to simply get by—He created you for an abundant life that overflows with joy, purpose, and His glory! This isn't just another workshop—it's an invitation to step into the life God designed for you. Together, we'll discover how to:

• Embrace your God-given identity and calling
• Break free from the enemy of abundant living
• Align your vocation with God's big story

Through biblical wisdom and practical steps, you'll learn to live with passion and confidence for God's glory. Are you ready to say yes to the life you were created for?

Rose Lucille is a passionate Biblical Counselor, Life Coach, and speaker committed to helping others live boldly for God's glory! She has served in dynamic roles—leading Women's and Marriage Discipleship classes, Life Groups, and church-planting initiatives. Rose co-founded Couples in Christ to strengthen marriages and has mentored countless believers to grow in faith and purpose. With a heart for discipleship and multiplication, she blends biblical truth with practical strategies for real transformation. Originally from Louisiana, Rose lives in Costa Rica with her husband and son, inspiring others to pursue God's best every day!

Jan de Chambrier and Warren Reeve Ambassadorial Prayer Team (APT) – Integrating Prayer Into the IC

Jesus said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses…"

If you're hungry for more, yearning to see His kingdom come on earth, join us for this session in prioritizing prayer in your IC to make and grow disciples. Discover strategies for encouraging intercessors in your church, tools for hearing the voice of God, and opportunities to partner in prayer with the APT. Let us pray with you to receive everything Jesus died for you to have.

Join MICN founder Dr. Warren Reeve along with Global Prayer Ambassadors Jan and Philippe de Chambrier and members of the APT for this breakout session on integrating prayer into the IC. They will share their stories of meeting in Jerusalem in 2014, seeing the power of the Holy Spirit manifested in their ministry together, first in Kuwait and then around the world, and detailing the genesis and growth of MICN's Ambassadorial Prayer Team.

A.J. Mathieu – A Global View of Leadership Development: Preparing People To Leave Your Church

Stop lamenting short tenures and start leveraging them. International churches have a unique opportunity: instead of mourning the "revolving door," we can create a global leadership pipeline. Acts 20:35 tells us it is more blessed to give than to receive. Let's give great leaders to each other! This session provides practical frameworks for shifting from a scarcity mindset to abundance thinking, plus actionable systems for onboarding newcomers into leadership development from day one. Become the IC that other pastors thank God for when your people arrive.

A.J. Mathieu leads Healthy Churches Global, a non-profit ministry that provides training, on-site assistance, and digital resources to international churches worldwide. A.J. has worked with churches and trained church leaders in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. He co-hosts The Church Revitalization Podcast, heard in 50+ countries around the world weekly.

Arnd Herrmann – The Future of the Church – Are We Ready for 2033?

As the global Church prepares to mark 2,000 years since Jesus' resurrection in 2033, leaders like Rick Warren, Nicky Gumbel, and others are rallying ministries for this historic moment. But what will the Church look like in less than a decade? In this session, Arnd will explore global trends shaping the future of the Church, share key hypotheses from his research, and invite discussion on their relevance for you. He will also highlight how Alpha, as an MICN partner, can support churches in responding effectively to the changing landscape.

Arnd Herrmann, born in Germany and married to Petra for 30 years, has two adult children and deep roots in South Africa. After turning from faith in his youth, he encountered Jesus through Alpha and never looked back. Since 2020, he has led Alpha's growth in the Gulf and now serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for Alpha EMENA, working with church networks and ministries to expand His Kingdom.

Deidre Marshall – Deepening Our Relationship With God

Does it seem like no matter how many times God comes to your rescue, you still get nervous and afraid when adversity comes your way? Or maybe you know someone in your ministry who is struggling with trusting God? Then this session is just for you!

We will explore not only what God does, but who He is. His character lets us know that we can trust Him. A free tool to remind us of His character is included in the presentation.

Deidre Marshall is a retired California, USA public school educator and graduate of Yale University.  She has served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator.  She now teaches Bible study and authors Christian books. She has been married to Pastor Eldred Marshall III for 46 years. They have two children, Eldred IV and Dorothy and a son-in law, Quincy. They are the proud grandparents of Isabella.

Nery Duarte – Disaster Management and the International Church

International churches face unique challenges when a man made or natural disaster hits their country or city as they have to care for a congregation with attendants who are expats and may have little connections. This session will deal with the challenges on how an international church can prepare and respond to the unique needs of its congregation. It will also address issues about handling international donations for responding to a disaster.

Nery Duarte is a Canadian / Guatemalan missionary based in Costa Rica. Nery has served in Latin America in different capacities from Christian education to prison ministry and humanitarian relief.  He has assisted in the humanitarian response to the Venezuelan refugee crisis and now he serves as rescue/medic at the front lines of the Ukrainian war. Nery's blog: creativephilanthropy.blog

Eric and Rachel Dufour – Maintaining A Healthy Life and Healthy Marriage in Ministry

"This breakout session is as much for singles as it is for married couples. Rachel and I will discuss practical ideas and solutions when facing difficulties conciliating personal life, married relationships, and family while ministering an IC. We will approach without taboo, sexual tensions, and challenges often met in those contexts, how to recognize them and how to answer them in an appropriate way."

Eric and Rachel Dufour have over 30 years of counseling experience as pastors, missionaries, therapists, and marriage counselors. Rachel is also a sexologist. They travel the world as counselors and therapists, to provide help and teachings through various platforms and media. They are the parents of five boys, now all adults.

They began their work in ministry in the 90's, with the establishment of a church in Alsace (France), all while working in a rehabilitation center for drug addicts and abused women. They pastored several churches in France.

After answering God's call on their lives to become missionaries, they moved to South-East Asia in 2000 where they led International Fellowship gatherings in a restrictive access country.

In 2008, they established themselves in Colorado (USA) and started helping pastors and missionaries in need from around the world. They are also co-leaders of a fast-growing church (Eglise MLK) near Paris, France.

Geordon & Marilyn Rendle, Job Naibei, Marie Suazo – Eyes On All Generations Let's Serve The Kingdom TOGETHER! Youth Compass Team

 International churches and organizations are made up of people from many nations and many generations. How can we tap into the diaspora families in our churches – both investing in them and calling them to serve TOGETHER?

Join us as we process the profiles, challenges, benefits, and practical possibilities of all generations in our midst (children, youth, adults!) and ensure that they catch the vision of kingdom living wherever they end up in this world.

Geordon (Global Youth Advocate) and Marilyn (YouthCompass ED) Rendle are Canadians who have served with YFC for 30+ years. They raised their four children (Jordan, Joshua, Jolyn & Joy) in Venezuela, Argentina, USA, the UAE, now based in Victoria, Canada. As co-preneurs, they have served national youth organizations, hosted international youth groups, and led service projects.

Job Naibei is Kenyan and works part-time with Youth for Christ Kenya and part-time with YouthCompass International as our Communications Director based in Nairobi. He is married to Shirley and they have three young boys (Andrei, Nikolai, & Nathan).

Marie Suazo is Filipina and an Adult TCK who grew up in Egypt and Korea. She is our Team Administrator based in Manila.