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Connecting the Hearts of the People to the Heart of God

Seed Leadership Summit

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OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2024
Sowing Seeds of Joy
7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road
ILC-International Linguistics Center / Dallas International University Campus
DALLAS, TEXAS 75232

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WHAT IS THE SEED LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ?


Theme: Let the Nations Be Glad


Objective: To intentionally bring leaders from Global South and West to strategize how to represent a united missionary force serving on the Missions field for the advancement of the kingdom. When Jesus said go make disciples of all nations, He said it with unity in mind.


Subtitle: CONNECTING THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE TO THE HEART OF GOD!
Psalm 67:4: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. How do we fulfill the Great Commission and encourage “unity” among the nations?

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Speakers & Topics

Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event

2023

Host: Sowing Seeds of Joy Founders

Plenary Speaker

Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker

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Ron & Star Nelson

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    Dr. Lydia Mims: Panelist

: The State of Missions today

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Dr. Chao Tsuma Wanje:  Women Leading the Way Seeds of Honor 

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Pastor Elijah Wanje

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                Voltaire Cacal                                         How to Mobilize Multiethnic Teams

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Charlotte Crabb: Millennials & Missions 

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Harvey Kwiyani, Ph.D. :Global South Leading the Way

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                  Paul Beeghly                                 Panelist: The State of Missions Today

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Dr. Linda Saunders:The History of African Americans in Missions

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Dr. Phillip Nelson: The World has Lost Its Story: Becoming a People of God’s Story

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Pastor Adrian Reeves: Facilitator 

 The State of Missions Today

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Dr. Karia Bunting: Women Leading the Way Seeds of Honor 

2022
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  Morris Tsuma: Milliennials &                  Missions

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Lori Pearson: Safe Conversations

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Pastor James Womack:  Men, Eagles flight: Soaring to New Heights as Leaders

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Greg Duhart: Bloom Where You're Planted/ Moving Beyond Community

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LaShery Walker: Safe Conversations

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Dr. Michelle Raven: Missions Inward/Outward & The Biblical Mandate for Mission

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Dr. Harville & Dr. Helen: Safe Conversations Sponsor

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Melanie Henderson: Multicultural Songs in Missional Worship

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Quinn Rodgers: Role of the Local Church & Praying for the Nations

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Sowing Seeds of Joy is a faith-based organization based in Dallas/Fort Worth that seeks to advance God's kingdom through well-trained, short-term missions. Founded by Ron and Star Nelson, the organization emphasizes preparing and deploying individuals on domestic and cross-cultural trips, offering comprehensive training through various workshops, programs, and experiences.

Sowing Seeds of Joy is distinctive in its dedication to equipping laborers for the mission field, aiming to connect individuals with their unique purpose. They focus on empowering primarily, people of color to sow seeds of joy by participating in short-term missions that impact both local and global communities, fostering growth and transformation.

Through the Sowing Seeds of Joy Institute, they provide intensive training that consists of five core programs: Calling and Purpose Experience (CPx), Missions Lab, Missions Mentorship, Missions University, and the Missions Team. These programs are designed to equip participants with practical knowledge, hands-on experience, mentorship, and collaboration skills needed for effective missions work.

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Campus Office

7500 W Camp Wisdom Rd,

STE. 200, Dallas, TX 75236

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 181115

Arlington, TX 76096-1115

501-416-3003

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