Bishop Chris Meets with Clergy

It’s clear from both Scripture and Church history that God moves in amazing ways when people are praying for Christ to be exalted. As DOMA seeks to share the greatness and glory of Christ with the world, it is imperative that we pray for his presence and power among us. What might happen if our clergy began to do this together? How might our diocese be affected? Our churches? Our region? Clergy are requested to gather with Bishop Chris to hear his sense of God’s call to us for the year ahead related to evangelism and prayer.

Called to Go to College Students

How Partnering with the CCO can help you reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

The Coalition of Christian Outreach (CCO) is a college ministry that partners with congregations to facilitate ministry on campuses. If your congregation exists near a university, or you care about supporting college ministry and learning more -  join in this discussion of the CCO model.

Tee Feyrer has spent the past four years in campus ministry at the University of Richmond in partnership with Redeemer Anglian Church. He is also a postulant for ordination to the priesthood and is currently attending Trinity School for Ministry online, pursuing his MDiv. Before campus ministry, he worked for The District Church after graduating from the University of Richmond with a BA in Leadership Studies. 

The Essence of Evangelism

The Essence of Evangelism: Understanding the Gospel and Faithfully Sharing It with Others

In this presentation, we will focus on practical steps to share the Gospel, working together in small groups. We will address the fundamental questions: “What is the Gospel?” and “How can you know when you've effectively presented the Gospel to a friend?” We’ll discuss how to briefly share your testimony along with a practical guide for preparing it. Our time together will conclude with prayerful ways to be intentional about sharing the Gospel with those God has brought to heart and mind.

Charlie Powell currently serves as a Country Coordinator for A3, formerly known as Asian Access, for Vietnam. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with an AB. Charlie's passion for theology led him to achieve an MDiv from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in 1977, followed by an MSTh in 1979, and a DMin from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2003. He served as the Pastor of Missions and Evangelism at McLean Presbyterian Church from 1994 to 2004. Ordained as a Teaching Elder in 1994 with the Presbyterian Church of America, he currently holds membership in the Potomac Presbytery of the PCA. Whenever he is state-side, Charlie worships with The Falls Church Anglican (TFCA), recently presenting at TFCA’s “Evangelism Bootcamp” workshop held earlier this November.

Extending God's Hospitality to "Internationals" in Your Neighborhood

God is sovereignly sending people from other nations to our communities, campuses, and churches.  We have the opportunity and obligation, to obey His command to 'love the foreigner' in our midst and extend His hospitality and welcome them.  Strategic and practical ideas based on years of mobilizing the Church for ministry among internationals will be shared, along with relevant resources, including the gift booklet of the Truro International Programs and Services (TIPS) commemorating the first 20 years of the ministry.

Leiton Edward Chinn has been mobilizing the Church for International Student Ministry (ISM) since 1977 through various missions and networks and served as President of the North American ISM network and also the first Lausanne Movement Catalyst for ISM. He and Lisa started and directed the ISM ministry (TIPS) of Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax, VA in 1985 and also launched the ISM of a small Anglican congregation near Columbia, SC in 2017. Leiton has written numerous ISM chapters for Diaspora Missiology books. He served on the Board of Trinity School for Ministry specifically to help develop the Stanway Institute for World Mission and Evangelism in the early 90's.  

Lisa Espineli Chinn completed her Masters at Wheaton Graduate School as an international student from the Philippines. She presented the plenary address on ISM at the ACNA 2017 Provincial Assembly at Wheaton College, which birthed the Anglican ISM Network (AISMN) the following day. Lisa served as National Director of ISM for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 2000-2014, and has been a Ministry Mentor until her retirement from IVCF in 2022. She pioneered several publications in Christian International Student "Reentry.” She is completing her Anglican "Selah" Spiritual Directors certification course.

Is There Life After Roe?

Many believed that when Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, the fight to end abortion had been won, but sadly, the battle has moved from the national stage to every state’s legislature. Abortion is still widespread in the United States and statistically has only fallen about 25% overall.This workshop is designed to answer the question, ‘What’s next in life-affirming ministry?”

The Rev. Georgette Forney, Deacon, is President of Anglicans for Life, the only global Anglican ministry dedicated to helping the Church address issues at the beginning and end of life, including abortion, abstinence, adoption, euthanasia, and embryonic stem cell research. She is also the co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, an effort to raise awareness about the physical, spiritual and emotional harm abortion does to women and to let those who are hurting from abortion know help is available.