General NMI Convention = Global Mission Conference
June 24-28, 2009 in Orlando, Florida, USA
Information Update February 2009
 
Delegation Registration:
Most world regions are nearing completion of delegate registration. Please check with your Regional General Assembly Coordinator (RGAC) to verify that registration is complete for you and your district. Delegate registration for USA/Canada is complete.
 
Visas and Travel Documents: 
This only applies to delegates attending form outside of the USA or Canada.  Remember to complete your visa applications and travel documents as soon as possible. After your RGAC has completed your registration, you will receive an invitation letter and visa application from the General Secretary for the Church of the Nazarene.
 
Hotel Reservations:
USA/Canada delegates are responsible to make all hotel reservations online.  Visit www.gacorlando.org and click on the link to register for housing. Delegates from other regions should direct all questions regarding housing to their RGAC.
 
Convention/Conference Begins and Ends:
General NMI Convention begins with registration on Wednesday, June 24 at 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. The convention begins Wednesday at 1:00 PM in corporate worship with NYI, SDMI, and Education. The convention will conclude on Friday, June 26 at 5:30 PM. However, other convention-related highlights continue through Sunday, June 28. 
 
Prayer Initiatives:
Million Hours of Prayer (MHP) began in January.  To download MHP resources, visit www.nazarenemissions.org/10241/story.aspx. Two prayer rooms will be open daily early morning to late night. Daily agendas include significant small group prayer times. Intercessory teams will pray over each leader who moves to platform. Space around business seating areas will provide intercessors an opportunity to pray quietly during presentations. All conventions will be invited to participate in a special prayer walk inside and/or outside the convention center on Saturday morning. 
 
Symphony of Prayer:
We expanded the event formerly known as the NMI Prayer Breakfast to a Symphony of Prayer on Wednesday evening following corporate worship. This Symphony of Prayer will feature one hour of concerted prayer guided by passionate leaders from around the world. Reasons for this change include: (1) High cost of food in Orlando; no food will be served during this event; (2) Scope of participation: we are inviting all attendees and spouses from all four conventions; (3) Accessible time: Wednesday evening following worship instead of the only other time available (6:30 AM). 
 
Global Mission Conference = General NMI Convention. The General NMI Convention is the Global Mission Conference: a conversation in God’s global story. Several special features are designed to engage young, developing leaders who are present but who are not delegates to NMI Convention. Register today, join the conversation online, and get ready to be a part of a big story. Visit www.globalmissionconference.org.
 
Business: Convention business will begin Wednesday afternoon and will conclude by Friday afternoon. Business will feature election of global leaders and discussion of global resolutions.
 
District Presidents’ Reception:
On Thursday, June 25 following evening worship, we will honor District NMI Presidents globally and recognize General NMI Council, Regional NMI Coordinators, WM Regional Directors, and WM Focus Team. Spouses are invited. 
 
Global Tracks:
Participate in one of five Global Mission conversations. Distinct from workshops, these themes will engage participants in dialogue focused on: (1) How are we embracing next generations of mission leaders in a post-colonial world? (2) How are we incarnating the gospel in a world of diverse cultures, religions, and traditions? (3) How are we moving each local church to become a house of prayer for all nations? (4) How are we responding to crises that impact people worldwide? (5) How are we living out God’s call to peace and reconciliation in a world of unrest?
 
Regional Features:
During general sessions Wednesday through Friday, each region will present features including music, culture, and stories about the work of the Church on that region. 
 
Mission Workshops:
NMI presenters will offer a variety of workshops throughout the day on Wednesday through Friday designed to equip leaders with practical application of NMI objectives and WM ministries. 
 
Cultural Expression:
Each region will offer a festival of art, music, drama, or video on the Exhibit Hall stage throughout the convention Wednesday through Friday.