Explore the roles and relationships of the church and the individual in missions and outreach!

Come join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church for a full day of presentations, breakouts, and small group discussions on a wide variety of mission-related topics.


This missions conference is not just about what HarvestCall is currently doing. It’s more about learning together how we as individuals and as a church can become more effective at reaching a lost world with the light of the glorious gospel.


Interactive 1-2 hour long pre-conference workshops are offered on Friday evening, July 10.

Proclaim & Serve is for everyone from anywhere in the country — you don't need to be from central Illinois. Overnight accommodations are available – please contact Mandy Yordy at smyordy98@gmail.com to find a host.


Not attended a Proclaim & Serve yet? Get a flavor for the event in this short video from last year.

Schedule (all times are Central time)

It’s a full weekend jam-packed with stirring content presented in a variety of formats and styles. Seating is limited for the workshops, breakouts and discussion groups and seats will be given out first-come, first-served. Advance registration is expected. If you do not register in advance, you may not be able to attend your preferred sessions.

 

PRE-CONFERENCE – Friday, July 10
6:30 pm Registration / check-in
7:00  Pre-conference Workshops

MAIN CONFERENCE – Saturday, July 11
  8:00 am Check-in, get coffee
  8:10   Singing
  8:30   Opening comments, housekeeping items, prayer
  8:45   Main Session

 

  9:35   Topical Breakouts (You pick 1)
10:15   Break
10:50   Ministry Info Breakouts 1 and 2 (10:50 & 11:40 - You pick 2)
12:20   Lunch

 

  1:15    Singing
  1:35    Main Session
  2:15    Break
  2:50   Discussion Group (You pick 1)/ Main Session (2:50 & 3:45)
  4:40    Main Session
  5:00    Closing

 

Pre-Conference Workshops

Ready to go deep on a topic? Choose one of these 2—3-hour Friday evening sessions for some intense and highly interactive teaching. Advance registration is required.


NOTE: in order to preserve the interactive nature of these sessions, we are limiting attendance in these sessions. Spots are given out first-come, first-served in order of registration, so if interested, don’t delay.


  • Becoming Whole: Strategic Planning for Personal Ministry

    Bring a real ministry opportunity from your life, whether a specific person or a broader group, and develop a thoughtful, actionable plan. We will apply key principles from Becoming Whole by Brian Fikkert to help you pursue wise, relational, and gospel-centered ministry.


    Facilitator: Kirk Plattner

  • Cost of Poverty Experience

    An immersive simulation that brings to life the real-world challenges and profound human impact of poverty.


    Facilitator: COPE facilitator

  • Bafá Bafá: Cross-Cultural Simulation

    Before we go, we must learn to see. This interactive simulation helps participants experience cultural difference firsthand and develop the awareness needed to engage others with humility and clarity.


    Facilitators: Mark Schneider and Heather S.

  • More Than a Commission: Discovering God’s Heart for Every Nation

    We often associate “the Great Commission” with Gospel of Matthew 28:18–20—but God’s heart for the nations didn’t begin there. This workshop traces the thread of God’s global mission from the opening pages of Scripture to its fulfillment in Christ, revealing a consistent, unfolding love for all peoples. Through teaching, reflection, and group interaction, we’ll consider what it means for our lives and churches to align with God’s long-standing mission to bless the nations.


    Facilitator: Matt Knapp

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Main Sessions

Held in the church assembly room, these are plenary sessions, meaning they are broad interest topics intended for everyone.

  • A People for His Name: The Church’s Role in God’s Mission

    We sometimes think of missions as a lone individual or couple going out to share the gospel. But what role do congregations play in all of this?  What role should they play?  We’ll examine what the Bible has to say about this important topic.


    Speaker: Joe Gerber

  • A People Refined: How God Uses Community to Send His People

    This panel examines how investing in a healthy church community mobilizes people toward deeper, costly engagement—locally and beyond. Through personal stories, we’ll explore why success often looks like continual investment, shared sacrifice, setbacks, and supporting one another as God moves us from comfort toward faithful participation in His work.


    Speakers: Mike & Amber Grimm, Grant & Hannah Herrmann

  • A People Sent: The Local Church as God’s Mission Strategy

    The Centrality of the Church is more than a concept—it’s a calling. Together, we’ll explore how God uses the local church as His primary means of reaching the nations and consider practical steps for faithfully living this out in everyday church life.


    Speaker: Matt Knapp

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Topical Breakouts

The hardest part will be choosing the one you most want to attend, because sadly, there isn’t time in the day to repeat these.

  • Deep Roots, Wide Branches: Discipleship That Bears Evangelistic Fruit

    Discipleship and evangelism are inseparably related in the life of a healthy church; as a deepening life with Christ takes root, it does not remain inward. This session will explore how following Jesus leads to a more natural and visible witness in everyday life.”


    Speakers: Erik Wiegand and Isaac Funk

  • Beyond the Teeter-Totter: Balancing the Four-Pillar Mission of Our Church

    The four pillars of our ACCA mission can feel like a teeter-totter that won't sit still. What if that motion is where the Spirit meets the church in its mission?


    Speaker: Chad Leman

  • Mutuality in Mission: Avoiding a Legacy of Paternalism & Dependency

    What if we chose multiplication over control in cross-cultural work? Lest’s discover what mutuality in God’s global mission can look like. Drawing from real ministry experience in East Africa & South Asia, this session will explore how releasing ownership to local leaders can create healthier partnerships and open the door for sustainable Gospel multiplication.


    Speaker: JWG

  • Serving Together: A Shared Vision for Ministry Support

    What happens when our ministries (ACCFS, ETR, HarvestCall and Onward Media) align around a shared mission? This session will share how Apostolic Christian Ministries are working together to strengthen stewardship, support the church, and expand gospel‑centered service while honoring the unique callings of each ministry.


    Speakers: Brad Eisenmann and Tim Funk

  • Faithful to the Call, Focused for the Harvest

    As the Church embraces its role in God’s mission, faithfulness requires intentionality and clarity. This session will present HarvestCall’s strategic focus as a means of serving the Church toward thoughtful, healthy, and effective engagement in God’s work.


    Speaker: Grant Herrmann

  • Representing Christ in Unity and Love

    In a world of differing perspectives and personalities, how can the Church remain a faithful witness to Christ? Rooted in John 15-17, this session will explore how abiding in Christ shapes the way we relate to one another—with humility, love, and mutual respect. As those created in the image of God, we are both uniquely made and deeply connected, called to reflect Christ even in our differences. Together, we will consider how to engage graciously with those who think differently, while remaining anchored in the essential truths of our faith. Join us as we seek practical ways to pursue unity that strengthens the Church’s mission and displays the love of Christ to the world.


    Speaker: Andrew Feucht

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Ministry Info Breakouts

Find out what God is doing through the various ministries operating under HarvestCall. Choose the two that most interest you.

  • Learning & Discerning Together

    In this session, you will hear about the history of the Learn & Discern program, how these groups have grown over the years, and what it means to be a part of this community. Hear testimonials from current participants and ways that God is working in these groups to mobilize our church to action.


    Speakes: Jason & Sue Kloter and Amber Miller

  • Sunday School Curriculum Project: A Solid Foundation

    Mobilizing the church is possible because of our foundational knowledge and beliefs gained in our youth. In this session, learn how our denomination is investing in resources to teach our children. We will focus on the project’s history and overview, the process of lesson development, and take a peek at a few lessons!


    Facilitators: Gini Gerber, Troy Blunier, and Darl Rassi

  • Light Winds: The Power of the Gospel in the Navajo Nation

    Come to this ministry breakout to hear personal testimony from ministry leaders in the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. You will learn how the Holy Spirit has faithfully opened doors to the gospel over the centuries, and also how HarvestCall is learning from, and partnering with them for the glory of Christ.


    Speakers: Mike Robinson, Ty Platero, and Mike Grimm

  • I Think I Can!

    How the ministry of reconciliation is happening at Hospital Lumiere as God lifts up members of the Bonne Fin Community.


    Speakers: Dr. Frantz Codio and Rick Aberle

  • Cultivating Stewardship: The Evolution of the Haiti Dairy Program

    Hear how a dedicated team of employees is maturing to manage dairy production and agricultural services, fostering significant spiritual and professional growth. While the farm has seen great progress, we are in a season of strategic learning to ensure our future decisions provide the most effective long-term support for the community.


    Speaker: Anthony Kaeb

  • A Gathering That is Going: God’s Leading in the E3 Ekklesia and Deaf Can! Coffee

    This session will share how both the E3 Ekklesia and Deaf Can! Coffee were able to provide aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as well as what evangelism efforts for the Deaf in Jamaica and internationally are happening currently. It will also highlight some specific opportunities/areas of need. 


    Speakers: Yakera James and Sadiki Gordon

  • From Burgers to Barrel Racing: Developing Employees and Youth in Magdalena

    Learn what theThe Fatted Calf is doing in Magdalena.  Business as missions, employee development, community outreach, and youth programs in the desert of Sonora. 


    Speakers: Andy & Erin Ott

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Discussion Groups

 Interactive discussions in a small group format. Choose the topic you are most interested in and come ready to participate!

  • Adjusting to Changes in Personal Mission

    We experience dozens of mission changes during our lifetime. Some of them come gradually while others come suddenly. Some of them are forced on us while others are by our choice. How do we mentally adjust when these changes happen? In this discussion session, we will encourage each other to recognize mission changes in our lives and gracefully adjust in a God-honoring way.


    Facilitator: Dennis Kaufmann

  • Showing Up Broken: Finding Peace and Purpose in God’s Call

    Can God use our limitations and vulnerabilities for his greater work? Join Sis. Jan Young for honest dialogue on how personal surrender leads to peace and transformation, even when life’s challenges seem overwhelming.


    Facilitator: Jan Young

  • Everyday Gospel Conversations

    Do you ever find yourself at a loss for words or sounding like a jumbled mess when trying to start spiritual conversations? This discussion will focus on framing your Gospel-centered conversations with intentionality and purpose. 


    Facilitator: Jonathan Hodel

  • Moving Fom a “Me” Focus to a “We” Focus in Church

    In our individualistic culture, looking out for “me” comes naturally. However, understanding who “we” are as a collective group, now that requires a conversation. Let’s discuss this together.


    Facilitator: Matt Kaufmann

  • The Nations Are Coming to US: Stepping Into the Opportunity

    What does it look like for an established American to come alongside vulnerable refugees, not to fix a problem, but to practically be the hands and feet of Jesus?


    Facilitators: Seth & Adrienne Waibel

  • Five Lenses

    How do you process setbacks in life? When difficulties arise, we try to make sense of our circumstances based on our upbringings, Scriptural interpretations, etc. In this discussion, we will look at five common filters people gravitate towards in processing, how those filters may be helpful, and how they may impact our view of God and self.


    Facilitator: Amber Miller

  • When the Church Interacts Like Jesus

    What does it look like for the church you are a part of to function as the body of Christ? This discussion will explore how fellowship, humility, vulnerability, the Spirit, and Christlike love help create a healthy church body that reflects Jesus to the world. 


    Facilitator: Dan Leman

  • Campus Ministry - Sharing God’s Word with the World

    In a world that is hurting, learn how students are spreading the good news of the Gospel on college campuses and how you can do the same too.  


    Speaker: Sydney Parkhe

  • Raising Mission-Minded Children

    Creating an environment where our children openly seek Godly counsel from parents, mentors & others in their pursuit of missions, can be challenging! 


    Facilitators: Kevin & Denise Kilgus

  • Whose Dream Are We Living?

    We live in a culture that pursues the American Dream as the ideal, and we as believers are not immune. Could being fully submitted to God’s Kingdom mean sacrificing that dream?


    Facilitators: Justin & Darci Massner

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Workshop & Keynote Speakers

Ministry Info, Topical Breakouts, and Discussion Session Speakers and Facilitators

List of Services

List of Services

Exhibitor Hall

25+ different AC outreach ministries / programs will have manned booths on display so you can learn more about them. The exhibitor area is open all day Saturday and is the place to go during breaks as many booths offer snacks.


2026 Exhibitors

  • HarvestCall
  • Kairos
  • Jamaica Ministries - DeafCan!, JSLBT, En Gedi
  • Traveling VBS
  • Haiti Dairy
  • Child Sponsorship
  • Casa Vida y Esperanza (CVE)
  • Bible Distribution
  • Short-Term Missions
  • Hospital Lumiere
  • Japan
  • Medical Committee
  • AC Youth Camps
  • Haiti Trade Schools
  • GCCD
  • USA Rebuilding
  • Haiti Water Aid
  • The Fatted Calf
  • European Committee
  • Puentes
  • Lifepoints
  • ACCFS
  • AC Bookstore
  • Gateway Woods

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Location

Proclaim & Serve 2026 will be held at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church.  1570 County Road 1300 N, Roanoke, IL

Accommodations

If you need a place to stay overnight, the church body in Roanoke will be glad to host you. Just indicate that when registering.


If you prefer a hotel instead of staying with someone, there are a number of hotels in the Peoria, Morton, or Bloomington-Normal area (approx. 10-30 minute drive). Click here to search.


Registration

Advance registration is expected. Seating is limited in the breakout and discussion group rooms and seats will go first-come, first-served based on time of registration. It is likely that many of the rooms will be filled prior to the day of the conference. Please help us plan the day effectively and register online as early as possible!