International
Consultation
Challenges,
Opportunities, and Possibilities
in a Globalized World
Maximilian
International University College
At the Heart of Development Education
and Professional Practice.
In
partnership with the
Institute for
Community and Development Studies
Association
Serving
to
bring
together Faith, Education
and Development,
in modern and post-modern, local
and multi-national situations
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The
Landscape
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The
world we live in is fast urbanising;
and the population of each
city is fast becoming multi-national
and global. Formerly, the
cities lived in the nations.
Now the nations live in the
cities.
To
think local, is also to think
both multi-national and global.
In
a multi-national and market-driven
environment, poverty is often
seen as a sub-culture, but
not necessary an issue of
injustice.
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Under this position, poverty reduction
schemes are designed primarily to
deal with the causalities of the
market, and not necessarily to promote
a common economic development foundation
for everyone.
Programmes
for sustainable development and
capital growth that also aim at
poverty alleviation/reduction in
particular contexts may have to
consider seriously these considerations.
We live in both modern and post-modern
world, and we work in a world that
is both local and multi-national.
The environment also is largely
market-driven.
These
underpin the tasks and the depths
of our Consultations.
In general, our Consultations
will be
- identifying
practical tools for sustainable
development, which are efficient
within cultures but also meet
current market realities
- challenging
ground-level practitioners from
the Faith, Education, and
Development sectors to
achieve sustainable development
programmes in market-driven situations.
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Action: |
Interested
parties may apply to participate.
If you are an individual, please
complete this application
form.
If you are a corporate body, please
complete this application
form.
International
Consultations are held every year
(September to August) on the following
Institutional
Development, Capital Growth, and
Emerging Private Sector Education
Markets.
Social
Capital, Poverty Reduction, and
Corporate Social Responsibility
Mission
Leaders, Philanthropic Investments,
and Faith Foundation for Poverty
Alleviation
International
Education and Technology Applications
Royal
Houses, Disporean Relations, and
Development Patrons
International
Fraternity and the Futures of International
Co-operation
International
Exchange Programmes and New Investment
Markets
The
Services Sector and International
Trade
Please
Note: Dates are assigned as
the necessary groundwork for each
focus is completed. Interested parties/individuals
may enquire for dates and further
details from icdsabcd@aol.com
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Action: |
Interested
parties may apply to participate.
If you are an individual, please
complete this application
form.
If you are a corporate body, please
complete this application
form.
General
contact is (44) 20 8911 6377 OR email
to: icdsabcd@aol.com
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Personal
Refreshing
with
The Apostolic
Congress of Great Britain
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Bishop
Henry welcomes you to
London
Spiritual Retreat & Experience
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Scripture
May my meditation be pleasing to
Him, as I rejoice in the LORD
(Psalm 104:34)
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The Processes and Schedule for the London
Spiritual Retreat & Experience
[A]
This exercise begins as a reflective-activity
on one's own dreams and calling. It proceeds
to a formidable self-discovery of Christ
in a new way. From here, a participant
is expected to lay a positive hold on
the higher calling of God in Christ Jesus
- and experience a personal refreshing
for an effective ministry.
[B]
A report of the experience indicating
a future pathway into a higher calling
will be expected from participants on
their return.
[C]
For purposes of self-examination, each
participant will work on his/her future
pathway with convincing references to
the Incarnate Christ, He/She will also
produce a spiritual check-list or an evaluation
outline.
[D]
Two study areas will support the experience:
(a) Mediterranean Christological Images
(b) The Christ Glorifies and the Church
today. Guiding notes will be given to
all participants. Further assistance will
be given to those who make specific requests
on a specific subject.
Reason for this Spiritual Exercise:
The
Exercise exists to support individuals
to foot their personal visions or aspirations
with regards to God's High Calling on
the person - through the Incarnate and
Glorified Christ. A participant may also
use the exercise to strengthen his/her
spiritual competencies.
In
the last 20 years, Churches have majored
on personal salvation, faith-based victorious
life, holistic ministry, and finally to
community impact. The Spirit of Christ
is pointing to the need for personal refreshing
in order to stay effective.
Without
question, the global fullness of Christ
is yet to be experienced. For some, this
is the higher calling!!
London
has become a centre of the three major
Faiths that claim the heritage of Abraham.
God called Abraham at a point in his life
to a cosmic experience of Christ. God's
higher calling in Christ as well
as the blessedness of nations were set
on that specific heritage.
London
has been one of the spiritually rich environments
in Europe. St Paul is London's patron
saint.
St Paul always sought to discover the
cosmic image of the Incarnate and Glorified
Christ in the city.
This spiritual refreshing exercise is
dedicated to St. Paul.
The Retreat & Experience
DRAFT
ITINERARY
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1 |
Tour
of London's spiritual sites |
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2 |
The
Pauline Experience of the City
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3 |
Personal
Revelations |
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4 |
Personal
Renewal |
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5 |
Urban
Spirituality |
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6 |
Personal
Refreshing Under Christ |
How
to apply:
Please contact The Bishop's Office <click
here>
Costs
payable:
The costs per person relate to travel,
insurance, basic communal living expenses,
and printed materials. The amount is worked
around the expressed needs of participants.
Logistics
A]
Retreat Life: Clerical shirt, Bible and
writing/recording materials
B] Personal Care: toiletries, personal
clothing, raincoat, flat walking shoes
and pocket money.
Spiritual
Preparation
A]
You are expected to record and reflect
at least four (4) major dreams which God
has given you with regards to your Calling.
B]
You are also expected to do the following
readings:
(i)
Detailed study or revision of The Acts
of The Apostles (NT)
(ii)
Detailed study or revision of The Book
of Revelation (NT)
(iii)
An inspiring recent book on Dreams or
Revelations
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An inspiring literature on (say) An Apostolic
Ministry to a Nation
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Report-Writing
Requirement
Participants
are expected to write a brief report of
the London Spiritual Retreat and Experience,
and submit it to the Missionary Director
of the Apostolic Congress of Great Britain
within 7 days after the group experience.
Contact
Please direct all correspondence to:
The
Bishop's Office
The International Missions Dean
32 Piper Way
Ilford, Essex
IG1 4DB, United Kingdom
Tel: (44) 20 8911 6377
e-mail: apostolicsynod@aol.com
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2005
Licensing, Ordination and Consecration
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November-December
2005 |
The
Apostolic Congress for Great Britain
conducted a number of Ordination in
November and December 2005. Below are
some of the Ordained Church Ministers.
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Ordained
Ministers |
The Rev. Dr. William Kwame Dadson, PhD
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Rev.
Dr. William Kwame Dadson, PhD
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Currently:
Also a Professor of Economics,
Finance and International Business
at the Department of Economics and
Business of a University in the
US
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Educational Background
PhD, International Studies, University
of Denver, Colorado, USA
Major Fields: International Economics
and Business Administration Minor
Fields: Technology and Public Policy.
Master
in International Management, University
of Denver, Colorado, USA.
Major in International Business
and Economics.
MA,
in International Studies, University
of Denver, Colorado
Major in International Economics.
Master
of Science in Business Administration,
Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
Texas, USA
Major in Finance.
BA
in Mass Communications: Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
Major in Advertising
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The
Rev. Odame Evans Donkor
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Rev. Odame
Evans Donkor
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Currently:
Senior Pastor of The Royal Kingdom
Ministries, London
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Educational
Background
Post
Graduate Diploma in Electoral Boundaries
and Procedures, University of Birmingham,
UK
Post
Graduate Diploma in Public Administration,
GIMPA, Ghana
BA
(Hons), History, University of Ghana,
Legon
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The
Rev. Margaret Portia Osei Donkor
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Rev. Margaret
Portia Osei Donkor
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Currently:
Senior Associate Pastor of The Royal
Kingdom Ministries, London
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Educational
Background
Practice
Teacher (Social Work & Nursing),
South Bank University, UK
Post-Graduate
Diploma in Management, University
of Kent, UK
BSc
(Hons), Brunel University, UK
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The Rev. James Hansen-Sackey
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Currently:
Senior Pastor of Christ Chapel Ministries,
London and Kent, UK.
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Educational
Background
BSc
in Biomedical Sciences (completing).
University of Westminster, UK
Diploma
in Medical Laboratory Sciences,
School of Medical Laboratory Technology,
University of Ghana Medical School
Ministerial Preparation Studies
Graduate Diploma in Christian Community
Development, IInstitute for Community
and Development Studies, UK
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The Rev. Prince Osei
Gyamfi
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Currently:
Senior Pastor of The Powerhouse
Ministries, London
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Educational
Background
BA (completing),University of
East London, UK
Executive
Diploma, Christian Community Development
Studies, Institute for Community
and Development Studies, UK
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