Did you know the Masiye logo is inspired by the regional movements across 28 African-nations all forming part of the IFES’ EPSA region? How awesome is that?!
What’s even more awesome is that we got to host this very conference for the very first time, and you stand the chance to join in the experience as we do it all over again!
What was #MasiyeConf17 like?
Happy campers gathered from across sub-Saharan Africa, whilst joined by the most eager of all international guest – some joining from across the United States – to engage in the theme of our launch event: “Let’s Go… Missions To God’s World”. With scripture reference to Matthew 10, verse 7 and verse 16 which speaks to proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near’ and to sent out like sheep among wolves, shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves – the #MasiyeConf17 carried a heartfelt message centered around the a profound mandate of proclaiming the Gospel in an difficult day and age, regardless of the circumstances.
Where did the #MasiyeConf17 take place?
Known as Cyara Lodge, a campsite in the mountainous region of Magaliesburg, a small town near the West Rand of Johannesburg, the conference was held between Tuesday, 3 October till Sunday, 8 October 2017 in South Africa. This was a stay-over conference with delegates sleeping onsite. Catering was supplied during meal times, offering the most delicious in local cuisine whilst equally accommodating various dietary requirements.
Which key-note speakers were present and which discussions were held at #MasiyeConf17?
A broad array of speakers attended the event from the then IFES EPSA General Secretary, Gideon Para-Mallam, to African ministry leaders and staff – Femi Adeleye (Africa director for Langham Preaching), Siegfried Ngubane (Regional Director of SIM Southern Africa), Daniel Bourdanné (IFES General Secretary at the time), Frank Chikane (President of Apostolic Faith Mission International) to Mike Adegbile (Nigerian executive for the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization).
These are but a few in mention from across the nine (9) plenary speakers present and 34 seminar speakers in attendance. Notable international guests included, Martin Haizmann (IFES Regional Secretary for Europe), Dave Ivaska (InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staff member) and Sally Ivaska (Bible Study and Small Group Training Specialist at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA), along with Jon Lewis (Senior Associate for Partnership Advancement in the USA and advisor to Movement for African National Initiatives in Nigeria).
These speakers gathered together the multitude of conference delegates in both large discussion platforms to small-break out sessions, each of which covered topics of modern day missionary work despite turbulent times. From the State of the Global Church to Reaching the University with The Gospel, Finding God’s Call and being an African Voice in Missions, to even so interceding for the world, alleviating poverty through micro-enterprises, cultural-based judgements and engaging in cross-cultural missionary work, to pioneering high-school ministry and children and youth ministry initiatives.
What can I look forward to at the next conference?
We will keep you up to date on our website on all the latest developments regarding the 2024 Masiye Conference hosted in South Africa. To ensure you do not miss out on the action, register for the conference and settle your deposit as soon as our registration process opens! We cannot wait to host you.
