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1. How did Missions Fest begin?
In 1984, six local churches from different backgrounds, in the Greater Vancouver area, felt that global missions were ending up on the bottom of many local agendas. They decided that if they worked together, they could do much more in raising awareness, than if they continued alone.
A conference was planned and the whole Christian community was invited to come. An aggregate of 3,500 people attended that first year.
Because of the overwhelming interest, Missions Fest has been held annually since then.
2. What happens at Missions Fest?
It is a weekend when people of all ages come together to participate in a variety of missions related experiences. Colourful exhibits, which represent organizations that work in most countries around the world, provide current information. Keynote addresses are given by world class speakers who have international acclaim. Children participate in workshops and programs that raise in them the awareness of the existence of many people groups. The youth are challenged to reach out to others during their rallies and seminars. Music is important in these gatherings; international flags and costumes are part of the decor. Along with these activities, over a hundred seminars are integrated throughout the three days. |
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