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Opening Night with Elder Calvin Watkins and Plenary Session with Dr. Angeline Brauer
Morning Worship with Elder Roy Ice and Plenary Session with Dr. James Wibberding
Evening Worship with Elder Dale Galusha and Plenary Session with Dr. John Reeve
Wednesday Morning Worship with Pastor Meshach Maui’a and Plenary Sessions with Dr. John Reeve and Dr. Johnny Johnson-Ramirez
Closing Program, Recognition of Retired Asian-Pacific Advisory Members, and Pinning Ceremony
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You and your spouse are invited to a three-day gathering to learn and celebrate God’s goodness. We are finally be having our first workers’ meeting after three years since the pandemic.
Let us explore together this year’s theme, “One Power, One Purpose, One Movement.” Join us and learn from our speakers coming from GC, NAD, and other institutions.
Asian-Pacific Workers' Meeting 2023 Speakers
What to expect at the Workers' Meeting
3 days of learning from various leaders within the North American Division and network with pastors within the Pacific Union Conference.
Special keynote, 6 plenary sessions and over 14 breakout sessions with speakers from various institutions.
Separate sessions for ministerial spouses and children because they are important too and a part of this program as well.
Registration Options
More details in the registration form. Hotel pricing is per night exclusive of sales tax.
$0
FREE
✔ Full access to all meetings/lectures
✔ Seat for you and your spouse in the banquet
✖ No hotel accommodation
$129+
STANDARD KING
✔ Full access to all meetings/lectures
✔ Seat for you and/or your spouse in the banquet
✔ Room for yourself and/or your spouse
$139+
DOUBLE BED
✔ Full access to all meetings/lectures
✔ Seat for you and your spouse in the banquet
✔ Room for you and your family OR split the cost with someone else
Program Schedule
This year’s workers’ meeting features 6 plenary sessions and 14 concurrent sessions exploring various topics to choose from.
Day 1: Monday
September 18, 2023
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Registration/Check-in
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Opening Night and Keynote Address
8:30 – 10:00 PM
Plenary Session 1
Day 2: Tuesday
September 19, 2023
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Morning Worship
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Plenary Session 2
10:40 – 12:00 PM
Concurrent Session A
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Language Group Advisory Meetings
2:30 – 4:00 PM
Plenary Session 3
4:10 – 5:30 PM
Concurrent Session B
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Evening Worship
8:00 – 9:30 PM
Plenary Session 4
Day 3: Wednesday
September 20, 2023
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Morning Worship
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Plenary Session 5
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Check out/Break*
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Plenary Session 6
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Closing Program and Banquet
*Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Guests arriving before 3:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available. Make sure to checkout on time to avoid late checkout fees.
Concurrent Session A
10:40 - 12:00 PM
| Breakout 1A | Creative Ministry/Digital Evangelism | Timothy Gillespie |
| Breakout 2A | Children | Manny Vitug |
| Breakout 3A | Mentorship | Robin Park |
| Breakout 4A | Evangelism | Bill Payne |
| Breakout 5A | Health | Angeline Brauer |
| Breakout 6A | Ministerial Spouses | Heather-Dawn Small |
| Breakout 7A | Religious Liberty | Alan Reinach |
Concurrent Session B
4:10 - 5:30 PM
| Breakout 1B | Creative Ministry/Digital Evangelism | Timothy Gillespie |
| Breakout 2B | Children | Manuel Vitug |
| Breakout 3B | Mentorship | Robin Park |
| Breakout 4B | Evangelism | Bill Payne |
| Breakout 5B | Health | Angeline Brauer |
| Breakout 6B | Ministerial Spouses | Heather-Dawn Small |
| Breakout 7B | Publishing your Book & Articles | Dale Galusha |
Frequently asked questions
Registration
Event Organizer
email: info@asianpacificministries.org
phone: 805-413-7350
Q: How do I register?
A: Register for the event by completing the online form. There is no registration fee for attendees, unless you are staying in the hotel for the duration of the event. No payment is required now, reserve your room now and pay at the hotel upon check in. Your room will be assigned to you based on your accommodation preferences.
Q: What’s included in the registration?
A: You’ll receive a name badge, program, and freebies when you arrive on site. With your name badge, you have access to attend all of the sessions open to all attendees and the Banquet during the closing program.
Breakfast will be available to those who opted to stay at the hotel and chose breakfast with their room registration. Water will be provided throughout the day at the main meeting room. Lunch and dinner need to be covered out-of-pocket unless sponsored by your conference coordinator/language group representatives for the scheduled lunch/dinner with respective groups. Contact your conference coordinators and/or language group representatives for details.
Q: Can I change my registration?
A: Yes. To change your registration, contact the event organizers up to 30 days before the event especially if you want to change your hotel reservation/preference.
Q: Can I bring my kid(s)?
A: Yes. Contact the event organizers 15 days before the event to register your child/children.
Transportation and Lodging
Q: Is there a room block?
A: Yes. Once you register, we will add your reservation to our rooming list and will submit to the hotel on August 15. The hotel will assign rooms according to your preferred room type.
Q: How do I cancel my hotel reservation?
A: If a room needs to be canceled, contact the conference organizers on or before August 15, no more cancellations will be accepted after August 15. Your room cancellation will not cancel your registration.
Q: Is there a shuttle service to and from the airport and local businesses?
A: The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, and local businesses
Q: Is there a parking fee?
A: No. The hotel offers complimentary self-parking for all guests.
Hotel Amenities
Q: What are the hotel amenities available?
A: There is a complimentary Wi-fi available throughout the hotel. There is an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, lobby restaurant and lounge, coffee bar, internet cafe, fully equipped exercise facility, and 24-hour fitness center service.
Supporting the event
Q: How do I volunteer to staff the event?
A: Thank you for your interest in supporting the event! Reach out to one of our event organizers and they can help set you up to volunteer.
How to get there
Have a question?
Feel free to reach out and one of our team members will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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Asian-Pacific Workers' Meeting 2023