In chapter 45 of Isaiah, the Lord says to Cyrus, “I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.  I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.”  When God says he will “give hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places,” it means God wants to open the eyes of Cyrus to things that would otherwise remain unseen.  While this is a promise given to Cyrus, this also holds promise for us today.  The good news is that God is not trying to hide these treasures “from” those he loves; He is hiding them “for” those he loves! 


The theme for the 2024 PTM Conference is "Unexpected Treasures" where we will explore the deeper meaning of God's treasure. Our hope is that participants will embrace the truth that God goes before us and wants to reveal His treasures to us as we serve global workers around the world. 


Registration Deadline - Friday, September 6, 2024

Prices increase after May 31, 2024 and again after July 31, 2024.

-Cancellation Fees-
$50/person up to September 6
$100/person beginning September 6

Ridgecrest Conference Center

1 Ridgecrest Drive | Black Mountain, NC 28711

PRE-CONFERENCE 

Arrival date of 10/7/2024

The PTM Pre-Conference Workshops begin at 1:30 pm on Monday, October 7 and ends at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8. Registration is open from 12:00-1:30 pm on Monday,  October 7.


MAIN CONFERENCE 

Arrival date of 10/8/2024

The Main Conference begins with a banquet at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8 and ends by noon on Friday, October 11. Registration is open from 3:00-5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 8.

Plenary Speaker for Main Conference

Randy Gariss Director of the Life and Ministry Preparation Center at Ozark Christian College

Randy Gariss, our 2024 main session speaker, is not new to many long time PTM attenders. We are excited to have him back. Randy is currently a faculty member at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO., where his main role is to mentor and disciple young men and women heading into ministry.

Before this, Randy served as the Senior Minister of College Heights Christian Church in Joplin from 1982 to 2015. Randy has experience ministering to and walking with global workers throughout the world. He and his wife, Julie, have three grown children and are now joyfully playing the role of grandparents.

Pre-Conference Speaker Information

Lauren Wells TCK Care

Oftentimes, children of global workers can feel like they take a backseat to their parents' work and ministry. In this pre-conference session, Lauren Wells, Founder and CEO of TCK Training, will help you learn to minister directly to families and Third Culture Kids, as well as how to walk alongside sending agencies, churches, and member caregivers as they minister to TCK's.

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Amy Young Member Care 101

If you're new to member care, or just need brushing up on concepts, skills, and resources, this class is for you. While ministry to global workers is rewarding on many levels, it also requires flexibility, a humble posture, and wisdom. Come learn from Amy Young, Founder and Director of Global Trellis, and shore up your foundation of member care ministry.

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Scott Gwin Theology of Wholeness

Resilience is built in different ways. However, all of it starts with a correct understanding of what God says about wholeness and resilience. Here you will learn from experts Scott Gwin, Founder and COO of The Resilience Resource, and Heidi Blomberg, Director of Member Care with MAF, who will walk you through what it looks like to minister to global workers in a way that honors Christ and builds resilience.

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Danielle Wheeler Personal Retreat

As a member caregiver, you know your deep need to be connected to the Vine. At PTM, we offer an opportunity to participate in a retreat as part of our pre-conference sessions. If you want spacious time to connect with Jesus in solitude and in community, this is for you. If you come weary and in need of rest, this is for you. This year's retreat, open to men and women, will be facilitated by Danielle Wheeler, Director of Spiritual Direction for Velvet Ashes.

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Patty Stallings Coaching Skills for Non-Coaches

Want to learn how you can help the people you serve get unstuck and move to the next level of health and growth? Patty Stallings, the Transition and Alumni Care Manager at ELIC, will instruct you how to use coaching skills to help people become more self-aware, focus on moving forward, and increase their impact. You'll learn how to help people explore, dig deeper, think more broadly, and gain clarity through skillful listening, question asking, affirmation, and challenging toward growth.

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PTM Conference Registration

  • You are responsible for booking your own lodging with Ridgecrest. Meals will be included in your room cost.

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