Roundtable 2024

 

Announcing our 2024 RHPNA Roundtable

“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”

1 Kings 19:12

The Refugee Highway Partnership of North America (RHPNA) is made up of people who love Jesus and love people who have experienced forced displacement. We come from different nations, cultures, political leanings, and theological traditions. We each have knowledge and experience to share, yet we also need to learn from each other and from the Lord. This year we are gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada at Portage Avenue Church (1420 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W2, Canada)

Our schedule runs from 10am on October 17th until noon on October 19th.

  • Registration is now OPEN for the 2024 Refugee Highway Partnership Roundtable. Sign up by August 15th to get the Early Bird Rate.

    Scholarships are available in a limited quantity. To see applicant criteria and apply for a scholarship please visit https://www.rhpna.com/roundtable-scholarships.

    If you are submitting an application for a scholarship or to present a table talk or seminar, please wait to register. Registration instructions will be provided upon review of your application.

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  • Do you have questions about lodging, food, travel or other Roundtable related logistics? Head to our FAQs to find answers.

  • We're excited to present our plenary speakers for this year's Roundtable. Each speaker brings a unique perspective on ministry to the displaced in North America.

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  • Our network thrives when we can hear from ALL voices. That’s why we believe it is important to provide ways for under-resourced and under represented network members to attend the 2024 RHPNA Roundtable in October.

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  • We've got the full schedule of Table Talks and Seminars posted! Look at the schedule here.

“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12

What you need to know:

Our Roundtable Theme

Those of us engaged in ministry along the refugee highway find ourselves between systems that are often unjust and a Christian subculture that has its own share of idolatry and injustice. Even so, we are called to be committed to loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves. As we do so, we bear witness to the pain of the people and the land, as well as the promise of God.

We gather to listen as a spiritual practice. As people engaged in difficult places who witness suffering on a regular basis, burnout can be strong and swift. Elijah experienced this even after witnessing the power of God and the fulfillment of his promise to send rain. Through our time at the Roundtable, we will focus on abiding in Christ and fostering growth and sustainability for ourselves, our communities and the work of the kingdom. As we do so, we will be reminded that the word and presence of God is our life source.

We gather to listen to one another. We can often feel alone in our physical and spiritual places along the refugee highway. But when we gather together, it’s a reminder that we are not alone. There is work to be done and we were meant to do it together. We support one another as we listen, learn and share what God is doing. As we do so, we’re encouraged and equipped in the work that is to be done.

Over this three-day, in-person gathering, you’ll be invited to share, to learn and to fellowship! Plenary sessions, seminars, and table talks provide opportunities for inspiration and equipping. In prayer and worship, we’ll be strengthened in the hope of Christ. And through shared meals, networking, and collaborative spaces, we’ll find companions for the journey that God has called us to.

Worship Leader

Carine Bado, a GMA Covenant Award-winning Bilingual Christian Artist from the Ivory Coast, has lived in Winnipeg since 2007. With a musical legacy and a passion for singing, she began her music ministry early, writing her first song at 15. Her experience leading Praise & Worship for over 12 years has shaped her unique sound, blending Pop Rock, French/Afro Contemporary, and Gospel genres. She gained recognition in the Canadian Christian Music scene with her debut song "Says the Lord" in 2019, folowed by "Perfectly Made" in 2020. Her 2023 EP, "Found & Crowned," features the hit tracks "Second Chances" and "Love Story," both of which topped the Cancon Canadian Christian Music charts. Carine won Gospel Song of the Year at the 2023 GMA Covenant Awards for her dedication to spreading messages of faith and hope. We’re thrilled that she will be leading worship at our RHPNA Roundtable.

Schedule

Thursday, October 17

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Check-in

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Plenary Session

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch*

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Table Talks / Seminars

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Table Talks / Seminars

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Affinity Dinners

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Worship & Prayer

Friday, October 18

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary Session

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Table Talks / Seminars

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch*

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Table Talks / Seminars

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Table Talks / Seminars

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Site Visits

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Worship & Prayer

Saturday, October 19

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary Session

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Regional Breakouts

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Closing

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Food Trucks

*Lunch on Thursday and Friday are included in the registration fee.