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2025 ANNUAL FORUM​
Preparing for Harvest
Luke 10:2
November 3-5
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Join us for a gathering of field practitioners, advocates, intercessors, churches, and sending organizations who are committed to reaching Azerbaijanis with the Gospel and promoting a disciple-making movement among them.
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Forum Gathering Time - In Person
Monday and Tuesday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central USA Time
Wednesday
9:00am to 12:00pm
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Forum Gathering Time - Online
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Central USA Time
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Tbilisi Time
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Worship and Testimonies
Monday, November 3
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
No registration required--open to the public
The 2025 Annual Forum will feature
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Field reports from field partners working with Azerbaijanis
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Breakout discussions to discuss paths forward for future ministry among Azerbaijanis
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Opportunities for networking and connecting to new ministry partners
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Pathways for future field workers seeking to serve in the Caspian region
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Optional extended session on Saturday for strategic planning of shared initiatives.
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Who should come?
Any followers of Jesus who are interested in Great Commission endeavors among Azerbaijani people.
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Partner church ministry and lay leaders
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Azerbaijani pastors and ministry leaders
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Intercessory prayer partners
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Representatives of organizations serving the Caspian region
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Current and future overseas field workers
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Any followers of Jesus who are interested in Great Commission work among Azerbaijanis
Registration Fees
In-Person in Minnesota
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$155 for early registration (Jun 1 - Aug 31)
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$190 for regular registration (Sep 1 - Oct 15)
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$225 for late registration (Oct 16 - Nov 2)
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$50 for university or seminary students
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50% discount for an attending spouse
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Forum cost includes lunch and dinner on Monday and Tuesday
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Online (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Baku Time)
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$50 per person
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$25 per person for Azerbaijani partners
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If sharing a Zoom connection with another participant, only two people per connection please. All participants must register).
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Lodging Options
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WaterWalk Extended Stay - Minneapolis / Plymouth
2.8 miles / 5 minute drive
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Residence Inn - Minneapolis / Plymouth
4.2 miles / 8 minute drive​
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Hilton Garden Inn - Minneapolis / Maple Grove
5.2 miles / 10 minute drive
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Sponsor an Azerbaijani Ministry Leader
One element of our annual forums is the involvement of Azerbaijani ministry leaders. They represent the perspective of their churches, ministries, and wider culture. In the past, sponsors have covered the costs for three to five Azerbaijani leaders. Sponsors can be churches, ministry organizations, or individual contributors.
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Would you prayerfully conisder sponsoring a local leader to join us in Minneapolis?
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Estimated costs include:
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$1,200 Round-trip airfare $1,200
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$150 Forum registration
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$250 Housing / in-town travel