2026 ANNUAL FORUM​
for the North American Azerbaijani Network
Common Connections
November 9-10
Houston, Texas
Join us for a gathering of field practitioners, advocates, mobilizers, intercessors,
sending 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
Katy, Texas
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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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The 2026 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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A celebration of 50 years of shared connections between Houston and Baku, Azerbaijan
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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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Church leaders seeking to expand their missions impact
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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
Registration Fees
In-Person in Houston
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$155 for early registration (Jun 1 - Aug 31)
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$195 for regular registration (Sep 1 - Oct 15)
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$235 for late registration (Oct 16 - Nov 9)
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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 lunch on 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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Fairfield Inn by Marriott (Katy)
5.1 miles / 10 minute drive
Hampton Inn by Hilton (Houston/Katy)
3.1 miles / 11 minute drive
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Hyatt Place (Houston/Katy)
6.7 miles / 17 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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$155 Forum registration
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$400 Housing / in-town travel