The West African School of Missions was the proud host of Chord’s fourth annual Global Connect Forum in Lagos, Nigeria from August 4-8, 2024. Approximately 150 participants from 24 countries from around the world were in attendance. It was an inspiring, intergenerational mix of school of missions students, alumni, teachers, trainers, directors, church leaders, and elders. Twelve of Chord’s schools of missions were represented by students and alumni.
The Forum began with an international Sunday worship service followed by three days of fellowship, learning, and brainstorming focused on Ephesians 4 and tagged “Ephesians 4 Leadership.”
The Chord Leadership Center works alongside willing partner churches within the ICOC to support the development of holistic and spiritual leadership in churches. This is done through its initiatives which include establishing and supporting schools of mission, providing guidance and support for the development of elderships and teaching ministries in churches, and providing resources for strengthening disciples.
However, the Global Connect Forum was not only about leadership and church building. Participants went on a tour of the commercial city of Lagos and enjoyed a colorful gala evening with everyone showcasing their cultural dress and dance and to crown it all, Haniel and Ugo, two students of the West Africa School of Mission (NEOSOM) got engaged to be married!
Shared from icocnigeria.org.
