IFCMC24: Watch Parties

For the first time in history, the International Friends Church Multiplication Conference will be held both 100% online and 100% in-person.

So what if I want to watch with others but there’s not a close location to me?

The short answer is…join or host a WATCH PARTY!!

You will have access to all keynote speakers and workshops to access any time so you can curate your group’s experience!

In addition, there are also guides provided for:

  • Affinity Group discussions

  • Prayer Group guides, an immediate way to be involved with the Evangelical Friends Church Planting movement

  • Fellowship Receptions to connect with old and new friends

Keynote Speakers

  • Dave Ferguson

    FOUNDING PASTOR, COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, NEWTHING, AND EXPONENTIAL CONFERENCE

    Dave Ferguson is an award-winning author, founding and lead pastor of Chicago’s Community Christian Church, a missional multi-site community considered one of the most influential churches in America. Dave is also the visionary for the international church-planting movement NewThing and president of the Exponential Conference.

  • Nicodeme Basebya

    PASTOR, EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURCH RWANDA

    Nicodeme Basebya felt the call to ministry in 1991 and has since dedicated himself to preaching the gospel. He holds a degree in Theology from Great Lakes School of Theology in Burundi and a master's degree in Missional Multiplication from Barclay College. Currently, he serves as the principal of Rwanda Friends Theological College and leads a monthly meeting in Northern Rwanda. In 2025, he and his family will begin a church-planting mission in South Sudan.

  • Dr. Tammy Dunahoo

    EXECUTIVE DEAN, PORTLAND SEMINARY

    Dr. Tammy Dunahoo is an ordained minister and Executive Dean of Portland Seminary. She has more than 40 years of church and denominational leadership experience. Prior to joining the seminary, she worked with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Dr. Dunahoo is passionate about church planting, especially empowering women church planters.

  • Edwin Giron

    MOBILIZER, EVANGELICAL FRIENDS MISSION

    Edwin and Maria have have served part-time as Missions Mobilizer for Hispanic Friends with EFM since 2019. In July 2023, they moved to full-time work in this field. They are excited and very willing to let God use them in his kingdom to encourage, help engage, train, equip, and send many more missionaries and church planters.

  • Dr. Ed Stetzer

    DEAN, TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY

    Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and he has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Scholar in Residence & Teaching Pastor at Mariners Church, Regional Director for Lausanne North America, is the Editor-in-Chief of Outreach Magazine, and regularly writes for news outlets such as USA Today and CNN.

Watch Party FAQ’S

  • A watch party brings together your local church community leaders and up-and-coming leaders to watch and discuss key parts of the International Friends Church Multiplication Conference.

    This brings your community together in a shared vision about where God is leading and how to implement that vision together.

  • A Watch Party could be hosted in your fellowship hall at your church, by a Sunday School class, at a leader's home, and so on.

    Where people gather, you can host a Watch Party.

  • There's really no wrong answer! We've found some key activities that foster a great experience, both for you (the host) and your participants.

    • Share some light refreshments and drinks together

    • Do an ice breaker to get the conversation moving

    • Watch 1 session or workshop

    • Debrief and talk about how this applies to your church

    • Pray together about what you learned or want to apply

    We will also provide you with a guide of a suggested schedule, questions, and ice breakers. Once you are registered and then let us know you are hosting a Watch Party, we’ll send you are Watch Party Guide!

  • The registration cost to host a Watch Party is the same as the current cost for conference registration, $50 until the price increase November 1, 2024.

    We have 3 asks if you choose to be a Watch Party host:

    1. Please let us know your attendance.

    2. Take up a collection to assist with the costs associated with the conference.

    3. Ask each participant to register themselves. This will ensure they get lifetime access to ALL conference materials (including from our in-person campuses).

    Register HERE. Then email us at info@friendsmultiply.org to let us know you are interested in hosting a Watch Party so we can get you the Guide.

  • YES!... as long as they have registered.

    After the conference is over and we have received all video files from the other campuses, they will be uploaded to the Conference Resource page where you will have lifetime access. This includes access to all online material as well as the other in-person locations.

Register Today

Claim your spot now To secure Your access to all IFCMC Online Campus resources

*Students & international attendees attend the conference for no charge excluding food costs
**For all others, price increases November 1, 2024, so register today to secure your low registration