GLOBAL FORUM 2026

February 5-6, 2026

Lanier Theological Library • Houston, TX

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A special gathering for global-minded leaders

Global Forum was created for global-minded leaders, just like you. Join us as we learn together, share ideas, and hear from experts in disciple-making across Europe. We know you'll take home great ideas to help your congregation grow a passion for seeing Europe transformed by Jesus.

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Date:

February 5-6, 2026
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – Friday, 3:00 p.m. (Central Time)

Venue:

Lanier Theological Library
14130 Hargrave Road
Houston, TX 77070

Meals and accommodations:

Your overnight accommodations and meals will be provided at no cost. Meals include lunch on Thursday through lunch on Friday.

Cost: $0 + Your travel to/from the event

There is no cost to attend Global Forum. As an honored guest of this event, you will receive four meals and accommodations for one night. However, you are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of your own travel to/from Houston for this event.

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The Quiet Revival - GEM Global Forum 2026

2026 Speakers

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Jon Burns

CEO
Greater Europe Mission

Sarah Robins

President
Greater Europe Mission US
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Mike Taylor

VP of Mobilization
Greater Europe Mission US
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Jez Dearing

CEO & Missionary
Greater Europe Mission UK

Matt Doan

Reach Team Pastor
Calvary Church of Santa Ana
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Cody Finch

Director of Mobilization
Greater Europe Mission US
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Adam Gascho

Regional Director of New Nations
Greater Europe Mission

Blake Harcup

Lead Pastor & Founder
Bedrock Church Sarasota
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Byron Johnson

GEM Missionary to Italy
Founder & Executive Director, Vision 9:38

Miriam Swanson

National Director
Fusion USA
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Josh Walsh

Director of Ministry Development
Greater Europe Mission UK

2026 Sessions

  • Europe is on the Cusp of Something Special

    Jon Burns

  • The Quiet Revival

    Jez Dearing & Josh Walsh

  • Pathways to Partnership

    Mike Taylor

  • How to Keep a Soft Heart in a Hard World

    Matt Doan

  • Developing Leaders

    Panel Discussion

  • Advocacy for Missionaries

    Matt Doan

  • Church Planting for any Context

    Blake Harcup

  • GEM's New Nations Initiative

    Adam Gascho

  • Mobilizing Ethnic Minorities

    Byron Johnson

"I commend GEM's Mission Pastor's Forum as a wonderful gathering of like-minded leaders who are praying & laboring to mobilize Bible-saturated missionaries to share the gospel in your local communities and to the ends of the earth."

Bryan Wintersteen

Global Missions Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church

"When I attend the GEM missions pastor forum, I am educated, informed, challenged, encouraged, spiritually moved through the GEM staff, other missions pastors and the spirit. I’m always blessed to be a part."

Keith Davis

Mission Pastor, First Baptist Owasso

"What a great chance to meet and talk with other mission leaders in a unique atmosphere."

T.H.

Spring, TX

"All of the speakers were spot on! Great info, great reminders, and great insight!!"

S.K.

Pilot Point, TX

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