8th CUTTING EDGE CONF in BALI INFO PACK #3

8th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2025 in BALI .... may I have more info , pls! (Letters & Info Packs)

Dear ITP Eagles and Friends,

In two (2) months’ time,  we will see each other in the beautiful island province of Indonesia – BALI.  This is the very first time that we’ll be doing a missions event in this world renowned location.  We are so excited for this gathering and we look forward to walking the streets of Bali and swimming in the beautiful beaches with you. . Here are additional information to add to the earlier info packs…

A. CONFERENCE THEME: “I DARE TO ACT!”

B. REGISTRATION: Official conference registration is on NOVEMBER 20 from 8am to 10pm. Conference materials will be handed out to all participants. Registration area will be set up near the entrance of the conference hall . Our Indonesia team led by Ptr. Robert Tarigan will be around to welcome you on registration day. During the registration, we will also be doing a photo and video shoot.

C. CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PROGRAM

8th CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 20 THURSDAY

(10am to 6pm)

 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

(8am – 10am)

MEET & GREET

REGISTRATION and DISTRIBUTION of Conference Materials

PHOTO SHOOT and VIDEO SESSIONS

>>SNACKS WILL BE SERVED<<

START OF CONFERENCE

(9am - 12pm segment)

OFFICIAL BALI WELCOME                            

OPENING PRAYER                         

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                   

PRAISE AND WORSHIP                 

CONCEPT PRESENTATION: CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP

SPECIAL NUMBER                                               PRAISE & WORSHIPMESSAGE 1: RAISING UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS  

CORPORATE PRAYER                         

PRAISE & WORSHIP                                      

MESSAGE 2: LEAD TO INSPIRE

CORPORATE PRAYER

PRAISE AND WORSHIP CELEBRATION                  

ANNOUNCEMENTS  & LUNCH INSTRUCTIONS             

FELLOWSHIP

>>  LUNCH BREAK  <<

 (1 pm to 4 pm segment)

CALL TO WORSHIP

PRAISE & WORSHIP     

CE Snippet # 1 CAPACITY BUILDING (Leadership Dev’t. / A Sense of Purpose)              

SONG OF RESPONSE

TESTIMONY: LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF PERSECUTION                                                                   

SPECIAL NUMBER                                                                                

MESSAGE 3: RISK-TAKING LEADERSHIP FOR THE GOSPEL

CORPORATE PRAYER   

SONG NUMBER                                                                 

>>SNACKS BREAK <<

 (4 pm to7pm segment)

 PRAISE & WORSHIP

CE Snippet # 2 ORGANIZATION DEV’T (Church Strengthening /Embracing Identity)

SPECIAL NUMBER       

CE Snippet # 3  VOLUNTEER MGMT (Church Mobilization)  & Partnership Development    

PRESENTATION OF GMC LEADERS                                           

SPECIAL MISSION SONG & DANCE NUMBER

MESSAGE 4: STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR GOD GIVEN CALL    

SONG OF RESPONSE  

CLOSING PRAYER

 >> DINNER TIME  <<

NOVEMBER 21 FRIDAY

(9am to 12 pm segment)

 CALL TO WORSHIP.                                                                         

PRAISE & WORSHIP                                                                        

MESSAGE 5: THE HEART FOR MISSION OF A WORSHIP LEADER

SPECIAL SONG NUMBER                                                               

CE Snippet # 4 CAPITAL MOBILIZATION (Fund Generation)   

PRAYER for Provisions & Blessings       

SPECIAL NUMBER  

>>SNACKS BREAK<<    

PRAISE & WORSHIP                                      

MESSAGE 6: MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE            

SONG OF PRAISE

CORPORATE PRAYER                                                                     

>>  LUNCH BREAK  <<

(1pm to 4pm segment)

 PRAISE & WORSHIP                                                                        

CE Snippet # 5 GROWTH & EXPANSION (Church Growth & Global Opportunities)

SONG NUMBER   

MESSAGE 7: RAISING THE BAR ON LEADERSHIP (Believe Big & Act Big)     

SONG OF RESPONSE         

CORPORATE PRAYER      

PRAISE & WORSHIP                                                                        

AWARDING CEREMONIES (Awarding of Free Plane Tickets + Faith Game Winners & Honorariums)                                                                                                

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING   

>>SNACKS BREAK <<

(4pm to 7pm)                                                    

PRAISE & WORSHIP

MESSAGE 8: NO HOLDING BACK!                                               

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS                                                  

MESSAGE 9:  I DARE TO ACT!                                                                 

LORD’S SUPPER                                                                               

SONG OF RESPONSE: “I Believe I Can Fly!”                               

CLOSING SONG:  “We Will Bless the World!”                            

DECLARATION OF GRATITUDE & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS                                               

CORPORATE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING                              

CLOSING PRAISE CELEBRATION         

>> CONFERENCE GROUP  PICTURE<<

 >> DINNER TIME  <<

                                    --- END OF CONFERENCE ---

D. INVITATION LETTERS * OTHER DOCUMENTS 

Those who are joining the conference coming from countries required to secure an entry visa, may request for an official letter of invitation from our office. The document will be sent online. We just need to get the email address of the person requesting the document. Sis. Kathy Merencillo will assist you on the matter.

A set of travel documents, certifications, documentary proof of the conference event in INDONESIA, etc. will be sent to all conference participants. We advise that each document be printed out or saved on your mobile phone folders to ensure that you have them in your possession at all times. You must have it ready when demanded by the immigration officers and use it as a reference guide on your stay in  BALI. Each set of document will be explained during your Pre departure briefings.

E. LANGUAGE TRANSLATION SERVICES 

1. Language: We will provide English translations of Tagalog (Filipino) messages. (Vietnamese, Chinese and Bahasa (Indonesia & Malaysia) translations of Tagalog/ English messages will depend entirely on the availability of translators.)

The translators will only be able to provide the gist, or the substance /essence of the message being conveyed and not a word for word translation. The translators will not be standing up on the stage with the speakers. They will be at the back of the posts portion of the hall and will speak thru a wireless translation equipment to talk to the non- Tagalog/Filipino participants.

2. Translators: We have a team of missionaries who are assigned to take turns in providing the translation service. The lead translator is: Ptr. Jules Ostan . He will be assisted by the following:  Sis Grace Tarigan, Ptr. Tony Mendoza, Sis Ana Tuquero, Sis. Ning Insauriga, and Dr. John Duong.  For the Vietnamese participants, Dr. John Duong will provide the translation.. Sis Ning Insauriga & Grace Tarigan  will oversee the translation services for INDONESIANS & Bahasa speaking participants.

3. Designated Area: The last rows at the back, close to the posts, will seat all foreign nationals who will need translation service, since it will be the closest to the translator and will offer less audio signal distortion. Headphones and receiving devices will be entrusted to each one and must be returned immediately to the translator after use. Our wireless transmitters are limited and we can only serve 30 individuals at a time.

4. Wireless Equipment: A wireless headset will be provided per individual. Our wireless equipment setup can serve only 30 individuals at a time. Please look for Kathy Merencillo or Jerald Sinsay if you know anyone who would be needing this service, please inform and assist them to the designated staff.

F. ACCOMODATIONS IN BALI

Conference participants are responsible for their own lodging. For this conference we could choose our own accommodation based on our budget and preference. We have also requested our INDONESIA team to look around for possible free hosting accommodations to help those who are financially challenged. As soon as we get confirmation from them, we will inform all of you right away. Those who have church networks here in BALI are requested to help others with their accommodation needs. Our office staff will be coordinating with your GMC leaders as soon as they receive news or accommodation status updates .

The hotels near the venue are reasonably priced. Please refer to previous Info pack for recommendations on good hotel booking options. There are literally hundreds of lodging options available for you to choose from ranging from backpackers type of accommodation to starred hotels. Since our conference will be held in.        ,  please use the maps provided in the previous info pack as  a guide in choosing the best, in terms of proximity to the conference venue and the accommodation price. If you choose a hotel because of its cheap price but is more than an hour’s travel to the conference venue, then you’ll probably wind up spending more and be more stressed.

There are budget hotels that offer dormitory style rooms (6 beds per room) that offer better priced accommodations and are ideally located in places you will be visiting. If you are coming as a group, this could be a really good cheap option.

Prices would range from P800 + to P1400 per days stay. Booking sites that offer backpackers and dormitory style rooms will appear when you inquire from Google “Dormitory style accommodations in Bali. If you prefer to stay in private rooms, there are hundreds of hotels available to choose from in booking sites like Agoda.com or Booking.com with a wide range of prices depending on the category of the hotel.

You may want to check first in the map the proximity of the hotel to our actual conference venue. We advise that you evaluate each hotel at their respective websites before you make your decision. Go to Google and simply type the name of the hotel and you will be directed to their sites. Room bookings can be done online directly at their websites or at hotel booking sites like Booking.Com, Agoda.Com, TripAdvisor.com, Hostelworld.com, etc …

If you’ll still have a difficult time locating a place to stay in during the conference, you may join your GMC group that will be assisted by our office team. We are still asking around for  rented (AirBnb) apartments or homes where we could have groups stay in the same place. Our Indonesia team is still on the lookout for additional church and dormitory options.

We will still provide accommodation updates on our next Info Pack.

G. ACCESS 2 MISSION TRAINING

1. ACCESS 2 TRAINING DATES:  

    NOVEMBER 22- 26, 2025

2. TRAINING VENUE :

    RIVERSIDE  CONVENTION CENTER

   Jl. Gn. Catur IV No.8, Padangsambian Kaja, Kec. Denpasar Bar.,

    Kota Denpasar, Bali 80116, Indonesia

3. SCHEDULE OF  ACTIVITIES:

  a. November 22 Saturday is for a whole day mission exposure trip around  

       BALI and ministry & prayer activities in the location.

  b. November 23 Sunday is designated for Sunday worship, church

       visitations and outdoor ministry activities.

  c. November 24 - 26 will focus on ACCESS 2 main training program .

4. ACCESS 2 BUDGET :  

COST PER PARTICIPANT :  P11,500 inclusive of FOOD, ACCOMODATION, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION and TOURS from NOV 22-26.

5. ACCESS 2 BRIEFINGS:  Meeting schedule will be announced in the GMC/Conference group chat. It is important for all Access 2 participants to join the briefing so they would know their group assignments and be informed of the Access 2 program and itinerary.

H. PRE & POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

We will be discussing on our next Info Pack the Pre and Post Conference activities – with ministry opportunities and optional tours to special sites. Missionaries in Training who signed up for Access 2 will follow an itinerary set by our Access 2 Evaluators Team.. The rest will have their options open to any trips or activities in Bali as well as those who will joining the Timor Leste, Medan and/or Banda Aceh.  We will be presenting suggestions on good places to go to and activities to do on our next posting.

That’s it for now !! Another info pack, the fourth, will be posted a few days from now.

Looking forward to seeing you in BALI!

Blessings,

Ptr Gani Sison