The CPI Leadership Team has been making some key decisions in faith to enhance the CPI experience for this November.  It has been clear as we proceeded that we were led by God to make some significant changes for the format of the November 2009 two Key Events.

1. CPI National Conference: Transformation ‘09

A. Special Pre-conference Day on Nov 3 (Tue) also a national holiday (Culture Day)

A non-scheduled non-programmed personal day for the entire CPI community with several options.

B. Shortened CPI National Conference so more can attend – Nov 4-6 (Wed – Fri)

Learn from those experienced in practical ministry at the CPI National Conference.  The 8 CPI Core Training team leaders have over 216 years of combined experience working in Japan.  Come learn from those who have developed Best Practices in the frontlines of ministry in Japan.

C. Less Expensive to Attend (for these tight economic times)

• 23,000 yen Basic cost (2 nights and 6 meals)
• -3,000 yen Early Registration Discount (extended to 9/25)
• -1,000 yen JEMA Members Discount
• 19,000 yen TOTAL

Conference Flyer English (This PDF file can be downloaded & printed)

Conference Flyer Japanese (This PDF file can be downloaded & printed)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ENG Click Here

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION JPN Click Here

2. Nov 7 (Sat) – Tokyo Regional Equipping Seminar

• Day equipping seminar held in downtown Tokyo with more training options, especially for lay people.  2 Training tracks in English and 2 in Japanese.
• People can register for either the National Conference or Regional Equipping Seminar or both.
• Cost is low, only 3,000 yen.  (If they attend the Transformation ‘09 conference they can attend this Regional Equipping Seminar for free, and only pay for lunch.)
• No housing arrangements but we may provide lunch (800 yen drink included).
• Other Regional Equipping venues would be held also in Nov.

Nagoya Regional Equipping Seminars – Nov 9-11 (Mon-Wed) Christ Bible Seminary

Two CPI Events Compared

CPI Japan National Conference	CPI Regional Equipping Seminar
November 4-6, 2009 – Fuji Hakone Land	November 7, 2009 – Tokyo, OCC
	Nov 7-11, 2009 – Nagoya, CBC
All Japan (and International) Gathering Event	Regional Equipping Event
Held biennially	Held often so lay workers can also attend
Multiple overnight event in a retreat-like setting	One-day event in a classroom-like setting
Designed around vision and renewal	Designed around learning and application
Multiple CPI Core and training opportunities	Only 1-2 Equipping Training opportunities
Usually 1-4 hours of training on several topics	Usually whole day training on one topic
Other opportunities and programs for networking, learning, support, and worship	Focused opportunity on hands-on equipping and training for effective ministry
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION	TOKYO SEMINAR REGISTRATION
	NAGOYA SEMINAR INFORMATION

NOTES:

1. Training topics at the conference and the seminar will be different.
2. There will be no Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry at the Tokyo Regional Equipping Seminar.
3. There will be no Consulting Center or Resource Center at the Tokyo Regional Equipping Seminar.