Northwest Arkansas’ Great Commission Conference
Come discover the FUTURE OF MISSIONS, and your place in reaching the world!
FOR THE NATIONS
FOR THE NATIONS
Unite. Connect. Equip.
God is doing something in Northwest Arkansas.
He’s awakening hearts with a passion for the nations.
But too many people don’t know where to start.
They’re waiting for direction. For connection. For answers.
That’s why NWA for the Nations exists.
It’s a weekend gathering to connect passionate people to Jesus, to each other, and to real opportunities for God’s global plan.
No gimmicks. Just next steps that matter.
Our Partners
On Stage
This year’s lineup includes leaders who have learned to follow Jesus “on the way.” You’ll hear stories of surrender, detours and obedience and gain insight on how to trust God when the way seems unclear.
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GIANT Worldwide
Jeremie Kubicek is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and sought-after keynote speaker, known for books such as Leadership Is Dead, The Peace Index, The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, and 5 Gears. He specializes in teaching relational intelligence—how to unlock better communication and influence in both teams and organizations—through engaging stories, humor, and practical tools. Jeremie’s presentations, including talks on communication code words, voice empowerment, and productivity balancing, are highly regarded and have earned praise from leaders like Seth Godin and Alan Mulally. He inspires audiences to go beyond authority toward genuine influence, empowering individuals and teams to tap into their full potential.
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Lausanne Movement
Sam George, PhD is the Director of Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and global catalyst of the Lausanne Movement. Sam was born in India and has lived, studied, and worked in five countries. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management and studied at two theological seminaries in the US and completed his PhD in the UK. He travels widely across the world to research, teach, and serve in a variety of settings and cultures. He has authored & edited 15 books, including recent books titled Asian Diaspora Christianity, African Diaspora, and Sharing Jesus with Hindus.
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Director of Global Outfitters and the Global Missions Pastor of New Heights Church.
Nathan graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2010 with a degree in History and Political Science. After being mobilized by the Perspectives course, Nathan joined staff with The Traveling Team for 4 years as a professional Mission mobilizer and speaker. Nathan became the Directional Leader of Global Outfitters in the fall of 2017 and is leading our efforts in mobilizing NWA to take up their role in the Great Commission. He is the regional leader for the Perspectives course in NWA, and he leads the G.O. Center staff. As the Missions Pastor of New Heights Church, Nathan oversees the training and equipping of future global workers as well as global worker care and support while they are on the field. Nathan and his wife Holly have two daughters, Betty and Mary Grace.
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International Mission Board
Zane Pratt serves as Senior Ambassador for Seminary Partnerships & Theologian-in-Residence with the International Mission Board, SBC. He came to this position after living and working overseas for 23 years. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Missions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Zane and his wife Catherine have been married 36 years, and they have two grown children and three grandchildren.
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Jack and his team have been living among the Wantakia people of Papua New Guinea since 2015. After learning their indigenous language, creating an alphabet, and teaching them to read, the team began translating Scripture and writing Bible lessons in the Wantakia language. In 2020, after months of teaching, the church in Wantakia was born, and the beautiful but challenging process of shepherding believers and seeing them grow toward maturity in Christ began. Jack has been honored to work alongside his teammates and play a small role in helping the Wantakia church thrive through continued discipleship, teaching, and Bible translation. Jack and his wife, Lael, also minister as language and culture consultants with other church-planting teams who are learning indigenous languages. Whenever they’re stateside, Jack and his family live in Fayetteville and enjoy opportunities to teach and mobilize others to join God in His global mission. He and Lael are alumni of the University of Arkansas and completed four years of pre-field Biblical and cultural training with Ethnos360.
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Guest Worship Artist
Matt Papa is a songwriter, worship leader, and author whose heart longs to see people from every corner of the world set ablaze by the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. His latest project, “His Mercy Is More,” showcases over a dozen songs co-written with frequent collaborator Matt Boswell.
SCHEDULE
>> subject to change <<
Friday, November 7th
Doors open — 3pm
Main Session — 6pm
Ministry Fair — 8pm
Saturday, November 8th
Doors open — 7:00am
Main Session — 8am
Breakouts — 10:15am
Lunch with a missionary — 12:15pm
Breakouts — 1:45
Main Session —4pm
What to Expect
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Begin with worship and a call to God’s heart for the nations. Evening keynote sessions paint the big picture of global missions and answer why the Great Commission still matters.
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Explore your role. Through panel discussions and testimonies, you’ll hear from students, business leaders, missionaries and church planters about how God is calling ordinary people into extraordinary work.
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Dive into practical breakouts on support raising, cross‑cultural ministry, world religions, marketplace missions, and more. End the day with hands‑on coaching and Q&A sessions.
Why Attend
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Hear powerful stories from missionaries and pastors working among unreached peoples.
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Learn how your gifts—whether academic, professional, or vocational—can have eternal impact.
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Connect with churches, ministries and missions organizations from around the world.
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Featuring guest artist Matt Papa
PRICING
INDIVIDUALS
EARLY BIRD until October 1:
Student Pricing: $24.99 until October 1
General Admission: $49.99 until October 1
REGULAR PRICING after October 1:
Student Pricing: $39.99
General Admission: $59.99
ATTENDING AS A GROUP?
We offer special pricing for groups of 10 or more. Just email us to receive a group discount code.
GET INVOLVED
SPREAD THE WORD
Share the vision with your circles, both near and far. Talk to your pastor about bringing your church, invite friends and coworkers to attend with you, and tell neighbors about how God is awakening hearts for the nations. Use our digital promo kit to post on social media or include announcements in newsletters. Every invitation brings someone closer to finding their way.
SERVE
Offer your hands and heart during the conference. We have roles for all kinds of gifts: lead activities in Kids for the Nations to spark a passion for missions in our youngest attendees; welcome guests at check‑in; help prepare and serve meals; run sound, lights, or cameras; assist with set‑up and tear‑down; or lend a hand in the bookstore. Serving not only blesses others, it helps you follow The Way through obedience.
SUPPORT
Partner financially to extend the impact. Your contributions can fund our scholarship program, making it possible for students and those in need to attend; or you can become an event sponsor, aligning your business or organization with God’s global mission. Every gift helps connect more people to Jesus, to each other, and to real opportunities in His work.
