An EMI Network Gathering

Optional Workshops & Welcome Reception

If you are signed up for any of these workshops, please check-in between 8:00 and 8:30am on Friday at the location of your first workshop. Please note that only the DR/Shelter workshops and Friday evening reception will be held at the EMI office. All other workshops will be at the World Prayer Center. We can't wait to see you!

EMI Office: 7025 Campus Drive, COS, CO, 80920 (Please see parking on FAQ's)

World Prayer Center: 11005 Voyager Parkway, COS, CO 80921

Other Information:

• Lunch is included in your Friday registration and will be provided at the location of your morning workshop, regardless of if you switch locations in the afternoon. 
• Bottled water will be available, but we recommend you bring a water bottle for re-filling at building water fountains. Coffee will be provided in the morning. 
• For those attending the Hands-On Lab (Shelters in Disaster Response) on Friday morning, please have suitable construction attire. Work gloves will be provided. There are private restrooms at the EMI office that can be used as change rooms afterwards.

Where do I park?

WORLD PRAYER CENTER:

There is ample parking at the World Prayer Center and no restricted areas, so feel free to park anywhere!

EMI OFFICE:

Green is the EMI office lot where you may park. Yellow is the alternative overflow across the street (by the Ent kiosk). The blue arrow leads to the street parking around the corner, beyond the curve. The red X's are areas where parking is not allowed.

Can I receive Continuing Education Credits?

CEUs are available for technical content only, which will occur during optional workshops on Friday.

EMI is an approved provider with the AIA. Engineers and architects should verify the requirements of their state licensure.

What is the dresscode?

The dresscode is business casual, but you will certainly see a range of outfits so don't worry too much about it. Some people come dressed more casual (it is Colorado after all) and others dress much more formally. 

Will this event be livestreamed?

No, we will not be livestreaming this event, but you may sign up for the WASH webinar on Alaska for our only livestreamed session. We hope that you can join us in person!

My question wasn't answered here, who do I ask? 

Contact us at event.us@emiworld.org

Leadership Summit: EMI has spent the past several years developing a leadership training program aimed at helping our staff learn the skills needed to lead teams well. Join EMI executives for a full-day intensive training to learn the hard skills and soft skills needed to support and develop teams.

CSAP: This course trains civil/structural engineers, architects, and building inspectors to do field evaluations of buildings for safety. Completion of the course allows qualified professionals to receive certification by the state of California as a safety evaluator and qualifies for 6 continuing education units.

Hands-on Lab: Shelters in DR: Shelters in Disaster Response using SuperAdobe or Bamboo: By participating in this hands-on activity, individuals will not only learn valuable construction/design skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for sustainable architecture and the possibilities offered by locally sourced materials.

Sharing Your Faith Cross-Culturally: This workshop is taken from one of our regular orientation sessions in which we lead staff through the 3D Gospel, the different cultural orientations around the world and how we can share the Gospel through these different lens. 

WASH at EMI: Foundations, Future, and the Frontiers of Alaska: This session will explore the scriptural foundations for missional WASH, the connection to the mission & vision of EMI, and the future of community services at EMI as we continue our Growing Globally campaign, WASH Beyond the Walls. We will conclude by exploring the WASH community work EMI is doing in the frontiers of Alaska. 

Living out your faith in the marketplace: Join us to hear from special guest Al Miyashita from the Navigators on how you can live out your faith in the marketplace. Learn how you can be an agent of transformation in your workplace - in personal relationships, as a design professional, and in creating a gospel saturated culture in your office.

Shelters in Emergencies: Discover how historical events have generally shaped our current approach to managing crises and mitigating their impacts. This session offers insights into the lessons learned and the progress made in protecting communities from disaster. We will also explore EMI’s role in past disasters and opportunities for the future.

WASH in Emergencies: WASH is one of the primary needs in any emergency context. This includes supplying emergency water in disaster relief to restoring systems during recovery or planning for the needs of a protracted emergency situation. We will be discussing some of the unique aspects to WASH in these contexts and the ways EMI can support.

DR/DRR Foundations: Discover how historical events have generally shaped our current approach to managing crises and mitigating their impacts. This session offers insights into the lessons learned and the progress made in protecting communities from disaster. We will also explore EMI's role in past disasters and opportunities for the future.

Sustainable WASH Solutions: Those determining WASH solutions in the Majority World need to understand the multitude of sustainable solutions that are available. Because these solutions are not frequently applied in a developed country, design professionals from a country such as the US may have only a limited knowledge of their benefits. This session uses several example WASH scenarios to help the attendee see solutions from a new perspective. To best serve those in the Majority World, EMI volunteers need to be equipped with a wide range of sustainable design solutions and a vision of how these solutions might be applied.

Leadership in the Workplace - Technical competency doesn't always translate to the skills needed to lead design teams, departments, or organizations. EMI has spent the past several years developing a leadership training program aimed at helping our staff learn the skills needed to lead teams well. Successful leadership requires the practical hard skills that typically come to mind as well as the softer skills of supporting and developing our teams, while both must be undergirded by integrity and a healthy spiritual life which will sustain us for the long-haul.  This highly practical program will guide you toward behaviors that you implement as soon as you get back to the office.

Morning Sessions (8:30-12:30):

Electrical System Test and Measurement Hands-On Lab – Site evaluation and troubleshooting are some of the most critical contributions electrical design professionals make to EMI projects. Engineers use various tools to help design new power systems and identify existing electrical problems at ministries. This workshop course will equip you to perform these functions using electrical test and measurement equipment, even if you have not been on a project trip before.  We will include hands-on training with Fluke® Clamp Meters, Ground Testers, and Power Loggers that are currently in use with EMI teams worldwide. This training qualifies for 4 continuing education units.

Cheyenne Canyon Hike - Explore the beauty of the Front Range! We will be organizing a hike near Colorado Springs to spend time in God’s amazing creation of the Rocky Mountains.  Exact location will be confirmed closer in but we expect a 5-7 mile, moderately intense hike.  This will be a fun time of fellowship together so bring your hiking boots and connect with others in the EMI Network!

Afternoon Sessions (1:30-3:30):

Architectural Gathering – Join your fellow architects for an informal gathering and discussion. Whether you are an EMI volunteer, staff, fellow, intern, or just curious about eMi, let's get together and get to know each other. It will be a great time to ask questions and share stories.  Come hear about what's happening in EMI's architecture group, from staff needs to project trips, and how you can be involved.  EMI representatives will include staff architects, fellows, interns and experienced volunteers.

Electrical Engineers Gathering – Join us for an informal gathering and discussion on electrical engineering within EMI.  Connect with engineers, ask questions, and discuss some improvements that are being made to the EMI Electrical Design Guide. (This is a handbook that outlines EMI standards and acts as a reference for electrical design work in majority world contexts.)  Come if you have suggestions for improvements, inspirational stories from the field, or want to explore what it means to go on a project trip as a volunteer.

WASH Gathering – Join us for an informal gathering and discussion on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at EMI.  Connect with engineers, ask questions, and learn more about how you can get involved.

Garden of the Gods Tour – Explore one of Colorado Springs’ most notable landmarks. With 300’ towering sandstone rock formations (see banner photo above) and a well done visitor center with information, there is a lot to see and enjoy!  Walking paths are paved and accessible for easy mobility. This will be a great time to connect with others in the EMI Network.