A Legacy of Courage, a Call to Go Further
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Saint John's Resort, Plymouth, Michigan
For over 80 years, SEND and partners like you have brought Christ’s love to unreached communities—planting churches, training local leaders, and spreading the gospel in more than 27 countries.
At An Evening with SEND, you'll meet our new International Director and hear Dr. Mark Jobe of Moody Bible Institute cast vision for this pivotal missions moment and why now is the time to take the gospel to the world. Michelle Atwell and Jon Eckstein will unveil how we’re pioneering new fields, forging pathways to unreached people, and partnering with the global Church for greater impact.
Join us for a memorable evening and be part of the next chapter of God’s redemption story.
*Early bird pricing ends August 1; Last day to register is September 1.
Meet Our Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Jobe
President, Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois
We're excited to welcome Dr. Mark Jobe who serves as 10th president of Moody Bible Institute, a higher education, broadcasting, and publishing ministry founded in 1886.
Dr. Jobe is the author of Unstuck: Out of Your Cave and Into Your Call, and the host of Bold Steps, a weekday program heard on stations across the nation. Mark serves as senior pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago and Founder of New Life Centers a nonprofit focused on helping at risk urban youth. He and his wife, Dee, serve together in ministry and have three adult children.
Michelle Atwell
SEND U.S. Director
Michelle has led SEND International’s U.S. office since 2017 as its first female director. With more than 20 years in ministry and nonprofit leadership—and a Master’s in Public Affairs and Nonprofit Management from Indiana University—she provides strategic vision for mobilizing churches to reach the unreached.
Michelle lives in metro Detroit with her husband, Joe, and their two teens, and enjoys running, reading, and family time.
Jon Eckstein
(New) SEND International Director
Jon brings over 25 years of service to SEND International. From his earliest calling to serve in China as a student, through his tenure as Asia Regional Director in Taiwan, to his current role as International Director, his passion has always been to clear a gospel path to the unreached.
Jon and his wife, Beth, have two amazing adult children, and in his spare time Jon enjoys a good book, LEGO, and exploring Asian cuisine.
Program
5:45 pm – Welcome Reception
Step into the elegant Saint John’s Resort for hors d’oeuvres and fellowship.
6:30 pm – Shared Dinner
Enjoy a delicious meal and connect with fellow supporters of God’s work around the world.
7:15 pm – Inspiring Program & Speakers
Dr. Mark Jobe and SEND leaders will bring encouragement and insight as we look ahead in global mission.
8:15 pm – Impact Opportunity & Closing
Discover how you can play a vital role in what God is doing next—and join us in a final prayer of commissioning.
Early bird pricing ends August 1
Last day to register is September 1
Sponsors & Partners
Want to expand the reach of the gospel? Sponsor this event and help open doors for the unreached to hear of the eternal hope found in Jesus.
Explore our sponsorship packages here.
Have Questions?
If you’d like more information about the event, please contact our team—we’re here to help!
SEND'S VISION
To see individuals and communities transformed by faith in Jesus, multiplying among the unreached.
SEND'S MISSION
Mobilize God's people and engage the unreached in order to establish reproducing churches.
SEND'S MISSIONARIES
Our diverse membership includes about 500 faithful Christ-followers from more than 17 countries serving throughout 27 countries.
