From Albania to Zimbabwe, 15,000 Students Converge in South Korea to Initiate Global Campaign
JUNE 30: Students Representing 127 Countries Gather for CM 2007, One of the Largest Global Student Missions Events in History
ORLANDO, Fla., June 28, 2007 - Throughout history, college students have been at the forefront of change around the world - from Berkeley in the '60s, to Tiananmen Square in the '80s, to the Orange Revolution in the Ukraine in the 21st century. This week, 15,000 students will gather in Busan, South Korea to initiate a worldwide effort to deliver a message of hope to college campuses around the world. The students at Campus Mission 2007 (CM 2007) will represent 127 nations, as diverse as Albania and Zimbabwe. More than 1,700 Americans are expected to attend. "History shows that college students have been at the center of change in the world’s societies regardless of race or culture," said Dr. Park Sung-Min, national director of Korea Campus Crusade for Christ. "We look forward to welcoming the students of the world to Korea, where they will be challenged to consider how God could use them to help bring His message of love to those students who have never heard it."
WHAT: Campus Mission 2007, one of the largest global student missions events in history Sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ, International WHEN: June 30 – July 5 WHERE: BEXCO Convention Center, Busan, South Korea CM2007 is open to the media. Interviews will be available with conference coordinators and participants on site, and via phone.
Through CM2007, Campus Crusade for Christ will challenge and equip students to launch programs this year on 365 new campuses worldwide, where Christian communities do not currently exist. Teams of students will travel from Korea to campuses in major cities around the world, including Tokyo; Budapest, Hungary; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Mexico City.CM 2007 is hosted by Korea Campus Crusade for Christ. KCCC has 683 full-time staff, serving in more than 16 countries, including the United States. KCCC will provide free room and board to each international college student who attends CM 2007. Main sessions conducted in English will be simultaneously translated into Korean, with real time translations available by radio in most major languages. For more information, visit http://www.cm2007.net/Founded in 1951, Campus Crusade for Christ International is served by 27,000 full-time staff working in 190 countries. Campus Crusade seeks to show people how to know and experience God’s love and plan for their lives.
Contact:Tony Arnold +82-010-8659-9049 (Korea cell)
Tony.Arnold@uscm.org
http://www.cm2007.net/ (Click on Newsroom)
www.CampusCrusadeforChrist.com/newsroom
Features news, stories, and insight regarding the $18 billion and 300 million traveler worldwide faith-based vacations, cruise, and hospitality market.
About Me
- kevinjwright
- Kevin J. Wright is one of the world's most recognized religious travel and hospitality authorities. He founded and served as President of the World Religious Travel Association, the leading organization dedicated to the 300 million traveler faith tourism industry. He also served as Chairman of the World Religious Travel Expo, drawing more than 30 countries from around the world. Wright has been interviewed by the CBS Early Show, TIME Magazine, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, National Public Radio (NPR), National Geographic, Forbes Traveler, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, and dozens of other media outlets. He is the author of four travel guidebooks.
Faith-based Tourism
300 million travelers worldwide
