FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

How can the registration for EMDC be only $80? EMDC is staffed by a large group of volunteers to keep our costs low and our training free for hundreds of attendees.

Can I send info for EMDC on to my trusted friends? If they are trusted believers you may forward EMDC information on to them, or send their contact info to support@emdcon.freshdesk.com You may also post EMDC.info information on a website. They will still need your reference or to be vetted to attended EMDC.

How can I find out more about the training? See the “Pre/Post-EMDC” tab on the EMDCon.org home page.

Can I get a display table for my organization or product? See the side panel or see the answer here.

Who are the organizations behind EMDC? The Steering Committee is made up of people from several organization: Cru, Faith Comes By Hearing, Galcom, IMB, Lutheran Bible Translators, OMF, SABDA, SIL, Storyweavers Int’l, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and M2M Media to Movements, and other unmentioned groups (due to security reasons). In 2020, 270 organizations were coming to the EMDC shut down by Covid. In 2023, 227 organizations attended. A list of around 800 organizations that have participated (at least once) since 2010 is found here. A list of sponsoring organizations can be found on the home page.

Is EMDC a secure gathering? EMDC has maintained relatively tight security over the years. We still do a background/reference check on every person registered for EMDC in-person or EMDC Online. As a result of the disruptions of Covid (facial recognition, contact-tracing, etc), we cannot guarantee the same security level as in the past. If you feel that your present situation may be compromised by attending EMDC, please do not attend.

Do you offer interpretation (translation) of the speakers? Since this event draws participants from Europe, Eurasia and beyond, there is not one or even two languages of wider communication which would cover our audience. Often attendees will have another colleague attending who is able to interpret during presentations off to the side. We encourage this type of participation and will try to accommodate this so more people can benefit from the presentations.

Photo Policy: Please be aware some participants have asked that their photo not be taken for personal safety reasons. Therefore EMDC photo policy requires that ALL PERSONS appearing in your photos or video must give their approval, even those people in the background. Photos/videos may not be taken in the main event venues, except in specifically designated locations which will be announced during the event. Also there will be an official “staff photographer” to take photos of the event which will be available for public use.

Will you video record the sessions? Due security concerns for participants and some discussion content we do not film sessions. In the past some sessions have been audio recorded, however that has been discontinued with the advent of EMDC Academy, our online platform. The Academy hosts weekly live virtual sessions and training tracks on the same topics as our in-person events. Hundreds of past sessions have been recorded and are available for viewing in the Academy library. Currently memberships are free of charge. If you’re interested in becoming a member go to: EMDC Academy and click Get Started.

Can you help me with visa papers for Thailand and/or Netherlands? Please see the Visa Information page under the Registration tab, or on our emdcon.org home page. For additional questions you can write to visa@emdcon.org

Can you help me with instructions to get to EMDC? See “Transportation” in the INFO/Home page.

When we book, can we request a room mate? Yes. You can write to housing@emdcon.org at any time.

Can I pay by transfer and avoid credit card fees? Yes. When EMDC is in Europe, if there are bank fees for housing, a bank transfer might avoid those fees (the centre can send instructions).

Can I pay by transfer (from an in-house account) If I am from one of these organizations (SIL/WBT/WA/TSCO/WGA/JAARS)? Yes! Please see the payment transfer option on the payment page of the registration form, or visit our Help Center to submit a ticket for assistance.
We heard that some people get free registration? You can write to support@emdcon.org

Is all of the teaching at EMDC given with an endorsement by EMDC? Please be advised: the training workshops offered at EMDC and the pre-EMDC and post-EMDC Tracks are the practices and opinions of the organizations or persons presenting them and are in no way endorsed by EMDC as the best or only approach.