As I reflect on this opportunity, the MAIN impressions that remain with me are:
1) Let's not forget to tell and live out the Story of Christ - the GOSPEL!! It really is the greatest Story ever told. It has the power to transform our lives - and our eternity.
2) What a deep joy to be in the presence of the GIFT of Biblical Preaching and Teaching. The speakers we heard were unbelievably powerful!! Yes, this Gift is attached to people - but we are NOT to give glory to these individuals, but to the GOD that gifted them with the ability to clearly proclaim HIS Word and Truth. And Godly Teachers will always remind us of that...
3) Ministry TEAMS need to "get away" on occasion to become more so... Healthy Relationships among those that are called to serve God together don't happen automatically. Sometimes the BEST thing you can do to inspire and encourage your Team is to go on a Road Trip together!!
4) God wants us to pursue "Faith-Based Work, NOT a Work-Based Faith".
5) A personal "Aha!" from a breakout session: I can serve God and Nazareth well - and better - by launching ministry efforts that will probably FAIL. (!!) Why? Because God can turn these failures into learnings and lessons that are "Developmental GOLD"!
Yes - "Mountain Top" experiences (like this Conference) are wonderful and needed - but it's important to note that nothing really grows "up there". God is SO eager - and able - to produce His Fruit IN us and THROUGH us. How? By understanding that God wants us to live faithfully for Him - in the VALLEY...
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