The Church is at both a Crossroads and a Crisis! It seems like almost daily there is another "exposure" of a leader... it seems that there are very few who have "held on to character, fear of the Lord, common sense and wisdom." Paul would address this in Corinthians... to such a place where evidently Paul was speaking not only about "spiritual fathers" whom you learn doctrine from, but lifestyle as well. It's important to understand that "fathers" are followable, not simply in teaching, but in practice... where they can be "imitated" to follow Jesus.
"Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Therefore I urge you to imitate me." 1 Corinthians 4:15-16
Teachers, leaders, prophets, apostles, evangelists, shepherds can be "a dime a dozen..." but "fathers" are different. They are in for the whole ride to be able to stand at the end not simply to have taught but to become examples to the flock of God. They not only teach through example what it looks like to follow God, they walk in "The Fear Of The Lord" all their days! They've been through the fire and continue... they experience testing and trials... and continue... they resolve to "know nothing except Christ, and Him crucified!" They are the Biblical source of the wisdom of God far more than any counselor can provide.
John speaks to this role of fathering the flock in the context of "Children" ... who have had their sins forgiven, as a new believer would experience. Also, "Young men" (or woman) who are overcoming things in their life through the power of Jesus. (These are those who are enamored with the "gifts" and the "power" and the expressions of the Holy Spirit released in people's lives). And then... then you have "Fathers" ... it sounds simple... but is the most meaningful of the three categories. They "know Him who has been from the beginning!" They carry the "ways of God" not just good theology. They have been "with The Father and live in the Presence of Holy Spirit, not for meetings or sermons... but to simply be filled with His Wisdom, His Joy, His Ways, His Purposes, and His Delight!
I'm excited to be with Surprise and Tryphina Sithole as well as others in MOW like Joe & Celeste Cash who will join me along with incredible worship with MOWBand, Robby Cummings, Alex & Brandi Castello and others....
The Vision of the Conference is HIM.... JESUS!
"I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, dear children, because you have known the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one." 1 John 2:12-14
P LEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO CHILDCARE FOR THIS CONFERENCE. IF YOU BRING YOUR LITTLE ONES, THEY MUST REMAIN WITH YOU IN THE AUDITORIUM. NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE AUDITORIUM
ALSO PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS IN THE FACILITIES ANYWHERE. THANKS.
Schedule:
(We have adopted a pruned schedule time... which likely will end somewhere around 3pm in the afternoons and 9-10pm at night.)
Monday 7pm until
Tuesday 11am until
7pm until
Wednesday 11am until
7pm until
Thursday 11am until
7pm until
Location:
Langley Church Of God
2444 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC 29829
Recommended H otels:
Holiday Inn Express
138 Stephens Farm Lane
N. Augusta, SC 29860
Reservations: 803-341-9505
Mention MOW Conference for group rate by March 1, 2025
$124.00 + Tax
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
3270 Whiskey Rd.
Aiken, SC 29803
803-649-4024
You are responsible for assuring that the terms, conditions, and cancellation policies of your reservation are acceptable to you.
Registration is necessary. Space is limited at this conference. Register early. Registration is simply covering costs of flying speakers and hotels for them. Offerings will be taken to cover honorariums and other expenses of the conference. (Registrations are non-refundable)
