Between June 20th and 23rd, we will have the Young Faithful Conference, which will have as its theme: The Great King!For more information and to register, visit the website: ministeriofiel. com. br/jovens
Today, it is common to listen to people belittle big conferences or say that attending an event is an unnecessary luxury, as many of the conferences are broadcast live or subsequently shared in short videos. celebrity culture that has caused toxic effects on evangelism. Others say big conferences are expensive and money could be spent better elsewhere.
- Criticism of conferences takes place and some of them are more justified than others.
- Yet I still believe in the value of conferences in the Internet age.
- It is an experience that cannot be quantified in reals and cents or in hours and minutes.
First, a conference, more than any other activity, pulls us out of daily ministry and helps us see how God works in and among others. By interacting with people across the country and around the world who share the same theological vision. , ministerial focus, or denominational identity, church leaders are fortunate to have a bigger vision, reminding us that the little land we work on as the Lord’s farmers is just the land. The Lord has many fields and we are happy to see crops in both cases, we listen and learn, not to sympathize with the pain of others, but to gain courage when we remember that we are not alone, no matter how lonely the task may seem. brings, especially pastors, who often feel isolated, is real, lasting and necessary.
Second, a conference brings people together in face-to-face conversations because that simply wouldn’t be possible in any other way. I don’t like to compare a conference to a church meeting. an understanding of the covenant and privileges and responsibilities) is of a fundamentally different nature than being in an auditorium or convention center to worship and hear the Word. However, there is something positive about face-to-face interactions, especially between pastors and church leaders. who may have been friends or colleagues in the seminary, or who have connected to the Internet because they have similar interests. The conference offers spontaneous conversations between old acquaintances in the room and meals at the table with people who encourage and build us. for many participants, the meetings that take place during the conference have more to do with the meeting than with the conference itself.
Third, if attending Internet conference helps people keep up and grow up preaching or worshipping, there’s something about the event itself that can’t be played. A live broadcast usually takes place “in the background” while the viewer is busy performing others While we are grateful for the live broadcast, and to the extent that we can benefit from the conferences after the end of the event, there is something irreplaceable to be there, with the Bible open, away from distractions, listening to the display of the Word of God , while enjoying communion with those who listen so attentively.
The conference is a retreat, not a distance. The objective is to recharge the participant’s energies so that he can subsequently contribute to the advancement of the gospel A retreat is strategic, temporarily moving away from our daily responsibilities and what happens in the world to devote our attention and affection to the Lord and his Word, all with the intention of renewing our strength.
Of course, if you can’t attend the conference, it’s a blessing to be able to enjoy some of the benefits from afar, whether watching live or downloading the material later; however, there is something special about being present and participating in the We are grateful for the purpose of the conference and even for denominational meeting, as these events strengthen relationships, restore friendships, renew our energy for future tasks, and remind us that we are not alone.