Come Hungry! The 2009 PFR Christian Life Conference, July 4-7 in Montreat, NC

Wednesday, 22 April 2009 06:17

Jesus proclaimed. Lives changed. Faith restored or reaffirmed.

These are the three ingredients that make up the recipe for this year’s Christian Life Conference. Actually, it’s a recipe that hasn’t changed for more than three decades and is still feeding hungry souls.

Held July 4-7 at the beautiful Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina, the conference is three days of worship and prayer, great teaching and fellowship, time away and time together. Newcomers only feel “new” for about the first 30 minutes.

This year we feature the rich teaching of both Alice Ridgill and Ken Bailey, insightful Bible study led by Melicent Huneycutt Vergeer, and a folk concert by David Bailey.

Come for relaxation and rest. Come for inspiration and joy. Come for growth in discipleship and faith. Come, join brothers and sisters in Christ in the beauty of this historic setting, and experience the extravagant love of God. "See what love the Father has given us that we should be called children of God, and that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1)

Alice Ridgill, Evening Keynote Speaker

Alice serves as Campus Pastor at the Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA). She works with more than 200 children and youth, including about 80 children in residence, and has been a featured speaker at several Presbyterians For Renewal conferences.

Kenneth Bailey, Morning Bible Study Speaker

Ken Bailey

Ken is a well-known New Testament scholar, specializing in Middle Eastern Christianity. The son of Presbyterian missionaries, his many writings have blessed the church by helping us see the teachings of Jesus through Middle Eastern eyes. His writings include Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, Finding the Lost: Cultural Keys to Luke 15, and Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes.

Melicent Huneycutt Vergeer, Early Morning Inspiration
Melicent gave the very first keynote address for the first Wee Kirk Conference in Montreat. She has served as Bible teacher and retreat leader in Buddhist temples in Korea, in sauna resorts in Japan and in cabins in the Matto Grosso of Brazil.

Concert by David Bailey
David began playing guitar as a young boy and went on to study classical guitar. Today, a 12-year brain cancer survivor, David is a performer and songwriter and has produced 18 albums and performed in 21 countries and 44 states.

Robert Austell – Worship Leader
Robert Austell, Pastor of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC, is a lifelong musician who enjoys leading musical worship and teaching on worship and music. A veteran worship leader for PFR conferences, Robert will be joined by musicians from the Good Shepherd worship team.

Teaching and Activities for Children and Youth
Dan Kreiss, Professor of Youth Ministry at King College in Bristol, TN, will be back with an awesome team to lead the Youth Track of music, teaching, recreation, and small groups for students who have completed grades 6-12.

Carolyn Miller, Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church in Signal Mountain, TN, returns to coordinate a fun and meaningful program for ages 4 years through 5th grade (completed). Montreat’s Summer Staff will lead recreation and crafts during the day on Monday & Tuesday.

Childcare is Available
Provided by the Montreat Staff for children ages 6 months – 3 years during morning, evening, and some afternoon sessions. Children using the child care facilities must be registered for the conference!

Register early - limited space available.

Host Church
Memorial Presbyterian Church,
West Palm Beach, FL

Seminar sessions will provide even more opportunity for Christian growth!

A sampling of topics:

PFR / Denominational Update
Love Songs in the Old Testament (OT Study)
A Letter of Love...a study of 1 John (NT Study)
Keeping the Romance Alive (Marriage Seminar)
Parenting in a “Twittering” World; Communicating with Your Kids
Truth and Consequences (follow up seminar on relativism led by Paul Copan, author, professor)
Faith Alive Curriculum Review
Sent Out Two by Two...Missional Success Stories
What’s Working and What’s Not When it Comes to Children’s Church – Round Table Discussion
Wow! We’ve Never Done It That Way! A Fresh Approach to “Doing Church” – Round Table Discussion
Conversational Prayer...Time for You to Be with God
Faith Between the Lines: the Arts in Christian Faith

Find more information and the registration, download the brochure here.