Synergy Conference

As I write today, I am in Atlanta, Georgia where I've been taking part in a "Synergy" conference hosted at the Mt. Paran Church of God. The conference is well attended by people across denominational lines, and there is a great representation pastors and overseers from the Church of God of Prophecy.

Our General Overseer and North American Presbyter met with the State/Regional Overseers in attendance yesterday, and we had a wonderful time of dialogue and looking forward to the future of our movement. We are all convinced that the best days are yet to come, as reports of new conversions, baptisms, new church plants and new members being added to the church keep coming in.

We have wonderful hard-working ministers and laity in this movement of God, and we are looking forward with anticipation.

I will be leaving and driving to our campground for our annual Ministerial Development Intensive this Friday and Saturday. It appears that our attendance is going to be well beyond last year's attendance, and there is a sense of excitement about what God is doing! We hope to see you there.

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