Conference in Prescott used to be, as pastor Mitchell once said, a people's conference. It was to minister to people who made up our churches and who needed to be reminded of the vision that drives our Fellowship. But as time went on it seemed to me that Prescott conference was less about how to be a better Christian, and more about how to be a better pastor or missionary.
When I was in Prescott I was busy helping and serving, so the context of the messages preached at conference were lost on me. After conference was over I would take time to listen to some of the sermons. Some were better than others, and some ministered to me more than others. But I had work to do so it didn't really matter.
Now when I try to watch a conference service it seems like it is leaders and pastors preaching to their peers to encourage them to stay in the ministry or to help them be more effective in their ministering. They deal with issues that are of no interest to me. Once in a while someone will preach a message that everyone can benefit from. But those are few and far between.
My connection to Prescott conference is through prayer now. I pray for the conference and for the men who minister in it. I pray for wisdom for pastor Greg. I pray for strength for the Prescott saints.
I hope they have a good week in conference. It's not about me anymore, it's about those who are there.
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