“…that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
- Ephesians 3:17-19
Speakers:
The Spirit & Truth Team: Matt Reynolds, Maggie Ulmer, and Emma Winchester plus special guest, Dr. Scott Kisker!
Conference Schedule:
Friday
7:00-9:00pm Session 1
Saturday
9:00-10:30am Session 2
10:45-12:00pm Session 3
12:00-1:30pm Lunch on your own
1:30-2:45pm Session 4
3:00-4:30pm Session 5
Scott Kisker
Dr. Kisker is the Associate Provost at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is passionate about the renewal of historic Methodism and is an accomplished author, including “Mainline or Methodist” and “The Band Meeting".”
Matt Reynolds
Matt is the President and Founder of Spirit & Truth, a back-to-the-basics ministry born out of a vision and passion to see local churches renewed in the power of the Holy Spirit and mobilized to make disciples of Jesus Christ. He speaks around the country helping to equip people for evangelism and bring renewal in local congregations.
Maggie Ulmer
Maggie is on staff with Spirit & Truth serving as a church trainer and leading our podcasts. She has a gift for prayer and prophetic ministry. She travels with Spirit & Truth speaking and equipping churches around the world.
Emma Winchester
Emma is on staff with Spirit & Truth serving as a church trainer and administrator. She has a deep passion for prayer and is a powerful preacher. She travels with Spirit & Truth speaking and equipping churches around the world.
Worship Leader:
Tesia Mallory
Tesia Mallory is Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. She is passionate about worship renewal in the church through the power of the Holy Spirit, liturgy, sacraments, and family of faith.
What is a Spirit & Truth Conference?
At Spirit & Truth we long to see the church fully alive! We exist to help equip a global movement of local churches to become empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission. A Spirit & Truth Conference is a gathering for believers to get equipped and seek the powerful presence of the Lord together. It’s a chance to learn from respected leaders about ways to spark a new movement of back-to-the-basics, Spirit-filled, missional Christianity.
What is the theme at this year’s Spirit & Truth conference?
This year we sensed the Spirit nudging us to dive deep into the fullness of God. Paul prays powerfully in Ephesians 3:14-21 that Christians would be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit, be rooted in love, and have ability to comprehend the vastness of Christ’s love for us. He goes on to pray that all of this will lead us to be “filled with all the fullness of God.” Jesus said in John 10:10 that he has come that we might have life to the full! We are called to something deeper and fuller than a meager Christian life that just dabbles in the things of God. God has given us the gift of himself through the Holy Spirit that we might experience this fullness of the kingdom…now! Together we will dive deep into the kind of life the Lord is inviting us into and how we live out this fullness of life everyday.
What is the schedule?
The conference begins at 7:00pm on Friday night. Doors will open at 6:15pm for walk-in registration. The conference runs on Saturday from 9:00am through about 4:30pm.
How much does it cost?
$59 (Note: There is limited seating, so register soon!)
If I’m coming from out of town, where should I stay?
There are lots of lodging options near the host church, First Methodist Church in Valdosta, located at 220 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Here’s what some people who attended past Spirit & Truth conferences shared about their experience:
“This gathering of people is one of the few events I've attended where priority is given to a true, life-changing encounter with the power of the Holy Spirit. It's not about speakers or information. When we come hungry to glorify the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, that kind of encounter with the Living God changes us.”
“Following a season of heavy burdens and weariness as a lay leader and church staff member, Spirit & Truth Conference is where I found rest for my soul. I had been unable to pray, quiet my mind, and worship rightly for months. Holy Spirit met me at the conference and freed me to worship and receive rest and refreshment. Praise the Lord!”
“While labeled a conference, this is more an annual gathering of sons and daughters who stop from the everyday life of ministry to listen, to sing, to be, to laugh, to cry and mostly to join with others and continue the ancient battle cry, ‘Come, Holy Spirit!’”
“If you have the opportunity to go—go. And encourage others to go with you. You will experience God’s presence, love, healing and the church family in such a mighty way. Come hungry.”
“Spirit and Truth is a time to be in the presence of God with others and to see the Holy Spirit change lives!”
“Before attending I felt like a dry sponge but off the out pouring of the Holy Spirit and the praise, worship and prayer, I fell refreshed and ready to soldier on for Christ.”
