“Is there a Biblical model of church conferences? With all the valuable information the Scriptures provide on how the church should function, one wonders whether there are examples of conferences in the early church. Actually, there are some. Paul calls the Ephesian elders to meet with him in Miletus, where he counsels them to “pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood” (Acts 20:28, ESV). It is one of the first pastor retreats in church history. Paul wants to impart the wisdom he has gathered for many years into the hearts of these men.”
(Matt Borrusch – TruthScript) I love Christian conferences. While I am thankful to God for placing me in a solid local church, there is something about getting away, meeting, and fellowshipping with other believers that I don’t see regularly. It is like going to visit your cousins on vacation. You never stop loving your immediate siblings, but it is exciting to catch up, reminisce, and learn from other relatives who can tell you their latest stories, hardships, and advice….
They can also give perspectives that may not be easily seen in the normal rhythm of life. A few of my formative Christian developmental milestones happened as a result of attending conferences.
However, not all conferences are created equal, and recent events in the American evangelical sphere, such as the fall of notable Christian celebrities and the scandals surrounding G3, have shed light on this truth.
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