The Disciple Covenant Conference

The Disciple Covenant Conference
Something New:  For You – Your Team – Your Congregation

Hello, Beautiful People of South Georgia!

Why: Are you longing for love, joy, peace, or healing as well as a way to grow in your Christian walk as a disciple Jesus Christ?  By combining Bible-based values and starting where you are, you can continue to improve on becoming the best person you can be. You also can work with others on your team to help your congregation grow more Christlike.

What: The Disciple Covenant Conference (DCC) is an experience where clergy, staff and laity come together to develop or improve personal as well as congregational plans based on timeless values of our faith. The plan is called covenant. A covenant is an agreement you make with God and others to try to get better. It is so important to plan and set goals in striving to achieve our endeavors.

What makes the DCC new?
· A different approach to clergy – lay teams developing and examining a covenant plan
· The focus on timeless values of the faith
· It is a first-time experience for the South Georgia Annual Conference.
Please note that this experience is not another program. Can it be used as a program?  Yes. The values of the faith belong to all of us as Christians, and just like an automobile, you need some basic things like tires, a steering wheel, an engine, a transmission, etc.  Prayer, for example, should be a part of every disciple’s plan as well as every Christian congregation’s plan.

When: February 11-12, 2011.

Where: Marriott City Center in Macon.

Who: Several presenters will join me in highlighting practical steps for applying these values personally as well as congregationally.

Mark your calendar now! Begin to think who will be on your team. (Hopefully 3-10 persons.) The DCC will be a blessing for you. It is an experience you will not want to miss. Look for more information in the near future.
Well, until next time remember, God’s will for us is good. We must do the rest.

With love,
Your Bishop,

James R. King, Jr.