Why the Passion?

It has been exciting to see the development of an annual International Worship Ministry Conference (IWMC) within our family of churches over the last several years. These conferences have been an amazing time of spiritual renewal and friendship connection between brothers and sisters involved in worship ministry. Classes, speeches, and extended times of worship have equipped us with inspiration, ministry tools, and new songs to take back to our home congregations.

We are so excited to join the ILC (International Leadership Conference) this year and have our conferences run side-by-side. The partnership between the leaders of our churches and those involved in worship ministry is both valuable and vital.

The ILC has chosen the exciting and compelling theme "The Mission" for their conference. We thought it appropriate that our theme be "The Passion." As we continue to go forth into all nations bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to every tribe and language, it is our passion for God that will drive us on. It is our worship of Him, our relationship with Him, our connection to Him and our gratitude for all He has done that will fuel our mission to change the world. Where God's people have ventured forth on conquest, singing has always accompanied them. As one of our favorite songs says it,