Held June 16-18, 2008
The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove
Asheville, North Carolina

 

Imagine what it would be like to have the opportunity to learn from a battle-tested spiritual father, someone who would share his heart, perspective and wisdom on issues important to you and to the church-at-large. Now, picture six or seven of these seasoned ‘fathers’ gathered around a fireplace to counsel with one another – with you ‘eavesdropping’ on their conversation.

That is exactly what took place June 16th-18th, 2008 in Asheville, North Carolina at The Cove. Two hundred invited guests and participants spent several days together learning from representatives of a generation of spiritual leaders who have lived their faith and led well. Cameras rolled as these kingdom leaders interacted with each other, unfolding treasures they’ve gleaned over their decades of ministry. ‘Fathers’ who participated include:

Loren Cunningham

Author, Founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and the University of the Nations

Jack Hayford

Pastor, author, and current President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

Lloyd Ogilvie

Pastor, preacher, author and 61st Chaplain of the United States Senate

John Perkins

Author and President of the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development

Winkie Pratney

Leadership trainer, teacher, apologist and authority on revival from New Zealand

Henry Blackaby

Pastor, leadership mentor, author of "Experiencing God" (although not a part of this gathering, he will be added to the DVD series later this summer)

 

Topics covered were drawn from four broad categories:

 

Restoring ancient paths of the ways of God ­ places where the church has maybe strayed that need to be restored Fireside

Personal Priorities for Finishing Well ­ life habits, tending of relationships, temptation, mentoring, etc.

Leadership Wisdom and Insight ­ core biblical principles that have been the basis of their years of leadership

Commissioning Words for Next Generation Leaders ­ passionate pleas from veteran to emerging leaders


Because of what God is doing in the nations of the earth and the desperate need of this emerging generation of leaders to hear from their spiritual fathers about the ways of God, there is a sense of tremendous urgency surrounding this project. Stay tuned for more information on the resources and opportunities that will be made available to serve leaders and their teams as a result of this gathering.


Scheduled release of the DVD Series from this historical gathering is January, 2009.