The Path of Celtic Prayer
Calvin Miller
It is not fair and maybe unwise to try and reduce the differences between authentic Celtic prayer and contemporary spirituality to a few important principles. But at the risk of seeming formulaic, there is much to be gained by looking at six specific concepts of prayer born 1500 years ago in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. In this brief seminar, we will examine these six ancient understandings and ask ourselves, is there light in thie ancient paths that can still serve to illuminate our own often-dim approaches to the throne. After all real spirituality knows of no single approach to God that can not profit from looking at how these ancient, needy people prayed.
Finding God in the Thin Spaces
Calvin Miller
All who seek a deeper life with Christ, have experienced the terrifying-but-delicious nearness of God. The Celts knew that coming really close to God, involves an element of risk and an element of joy. Perhaps only a few times in our lives does our humanity and Christ’s Divinity come so close that only the thinnest of membranes separates heaven and earth. But the terror of such nearness is compensated for by the unforgettable joy of meeting God face to face. The fulllness of the encounter belongs only to the single heart and can never be owned by groups, nor even made very real beyond the narrow planet of a single soul who bumps into the wonder that leaves us in no doubt of either God’s realitiy or his nearness.
Finding Your Identity in the Fathers' Love
Barry Adams
We have all been created to be unique expressions of God’s heart to the world. While part of who we are may involve some form of function that serves the local church, God does not want us to lose sight of our core identity as His beloved sons and daughters. In this workshop, Barry shares some of his own experiences and struggles that caused him to come into a place of embracing his true identity as a son and live life outside of the box.
Hearing the 'Father Cry' in the World
Barry Adams
In John chapter 14, Jesus shares His passion to make the Father known to His disciples. In verse 8, Philip responds “Show us the Father and it will be enough”. In this workshop, Barry Adams talks about the ‘Father Cry’ that is in our culture, sharing real-life stories of how this longing to be fathered is being manifested in the fatherless generation that we live in. He will also talk about how we can relevantly share the gospel by addressing this incredible need in the world today.
The Story Behind the Father's Love Letter
Barry Adams
The Father’s Love Letter was first presented by Barry Adams in January 1999 as a PowerPoint presentation accompanied by Brian Doerksen’s song ‘Faithful Father’. What was intended as only a Sunday morning sermon illustration, has since gone all over the world through the Internet (http://www.FathersLoveLetter.com) translated in 80+ languages. In this workshop, Barry will share the story behind the love letter to encourage others to creatively use every form of media possible to illustrate God’s heart in church services and beyond… because you never know where it might lead!
Warrior Poets of the 21st Century
Robin Mark
A biblical perspective on the role of worship leaders, creative artists, musicians, poets and writers in these days. Into what have we been called and what might be our destiny in His kingdom? Robin will share some thoughts from the book of Judges on this call and anointing.