- FOR PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIKE CONFERENCES!! -

DALLAS, TEXAS - April 29 to May 1st, 2005.

ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA - May 20-22, 2005.

It was when a gentleman wrote to me that he understood our Conferences were all about 'How to witness to people' that I knew we had a serious communication breakdown. I guess I never have explained exactly what these "John the Baptist" events are all about, have I? What if I told you that the whole point is the "Restoration of New Testament Christianity" - truly experiencing it. Would you believe me? Or would you say that I am 'dreaming' and that such a thing is "impossible"? -That we cannot simply return to New Testament Christianity over a weekend?

Well, I have come to believe that it really is possible to have a "New Testament weekend" - and that it can change your life. Before the first 'John the Baptist' Conference, I would not have even dreamed of such a thing. But since then, it is very clear to me that this is what God wants. And so this is what our 'John the Baptist' Conferences are now about. They are about a "New Testament weekend". -Truly. I am serious.

It is all based on 'Restoration'. -Restoration of the essential truths and experiences that made NT Christianity what it was. The most essential thing to be restored is the 'APOSTOLIC GOSPEL'. -In other words, the gospel that the apostles preached - with NT anointing and authority. If we do not have this gospel, we have nothing. It is impossible to have New Testament Christianity without it. What did Wesley and Finney preach? -They preached 'apostolic' truths under the anointing and authority of God. Such a gospel is the first thing that must be restored. -Everything else will follow.

What else is to be 'restored' during a "New Testament weekend"? Well, there are a number of things. There is the 'True meaning of Communion' (which the Early Church partook of every day), and the 'True meaning of baptism' (-which is why a number of people at the first Conference got baptized in the hotel pool - because this suddenly became clear to them). Also, the whole issue of the way our MONEY is supposed to be used is a huge one (-this is David Kirkwood's speciality). 'Body ministry' is also a vital ingredient. As the Bible states, "When you come together brothers, every one of you has a spiritual song, a teaching, a prophecy, a tongue or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification" (1 Cor 14:26).

That is why the 'open mic' times at the first Conference were some of the most important and precious times. -This was particularly true of the Sunday prayer meeting - where you could sense the Holy Spirit hovering in the room. That was the best meeting of the whole weekend, to me.

It has been very difficult to capture all of this on the Conference CD's. -All I have is tapes of the preaching, and that does not truly capture all that God was doing. It was the whole ATMOSPHERE and the way things came together, that was so unique. It was a combination of EVERYTHING. That is why you really had to be there to get a true sense of it. -But at least the preaching gives you a taste.

As leaders, I believe we will do a better job of the whole 'Restoration' side of things in future, because in the first one we were "winging it" the whole time. We were learning as we went! It is only in hindsight that I now realize what God was doing that weekend - and what our part is supposed to be in future. Having said that, we always need to ensure that we make a lot of room for the Holy Spirit to move. Without His leading and anointing we are nothing.

Let me summarize, then. When the New Testament GOSPEL is restored (including New Testament BAPTISM) plus New Testament COMMUNION and GIVING TO THE POOR and BODY MINISTRY - all under the ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit - these are enough to see a great breakthrough in just one weekend. For these are all basic ingredients of New Testament Christianity. Of course, there are many other aspects of lost NT Christianity that we long to see restored as well. Things like genuine love, Spirit-fired prayer, proper leadership structures, an end to hyped-up 'performance' and watered-down teaching, outreach, missions, house fellowships, and so on. Some of these things it is impossible to cover in just one weekend. But I have seen that if we concentrate on certain "breakthrough" areas, then we can truly see lives changed. It has to be more than just 'talk'. -It has to be an 'experience' in God.

This is why our first Conference was so special. And it is these 'breakthrough' areas that we need to focus on, in every Conference around the country. I am totally convinced that God really does want a return to full NT Christianity - starting with the "heart issues" first.

So if there is a Conference not far from you, please try and make it, my friends. Do not judge from afar. Come and see for yourself. And PLEASE PRAY that God will move powerfully in each one. Your prayers make a huge difference. (We aim to hold these in 12 separate regions across America this year).

UPCOMING:

The 'JOHN THE BAPTIST' Conference - DALLAS, TEXAS.

Dates: April 29 to May 1st.

IMPORTANT: This Conference can only cope with people from Texas and surrounding states (ie. Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma). We really do not have a 'huge' room to cope with people coming in from states other than this. We should be fine with a crowd from Texas and the above states, but anything beyond that will probably cause an overflow.

Conference SPEAKERS:

-DAVID KIRKWOOD. -Author of "The Great Gospel Deception", David travels worldwide holding gatherings for leaders in Third World Countries - often hundreds at a time. He also serves and supports many orphanages. -A favorite speaker at our last Conference.

-ANDREW STROM. -Author and speaker. Moderator of the 'ANZAC' List.

-ROD BREWER. -An ex-'Meth' addict (for 14 years), Rod's life was transformed by God. Trained intensively at "Teen Challenge" (-founded by David Wilkerson), Rod is now in ministry and I would describe him as a "fiery preacher of righteousness".

-DARREN SMITH. -Another ex-drug addict, transformed by God, Darren leads street-outreaches across Texas, and has founded many house-churches. Gang-bangers getting saved, people baptized in the ocean - this is what is happening. We look forward to hearing him speak.

CONFERENCE DETAILS (-Hotels are at the end):

CONFERENCE VENUE: "Holiday Inn Select". ADDRESS: 11350 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75238.

ENTRY is NO CHARGE. Simple offerings (-no hype) will be taken.

Conference SESSIONS:
Fri (April 29): 7:00pm - 9:30pm (-First session).
Sat (April 30): 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 9:30pm.
Sun (May 1st): 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 9:30pm.

HOTELS and MOTELS (-Ask for the "John the Baptist" Conference rate):

(1) To stay at 'Holiday Inn Select'. (-CONFERENCE Venue).
11350 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75238.
RATE: $69 Double. Office: (214) 341-5400 Ext:7706.

(2) Super 8 Motel. (Across Freeway from Holiday Inn)
11421 LBJ Freeway, Garland, TX 75041.
RATE: $49 Single and $59 Double. Ph: 972-278-3300

(3) Kingsley Inn & Suites. (Across Freeway from Holiday Inn)
3536 W. Kingsley Rd, Garland, TX 75041.
RATE: $39 Single and $47 Double. Ph: 214-340-3501

UPCOMING:

The 'JOHN THE BAPTIST' Conference - ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA.

Dates: May 20-22, 2005.

As always, entry to these meetings is NO CHARGE.

IMPORTANT: This Conference can definitely cope with people from Minnesota and all the surrounding states, such as Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, North & South Dakota, Ontario and Manitoba (Canada), etc. We have a reasonable sized room to hold everyone.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: David Kirkwood, Andrew Strom and others (to be announced).

CONFERENCE DETAILS (-Hotels are at the end):

CONFERENCE VENUE: St. Cloud State University -
Atwood Center, 2nd Floor Voyager Room.
ADDRESS: 720 4th Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301.

ENTRY is NO CHARGE. Simple offerings (-no hype) will be taken.

Conference SESSIONS: Fri (May 20): 7:00pm - 9:30pm (-First session).
Sat (May 21): 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 9:30pm.
Sun (May 22): 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 9:30pm.

HOTELS and MOTELS:

(1) "Super 8" 50 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Ph: 320-253-5530. 2 persons- $ 69.95. Ea. Addl. $ 5.00.

(2) "Night's Inn" 720 Us Hwy 10 South, St. Cloud, MN 56304. Ph: 320-255-1274. 2 persons- $ 55.95. Ea. Addl.- $ 5.00.

(3) "Thrifty Motel" 130 14th Avenue NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304. Ph: 320-253-6320. Single- $44.80. Dbl- $49.28

(4) "Motel 6" 815 1st Street South, Waite Park, MN 56387. Ph: 320-253-7070 1 person- $ 32.84. 2 persons- $ 35.99

(5) "Best Western/ Americana Inn" 520 Hwy 10 S. St.Cloud, MN. Ph: (320) 252-8700. 1 Queen $77.95+tax, 2 Beds $89.95+tax

(6) "Days Inn" 420 Hwy 10 SE, St.Cloud, MN Ph: (320) 253-4444. 1 Bed- $69.95, 2 Beds- $89.95+tax

(7) "Holiday Inn Express" 4322 Clearwater Rd. St.Cloud, MN. Ph: (320) 240-8000. 2 Beds- $89.95+tax

(8) "Comfort Inn" 4040 2nd St. S., St.Cloud State, MN Ph: (320) 251-1500. Double- $78.99+tax

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