Tomorrow a few men from our church and myself will join many other pastors and church leaders at Parkside Church for a pastors conference. This conference is always one of the highlights of the year for me for two main reasons. First, because the teaching that I am able to sit under is always refreshing and Christ exalting! Second, because of the opportunity to fellowship with other men whom I serve alongside of all through the year. I began to attend this conference in May of 2001 and have not missed one ever since. I still remember attending that first conference by myself (before I came to FBCH) and wishing that I had some other leaders from my current ministry with me. So, one of the great joys of attending this conference is that I am not attending alone, but that other leaders from our church will also be blessed by the time of teaching and fellowship.
Each conference is led by Pastor Alistair Begg and includes a couple of visiting pastors/speakers. This year we are blessed to have John Piper and John Lennox alongside of Alistair Begg and music led by Keith and Kristen Getty.
After Alistair Begg, I have probably been influenced the most by John Piper and his ministry. If you are not familiar with John Piper (and even if you are), I thought you might like to read a short interview with him which includes his spiritual disciplines, his exercise program, what books have influenced him the most...etc.
If you are interested in reading, click here
