Why should I go?
Be encouraged to develop a deeper relationship with God.
Grow in understanding and application of the Bible.
Learn principles for dealing with studies, relationships and career choices.
Review success and failures of the fall semester and strategize for the spring.
Build relationships with other Christians.
Learn more about prayer.
Gain vision and excitement about what God is doing on other campuses and around the world!
Develop ministry skills for presenting the gospel and discipling others.
What are some benefits of the conference?
Spiritual Benefits
- Increased commitment to Jesus Christ. Romans 12:1, 2
- Increased vision for your walk with god and your personal ministry. Proverbs 29:18
- Time of spiritual growth. 2 Peter 3:18
- Learn more about the Bible. 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16, 17
- Get to know God better. Ephesians 1:17
- See God reveal His will for your life. Ephesians 1:18
- Seminars on topics of interest and spiritual growth.
Ministry Benefits
- It will help you begin or enhance your personal ministry. John 15:8
- Help develop direction for the rest of the school year.
- See what other students are doing; exchange ideas and share strategies.
- Discover opportunities for summer ministries around the world.
- Consider ministry opportunities after graduation.
- Opportunity to be a part of a large, city outreach.
Relational Benefits
- Meet more than a thousand other Christians from different campuses.
- Non-stop fellowship. Acts 2:42. Hebrews 10:25
- Meet people in discussion groups. Proverbs 27:17
- Get encouragement for your walk. Hebrews 10:24
- Potentially meet your mate! It's happened before.
Holiday Benefits
- Great location! Awesome hotel!
- Affordable price.
- Great and meaningful entertainment.
- You can come and still have vacation time at home.
What will a typical day be like?
Morning prayer.
Challenging talk from the Word to start the day.
Break for lunch.
Practical afternoon.
Dinner with friends.
Motivating evening talk.
Information on summer and after grad ministry opportunities.
How much will the conference cost?
$219 if you register by 11:59 EST on December 7 (You must pay at least $79 as a deposit* by this date to get the discounted price. Total amount includes $140 conference cost and $79 housing cost)
$249 after December 8th
$140 for commuters
Includes
- Four nights lodging in the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel
- Admittance to all conference sessions and afternoon seminars
- Dave Barnes Concert
- New Years Eve celebration and conference materials
Additional Costs
- $60 for food (we estimate $15 per day, but you can eat peanut butter to save money)
- $30 for gas money for the driver
*Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable
How do I pay for it?
One way to help pay for the conference is to raise funds. Here are some resources to help you get started:
Need a ride?
Do you need a ride to Encounter'07 but live in Timbuktu? Ask around to see if you can find someone else in the area or who could meet you along their route to the conference. If you get really stuck, email us and we'll see if we can connect you with someone in your area (info@encounter07.com)
