School of the Prophets

The Interchurch Holiness Convention’s annual School of the Prophets convened at Penn View Bible Institute, September 22-24, 2008, on the theme “I Will Build My Church.”   Donald Myers and Barry Arnold captivated the evening crowds with the encouragement that Jesus Christ will build His Church. Robert Luther, Michael Williams, Leroy Adams, Larry Petit, and Darrell Stetler presented substantial papers, each followed by an insightful responder.

Luther challenged us to the balance between ministry and patriotism. Williams stretched us to consider how to communicate with postmodern listeners. Adams encouraged us to hold fast to the faith, even through decline, depression, and difficulty. Petit reminded us that we grow in community with other Christians.

Stetler drew our hearts together toward the purity required by Scripture and proclaimed by holiness churches. We are to build the church by leading people to the experience of a pure heart. Christians whose hearts are in harmony with God will have harmony with each other. In a second session, Stetler warned that we can lose our heritage at the “generational change points.”   He urged us to plan carefully to pass the heritage on to our children. Leonard Sankey graciously wove the sessions together so that we had something to think about, something to pray about, and something to get busy doing!

Thank you to all who participated to make this a great event.

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