Many people have become disillusioned with the church ... this frustration is understandable, but needs to be addressed. The Bible is clear that the Church is God's chosen tool for hope and change. To truly obey Scripture means to turn this disillusionment and frustration into a labor of love as we each look for ways to carry out the mission of the church.
We love the Church. We created the RightNow Conference in 2004 because we love serving church leaders. Brian and I both serve as Elders in our own local churches. We believe that the church is THE force that can attack the atrocities of this world and bring the hope of Jesus to desperate situations. Sure, we sometimes get frustrated with the church ... but then we are reminded of Paul's words in Colossians that Jesus is the head of the Church.
We also love church leaders. We know that you have an enormous responsibility to teach Scripture and inspire people to follow God with their lives. As your church service or Bible study ends and people are sent out into the real world, they are on mission. They have potential to impact the world around them for Christ. But the road of life is tough. People get discouraged and hurt. Your church can be a sanctuary for them. A place to rest. A place to be encouraged by the fellowship of others. And a place to be reminded of the mission and sent back out again.
Some are sent out to impact the board rooms and cubicles. Others are sent out to impact the neighborhoods and PTA meetings. Still others are sent out to impact the classrooms and locker rooms.
We are committed to serving the staff and volunteer leaders who so passionately teach adults and students. The RightNow Conference is designed for you to be inspired and equipped to lead people out of the walls of your church and into a world that is hurting.
See you in November,
Brian Mosley and Marc McCartney