Conference Theme

The theme of the conference is Imago Dei. Genesis 1:26-27 says that God, who exists in perfect loving community, created us in His image, male and female. We also learn that when God created the heavens and the earth, that everything was good, except for one thing—for the human being to be alone. This is when the first marriage took place, and "the two became one flesh" (Gen. 2:24). God made two out of the one, and brought them back together in union to experience and reflect His nature of expansive love. This truth not only guides us, but compels us to help families grow stronger. That is, 

my marriage is also my mission: to receive, reflect and restore God's love.

What about orphans and widows? We are also serving many single parents and children. James 1:27 says, "Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress..." Single parenting is difficult in any culture and often carries a stigma. The beauty of Imago Dei is that each person everywhere has intrinsic value, worth and purpose—and that is the hope we will proclaim!