Grace Brethren Conference Set to Begin

Jul 23, 2015 | Eagle Commission, National Organizations, News

Many hands make light work. Volunteers help unload items needed to make national conference run efficiently.

Many hands make light work. On Wednesday night, volunteers help unload items needed to make national conference run efficiently.

Pastors, leaders, and members of Grace Brethren churches from around North America are descending upon the Liberty International Airport Marriott in Newark, N.J., today for the annual national conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Flinch Conference begins at 5 p.m. with a meal sponsored by the Grace Brethren Investment Foundation and the Eagle Commission.

The opening celebration begins at 7 p.m. and is followed by a reception hosted by GBCanada, the Canadian church-planting ministry.

The conference continues through Sunday, July 26, and follows the theme of “Risk.” Speakers and activities will encourage conference attendees to consider the risk when sharing the gospel with others.

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