Presence not Performance for the Worship Institute Conference
by Staff
May 21, 2008
DALLAS, (christiansunite.com) -- In a world marked by financial crises, war, persecution, hunger, and political struggles, many people are rediscovering the source of peace-the Presence of God. In a bold return to the basics of classic Christian faith, the theme for the 2008 International Worship Institute is "Embracing His Presence."WorshipInstitute.com's new President Steve Fry says that instead of performance and production-driven sessions, the focus of this year's event will simply be the presence of God. The 2008 IWI will convene June 30 - July 3 at the DFW Airport (TX) Hyatt.
"This is not your normal conference ( Watch the video). This is not about religion but rather our relationship with God. That kind of posture causes us to forget agendas, commercial ventures, career and ministry promotion," says Fry. "We are so gorged with consumer and psychological indulgences that we have lost the simple reality and pure joy of His Presence."
"In times of crisis, people are desperate to connect to God, which surpasses things of earth," explains Fry. "That is classical Christianity. When people find the Lord, they discover that He, all by Himself, is enough."
IWI's new model also addresses a critical need in our society to find relationships of integrity, unconditional love, and peace in a climate filled with war and uncertainty. To help deal with this stress, people are turning to prayer and worship-two of the fastest growing segments in the publishing industry.
According to Fry, "People today feel merchandized and manipulated. They know they are mere economic units in a dehumanizing culture. But, true relationships in Christ rise into the familial."
Fry continued, "In our media-saturated world, it is so easy to confuse worship with performance when it is really about connecting with His Presence. When we embrace God through worship, He brings us into symphony with our relationships, environment, and destiny."
As one of the world's leading praise and worship conferences, IWI will also feature Masters classes, dynamic workshops, and general sessions with some of the most respected worship leaders and speakers in the world. They include Jack Hayford, Steve Fry, Bob Sorge, Eddie James, Morris Chapman, Robert Stearns, Leann Albrecht, John Stevenson, and Ross Parsley.
For more information, please visit www.worshipinistute.com.
