
Dear Friends and Family of One Way Churches International,
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Welcome to Winter Conference 2025. I feel like we were just together for Worship & Arts Congress, and I can't tell you how excited I am to reconnect with each of you now.
This year's theme is "Mending the Nets." As we gather, I'm hopeful that we'll all take a moment to reflect on how we can strengthen ourselves and the ministries we serve. As we are experiencing growth and being given new opportunities, it becomes increasingly important that we aren't falling apart in the midst of the blessings. The nets don't have to brake.
I want to encourage everyone to make the most of our time together. Dive into the worship sessions, soak up the knowledge from our speakers, and don't be shy about making new friends! There's something special about the bonds we form during these meetings. And here's a little challenge for you, especially to those serving in Worship & Arts: try to find at least one practical idea that you can take back and put into action in your local church right away.
Our time together is going to be beautiful, and I'm looking forward to seeing how God will work among us. I love you all.
In Christ alone,
Elder Claude J. Gardner