Onething conference is an annual Christian conference put on by the
International House of Prayer
The International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) is a charismatic evangelical Christian movement and missions organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, and the nearby suburb of Grandview that focuses on the inerrancy of scripture, and biblical pr ...
(IHOPKC) every December at the
Bartle Hall Convention Center in
Kansas City
The Kansas City metropolitan area is a bi-state metropolitan area anchored by Kansas City, Missouri. Its 14 counties straddle the border between the U.S. states of Missouri (9 counties) and Kansas (5 counties). With and a population of more ...
, MO.
The conference focuses on prayer, evangelism, worship and
Christian eschatology
Christian eschatology, a major branch of study within Christian theology, deals with "last things". Such eschatology – the word derives from two Greek roots meaning "last" () and "study" (-) – involves the study of "end things", whether ...
.
In addition to theological instruction, the speakers often deliver inspirational messages on themes such as living a life without regrets.
The sessions often include long periods of prayer for the United States, sometimes lasting until midnight.
A particular emphasis is given to prayer for colleges and college students.
History
The conference was initially inspired when
Paul Cain, a former associate of International House of Prayer leadership, had a spiritual experience in which he saw thousands of young people gathering in Kansas City.
[ The attendees numbered over 25,000 in 2010.][ Most attendees are young adults.]
Speakers and worship leaders
Speakers and worship leaders have included Francis Chan
Francis Chan ��恩藩(born August 31, 1967), is an American Protestant author, teacher, and preacher. He is the former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, an Evangelical church in Simi Valley, California founded by Chan in 1994. ...
, Todd White Todd White may refer to:
* Todd White (American football) in 1988 Philadelphia Eagles season
* Todd White (artist) (born 1969), American figurative expressionist painter
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, Reinhard Bonnke
Reinhard Bonnke (19 April 1940 – 7 December 2019) was a German-American Pentecostal evangelist, principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa. Bonnke had been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967.
Early life
Rei ...
, Ronnie Floyd
Ronald Wayne Floyd (born November 11, 1955) is an American religious leader and a former pastor and Southern Baptist executive. Ronnie was the Senior Pastor of Cross Church (formerly called First Baptist Springdale), a Southern Baptist megachu ...
, Matt Maher
Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 Chr ...
, Delirious?
Delirious? (formerly known as The Cutting Edge Band) were an English contemporary Christian band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G (full name Stuart Garrard) on guitar and backing vo ...
Misty Edwards
Misty Edwards is an American contemporary Christian musician. Cross Rhythms has reviewed seven of her albums, 2003's ''Eternity'', 2005's ''Always on His Mind'', 2007's ''Relentless'', 2009's ''Fling Wide'', 2010's ''Point of Life'', 2013's ''On ...
and Jason Upton
Jason Upton (born December 15, 1973) is an American contemporary worship music singer, songwriter and recording artist. His musical creations are mostly inspired by folk music.
Early life
Jason Upton was born on December 15, 1973, in Minneap ...
See also
*Continual prayer
Perpetual prayer (Latin: ''laus perennis'') is the Christian practice of continuous prayer carried out by a group.
History
The practice of perpetual prayer was inaugurated by the archimandrite Alexander (died about 430), the founder of the monast ...
* The Call
References
External links
International House of Prayer Official Website
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Evangelical Christian conferences