"The best leadership conference yet in Germany..."

So said Bill Hybels at the close of the 2010 German Leadership Summit. Final numbers are still forthcoming, but an estimate of 8300 German and Swiss leaders were impacted by this life-changing event. Here is a report from Marty O'Connor, one of our representatives in the field.

Friends,

“O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth—You who keep your covenant of love with Your servants who continue wholeheartedly in Your way.”

I’m missing words… don’t have a word(s) to describe how God showed up here. That’s one of the ways I know God was in the house… I’m at a loss for words.

Last night, I spend an hour with a couple of world church leaders who described this conference as one of the most powerful events in Germany… in the nations in this area. It’s estimated that at least another dozen nations were here. Dozens of denominations. “This (conference) will impact generations” one leader said. There is an entire seminary here… profs too! They are here because of one student who attend this conference two years ago went back and lived what he learned… then when asked, he spoke. The theme repeated after the conference was “this changed my life!”

Bill said in his last session he thought this was the best leadership conference yet in Germany. Bill has made a commitment to have the team return again in two years!

One church leader said, “we’re writing church history”
Your prayers have helped write the history of the church in this part of the world… thanks for being a part of the team. What we do together none of us could do alone! We did it together by God’s grace and anointing!


For His fame!
Auf Wiedersehen

Marty O'Connor

Just from hearing this, you can imagine all the incredible ministry which happened here for church leaders who don't always have access to the world-class leadership teaching that the Summit provides. These leaders will truly never be the same.

Some quotes and pictures:

Via facebook:

"I attended the conference in Karlsruhe with 26 christians from my church and I´m sure, that we all left the conference touched, motivated and with a reshaped vision. Thank you Willow Creek for serving us." ~Michael Schulze

"Let me tell you, it was an overwhelming expierence. Seeing the Holy Spirit at work at least in my own life. Thank you very much!" ~Rainer Horn

"Be sure that you've truly impacted me. Thank you for coming to Germany again and again. Thank you for being so obedient to God. May He reward you a hundred times." ~Kirsten Seitz

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