The VII Annual Pastoral Leadership Conference organized by the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith for pastors and leaders from the Central Federal District of Russia took place in Kaluga on October 28-29, 2011.For two days God worked in the hearts of His servants, cleansing, renewing and inspiring for further work. The main spokesmen during the conference were Edward A. Grabovenko, the Head Bishop of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith, Vassiliy I. Evchik, the Deputy Bishop of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith, Gregory V. Tropets, the Bishop for the Central Federal District of Russia, Sergey M. Linnik, the Bishop of the Northwest Association of Evangelical Churches.
Over 350 ministers from the Central Russia have experienced the glory of God and received a fresh revelation from God for a fruitful ministry.
After his sermon Edward A. Grabovenko called the participants to join missionary work. 30 brothers and sisters from different regions in Central Russia made a decision to join the “One Year for Jesus” movement.
Excellent preaching, fervent prayers and hymns were heard throughout the conference. During the conference the ministers also had opportunities to discuss and share their knowledge and experiences at round tables in small groups.
Inspired by and filled with the Word of God and the Holy Spirit ministers from the Central Russia departed to their cities and towns to continue serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
R. F. Safin, the administrator of the Grace Church in Kaluga: “I am glad that the people of God who came from different parts of Russia can spend time together, pray and praise the Lord! It’s wonderful that believers who have not met each other before become friends”.
