Onething conference

The Onething conference was an annual Christian conference put on by the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) every December at the Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City, MO.[1] The conference focused on prayer, evangelism, worship and Christian eschatology.[2][3] In addition to theological instruction, the speakers often deliver inspirational messages on themes such as living a life without regrets.[4] The sessions often include long periods of prayer for the United States, sometimes lasting until midnight.[5] A particular emphasis is given to prayer for colleges and college students.[6] The last conference was held during the last week of 2018, and the conference has been placed on indefinite hold for the near future.[7]

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.[5] The attendees numbered over 25,000 in 2010.[2] Most attendees are young adults.[8]

Speakers and worship leaders

Speakers and worship leaders have included Francis Chan,[9] Todd White,[7] Reinhard Bonnke, Ronnie Floyd, Matt Maher, Delirious?[10] Misty Edwards[11][failed verification] and Jason Upton[11][failed verification]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Resuscitating spiritual passion `New breed' of pastors relies less on formal training and more on Jesus". The Washington Times. 6 July 2001. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  2. ^ a b LeClaire, Jennifer (28 December 2010). "25,000 Young Adults Gather at International House of Prayer Conference". Charisma. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Sermon Notes". Onething 2010. International House of Prayer. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  4. ^ Vu, Michelle (30 December 2010). "IHOP Founder Tells 27,000 Young Adults: Have No Regrets". The Christian Post. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Thousands Of Teens Come To KC To Pray". KMBC. Kansas City, MO. 31 December 2002. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  6. ^ Trent Sheppard; Pete Greig (2009). God on Campus: Sacred Causes & Global Effects. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books. p. 158. ISBN 978-0-8308-3631-4. Retrieved 10 February 2011. ONETHING International House of Prayer.
  7. ^ a b "Onething". Resources. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  8. ^ Szczepanski, Carolyn (31 December 2008). "IHOPers converge to discuss the end of the world". The Pitch. Kansas City, MO. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  9. ^ "Onething". Resources. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  10. ^ Bickle, Mike (2009). After God's Own Heart. Charisma House. p. vii. ISBN 978-1-59979-530-0.
  11. ^ a b "Channel Surfing". Charisma. 30 November 2007. Retrieved 26 February 2011.