The pastors of the Kansas-Nebraska Conference gathered in January in Topeka, Kansas, for their annual meeting. The theme was “Back on Track” and the focus was on rethinking and analyzing the pastors’ calling and placingJesus at the center of their preaching, teaching and ministry. These meetings also provided valuable updates, resources and promotions of upcoming events from the different departments of the Kansas-Nebraska Conference.
This event featured two guest speakers, Ty Gibson and Jose Cortez, Jr. Ty Gibson was a captivating speaker who presented five seminars, each o
f which left attendees wanting more. He challenged the pastors to take a closer look at their calling and to always keep Jesus at the center of their work. Jose Cortez, Jr. shared insights on how to become vibrant, thriving churches that don’t just survive. He presented up-to-date statistics on the state of the church in North America, with a specific focus on the Kansas-Nebraska Conference. His talks were well-received, with many attendees praising his authenticity and relatability.
Ron Carlson, president of the Kansas-Nebraska Conference, ended
the meetings with a special charge to all the pastors gathered, that they would all continue to faithfully minister to the churches under their care. Although each church has their own challenges and difficulties, they should count on the support of the administration to continue serving faithfully and doing whatever is necessary to continue sharing the gospel of Jesus. Carlson was adamant that they should leave these meetings not feeling defeated or depressed but rather that they would feel
renewed and rejoice in God’s continual faithfulness to carry on His work.
Overall, the pastors meetings were a great opportunity for the pastors to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, while also looking at how they can get “back on track” in the upcoming year. The hope is that every pastor who attended would have returned to their churches reinvigorated and with a renewed sense of purpose to make Jesus the center of all they do. The guest speakers have provided the pastors with valuable tools and insights to help them in their ministry, and the gathering was also a great opportunity for everyone to come together and support one another in their ongoing work.
