The concept of the Faithwalkers conference came from the desire to connect young men and women of this movement with the older men who have been doing this almost from the beginning, and give them a chance to hear those men’s stories of faith, to benefit from these men’s life experiences, and to learn from men who have been in the arena all these years, who aren’t going to quit. The conference provided a way to continue to pass on the core beliefs that have made this movement what it is today. It is a rallying conference for everyone: young people, couples, parents, and families, to help them continue in GCC’s tradition of “New Testament Christianity in Action Today.”
The name Faithwalkers was inspired by the scripture: “We walk by faith and not by sight,” (II Cor. 5:7). Also the name Faithwalkers makes a connection to the Native American culture where Indians would sit around the campfire with the “old ones” listening to them tell stories of the great hunt and deeds of the past. As Christians, older believers are to proclaim the deeds of God to younger believers, as is written in Psalm 78:4: "We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord."
There was a fresh spirit ignited. A numbers of pastors said things like, “This is what I signed up for 20 years ago. It brought us together and reignited the flame of our roots like nothing ever before. Our values and core just like when we were 19 years old are still being passed on today.” Young people agreed, saying they were so excited to be a part of this, and that they experienced great unity and clarity through the conference. The Faithwalkers conferences grew by about 400 people each year, expanding to two locations with a total of 2400 people in 2007.
The number one reason is that it is one of the greatest investments you can make in your spiritual life. There is no better way to spend $200.
Secondly, coming to Faithwalkers gives you a chance to be part of something supernatural and eternal and unique. It is an opportunity for you to find out exactly what it will take for you to have the impact for Christ that you long to have, but aren’t quite sure how. You will get to hear from men who exemplify and who have lived these very things.
Faithwalkers will be held in two locations again this year: Omaha, Nebraska and Asheville, North Carolina. The conference will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 27 and end at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 30.