Welcome to the Eastern Christian Conference!

I hope to be able to say those words to you in person on October 28th in Hershey, PA as we begin the next chapter in the life of this annual gathering that has inspired Christians in the Northeast for over 40 years. For decades the Eastern Christian Convention has been a place to be for excellence in preaching, teaching and worship. That HASNT changed.

The name change was made to better reflect what really happens at the ECC. By definition, a convention is more focused on the business and decision-making that impact larger groups of people. As part of a movement that emphasizes the autonomy of the local church, our purpose for gathering is simply to grow closer to God, one another, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. The definition of “conference” seems more appropriate for what we do.

One of our goals for the 2011 Eastern Christian Conference is inspiration. Our main speakers Arron Chambers and Daryl Reed will do just
that. Both of these men are gifted communicators who will inspire and challenge us through the word of God. Add to that 2 dozen workshops led by some of the best teachers, presenters, and discussion leaders on the planet, and I guarantee you will walk away from the 2011 ECC inspired.

But we can’t stop with inspiration; we must experience transformation as true followers of Jesus Christ. Hence, the theme for the 2011 ECC is Changed Lives. I hope and pray no one walks away from this year’s ECC simply inspired. I pray you walk away changed.

We will share stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Christ – some in major ways and others in small ways. We will celebrate the grace of God working in the lives of people all across this globe. We will unite to help change some of the things that burden the heart of God.

Welcome to the 2011 Eastern Christian Conference – a place where change happens.

See you in Hershey in October,

Dave Johnson, 2011 Eastern Christian Conference President