Arena erupts in
worship as 22nd Hillsong Conference
closes
Christians from across the nations united in a
powerful praise and worship celebration tonight,
drawing Hillsong’s 22nd annual conference
to a close.
Pastor and songwriter Michael Guglielmucci led a
stirring rendition of his song Healer,
sharing the moving story of his personal battle with
cancer.
More than 24,000 delegates have experienced a
musical feast over the five days of the conference
with highlights from Darlene Zschech, Israel
Houghton and internationally-acclaimed artist
Michael Gungor. Leeland, a fresh voice in the
Christian music industry, brought a new generation
of worship, characterised by moving and passionate
lyrics.
This year’s conference has featured some of the
world’s most sought-after Christian speakers,
including renowned teacher and evangelist Joyce
Meyer, pastors Judah Smith from Generations Church
in Seattle and Joseph Prince from New Creation
Church in Singapore.
Social justice, community action and a call for
unity within the Church have been the key themes for
this year’s conference, which has drawn delegates
from 21 denominations and 70 countries.
Hillsong Church’s Senior Pastors Brian and Bobbie
Houston said it was an honour to serve the local
church by hosting the conference, and a privilege
they would never take for granted.
They unveiled plans for a fresh format at Hillsong
Conference 2009, which will place even greater
emphasis on practical teaching in streams covering
justice, leadership and worship. A single evening
session will promote greater intimacy with God and
closer community with each other.
Joel and Victoria Osteen, Senior Pastors of Lakewood
Church, the largest and fastest growing church in
the USA, have already been confirmed as key
speakers. They will share the stage with Louie
Giglio, Jentezen Franklin, Chris Tomlin and Martin
Smith.
GOD TV has aired the
conference this week, reaching nearly
half a billion homes around the world. Hillsong
Conference will also take place in
London from 8 - 11 October and
Kiev, Ukraine from 1 - 3 October.
For more information about the conference, visit
www.hillsongconference.com.
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