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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

References edit

  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.

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