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A letter from Mike Bickle and Lou Engle concerning the critical hour in which we live.

It is time to encounter God and take action.

 
We stand at a critical juncture in our nation's history. It is time to encounter God and to take action. The Holy Spirit is visiting His people with power. At the same time, the powers of darkness are raging against the moral fabric of our nation. The light is getting brighter as the darkness gets darker.

Many of you will have heard of the spiritual awakening at our Bible school. On Wednesday, November 11, the Spirit fell on a class for more than 15 hours. The word spread quickly and over 2,000 people spontaneously gathered in the auditorium from all over Kansas City, as deliverance and physical healings continued to increase. We canceled our classes for the next week so that each one of our 1,000 students and interns could receive from the Spirit in an extended way.

We decided to meet nightly from 6:00pm to midnight because His manifest presence continues to increase. Visitors are pouring in from many places across America to partake of this spiritual awakening.

We will continue these evening meetings until our onething conference, December 28–31, 2009, when we are expecting 20,000 young adults to gather for worship, teaching, and to participate in the supernatural ministry of the Spirit.

Last year, over 16,000 young adults attended this conference. We are still hearing testimonies of lives that were changed. This year, we are expecting to receive even more from the Spirit. We believe that this will be a historic and important conference, and encourage you to attend.

The theme for onething'09 is "What is the Spirit saying to the Church?" Our team will proclaim what we believe the Spirit is prophetically speaking to the Church in this hour. We will also share practical ways in which we can “adopt” high schools and colleges across our nation as we envision young people to impact each sphere of society with works of justice and acts of compassion. At the conference, we will have extended ministry times to receive healing, renewal, and impartation from the Spirit. We believe that the Spirit will release His power at this conference, as evidenced by what He is currently doing in our evening meetings.

Mark Anderson, a senior international leader in YWAM who also works closely with Campus Crusade for Christ, will host forums for leaders to discuss how we can systematically evangelize entire cities and campuses in partnership with the houses of prayer in their area. Mark has remarkable insight that comes from his 30 years of successful ministry in evangelism. The Lord has given him some bold new strategies for this hour.

The crisis in our nation is real. The serpentine stranglehold of abortion continues to squeeze the life out of over 4,000 wombs daily. Sexual immorality, both heterosexual and homosexual, are reaching epic heights of perversity. The number of women and children being trafficked into the dark underbelly of the sex industry in our cities is growing at an alarming rate. Entire school systems are giving way to darkness. The sanctity of marriage is under siege, threatening to destroy the moral foundations of our nation.

We will also address the growing crisis that is emerging in many churches across America. A new wave of confusion is systematically seducing many young adults into deception. Sincere young people whose hearts were once ablaze for Jesus are being allured into compromise on foundational biblical truths and practices, while at the same time they are increasing in works of compassion and justice. No amount of increased ministry activity can “balance out” their profound spiritual compromises. In the name of tolerance, they are settling for a humanistic and "politically correct" theology that trivializes the glory of Jesus. Many young adult ministries are falling prey to this as they are seeking “relevance” that dulls the razor’s edge of truth for the sake of man’s approval. It is not enough to mention Jesus’ name if they deny foundational truths about Him. Our works of justice must flow from deep allegiance to Jesus and the Scripture.

Our nation has never stood on such a precarious footing as today. The onslaught of spiritual darkness is increasing in our classrooms, boardrooms, courtrooms, and bedrooms. We must confront the confusion that is pouring forth from many pulpits as well as from the halls of Washington. It is time to draw a line in the sand. We must hear what the Spirit is saying and we must act on it. The Spirit will confirm the truth with demonstrations of power.

It is darkest before the dawn. Our hearts are full of faith. We know another historic "Great Awakening" is soon to sweep across our nation. We look with confidence to God’s promise: “In the last days . . . I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh (Acts 2:17-21). All nations will receive the witness of kingdom with power (Mt. 24:14; Rev. 7:9). What a privilege to live in this awesome hour of history.

At this very hour, Jesus is raising up young adults who are being mobilized to cry out in night and day prayer, win the lost, heal the sick, and do works of compassion and justice as they impact the very fabric of our society.

Please join us in Kansas City from December 28–31. The onething’09 conference is FREE. You can register at IHOP.org/onething09

With passion for Jesus,
Mike Bickle and Lou Engle

 
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Speakers

Mike Bickle
Mike Bickle is the director of the International House of Prayer Missions Base in Kansas City (IHOP–KC), an evangelical missions organization based on 24/7 prayer with worship that is engaged in evangelism, healing the sick, inner city outreach, multiple justice initiatives, planting houses of prayer, and training missionaries. IHOP–KC has continued in nonstop prayer led by worship teams since September 19,1999, and is committed to combining 24/7 prayers for justice with 24/7 works of justice. IHOP–KC offers full-time training in Bible, music, and media schools. Mike's teaching emphasizes growing in passion for Jesus through intimacy with God, doing evangelism and missions work from the place of night and day prayer, and the end times.

 
 
Dwayne Roberts
Dwayne is on the IHOP–KC leadership team and is the director of onething ministries. He is a compelling preacher who calls this generation to revival and teaches about how to be a person of one thing in a practical way. Dwayne worked in missions in Eastern Europe for ten years before moving to Kansas City to help start IHOP–KC.

 

Allen Hood
Allen is on the IHOP–KC leadership team and is the president of International House of Prayer University (IHOPU), a full-time Bible school. IHOPU is focused on training preachers, intercessors, church planters, and those with a call to the marketplace. Allen's desire is to see young adults apprehend radical Christianity and usher in revival for their generation. To this end, Allen is deeply committed to seeing unceasing corporate worship and intercession established in every tribe, tongue, and nation.


Lou Engle
Lou is the visionary and co-founder of TheCall solemn assemblies, a movement which gathers young adults to pray and fast for breakthrough and revival. Lou's passion is to call young adults into a lifestyle of radical prayer, fasting, and holiness. In 2004, Lou planted the first Justice House of Prayer (JHOP) in Washington, DC to contend with the injustice of abortion and to pray for righteous leaders to be raised up in America. Since then, JHOPs have emerged in San Francisco, Boston, New York, and San Diego.
 
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Worship Leaders

Misty Edwards
Misty has led worship at IHOP–KC from the first day it began. Her hunger for reality and for deep encounters with Jesus impacts her worship leading, songwriting, and preaching. She is on IHOP–KC’s leadership team, training and giving oversight to the missions base worship leaders and prophetic singers. More...

 

 

Cory Asbury

Cory has been leading worship since age seventeen. During an internship at IHOP–KC, he realized he was made to sit before Jesus and love Him. His goal through worship is that hearts would fall more in love with Jesus, and that a deep longing to know and love God more would be awakened. More...

 

 

 

 

Matt Gilman

Matt has been leading worship since he was fourteen years old. For him, leading worship seemed to be what God had created him to do. Along with serving as a worship leader at IHOP–KC, Matt leads at many of TheCall events around the nation. His focus is on the holiness of the Lord and leading people in worship before the throne. More...

 

 
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Schedule

 
This schedule is tentative.

Monday, December 28

10:00am – Registration opens
2:00pm – Afternoon session
5:00pm – Info meeting
7:00pm – Evening session

Tuesday, December 29 

 

9:00am – Morning session
2:00pm – Afternoon session
5:00pm – Info meeting
7:00pm – Evening session

Wednesday, December 30

9:00am – Morning Session
2:00pm – Afternoon Session
5:00pm – Info Meeting
7:00pm – Evening Session

Thursday, December 31

 
9:00am – Morning session
2:00pm – Afternoon session
5:00pm – Info meeting
7:00pm – Evening session


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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does onething’09 cost?
onething’09 is completely free; there is no cost for registration. We would love you to help us keep the conference free by making a donation when you register.

What ages is this conference intended for?
While the focus of onething’09 is on young adults, we welcome all ages to attend. We do not have childcare for children under age five.

How far is the airport from the conference?
The airport is about twenty minutes north of Bartle Hall, in the downtown area, where the conference is being held.

How do I register myself/my group/family?
You can register any number of people online; just click the “Register” button at www.ihop.org/onething09.

I tried to register a large group, and when I got to the end, I received an error. What do I do?
The program we are currently using times out your session after a period of inactivity. We suggest you register large groups by only doing five people at a time. This would mean you add five guests to your registration, and complete the process until you click the “Confirm” button. Then log back in to your registration and add the next five people. Repeat this until your entire group is registered. We apologize for the inconvenience.

How do I add someone to my registration?
If you aren’t already logged in, scroll to the top of this page and click “Login.” Then go to www.ihop.org/onething09 and click “Register.” Click the Register button at the bottom of the page. Then click “Add a guest.” You can add as many people as you like to your registration without altering anything else about your account.

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Children's Equipping Tracks

What happens at the Tracks?

A full Children's Equipping Center is established for ages 6–12 during all IHOP–KC National Conferences. Children come with their families from all over the world and are equipped with the same message taught to the adults, but at an age-appropriate level.

We encourage children and parents to be equipped together during their time at IHOP–KC, therefore all CEC Equipping Tracks are available for children whose parents or youth groups are registered and attending the conference.

What is the Purpose of the Tracks?

• The theme of each conference will be taught at a child's comprehension level
• The purpose of each session is to train children in the understanding that they can be commissioned to walk in the things of God
• Children's Equipping Tracks are available for all five sessions

There is a $30 registration fee for the Childrens' Equipping Center tracks.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you have CEC children’s tracks for during onething’09?
There will ONLY be CEC tracks for ages 6–12.
 
Is childcare provided for infants or children under the age of five?
Unfortunately, we do not have equipping tracks or childcare available for this age group. Our facility is unable to provide the adequate resources for us to provide childcare.
 
What type of teaching or curriculum is used during the CEC tracks?
Our main teaching focus is on prayer, praise, power, and the prophetic.
 
When are CEC tracks available during the conference?
The CEC track schedule is as follows:
     Dec 28: 7:00–10:00pm
     Dec 29: 9:00am–12:00pm, 7:00–10:00pm
     Dec 30: 9:00am–12:00pm, 7:00–10:00pm
     Dec 31: 9:00am–12:00pm, 7:00–10:00pm
 
What is the typical format for a session?
Our format is as follows:
     1. Check in and go straight into small group/fellowship time
     2. Games (up front, large group games)
     3. Worship
     4. Teaching
     5. Ministry time/prayer
     6. Pick-up and fellowship time
 
How do I register my child(ren) for the CEC tracks?
You may register your child(ren) online at IHOP.org. As you register yourself, you will be prompted to check if you have children or not. Enter their names and complete the registration.
 
Is there a registration fee for the CEC tracks?
Yes, the registration fee is $30.
 
Have your volunteers and staff been through an application and background check process?
Yes, the safety of your child is our top priority. Anyone who is involved in any capacity within CEC has gone through a rigorous application process, complete with reference calls and background checks.
 
What type of safety precautions does your team employ during the conference?
When you register, you (parents) and your child(ren) will each be given a wristband with a security number. In order to pick up a child, the parent and child must both show their wristbands to ensure the numbers match. Also during registration we have parents fill out a medical release form that allows us to know any special needs, allergies, etc. that your child might have. It also has personal phone contact info in case we need to call you about your child during any of the sessions. One of our staff members will be at the registration table during each of the sessions to monitor who is going into each session. If they have not been pre-approved or are not a parent, they will not be allowed into the room.
 
Any further questions parents might have concerning Children’s Equipping Center tracks or childcare may be answered by a CEC staff member. Please email us at cec@ihop.org or call us at 816.763.0200 X. 2525.
 
For any other questions, please email info@ihop.org.
 
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