I loved the IF gathering in Dallas last year, but this this is being obedient to what the Lord is reminding you....sitting at the feet of Jesus and His word, through the testimony of these powerful speakers you have lined up. I love it and will be in prayer for you all as you continue to call us deeper.
Wow! This brought tears to my eyes! My twin sister brought a hesitant me to your gathering three years in a row. Each time I loved it and it blessed me greatly. The more intimate, stripped down approach makes me feel less intimidated going solo this year with her move from Colorado. Thanks to all of you for continuing to focus on Christ and powerful stories of how His love has transformed the lives of your speakers.
A Christian sister shared a quote that can support your common sense reasoning: What one generation does in moderation, the next does in excess. Godly wisdom Jennie.
Amazing!! God has been stripping away alot of stumbling blocks in my life this year including many character defects and he has me camped out on the word transparency. I believe this change will allow God to work even more through the simplicity but yet challenging surrender of transparency. All glory be to God!! IF gathering revival 2020 🙏🙏
So so very excited for this! Thank you for being real Jennie! I am craving real and raw. I am craving truth and honesty. This is so exciting! Can’t wait to come to Dallas with my friends!
Yes yes!! Thank you for sharing the heart behind the change. I'm in South Korea right now so I'm not upset (lol) but I can see how others might be surprised for the move. I hope they understand and can be content and even excited as planning and prayer and preparations for the presenters continue. For someone that would like to host IF Gathering again for what will be the 3rd year (my first year attending being 2017) I am encouraged to really be okay with moving forward and hosting in my home again. For us, since we are ahead in time than you all - I made the decision last year to host the 3 sessions on 3 different mornings (that Sat, Sun, and Monday am) because I didn't want to wait and do it all together the next weekend (which wasn't an option as it wouldn't have been available) or wait until it was released for replay a few weeks later. I wanted to stay current as much as I could with you all. My thoughts for this year was do I try and host on the military base? But that would limit other women off post to come and I need to get permissions etc... Or do I work with an off post church that I'm involved with to promote what this is and work to get it hosted there? But there are complcations with this as well- all can attend but still same details will need to be worked out after and if agreement to move forward is made. I felt the call to do the work and ask at my local church in VA for our community as we had to drive 1 hour to get there my first year. God blessed that decision and many people experienced IFGathering2018 because of what God did through us. After that I moved here to Korea. So.... These things I have mulled over and mulled over about what to do. And then this video and the reminder to keep it simple. I have people who can come to my home if I host again as I did last year. I don't know if I am to do the work and go bigger partnering with a church yet. That's my hesitation to sign up to host right now as to which way I will go? I want to be obedient and I want others to know about this opportunity that they may continue to let others know about the resources that IFGathering equips others with to make disciples and share the gospel of Jesus even right there where God has placed them. I'm so excited that this year's theme is on JESUS!!!! Thank you everyone on the IF Team in the work you all do. I am cheering for all of you as you follow in obedience to God. Pray that we would too. Wow this turned into a long comment! Maybe I should blog this! This is an example of my blog from last year for 2019... sejanashines.com/2018/12/22/join-us-at-ifgathering2019-iflocal-host-daegu_anjirang-south-korea/
I loved the IF gathering in Dallas last year, but this this is being obedient to what the Lord is reminding you....sitting at the feet of Jesus and His word, through the testimony of these powerful speakers you have lined up. I love it and will be in prayer for you all as you continue to call us deeper.
Thanks. We are hosting at our local church. Simple is good. Focus on content not flashy. Thanks for your ministry.
Wow! This brought tears to my eyes! My twin sister brought a hesitant me to your gathering three years in a row. Each time I loved it and it blessed me greatly. The more intimate, stripped down approach makes me feel less intimidated going solo this year with her move from Colorado. Thanks to all of you for continuing to focus on Christ and powerful stories of how His love has transformed the lives of your speakers.
Amen!
Love this, Jennie!! What a refreshing leadership direction! So proud of you!
Stripped away.. yesssssss! That is exactly where the Lords been leading our IF:Local! I cannot wait. Praying & believing!!!!
THANK YOU!!! Beautiful!
I totally support this direction. Super!! Thank you.
YES!! I am so ready!
A Christian sister shared a quote that can support your common sense reasoning:
What one generation does in moderation, the next does in excess.
Godly wisdom Jennie.
Amazing!! God has been stripping away alot of stumbling blocks in my life this year including many character defects and he has me camped out on the word transparency. I believe this change will allow God to work even more through the simplicity but yet challenging surrender of transparency. All glory be to God!! IF gathering revival 2020 🙏🙏
So so very excited for this! Thank you for being real Jennie! I am craving real and raw. I am craving truth and honesty. This is so exciting! Can’t wait to come to Dallas with my friends!
Yes!!! Love it!!
YES! I'm feeling it too! Love it :).
I love this message and am on board with it! Thank you! I appreciate this so much!
GREAT CALL!
I love this, thank you!
Love this!!!! I can't wait!!!
Go 'head, Jennie!
Yes yes!! Thank you for sharing the heart behind the change. I'm in South Korea right now so I'm not upset (lol) but I can see how others might be surprised for the move. I hope they understand and can be content and even excited as planning and prayer and preparations for the presenters continue. For someone that would like to host IF Gathering again for what will be the 3rd year (my first year attending being 2017) I am encouraged to really be okay with moving forward and hosting in my home again. For us, since we are ahead in time than you all - I made the decision last year to host the 3 sessions on 3 different mornings (that Sat, Sun, and Monday am) because I didn't want to wait and do it all together the next weekend (which wasn't an option as it wouldn't have been available) or wait until it was released for replay a few weeks later. I wanted to stay current as much as I could with you all. My thoughts for this year was do I try and host on the military base? But that would limit other women off post to come and I need to get permissions etc... Or do I work with an off post church that I'm involved with to promote what this is and work to get it hosted there? But there are complcations with this as well- all can attend but still same details will need to be worked out after and if agreement to move forward is made. I felt the call to do the work and ask at my local church in VA for our community as we had to drive 1 hour to get there my first year. God blessed that decision and many people experienced IFGathering2018 because of what God did through us. After that I moved here to Korea. So.... These things I have mulled over and mulled over about what to do. And then this video and the reminder to keep it simple. I have people who can come to my home if I host again as I did last year. I don't know if I am to do the work and go bigger partnering with a church yet. That's my hesitation to sign up to host right now as to which way I will go? I want to be obedient and I want others to know about this opportunity that they may continue to let others know about the resources that IFGathering equips others with to make disciples and share the gospel of Jesus even right there where God has placed them. I'm so excited that this year's theme is on JESUS!!!! Thank you everyone on the IF Team in the work you all do. I am cheering for all of you as you follow in obedience to God. Pray that we would too. Wow this turned into a long comment! Maybe I should blog this! This is an example of my blog from last year for 2019... sejanashines.com/2018/12/22/join-us-at-ifgathering2019-iflocal-host-daegu_anjirang-south-korea/
Yep, I don't get into all the hoopla and fancy shmancy! Give me the meat, God's Word, in bare bones fashion. The outward glam means nothing!