SPRINKLES, FOCAL POINT! Coming Soon

The church in San Marcos, TX, has done great work over the last several years, bringing a program that is helpful to ministers. The program is called FOCAL POINT and would be worth the drive or a flight to attend. You’ll be impressed not only with the quality of the program BUT with how the local church supports it and the number of young adults who help make this place special. Jeff and I always look forward to this good program. This year Focal Point will be April 14-18.

Here’s a little more from their website: “What began with approximately 35 preachers and a couple of classrooms has turned into an average of over 350 attendees each year.

Focal Point began as, and reminds at its core, a preacher’s workshop.  Our aim is to exalt Christ in the minds and hearts of those who have committed themselves to preaching Him to all the world.  By addressing the challenges today’s preachers face, we hope to further prepare men for the ministry and to lift up those who may be discouraged. The schedule should reflect a mixture of cultural concerns, in-depth studies, and practical “how-to” sessions that should help any local preacher.  Our intention has not been to recycle the same lectureship style setting that has been used for years. While those programs still have a valuable place in the education of church members, our hope was to create a classroom feel. With a classroom setting, Focal Point is designed to provide Biblical insight combined with practical application. Our focus is on Jesus and our aim is to strengthen His church.

Just because preachers and ministers are our target audience, that does not mean that this isn’t something for everyone. Each year the program is designed to equip every child of God for greater service. We understand the importance of leadership, partnership, and the future. Thus, there are lessons Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during each workshop that are dedicated to all who take an active role in the local church.”