Count The Stars * Generation Church Conference 2008

Look now toward toward heaven and count the stars if you can ... So shall your descendants be. Genesis 15:5 (paraphrased)

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This is the story of an inheritance promised to a man who lived thousands of years ago; whose example we can follow even today. It is here, in Genesis 15:5 that we begin our exploration of an unwavering faith that trusted beyond seeing, and believed without knowing. It is here, in Seattle, Washington, on March 25th and 29th, that we gather to count the stars. Register online.

Two conferences. One experience.

  • A: Tuesday–Thursday, March 25–27, 2008. Keynote speaker: Pastor Christine Caine
  • B: Thursday–Saturday, March 27–29, 2008. Keynote speaker: Pastor Benny Perez

Conference hosts

Pastors Judah & Chelsea Smith
Generation Pastors, The City Church
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At age 18, Judah Smith stood in his school cafeteria and proclaimed the gospel to one of the largest high schools in Washington. Since then, Judah has had the honor of preaching to 350,000 young people at The Call DC and has preached to groups of thousands around the world.

Judah's heart is to inspire others to stand up for obedience and holiness, and to see the will of God come to pass in their lives. He ministers with honesty, maturity, and the power of God. Judah and his wife Chelsea are the Associate Youth Pastors of Generation Church of The City Church in Seattle, Washington. Together their vision is to see a generation consumed with Jesus Christ.

Speakers

Christine Caine [a]

Gifted and sought-after communicator from Australia, Christine Caine has a unique style that is endearing and relevant.

A sought after speaker around the world, Christine Caine is passionate about the God life and seeing the local Church flourish across the earth. She is gifted communicator with a heart for reaching the lost and helping people unlock their God-given potential.

Christine is known for her "tell-it-like-it-is," passionate, and often humorous way of communicating profound messages of hope and inspiration; and her message is impacting the lives of leaders, women, youth, the wider church and the unchurched across all continents.

Christine is one of the directors of Equip & Empower Ministries, along with her husband, Nick. She lives her life to the FULL as she is a wife, teacher, preacher, author and mother of two beautiful daughters. When the family isn't changing the world together on the road, they make their home in Sydney, Australia.

Benny Perez [b]

Benny Perez, Lead Pastor of The Church at South Las Vegas, is passionate and fiery, with an anointing for breakthrough and deliverance.

Pastor Benny Perez has an incredible passion for Jesus and it is in that passion that he has been called one of the leading voices to this generation. His ministry has been marked by unique ways of ministering, and God has used him as a means to bring revival and genuine transformation in the hearts and lives of countless thousands. Pastor Benny could be defined in part as being real, relevant and very responsive to the needs of people.

In 2003, Pastor Benny and his wife Wendy founded The Church at South Las Vegas, which is now the fastest growing church in the city. The Church recently moved into their first building, a beautiful 7 million dollar facility and is currently running at over 2,000 in attendance.

The story of the church continues to grow and is being recognized by hundreds world wide. Pastor Benny continues to travel the globe with his evangelistic and healing ministry, but there is no place he would rather be than home with The Church at South Las Vegas.

Joel Stockstill [a,b]

Despite continual attacks on his kidneys since the age of 12, Pastor Joel has been persistent in his pursuit to see this generation radically transformed.

Pastors Joel and Amy Stockstill are the youth pastors of 220power, the youth ministry of Bethany World Prayer Center. When Pastor Joel began working with the youth in the spring of 2003 there were 500 young people in the ministry. A year later the youth group almost doubled to over 900 people in weekly cell attendance. Soon after this, the Lord brought Pastor Joel and Amy together in marriage. Since her arrival, Sister Amy has brought tremendous ministry and discipleship to the young ladies of 220. At this time, 220 has grown to over 2,300 in weekly cell attendance through radical prayer, evangelism and discipleship.

Despite continual attacks on his kidneys since the age of 12, Pastor Joel has been persistent in his pursuit to see this generation radically transformed by the power of the Cross. In the summer of 2005, the Lord gave Pastor Joel a vision to see 1 million young people in Washington D.C. declaring revolution to their nation, generation and world. This national vision is coupled with the burden he and his wife share to continue pastoring the local ministry that the Lord has established in Baton Rouge.

Jonathan Stockstill [a,b]

Jonathan has a heart to train and equip worship leaders and further believes this is the generation that will usher in the return of Jesus.

Jonathan Stockstill is the worship leader for Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, La. Also a songwriter, he has written or co-written over 50 songs for the body of Christ. Stockstill has played the piano and guitar for over 20 years. Born in 1981, he started at 4 years old and eventually received formal training in classical and jazz piano. Son of Bethany's current pastor Larry Stockstill and grandson of church founder Roy Stockstill, Jonathan has attended Bethany his entire life.

Jonathan has a heart to train and equip worship leaders and further believes this is the generation that will usher in the return of Jesus. His music emphasizes both the necessity for holiness before God but also the urgency of speaking out for Jesus.

He and his wife Angie have been married since February 2005 and together they are a fresh voice for God's kingdom.

Jude Fouquier [a,b]

Known for his radical and enthusiastic style, Jude Fouquier is a pastor of pastors, and an inspirational leader.

Jude Fouquier and his wife Becky are the Senior Associate Pastors and Elders at The City Church in Kirkland, Washington. Pastor Jude also serves as the director of the Generation Intern program; an intensive leadership training program that trains and equips over 100 young leaders each year to impact their generation. After graduating from Oral Roberts University in 1985, Pastor Jude became a Youth Pastor and has served for over eighteen years in youth ministry. He was first a Youth Pastor under Wally and Marilyn Hickey at the Happy Church and then helped pioneer The City Church in 1992 with Pastors Wendell and Gini Smith. Pastor Jude helped forge the Generation Church ministry at The City Church for over ten years; a ministry which currently reaches over 1,500 Jr. High through college age individuals weekly. Pastor Jude travels extensively, speaking at youth conferences imparting into the lives of youth leaders and pastors around the world.

Pastor Jude is more than just a prophetic voice and inspiration to youth culture and leaders today; his energy and enthusiasm are contagious! His relentless pursuit of God's will for his own life, commitment to the Bible and genuine love for people set him apart as an example and model for the next generation.

Shaun Alexander [a,b]

2005 NFL MVP, Shaun Alexander is a stronger Christian than he is a pro-football player.

Schedule

GC Conference A Schedule
Tuesday, March 25th
4:00 PM Registration
6:30 PM Prayer
7:00 PM Main Session
Wednesday, March 26th
8:30 AM Prayer
9:00 AM Main Session/Youth Pastor’s Session
12:00 PM Lunch
2:00PM Main Session/Youth Pastor's Session
3:30 PM Dinner Break (Dinner is on your own)
6:30 PM Prayer
7:00 PM Main Session
Thursday, March 27th
8:30 AM Prayer
9:00 AM Youth Pastor's Session
10:00 AM Main Session
12:30 PM Conclusion
GC Conference B Schedule
Thursday, March 27th
4:00 PM Registration
6:30 PM Prayer
7:00 PM Main Session
Friday, March 28th
8:30 AM Prayer
9:00 AM Main Session/Youth Pastor's Session
12:00 PM Lunch
2:00PM Main Session/Youth Pastor's Session
3:30 PM Dinner Break (Dinner is on your own)
6:30 PM Prayer
7:00 PM Main Session
Saturday, March 29th
8:30 AM Prayer
9:00 AM Youth Pastor's Session
10:00 AM Main Session
12:30 PM Conclusion

Location

The Generation Church Conference is hosted in Kirkland, a suburb of beautiful Seattle, WA USA. Known as the home of Starbucks, Boeing and Microsoft, Seattle is located just under 100 miles from the border of the United States and Canada.

Accommodations

When calling to make hotel reservations, please tell the hotel you are attending the Generation Church Conference at The City Church. You must secure your rooms by March 7th in order to receive the discounted rate.

  • Redmond Marriott Hotel: 425.498.4000
  • Baymont Inn and Suites: 425.822.2300
  • La Quinta Inn: 425.828.6585
  • Days Inn: 425.643.6644
  • Comfort Inn Kirkland: 425.821.8300

Venue

The Generation Church Conference is held at The City Church's Kirkland Campus. The main auditorium of the campus holds over 2,300 individuals, and features theater seating. Additionally, a bookstore, latte stand, and free wi-fi are available in the lobby area.

The City Church (Kirkland Campus)
9051 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
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FAQ

How much does the conference cost?

Registration is just $55 per person — there are no group discounts.

What should I do about lunch and dinner during the conference?

We will have different food vendor's onsite for lunch and dinner times so you will not have to go off site to purchase food.

Can I attend just one night of the conference?

Yes, registration will be available at the door for different sessions unless conferences are full. Please check website for conference statuses for one night conference registration.

What if I pay, and then find out I can't go?

No refunds will be given after Friday, March 7th. Refunds may be requested online via the registration site. For specific questions in regards to our refund policy, please email Breanna Giberson

Do you provide host homes?

We did! Host Homes were available on a first come, first serve basis -- and the deadline to request a host home was March 1st.

Is there a discount for youth pastors?

We love youth pastors and want to honor them for their amazing work and sacrifice. We would like to invite one youth pastor and their spouse from each attending church to come the conference for free. Please email Breanna Giberson for the Youth Pastor's Discount Code to register online.

I have more questions, what should I do?

You have options. Our conference hotline is (425) 803-2383; it should answer any additional questions you may have. Otherwise, you can email Christy Adams, or fax us at 425-889-8940. Our address is: 9051 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033.

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