The Break Forth conference gathered people in ministry for 3 days of workshops, worship, and great speakers.
Sunrise in Edmonton - we had long days!
Worship Leadership with Brian Doerkson and Paul Baloche. Here, Brian is talking about the concepts of the 'orphan mindset' and 'fatherless worship.'
Chatting with Paul Baloche! Paul talked about our role to "minister to the Lord" and the importance of personal worship.
The opening assembly! Four times over the weekend, all 15,000 of us gathered together for a time of worship with great speakers. Just amazing!
Brian Doerkson leading a wonderful and inspiring time of worship!
Songwriter, Don Poythress, talking about how to choose the right song for the right audience, comparing it to the different areas of the temple in Jerusalem.
The eternal flame outside the Shaw Centre, remembering those who gave their lives for our country.
The stunning view from our room!
Part of the bookstore and exhibit hall. So many great resources!
Gear heaven!
How to survive any conference...
A prayer corner in the exhibit hall. People wrote their prayer requests on slips of paper and left them on the cross.
During Friday's opening worship session, while Casting Crowns were playing, painter Lewis Lavoie created this work of art on stage. Just beautiful!
The bookstore had long tables filled with the books and CDs of all the speakers & worship leaders... happy, happy visa card!
Shine FM featured live performances by local Christan artists.
All the people on the screen are from Wales. Their goal is to go home and start a Break Forth in their country. Also on the stage are 2 men from Finland who started their own Break Forth 5 years ago, and now get 5000 attendees.