Onething conference is an annual Christian conference put on by the

International House of Prayer The International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) is a charismatic evangelical Christian movement and missions organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, and the nearby suburb of Grandview that focuses on the inerrancy of scripture, and biblical pra ...

(IHOPKC) every December at the

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Convention Center in

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, MO. The conference focuses on prayer, evangelism, worship and

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. In addition to theological instruction, the speakers often deliver inspirational messages on themes such as living a life without regrets. The sessions often include long periods of prayer for the United States, sometimes lasting until midnight. A particular emphasis is given to prayer for colleges and college students.

History

The conference was initially inspired when Paul Cain, a former associate of International House of Prayer leadership, had a spiritual experience in which he saw thousands of young people gathering in Kansas City. The attendees numbered over 25,000 in 2010. Most attendees are young adults.

Speakers and worship leaders

Speakers and worship leaders have included

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, Todd White,

Reinhard Bonnke Reinhard Bonnke (19 April 1940 – 7 December 2019) was a German-American Pentecostal evangelist, principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa. Bonnke had been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. Early life Rei ...

Ronnie Floyd Ronald Wayne Floyd (born November 11, 1955) is an American religious leader and a former pastor and Southern Baptist executive. Ronnie was the Senior Pastor of Cross Church (formerly called First Baptist Springdale), a Southern Baptist megachu ...

Matt Maher Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 ...

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Misty Edwards Misty Edwards is an American contemporary Christian musician. Cross Rhythms has reviewed seven of her albums, 2003's ''Eternity'', 2005's ''Always on His Mind'', 2007's ''Relentless'', 2009's ''Fling Wide'', 2010's ''Point of Life'', 2013's '' ...

and Jason Upton

References

External links

International House of Prayer Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:onething Conference Evangelical Christian conferences

History

Speakers and worship leaders

See also

References

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