Access Conference attendees enjoyed a full day of activity on Friday. Following a lunch sponsored by Inspire Pastors’ Network for pastors and wives, participants had the afternoon free for fellowship and various activities. Afternoon options include a Winona Lake Historical Tour, Grace Seminary Doctoral Discussion & Dessert, and a come-and-go reception for Grace Financial. Grace College and Seminary sponsored dinner where they celebrated what God is doing through the school and their future plans.
Emcees Wade Rininger and Dayne Carraway kicked off the evening session with a raffle drawing and a friendly team competition.
Brad Deetscreek, lead pastor of family ministry at Grace Church of Greater Akron, spoke during the evening celebration on the topic of fuel for biblical relationships. “We know our churches will thrive when our families are strong,” Brad said. Brad talked about how our families can fuel our ministry by providing support, wisdom, and insight. “When we invest in our families, we will find fuel that will challenge our ministry and make us the best leaders we can be.”
Following the celebration, Charis Women hosted a retirement celebration for outgoing executive director Viki Rife to honor her many years of service with the organization. Viki retires this fall and it was announced that Jenn Avey will be the next executive director for Charis Women.
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