Onething conference
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Onething is an annual Christian conference put on by the International House of Prayer
every December at the Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City
, MO.
. It was initially inspired when Paul Cain
, a former associate of IHOP leadership, claimed to have a spiritual experience in which he saw thousand of young people gathering in Kansas City. 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. The attendees numbered over 25,000 in 2010. Most attendees are young adults.
International House of Prayer
The International House of Prayer is an evangelical charismatic Christian missions organization based in Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri that focuses on prayer, worship, and evangelism....
every December at the Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, MO.
Themes
The conference focuses on worship music and sermons on prayer, evangelism, and Christian eschatologyChristian eschatology
Christian eschatology is a major branch of study within Christian theology. Eschatology, from two Greek words meaning last and study , is the study of the end of things, whether the end of an individual life, the end of the age, or the end of the world...
. It was initially inspired when Paul Cain
Paul Cain (minister)
Paul Cain is a Pentecostal Christian minister involved with both neo-charismatic churches and the Charismatic Movement. As a young man he was one of the Voice of Healing revivalists of the 50s. Cain currently resides in California and ministers monthly at a local church in Santa...
, a former associate of IHOP leadership, claimed to have a spiritual experience in which he saw thousand of young people gathering in Kansas City. 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. The attendees numbered over 25,000 in 2010. Most attendees are young adults.
Speakers
Speakers and worship leaders have included:- Mike Bickle
- Loren CunninghamLoren CunninghamLoren Duane Cunningham , is a co-founder of the international Christian missionary organization Youth With A Mission and the University of the Nations. Cunningham founded YWAM in the United States of America in 1960 with his wife Darlene Cunningham at the age of 24...
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- Misty Edwards
- Lou EngleLou EngleLou Engle is a controversial American charismatic Christian leader, best known for his leadership of The Call and association with prominent members of the Christian Right. He also is a senior leader of the International House of Prayer and has planted several smaller houses of prayer...
- Jason UptonJason UptonJason Upton is an American Christian singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and composer. His musical creations are mostly Christian worship songs inspired by folk music. Jason Upton is evolving on the margins of the Christian music industry through his own record label Key of David...