For the pastors and partner churches of Missio Link International, since 2001, the first week of September has become an opportunity for connecting and learning, at the Alpinis Leadership Center (ALC), where pastors and ministers, along with their wives and families, have been participating.
Pastor Sam Polson and his wife, Susan, from West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN, our friends and partners since 1997, shared from a lifetime of experience. Pastor Sam led a series of main sessions on the theme “The Glory of God in Ministry,” offering a deep and practical perspective on pastoral life. Together, Sam and Susan led a workshop on “The Theology and Practice of Prayer,” providing concrete tools to deepen spiritual life.
In addition to the main sessions, the conference included practical workshops designed to address essential topics for ministry and family life. Pastor Daniel Bulzan discussed “The Potential of the Lord’s Supper to Renew and Transform a Church,” while Pastor Florin Iosub highlighted “Faithfulness and Testimony in Evangelical Couples.”
We also enjoyed moments of relaxation and fellowship. We had the opportunity to worship together through songs and prayer, socialize around a campfire, enjoy nature, and even go on a hike in the mountains. These activities provided a much-needed break from daily routines and created an atmosphere of friendship and mutual support.
The feedback from the participants after the conference confirmed the need and desire for such gatherings, which encourages us to continue the work.
“The conference was a great encouragement and renewed the motivation to serve the Lord with dedication and sacrifice, knowing that He is truly worthy of all our praises. Sam and Susan Polson, Daniel Bulzan, and Florin Iosub created the context for interaction on some challenging issues and helped us to enrich our minds and spirits. Everything was excellently organized: accommodation, food, worship, sessions, and hikes, so that our bodies and souls could rest and be refreshed. Thank you!” – Adrian & Florica Simion, Zimnicea, Teleorman
“Meeting people like Sam and Susan Polson, Daniel Bulzan, Florin Iosub, and others who organized and provided for the conference humbles me—they are exceptional people, and it is so rare in life when you have the chance to interact with them. It was a privilege for me and my wife to be part of this conference, and I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity to be here. May God bless you all!” – Bebi & Neli Prica, Ciuta, Buzău.
We thank all our partners and friends, through whom God blessed us with the necessary resources to make this conference a setting for rest and spiritual renewal for His servants. We are honored to come alongside our partners to encourage and enable Christian witness and action.
