The first step in any journey is the toughest.

F. LaGard Smith spoke to a few folks in the ICoC, as well as CoC and Independent Christian Churches. I would be surprised that any of the ICoC attendees could host a conference like this at their home church. I’d be surprised if it would receive much positive coverage at various conferences.

Still, it would be good to have such a conference sponsored by an ICoC church. Abilene and Pepperdine have made overtures to us. We attended the conversations, but not much happened after that. It’s our turn to reciprocate, no matter how few have any real desire to do so.

Individuals have done a lot of work, but imagine what would happen if an entire church would embrace reconciliation.

So I am going to help bring such a conference into existence. If you want to help, email me or comment here. What do you think is necessary for such a conference?