MOVE Conference helps close out 2015, welcome 2016

A crowd of 7,500 filled the Macon Coliseum Dec. 28-29 for the Move Conference, with 858 recorded decisions. SHARON NOWAK/Special

MACON — Since 1977 attendees to the MOVE Conference, sponsored by Georgia Baptist Student Groups and Faith Development, have welcomed the event as a way to welcome close out the year as well as gear up for the final semester of school. It certainly helps when top musical artists and Christian speakers make up the platform.

Although the overall message at MOVE hasn't wavered, what has changed is the way attendees can provide instant feedback. "It was such an overwhelming miracle to witness over 800 peole give their life to Christ at the #move15 conference," tweeted @ccorson_24.

Speaker Dhati Lewis serves as lead pastor of Blueprint Church in Atlanta, as well as director of the BLVD conference for the North American Mission Board. BRYAN NOWAK/Special

Agreeing with her was @balel75, who posted, "Had an amazing time at #move15 this year. Strongly recommend anyone has never been to go in 2016."

"Thankful for this weekend and what it taught me and glad I had some great people there with me #move15," said @leiann_kemp.

Former University of Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason spoke on how his faith played a part on the football field before heaving a throw into the crowd. BRYAN NOWAK/Special

Speaker Clayton King challenges those gathered. BRYAN NOWAK/Special

A crowd of 7,500 filled the Macon Coliseum Dec. 28-29 for the Move Conference, with 858 recorded decisions. SHARON NOWAK/Special

Described to have a voice both smoky and sweet, Lauren Daigle is one of the fastest-rising stars in Christian music. SHARON NOWAK/Special

Maegan Hall looks a little apprehensive volunteering for husband/illusionist/comedian/speaker Jared Hall. BRYAN NOWAK/Special

Recording artists Crowder and Tedashii came together on stage for the crowd. SHARON NOWAK/Special

Food trucks helped alleviate attendees' hunger. SHARON NOWAK/Special