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/SpecialJoel and Luke Smallbone, better known as for KING & COUNTRY, are one of the most sought-after duos in Christian music. BRYAN NOWAK/SpecialSpeaker Clayton King challenges those gathered. BRYAN NOWAK/SpecialA crowd of 7,500 filled the Macon Coliseum Dec. 28-29 for the Move Conference, with 858 recorded decisions. SHARON NOWAK/SpecialDescribed to have a voice both smoky and sweet, Lauren Daigle is one of the fastest-rising stars in Christian music. SHARON NOWAK/SpecialMaegan Hall looks a little apprehensive volunteering for husband/illusionist/comedian/speaker Jared Hall. BRYAN NOWAK/SpecialRecording artists Crowder and Tedashii came together on stage for the crowd. SHARON NOWAK/SpecialFood trucks helped alleviate attendees’ hunger. SHARON NOWAK/Special
Scott Barkley
Scott Barkley served as editor of The Christian Index from 2018-2020. Since 2004, he also served The Index as web content and associate editor and production editor.
