Participant's Comments from congress 11/12

Here you can read some feedback from people who attended the Mission-Net congress over New Year 2011/12. May it help you to set expectations for the coming congress over New Year 2013/14!

"I am thrilled about the information I got. Conversations with counselors helped me to find directions for my life. The programme and the speakers challenged me to live a missional lifestyle.” (Participant)

“I was set on fire for missions and found out how to go about it. I had very personal encounters with God.” (Participant)

“I have never experienced so much love in one place!” (Participant)

“I loved the atmosphere of so many people of different backgrounds coming together with a common purpose: praise God and live for him.” (Participant)

“Mission-Net was above my expectations. It’s always like that when God is in control. I was really encouraged that we spoke so many different languages and yet we were one.” (Participant)

“People were touched by Jesus, a new passion aroused.” (Exhibitor)

“The whole set-up of Mission-Net was very creative and diverse. Mission was presented holistically. Although there were many people it was very personal.” (Participant)

“I appreciated the possibility to have people pray for me.” (Participant)

“I made new friends in my family group and was able to refill my batteries.” (Participant)

“Mission-Net exceeded my expectations in the amount of networking among Christian organisations, in how many new friendships I built, in the way I was challenged by the speakers and in areas of personal spiritual growth and also of organisation.” (Exhibitor)

“When I came I had a completely wrong idea what mission was all about but God showed me that my neighborhood is a mission field as well and put a desire in my heart to explain the Gospel to my friends.” (Participant)

"I went home full of energy willing to give God everything.” (Participant)“

I realised that mission is a serious task for every Christian and it can be done in almost infinite ways. Our God is not just almighty but also very creative.” (Participant)

“The exhibition was great to find all the information and hear the experience of others. The interviews were encouraging.” (Participant)

“I appreciated the balance.” (Exhibitor)

“I think that I started to think more globally and to care about other nations – now that I have more information about them.” (Participant)

“As a result of Mission-Net I will connect with Christians of my home town to pray together for the town. I will support persecuted Christians with prayer, finance, cards …” Participant)

“Seeing the numerous booths and great personalities at the exhibition hall broadened my understanding about the different ways you can serve God in missions.” (Participant)

“I was really surprised at the number of quality contacts we made with participants and day guests.” (Exhibitor)

“I realised that I don’t want to wait till I have the time to be a missionary but I want to start participating in short-term outreaches already.” (Participant)