🎉 Highlights, Takeaways and Things to Know
đź“šConvention Notebook
We are providing our 88 page 2025 Convention Digital Notebook to all. If you were with us it will remind you of some highlights if you weren’t able to join us we want you to know and see some of the important details from the opening welcome letter from President Nortune to the vision, impact reports, financial overview, bylaw changes, honors given and much, much more.
Our Mission to Multiply vision is off and running and was a significant part of our time together. You see our updated mission statement, our newly adopted vision statement with our cultural values. If you have not seen the 10 short videos President Nortune filmed this last year please click the link below to get an expanded understanding of the Mission to Multiply vision.
The conference floor voted to change our mission statement from plant churches to multiply churches. This minor word change carries significant meaning. The word plant isn’t wrong it is only incomplete. In fact the word multiply not only includes planting new churches but now expands to include strengthening our existing churches. By using multiply we are committed to not only starting new churches we are committed to strengthening our existing churches as well. (See the conference notebook for more insight.)
We have already begun to implement this vision in a variety of ways. Most recently being our National Pastors Learning Communities early this spring where over 250 of our pastors and leaders worked through being a multiplying leader together as 30 different groups went through the Multipliers book followed by the national webinar. Stay tuned, there is more to come.
✨ A Fresh Look:
The New Open Bible Logo
Every church globally will have access to the new logo for you to adopt and personalize it to your local church or context. There is a complete style guide available on our website that will give you the files you need and guidelines to use. We are excited for this new step for Open Bible.
đź“· Convention Photo Gallery
Relive the memories!
Browse and download your favorite photos from this year’s convention. Feel free to share them with your church family and friends.
🗓️ Convention Moments at a Glance
Here’s a quick look at what we experienced together:
âś… Powerful Sessions & Worship
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Inspiring messages from President Michael Nortune, our district directors, and guest speakers.
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Spirit-filled worship that united hearts from across the nation and the world.
âś… Breakout Sessions & Workshops
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Practical training and encouragement for pastors, leaders, and families.
âś… Special Gatherings & Fellowship
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Times of connection, prayer, and celebrating Open Bible’s mission together.
âś… Honoring Faithful Servants
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Recognition of pastors and leaders for their decades of faithful service, including this year’s Frank W. Smith Award recipient, Rev Karl Francis.
âś… Moments of Prayer & Unity
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Corporate prayer gatherings covering our churches, communities, and global mission.
âś… Fun & Family
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Meaningful memories made with friends new and old — and a few surprises along the way!
Israel Encounter:
A Life-Changing Tour
During Convention our Israel Encounter was announced. Join pastors and ministry leaders from Open Bible Churches for an unforgettable journey through the Holy Land, November 3–13, 2026. This in-depth tour will deepen your understanding of Israel’s prophetic restoration and its rich biblical history, inspiring and equipping you to make an even greater impact for the gospel.
Led by President Michael Nortune and other trusted hosts, you’ll walk where Jesus walked, float in the Dead Sea, explore ancient sites like the Mount of Beatitudes, Garden of Gethsemane, and the Temple Mount, and enjoy meaningful times of fellowship and reflection with like-hearted leaders.
View the full itinerary, details, and pricing in our tour brochure:
Download the Israel Tour PDF
Ready to experience this trip of a lifetime?
Register at ICEJ USA
Have Questions? Call: (615) 895-9830 or Email: tours@icejusa.org
đź“Ł Stay Connected
We can’t wait to see how God continues to move through Open Bible Churches!
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