CONFERENCE: How should I best prepare for the conference?

Spiritually -

If possible, try to spend some extra time in prayer before coming to allow God to prepare you to receive all He has for you during the conference.  However, if this is not feasible, don't be condemned or pressured about what your schedule does not allow.

 

If this is your first Prayer and Power Conference, or if you are not familiar with Dave Roberson's ministry, you may find listening to and applying the truths taught in the teaching series 'Distinguishing God's Voice' as another beneficial way to help prepare yourself in advance.  This series is available under the Series section of this site.  

We also highly recommend reading Dave's book, The Walk of the Spirit, the Walk of Power, if you have not already done so.  You can download it for free under the Books section of this site.  Or you can order a paperback version by calling the ministry office at 918-298-7729 M-TH, 12:30pm-4:00pm Central Time.

 

Another resource available on this site that would be particularly beneficial for you to review and meditate on before coming to the conference is the '2010 Compilation of Prophecies.'  This is available under the Prophecies section on this site.  This compilation includes present-day speakings from the Lord that have come forth from the Body during this year.  The Lord is still speaking to His Body-He is continually feeding us fresh manna to meet us where we are at and to help us prepare for what He has in store for our future.

Choose to push past distractions. Distractions are always present just outside the Holy Spirit's anointing, but the focused individual will get what God sent him or her here for.

Expect God to move in your life, and come with an open heart.  Often people come to conference with a set of expectations regarding what they think the conference should be like.  Instead, come determined to allow God to be God in these services.

Come prepared to both give and receive from the Lord.  Be an active participant:  during the servicein praise and worship, in drawing from the anointing, and in agreeing in prayer as God ministers; outside of service timesin reaching out in fellowship to others around you.

 

Look for opportunities to connect with your brothers and sisters from around the world.  Fellowship with brethren of like, precious faith is a very significant part of these conferences.

 

Physically -

Endeavor to come to the conference well rested and aim to arrive a few days early, if possible, to ensure you have time to recover from travel and to adjust if coming from a different time zone.

 

Practically -

If you do not have a mobile phone, you may want to purchase a phone card upon arrival.

 

If you will be renting a car, try to co-ordinate flight arrival and departure with rental car pick-up and drop-off times.  Keep in mind that the time of day you pick up your rental car and the time you return it often must be the same in order to avoid paying for an additional day of rental fees or a long wait at the airport.

CONFERENCE: What should I wear?

Feel free to wear whatever you are comfortable in.  There is no requirement to dress formally.  Services can be lengthy, so dressing comfortably is encouraged.

CONFERENCE: What will the weather be like in Tulsa in October?

Tulsa's weather in October is generally pleasant and mild. But this is Tulsa and the weather doesn't always fit the pattern.  We recommend that you check the Weather Channel or the internet a few days before you travel to Tulsa to help you prepare better.  The zip code of the church is 74132.

CONFERENCE: Will any food or refreshments be provided at the conference?

Breakfast -

A "Continental Breakfast" will be available at the church each morning about 8:00a.m.  This will consist of bagels and cream cheese, donuts, muffins, and fruit.  Available beverages will be coffee (regular and decaf), instant tea, and Sunny Delight orange drink, along with creamer and sweeteners.

 

Lunch -

During the conference, ample time is given for a lunch break and there are a variety of restaurants and fast food places within a few miles of the church.  Many use this as a time of fellowship with friends and with the new friends they make, and others use it as a time to eat, rest and pray. 

 

Dinner -

The conference will end each day before dinner time so that you will have your evenings free for fellowship, rest, or both.

CONFERENCE: Is transportation available to and from the church?

Transportation is provided between the church and the Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills Hotel.  This is the only hotel where the shuttle vans pick up and drop off conference attendees.  If you are staying at another hotel, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the conference.  Please be sure and fill out the transportation part of the conference registration form if you are staying at the Hilton Hotel and plan on using the shuttle service.  If you have already registered, you can contact us via phone or email to notify us that you will be needing the shuttle service:  918-298-7729 or registrations@daveroberson.org.

CONFERENCE: What times do the shuttle vans run?

A copy of the shuttle schedule will be sent to you with your registration confirmation letter, and an additional copy will be posted on the bulletin board at the church.

CONFERENCE: What is the time schedule for services?

We start the conference off with our Sunday morning services: 8:30 a.m. (Teaching) and 10:00 a.m.  We also have an evening service starting at 6:00 p.m.  This will be the only evening service of the week.

We have two meetings per day, Monday through Friday:  The first one starts at 9:00 a.m., and the second one starts about two and a half hours after the first one endsgenerally, around 3:00 p.m.  We want to give everyone enough time for a decent lunch break, so if the first service goes long because of ministry, we will announce the time change for the afternoon service.

We do our best to allow the Holy Spirit to work the mind of God for each service.  Most people agree that they would rather have services that do not follow an exact schedule than miss out on something the Lord wants to accomplish.

CONFERENCE: I notice that there are morning and afternoon meetings only. Are there any activities organized for the evening?

No, the evenings are kept free for the purpose of fellowship, rest, prayer, etc.  However, the Lord has in times past prompted the organization of an additional evening gathering for a special purpose, and we always seek to be sensitive to His leadership.

CONFERENCE: If I cannot attend some of the conference meetings, is there a way to listen online?

We are not able to provide live streaming of the services, but MP3 files will be available after the conference for free download at www.daveroberson.org (under Weekly Services).  You will also be able to purchase CD's or MP3 discs if you prefer.

CONFERENCE, INTERNATIONAL: What are the immigration requirements for entering the US?

Anyone visiting the United States must complete a United States ESTA Travel Authorization Application online. The link is available at: http://www.esta.us/. The application can be filled out any time in the weeks or months before traveling, but should be completed a minimum of 72 hours before commencement of travel.

CONFERENCE, INTERNATIONAL: Can you provide me with a letter of invitation?

Due to tightened security concerns, we are unable to provide letters of invitation to people we do not personally know.

CONFERENCE, CHILDREN:

Although we do not provide childcare, you may take your child to the nursery rooms if they need a bit of play time.  A parent must remain in the nursery with the child, but the nursery is set up so that you can continue to hear and view the service.

CONFERENCE, CHILDREN: Is there a place for nursing mothers to feed their children?

Yes, we do have a nursing mother's room with comfortable seating and changing tables.

CONFERENCE: Any further questions?

If you have any additional questions, please call The Family Prayer Center office:

(918) 298-7729, Monday - Thursday, 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT or email us at: registrations@daveroberson.org.