Thursday

Thursday evening the NLS Executive Board members held a Townhall meeting to discuss the state of the movement, and engage in open dialogue with attendees about sustaining and growing the community. Secretariat Representation and Support The representation of secretariats was discussed, noting that out of 37 secretariats, 28 were present at the gathering, with nine absent. Four secretariats are confirmed not to hold weekends in the coming year, and seven more are uncertain. The executive...

Scott Elliott and Sophia Nelson TEC or Teens Encounter Christ is similar to Via de Christo but for youth 13-18. You will learn more about TEC throughout the weekend. Pastor Scott Elliott reminded us that “the gospel is always telling our story.” We just have to study and be open to what it is saying. We have to share the gospel with all. Especially with the young people. They are not the church of the...

Piety Our reunion groups are a place to be comfortable talking about our relationship with Christ. Alexa said, “It’s a place to take off your shoes and be comfortable.” Alexa had a difficult time doing this with God. In her late 20s after making Via de Christo in Western North Carolina, she was diagnosed with endometrial and then thyroid cancer. She had also just ended a relationship. Via de Cristo gave Alexa a new sense...