Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Third Triennial World Conference?
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The World Assemblies of God Fellowship coordinates a World Congress
every three years. Nationally or regionally delegated leaders within
the Fellowship assemble to discuss matters primarily affecting the
objectives of the Fellowship. The Third Triennial World Conference
meets August 7-8, 2000 at the Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis, Indiana.
What is the 2000 Celebration? (top)
The 2000 Celebration is a time set aside for the entire Assemblies
of God family from across the globe to gather together at one time,
in one place. It will be a to thank God for His grace in the past
and present; and to ask His blessing on the future. The 2000 Celebration
will be held in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 8-10.
This unprecedented gathering of foreign representatives, missionaries,
ministers, and lay persons provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to meet the family and collectively seek God's face, believe for
a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit as we enter the 21st century,
and to hear from heaven.
What makes this gathering unique?
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A gathering of this nature has never before been attempted in North
America. Truly an international gathering "all together, at
one time, in one place."
We will Celebrate God's goodness during this past century
of Pentecost, Rejoice in what He is doing through His Holy
Spirit in the world today and Renew our commitment to take
the gospel to every person, until He comes.
Is this the same as a General Council?
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No. General Councils are held every two years for the purpose of
conducting the business of the church. While the World Congress
will meet to discuss issues affecting World Fellowship, the primary
goal is to gather the entire Assemblies of God together at the threshold
of the new millennium for a time of celebration, renewal and intercession.
Who is invited? (top)
You are! This gathering is about the entire Assemblies of God family
meeting together at one time in one place. It won't be complete
unless you are there. In addition, lay people, pastors, evangelists,
missionaries and international delegates from around the world are
making plans to attend.
Why should I attend? (top)
Join with thousands of A/G believers for this once-in-a-lifetime
gathering.
Celebrate what God has done through the Assemblies of God.
Renew the commitment to fulfill the Great Commission.
Intercede for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the new
millennium.
Fellowship with your international brothers and sisters in
Christ.
Hear real, life-changing testimonies from around the world.
Learn how to effectively evangelize your world.
Open yourself to new ideas, new solutions, and new inspiration.
Discover what God requires of you in the next century.
Stimulate a new purpose and vision in your church.
Embark on a shared journey to spread the message of Christ in the
new millennium.
Experience a fresh Pentecost for the 21st century.
Why should I register? (top)
The registration will enable you to attend all of the activities.
It will also help us to track the numbers of those attending. The
registration fee is minimal ($15). Pre-registering will be of a
great benefit to you, as it will significantly cut down on the waiting
time on-site.
When should I be there? (top)
Those who plan to attend both events, 3rd Triennial World A/G Congress
and 2000 Celebration, should arrive early Monday. Those coming only
for the 2000 Celebration need to arrive Tuesday afternoon for the
opening service at 7 p.m.
Should I bring my children? (top)
Absolutely! This is an event for the entire family.
Special note: There is a child care room for children 0-5 years
of age. The children must be accompanied by a parent in this room.
It is not staffed with child care workers.
Children in Kindergarten - 6th grade will be able to attend Kid's
Congress. The charge for this is $25 for both Weds. and Thurs. This
will be age appropriate activities where the children will have
fun and be ministered to at an age appropriate level.
Will there be youth activities? (top)
There will not be separate evening services for the youth. From
the concept of "all together at one time in one place,"
is a feeling that the young people of the Fellowship bring a sense
of enthusiasm and vitality wherever they go. This gathering will
only be a true "family" gathering when the Church of tomorrow
unites with the Church of yesterday and today. There will be special
youth track seminars on Thursday, however.
The annual Fine Arts Festival will be taking place, but this is
a qualifying event.
How do I register? (top)
There are three ways to register for this once-in-a-lifetime gathering.
Online, by mail, or by fax. For mail or fax, follow the directions
on the printed registration form.
Online
Registering online is the quick, easy and safe. If you will agree
to answer a few questions and accept an occasional e-mail regarding
the gathering, you can register for FREE.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions. You can choose the free
registration or choose the regular registration, which includes
the $15 registration fee. By choosing the regular registration option,
the only communication you will receive from us is a registration
confirmation e-mail and your registration materials through the
mail.
Once you've chosen your type of online registration, you'll be
led through a series of steps...
Free online registration
1. You will be asked to answer a few questions and input your personal
information. Please note that fields marked with a red asterisk
must be filled in to complete the registration process.
2. Please check your personal information, then click the submit
button at the bottom of the page.
3. A confirmation page will be generated. This page only confirms
your personal information. It DOES NOT confirm your registration.
4. An e-mail with further instructions to complete the registration
process will be sent to the e-mail address entered on the registration
page.
Note: Only one free registration can be accepted
per valid e-mail address. Additional registrations can be submitted
through the regular online registration for $15 using a credit card.This
offer does not apply to any Kids Congress events.
Regular online registration
1. You will be asked to input your personal information. Please
note that fields marked with a red asterisk must be filled in to
complete the registration process.
2. Please check your information, then click the submit button
at the bottom of the page.
3. A confirmation page will be generated. Ensure your personal
information is correct.
4. Finally, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address
entered on the registration page.
Note: At this time, we are only able to register one individual
at a time. To register more than one person, submit your initial
registration information, then click your browserÕs back button
and enter the registration information of the next person in your
party. Continue this process until all persons in your party have
been entered.
What is the free registration offer?
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Your registration fee of $15 USD is waived when you agree to answer
a short survey and accept an occasional e-mail regarding the World
Assemblies of God Congress and 2000 Celebration. After August 10,
2000, you will have the opportunity to continue to receive valuable
information regarding other Assemblies of God events, join other
Assemblies of God newsletters, or remove your address from the database.
Only one free registration can be accepted per valid e-mail address.
This offer does not apply to any Kids Congress events.
See registration instructions
Register
for free now
Will my personal information, including
credit card number, be secure? (top)
You can feel safe submitting personal information at this site.
All credit card transactions through this site (2000.agcongress.org)
are secured using SSL technology (Secure Socket Layer) which begins
before you submit any personal information and remains secure throughout
the transaction. For transactions conducted outside this site, including
online housing reservations made through the Pass-Key system, the
General Council has taken reasonable efforts to ensure that personal
information submitted on those sites will be protected from misuse.
The General Council of the Assemblies of God has taken reasonable
efforts to ensure that your personal information will protected
and used for the sole purpose for which it is intended. If you have
concerns about security, please contact us at webmaster@ag.org.
Will I receive materials about the Celebration
after I register? (top)
Yes, there will be a packet of information that is sent out to
all that pre-register. It will include a letter and a wristband
that will be required for admittance. There will be no need for
on site check-in. If a child has registered, it will also include
a brochure and a medical release form. After you receive these registration
materials, you can expect a further update at least once a month
until the time of the Celebration.
Other than attending, how can I
participate? (top)
- Pledge to join millions of Assemblies of God believers in prayer
each day for the World Assemblies of God Congress & 2000 Celebration.
- Pray for a mighty Pentecostal outpouring on each person who
attends
- Pray for safe travel as the A/G family gathers from around
the world
- Pray for God's anointing for speakers, musicians, and each
participant
How do I download and view the PDF forms?
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When you see a link to a PDF on a web page, instead of left-clicking
with your mouse to open it, right-click on the link. This should
pop up a menu on your browser. The menu will give you an option
that says 'Save Link As' or 'Save Target As', or something similar
which mentions 'saving'. Save the PDF file to your computer's hard
drive. To view the file open Adobe's free Acrobat
Reader software and choose 'File,''Open,' from the top menu.
Select the PDF file you just saved to your hard drive.
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