Detling Summer Conference
Detling Summer Conference, or Detling, is an annual summer gathering of Christians at the Kent Showground, near the village of Detling, Kent, UK, from which the conference takes its current name. It was formerly known as Revival Fire.[1]
Event[edit]
The event was founded by the Rev. Eric Delve and Christian musician Russ Hughes in 2000. Hughes left the organisation in 2006.[citation needed]
The conference consists of music, seminars, keynote speakers and groups for children of all ages, attracting families. Late night music events and comedy are also featured.[2] Although people choose to visit daily, half of the 5000 daily visitors camp on site.[1] Each year's event has a different theme including The Spirit and the Bride, Your Kingdom Come, After God's Own Heart (2008) and in 2009 Nothing is impossible.
Over the years Detling has attracted many well known Christian speakers including the former Westminster Chapel pastor Dr. RT Kendall, the General Director of Evangelical Alliance Rev. Joel Edwards, missionary Jackie Pullinger MBE, Adrian Plass and J John.[3]
Music[edit]
A number of 'live worship' music CDs[4] have been released, including Let Every Step We Take,[5] Your Kingdom Come[6] [citation needed], "As It Is In Heaven",[7] Rhythms of Grace, "Nothing Is Impossible" [8] and "Rise, Run, Reign".[9] Also released are recordings of live 'ministry' music from the River Event, The River (2002)[10] and Return to the River.[11]
Organisation[edit]
The event was jointly organised by a UK Limited Company - Revival Fire Conferences Ltd - and a Registered UK Charity, The Spirit and the Bride Trust. The main aims of the charity were to 'make grants to other organisations'. From 2008 a non-profit company limited by guarantee called People without Limits took over.[12][13]
In July 2008 to raise funds for the event, Eric Delve spoke for 24 hours, setting a world record for the longest outdoor preach.[14]
The organisation has created several offshoot organisations, including All Saints Praise[15] and Eurofire.[16] All Saints Praise has been held on Halloween at Canterbury Cathedral since 2000 and consists of singing and a speaker.[17] In 2008, it was also held at Guildford Cathedral, led by Rev. Andrew Delaney.[18]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b What's on 2007 Church Times
- ^ Detling: 2009 event speakers announced Archived 2011-09-02 at the Wayback Machine Woman Alive
- ^ Practical service through worship[permanent dead link] London School of Theology review p5 Autumn 2008
Evening Celebrations & Word Stream Meetings CD Essential Christian
Evening Celebrations and Bible Studies: Detling 2008 Essential Christian
Detling conference announces programme Inspire Magazine - ^ http://www.worshipmusic.com/russ-hughes.html worshipmusic.com listing
- ^ Live worship from Detling (CD) goldusa.com
- ^ Your Kingdom Come Crossrhythms
- ^ [1] Archived 2012-04-20 at the Wayback Machine"Essential Christian"
- ^ [2] Archived 2012-04-20 at the Wayback Machine"Essential Christian"
- ^ [3] Archived 2012-04-20 at the Wayback Machine"Essential Christian"
- ^ The River (CD) Worship Music
- ^ Return to the River (CD) Christian bits
- ^ People without Limits Archived April 21, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Detling Summer Conference
- ^ About people without Limits Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Detling Summer Conference
- ^ Vicar in record-breaking sermon BBC News 26 July 2008
- ^ All Saints Praise Archived April 20, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Detling Summer Conference
- ^ Eurofire Archived April 20, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Detling Summer Conference
- ^ Outlook October 2007 Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine p3
- ^ http://www.guildford-cathedral.org/worship/services/2008-10-31[permanent dead link]