Kingdom Fellowship Weekend

Brother, sister, respected friend, have you paused to examine carefully this faith that is being highlighted again and again over these days? This message will take a fast flight over human history from the book of Genesis until now and look again at the foundations of this FAITH! The just shall LIVE by faith… and that wasn’t just the idea of Luther and the reformers, it IS the Word of God! But wa...

Fallow ground is unprepared, unseeded, and unattended. It is both neglected and hardened, unable to reach its full potential. Fallow ground speaks of missed purpose, lukewarmness, apathy and slothfulness. Count on it… fallow ground never leads to abundant fruitfulness. The call to break up fallow ground was not given to the heathen nations, but to God’s people. Repentance was the first message of...

The theme of the panel discussion is taken from 1 Corinthians 16:13. “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” —1 Corinthians 16:13, KJV Each panelist focuses on one phrase, then wrestle through questions. Following are the four topics: “Watch Ye” by Harold Troyer, Belleville, PA “Stand Fast in the Faith” by Brandon Byler, Shippensburg, PA “Quit You Like Men” by Harry Argo...

Tradition  is a system of beliefs or expected behaviors passed down within a group of people with symbolic meaning or special significance…customs, ethics, values, norms, heritage and culture are nearly synonymous terms. Traditionalism  refers to a profound distrust of anything that would alter or interfere with maintaining traditions. In the extreme, this behavior becomes “reactionary,” that is,...

As the focus of this conference will include the inspiring history of some courageous young men in the 1500s who took a tough stand for clear principles of the Word of God, this message for youth will jump back a few centuries earlier and gain courage and inspiration from a boy in the Bible. This boy stood firmly with faith in his God in a very absorbing and challenging cultural setting that was n...

What would come to be called the “Radical Reformation or Anabaptism” began in a time of unrest and upheaval. The medieval traditions and the authority of the established church were being challenged by many voices and ideas. How could someone know the truth in such a chaotic and confusing time? If the traditional medieval church model was corrupted, should it be reformed or completely rebuilt? How...

Thousands of courageous young men willingly gave their lives to defend the “cause of freedom” in the World Wars. Where are the men and women, young and old, who would willingly risk their lives for the cause of Spiritual Freedom today? Why aren’t we hearing about more Anabaptist people losing their lives in spreading the Gospel?

Fifty days after Christ’s resurrection, the mighty wind of the Spirit of Power roared through the midst of 120 disciples when the Day of Pentecost “was fully come.” This birthed the Church of the Firstborn, 3,000 strong, from a rag-tag band of disciples. Corruption invaded almost immediately (Acts 5) among the Brethren. This disgrace quickly “made havock of the Church… perverting its Gospel” (Gal....

Peering through 500 years of history, how can we know what caused the Reformation? When the prophet Habakkuk lamented that he did not understand what God was doing, God replied pointedly, “I am working a work in your days which you would not believe even if someone told it to you.” We begin with God’s promises before talking about central issues such as the believer’s church, non-participation in...

Imagine a church out of touch with reality! What kind of answers could it provide for the European masses? On top of that, imagine religious ignorance born from illiteracy and followed by religious totalitarian control. Any lessons for us?

In this talk, Kinley Coulter outlines three points to highlight the battle we are in, and how to effectively win by God’s grace: THE INESCAPABLE REALITY: The forces powering the conflict that is raging between the Church and the kingdoms of this world are invisible but utterly real and eternally dangerous. OUR INFERNAL RIVAL: The kingdoms of this world are walking in blind, faithful obedience to t...

In this engaging talk, Melvin Lehman discusses how Communism and Socialism have failed. He begins with the its history and high aspirations: goals we could identify with. Yet it’s famously crumbled. Why? Are we destined to have a society with disparate poor and wealthy classes? How can worthy goals like equality be realized today? Melvin points to the answer offered by Jesus.

This chorus of 150+ youth attendees of KFW 2024 praised the Lord in song together.

“Media” by Melvin Lehman We do well to be wary of the negative effects digital media has on our lives. But “What hath God wrought?” to quote Samuel Morse, is an important question. How might our heavenly Father direct us to use this tool to serve the Kingdom of God in our day? We hope to look at the issues pro and con that are raised by this question. “Business” by Leo Eby Business and hospitality...

Purpose, meaning, fulfillment, motivation—these are things every human longs for. But what exactly is purpose, and how do we know when we’ve truly found it? What is your reason for being? While there are no simple answers, a biblical perspective offers foundational principles to help us begin answering these questions in each of our own lives. In this talk, we will discuss the universal pursuit of...

When our homes become hospitality centers, it’s sort of like a combination of a restaurant and a hospital with no charge. God has given each of our homes a strength or a talent that we can offer to the people that God sends to our homes. What is a strength that God gave you to share? Do you have one specialty food that you love to make? Or you can serve cereal. We are really without excuse. Beside...

Join us as we explore the reality of poverty and some of the ways to measure it. What we identify as the cause will determine what we propose as the solution. We'll be discussing economic disparity, considering the opposite of poverty (it's not wealth), and precedents in poverty alleviation. Imagine what the world might be like if communities applied what God has shown us of His heart for...

As Anabaptists interact more freely and frequently with news media, they are faced with greater pressures—internally and externally—to become involved in national and international affairs. Should we be doing more? If so, what is the more we should be doing? This talk is not entirely descriptive (since a small percentage of Anabaptists are involved to one small degree or another politically), but...

The sands of time are sinking! This message is an urgent call to devote our hearts, lives, time, and energy completely to the kingdom of Jesus. Jesus said his followers are the light of the world, but before that can happen each of our own lamps must first be lit by a personal walk with Jesus. Time moves on, eternity draws nearer every day, and the world and our own flesh are trying to distract us...

Jesus is building a spiritual kingdom on earth in earthen vessels sanctified for the Master’s use with none other than resurrected, crucified flesh! His kingdom doesn’t exist in a vacuum, but in flesh and blood, in a world groaning and broken by sin. "So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because...

In this panel discussion, moderator Wendell Martin fielded questions from the audience in relation to these preceeding three messages: “Multiplication or Fragmentation: How to Develop Healthy and Helpful Relationships with Other Church Groups” by Melvin Lehman, Guys Mills, Pennsylvania “People of Integrity” by Justin Wadel, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania “Three Keys to Greatness in the Kingdom of God”...

Andrew Kurtz contrasts Jesus’ teaching on greatness with the worldly methods of self-exaltation and power politics. Jesus teaches that the ones being served have greater value than the leader. An attitude of humility and service is more important than the leadership structure.

Justin Wadel speaks about the need for Christians to “be real,” living above the compromise and division that too often characterize Christianity. Each person is a necessary part, required for the Church to work properly. Corporate discipleship is how we press into the Kingdom, with self-examination, setting goals for personal growth, and being the change that is needed in the world.

Beginning with a call for us to be unified in Christ, Melvin gives an overview of historical changes in the Anabaptist movement. He reminds us that we need all the members working together for the body to flourish. Melvin urges us to respect boundaries and to be proactive rather than reactive to issues that need to be addressed.

What is the mission of the Church? What does God want to see from us as Christians? The church has withstood many adversities throughout its history, and there have always been true followers of Jesus that have carried His message to the world. God has always had a remnant of people who have carried the faith further. Listen as brother Trent shows how God has faithfully kept a remnant throughout h...