World Christian Conference

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The World Christian Conference (WCC) is an annual conference that is held near Santa Cruz, California. The purpose is to mobilize Christians to become strategically involved in God's plan to make disciples of all nations.

[edit] History

The conference started in 1985 as the World Christian Conference for Chinese Graduates (WCCCG). Its conveners saw the need to bring fellow Christians together and challenge them to respond to the needs of the unreached peoples of the world as well as the need for more workers in North America.

Each year, since 1985, brothers and sisters from churches on the West Coast and beyond have come together in a forum where biblical teaching is given, models and examples are presented, and practical issues are discussed. The fellowship among those attending the conference usually continues well beyond the close of the conference, as like-minded sisters and brothers from different churches network together, helping each other move forward in their World Christian journeys.

To God's glory, He has used the conference to encourage and equip alumni for lifestyles strategically centered on God's mission. Many continue to live out their World Christian vision both locally and globally.

Since 1985, WCC has gained momentum reaching over 400 in attendance each year.