Would you like to spend a weekend with Tobie and me exploring the wonder of the Gospel when God's justice replaces our pursuit of righteousness?
My Just Love co-author, Tobie van der Westhuizen, and his wife will be visiting from South Africa this summer to see family near Kansas City. We thought it would give us an excellent opportunity to host a meet-up there for the Lifestream/God Journey audience and to further explore the themes and ramifications of Just Love.
The glory of the Gospel is not just God’s love in us, as miraculous as that is, but God’s love and life through us, transforming our lives and flowing into the world.
The content of Wayne and Tobie’s new book, Just Love, invites us to rethink how the Gospel is often portrayed.
- What if we had been focused on his love writing justice on our hearts, rather than a preoccupation with our sin and personal piety?
- What would the church of Jesus look like if his love had always been at its center?
- What would it change about our understanding of salvation, justification, transformation, and the nature of his kingdom taking expression in the world?
- And, most of all, how can you experience more of his love and life in our own God Journey?
No wonder the Gospel seems so weak in our day; it has been emptied of its power. We jump through some religious hoops, claiming our salvation, without ever having touched the rich treasure of God's love for us. My coauthor, Tobie, and his wife are coming to Kansas City to visit family in July. We are planning a meet-up in Overland Park, July 9-12, this summer. I would like to introduce them to you, and we want to unpack the themes of this book that will help you discover the richness of his love, as well as have a whole new way to understand the story of Scripture.
We concluded the book by saying that these realities are better explored than explained, and that’s exactly what we want to do in three transforming days in Kansas City. Coauthors Wayne Jacobsen and Tobie van der Westhuizen will facilitate a series of conversations to explore how God’s love and life flow into us, and then out from us to fill the earth with his glory.
You’re invited to join us July 9-12
We will gather at the Westbrooke Church
9777 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212
Our Schedule:
Thursday, July 9: 7 pm - 9 am
Friday & Saturday, July 10-11: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, July 12: 9 am - 12 noon
Evenings will be free to explore Kansas City, rest, or connect with others for meals and fellowship.
Though we have plenty of room now, space is limited. We will register people on a first-come, first-served basis. When it fills up, we'll start a waiting list in case of cancellations. If you’d like to register or need further information, email waynej@lifestream.org, listing the names of each person you are registering. There is no cost for the conference; people can donate to Lifestream Ministries to help defray the costs if they would like to help us. We will let you know when the need is covered, and send any overage to our Kenya Fund.
Host Hotel
People from out of the area are welcome to fly or drive in to be with us. We have a special block of rooms at a host hotel that has given us a wonderful discount, given there is a World Cup Quarterfinal match in KC that weekend.
Here is the direct booking link for guests to start reserving their room at the agreed-upon discounted rate of $229 plus tax per night.
Life Stream Ministries: Just Love
All guests will have up until Thursday, 6/17/26 , to reserve their room at thisdiscounted rate. After this date, guests will be on their own, and the discounted rate will no longer apply. Your room includes a kitchen if you want to cook meals there. The hotel also includes a free breakfast, pool, and workout gym. If you are single and want to double up, I will be happy to pair you with a roommate.
Free Airport Transportation: The Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride will provide free shuttle services every 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport to the Overland Park Convention Center, which is one mile from our hotel.
Finding the Bus at Kansas City International Airport
After you get off the plane:
- Head to baggage claim and follow the signs for Public Transit.
- Cross the crosswalk at column 1D.
- Turn left at column 3D.
- Catch the bus at column3A.
Source: https://www.johnsoncountyunited.com/getting-around
If you need further information, please email the Lifestream Office.