Life conference weekend 2025

Life Conference Weekend - Expanding Our Vision

Who: Everyone
Location: Word of Life Ministry
Dates: August 15-17, 2025
Days/Times:  Friday 6pm
                         Saturday 6pm
                         Sunday 10am
                         


About Life Conference Weekend 2025:
Word of Life Ministry is celebrating 29 years!

This weekend is a celebration and collaboration of  Father, Son, Holy Spirit, covenant relationships and the synergy & purpose of the universal body of Christ.

We invite you to join us for an inspiring Conference Weekend centered around the theme: “Expanding Our Vision: The Journey of Establishing a Society of Worship, Justice, & Community.” This weekend is an opportunity to deepen our spiritual lives and actively engage in the work of the Kingdom of God. Together, we will explore how we can worship fully, seek justice, and build authentic community—creating a society that reflects the love and values of Jesus.

Our ministry envisions a vibrant community where individuals grow spiritually by “being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.” Rooted in the Kingdom of God, we are called to live out worship and justice as expressions of our faith, seeking transformation both personally and collectively. Through Acts 2:42-47, we see the early church as a model of worship, community, and service—a community dedicated to fellowship, prayer, and meeting the needs of others. As we follow in their footsteps, we are challenged to actively participate in God’s mission by loving our neighbors and engaging in acts of justice.

Isaiah 58:6-12 challenges us to break the chains of injustice and care for the marginalized, making justice not just a personal goal but a collective responsibility. As we expand our vision for worship and justice, we ask: How can we embody these values in our daily lives and communities? This weekend will help us discover practical ways to live out God’s justice in a broken world, where every act of service and love brings us closer to fulfilling the vision of God’s Kingdom on earth.

The culmination of our faith is seen in Revelation 21:1-4, which paints a picture of the new heaven and new earth, where God’s Kingdom fully transforms our world. This passage speaks to the arrival of a new way of being human—a world where God’s values of love, justice, and peace define how we live. It’s a reminder that the Kingdom of God isn’t just a future hope but a present reality that we are invited to participate in now. As we expand our vision, we align ourselves with God’s plan for the world, working to bring heaven’s values into the systems of our society.

Join us for a weekend of community, worship, teaching, prophecy & practical application as we explore how we can live out these Kingdom values in our community and world. Together, we’ll discover what it means to live as a worshiping and just community and how we can make a difference in our neighborhoods, city, and beyond. We are excited to embark on this journey of transformation with you.

Let’s expand our vision and live out the Kingdom of God in every area of life.

We look forward to seeing you here!


CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
  • Pastor Barry & Lady J Bishop // Lifewind Church // Selmer, TN
  • Apostle Dale Carver // Grace Covenant Church // Carrollton, GA

CONFERENCE HOSTS
  • Pastors Kevin & Amy Gurley // Word of Life Ministry // Fort Payne, AL

Contact Kevin Gurley  // kevin@wolministry.org with any questions or for more information.

LOCATION:
3610 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Area Hotels

Fort Payne  l  Show on map

This modest roadside hotel adjacent to Interstate 59 is 5 minutes' drive from central Fort Payne and 18 minutes' drive from Little River Canyon National Preserve.

All air-conditioned rooms include free WiFi and premium cable TV, in addition to balconies, coffeemakers and microwaves. Some rooms add minifridges and work desks.

Coffee and continental breakfast are complimentary, plus there's an on-site Waffle House family restaurant. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a 50-person meeting room, a newsstand and guest laundry facility (fee). There's also free off-street parking accommodating trucks and buses.

Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Address & contact information
1412 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-4013
Fort Payne  l  Show on map

This roadside contemporary hotel is a 7.9-mile drive from golf at the Terrapin Hills Country Club and an 11.4-mile drive from the Little River Canyon National Preserve.

All rooms include free WiFi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), flat-screen TVs with HD channels, minifridges and coffeemakers.

A free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go are offered, as well as a fitness center and indoor pool. There's also free parking. Additional amenities include a business center and meeting room.

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Address & contact information
1201 Jordan Rd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968
(256) 304-2600

 
Fort Payne  l  Show on map

Off Interstate 59 exit 218, this contemporary hotel is 2.4 miles from Fort Payne town center, 10.7 miles from Little River Canyon National Preserve, and 19.7 miles from Sequoyah Caverns cave tours.

Modern rooms come with desks, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and fridges. There's also free WiFi, and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms, while kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Suites add living areas with sofa beds and kitchenettes with sinks and tableware.

Amenities include free buffet breakfast, a seasonal heated outdoor pool, fitness and business centers, 1 meeting room, and free parking.

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Address & contact information
112 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968
(256) 997-1020
Fort Payne  l  Show on map

Off I-59, this straightforward hotel is 6 miles from DeSoto State Park, 4 miles from Manitou Cave and 8 miles from Little River Canyon National Preserve.

The relaxed rooms include free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffeemakers, plus minifridges and microwaves. Some rooms offer kitchenettes.

Continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and a dining room. Event space is available.

Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Address & contact information
102 Drinkard Dr NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-2950
Fort Payne  l  Show on map

This simple hotel off Interstate 59 is 10.4 miles from De Soto State Park and 10.6 miles from the Little River Canyon National Preserve.

All rooms include en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, and have free WiFi, TVs, desks, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Kids 17 and under stay free with a paying adult.
Complimentary continental breakfast buffet is provided.

There's also a seasonal outdoor pool, guest laundry facilities and free large-vehicle parking.

Check-in time: 2:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Address & contact information
1416 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968
(256) 273-5034