We wanted to end the conference with a bang, so how about an NFL football player - turned pastor from California to challenge us, inspire us, pump us up, and send us back in the game?

Session 5 - How Community Transforms
Miles McPherson, Senior Pastor, The Rock Church (San Diego, CA)

When community works — when it’s characterized by good health and a supportive environment — it can have a transformative effect on individuals, on churches, and within entire neighborhoods. Miles McPherson details the importance of a community-focused church, and the power of community to impact our culture.

Miles McPherson is the President of Miles Ahead, and is an internationally known speaker whose bold, down-to-earth, and humorous style has become his trademark. His relevant message challenges both the young and young-minded and often compels them to recalibrate their lives in light of the Gospel.

McPherson achieved All-American honors in college football and went on to play as a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers. He earned an MDiv and is now Senior Pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, where more than 11,000 people attend one of five weekend services. McPherson is the author of several books and articles, and in 2007 earned an Emmy Award for a documentary on methamphetamine.

The Group Life Conference 2008 "Essential for the Human Heart" opens on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Willow Creek campus in South Barrington, IL.  For details and early registration visit the Conference Information page. The full conference web site goes live late in May.