The Yale expositor., 1898-03-18
APRIL CONFERENCE.
A Meeting For Ministers and Christian
Workers.

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Workers.
The Third Annual Conference for
Ministers and Christian Workers will
hold it's sessions in Chicago, at the
Bible Institute, throughout the month
of April.
In the past those in attendance were
from as far west as the Dakotas and
Texas, and as far east as New Bruins
wick. 1t is expected that all sections
of the Union will be represented this
year.
The object of this Conference is to
consider and discuss the various lines
of aggressive christian work, and to
listen to the best Bible instructors that
can be secured. 1t is free, undenomina-
tional. and open to all interested in any
line of Christian work. Mr.. Moody will
be present for some days at the open
ing, and DIR. n. +. Schautller, Superin-
tendent of the City Missions of New
York, and Il well known Sunday School
worker and Bible teacher. Prof. w. G..
MOorehead Of Xenia Theological Sem
mary will teach during part of the Con-
ference. Prof. John II. Sampey, of the
Southern Baptist Theological Semin-
airy, Louisville, Ky, will deliver a
course of eight lectures on his recent
travels and explorations throughout
Egypt and the Holy Land. r. n. Tor
rey, of Chicago, will be present and
teach throughout the Conference. w.
Il Newell. Assistant superintendent,
who teaches week-night Bible classes,
attended weekly by 800, will tell how
it is done.
The Conference will be held at the
Bible Institute, a center of activity in
our western metropolis. The Confer
ence is the Outgr0wth or offspring of
the Institute.
Besides the special addresses by
speakers from abroad the regular work
of the Institute will go right on. This
consists Of lectures each forenoon at
nine and eleven O'clock on Bible Doc
trine, Bible Study by Chapters, etc, by
the superintendent, r. n. Torrey, and
the Assistant superintendent, W. K.
Newell
An interesting feature of this branch
of the Conference will be Mr.. Torrey's
class i'm "I3ibe Study by Chapters" and
his class in Personal Work, where in
struction is given in the practical de
tails of bringing men to Christ.
The musical work will be under the
direction of Prof. ID. b. TOwner, Super
tendent of the Musical Department of
the Institute. In addition to the var
ious music classes at the Institute,
which will be open TO all who care to
attend and receive the benefit of the in
struction offered, he will give practical
illustration of how to conduct song ser
vices to the glory of God and salvation
of souls
The outside work of the Institute has
always proven a profitable feature of
the Conferences. 1t will afford all who
attend an opportunity to study its ag-
gressive methods along all lines. Not
only can they study these methods as
they are taught, but they can see the
three hundred students at work apply
ing them successfully to every day
Christian life.
1t is interesting to note how the Con
ference appeals to Christian interest
everywhere, and how widespread the
interest is. Although the meeting vii
not occur until April, inquiries have
long been coming i'll as to programme
arrangements for entertainment, etc
AS in the past, the moderate sum o.
! five dollars per person per week 70
board and room will be charged in The
Institute for all who can be accommod
ated.
The Conference occurs at the close o
the winters heavy work, and many pas
tors obtain leave of absence for the va
cation then, in order TO attend the Con
ference.
In the past, churches appreciating th
great advantages attained 10y attending
this Conference, have not only granted
their pastors leave of absence, but alst
paid the expences of the trip for them
These churches have been abundant,
repaid for the outlay Of money by re
ceiving their pastor back again refresh
ed in body and with increased spiritua
power.
The indications are that the attend
ance will be much larger this year thai
ever before, and great as the past bles
sings have been, even greater ones ar,
expected from our Heavenly Fathe
and His son Jesus Christ and the HOl
Spirit. Anyone contemplating attend
ance can write Mr.. Moody or II. \
Torrey, so Institute Place, Chicago
Communicated.