The theme of this year’s conference is “Rich”, taken from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. As we seek to encourage one another on in committed gospel ministry, we will experience many joys and delights as well as facing up to many trials and sacrifices. Just after Paul has penned one of the high points of the New Testament in describing the glorious ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor 5 v 11-21), he then lays out the costs and hardships of enduring gospel ministry. 2 Cor 6 v 10 says this “Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing, poor, yet making many rich, having nothing, and yet possessing everything.”