“You’ve come all the way from Paris?!”, she exclaimed. I grinned, failing to hide my enthusiasm “It’s not that far.” I fooled no one.

In a bright room, round tables and sprawling window seats welcome all. Coffee and tea are served “à volonté” alongside inviting conversation varying from hometowns and hobbies to theology. It’s easy to engage.

A few weeks earlier, I eagerly scanned my email for details, attempting to appease my anticipation for my second “Book In A Day” conference at Cornhill near Elephant and Castle in London . 

Coming together with like-minded folks to know God better, advance in applying His Word daily, and being equipped to transmit this to others, these days are powerful and deeply encouraging. It doesn’t seem “that far” to come from Paris. “Il vaut la peine”, as they say.

Believing God speaks to us through His Word, Cornhill trains people to teach the Bible. The focus on knowing God, while seeking to grow as Bible teachers, is paramount. We want to be followers of our King Jesus in every way personally, not only teachers of God’s Word. I believe this humble leading is what makes these days come alive.

The day starts with a devotional, prayer, worship. Invited to begin where we intend to stay and end up: with our eyes on Jesus. Today we’re diving into the book of Esther, with teaching from Kev Murdoch, the vicar of Euston church, London.

Accompanied by a student with whom I’d studied Esther 2 years earlier, this day was extra special. We loved doing this together! Sometimes furiously taking notes, sometimes pensively processing, the format is a complementary mix of teaching and discussion, and the attitude is always edifying—everyone has something to learn from God’s Word, everyone has something to offer in study.

The teaching here is par excellence. Beyond grateful for access to many resources in God’s Word, I learn, teach and train alongside pastors and leaders from many nations and generations. What’s offered by the Proclamation Trust is truly noteworthy.

Again, I came away resourced, built up in fellowship, and sinking my roots deeper into God’s Word, revealed in the peeling back of the layers of the book together. I leave each time with the desire to keep going!

A heartfelt thank you for every hour of work invested into these days, every prayer, every teacher, every servant-hearted facilitator. Thank you for pointing us to Jesus and helping us do the same for others. Continuez! Et à bientôt!