Distance didn’t stop Katie and a group of friends from gathering around God’s Word together. They turned their virtual OneLove experience into a living room ‘mini conference’ complete with coffee, pastries and conversations that stretched well into the evening. In this story, Katie reflects on how OneLove has encouraged her faith as well as the beauty of unity across churches and generations.
1. Please introduce yourself and how many times you’ve attended OneLove.
I’m Katie Kjelsaas, a clinical psychologist and married mum of two based in Brisbane, Australia. This was my first time attending OneLove. I attended virtually and decided to invite a bunch of friends to my place to attend with me – we hosted our own ‘mini conference’, complete with swag bags, coffee, pastries and a pot-luck lunch. It was fabulous!
“We hosted our own ‘mini conference’, complete with swag bags, coffee, pastries and a pot-luck lunch. It was fabulous!”
2. What was a highlight or moment from OneLove that really stuck with you?
I think what stood out most was the spirit and character of the whole event. I’m deeply passionate about church unity and to see so many women from so many different backgrounds, denominations, ethnic groups and age groups come together to worship God and learn from His Word was deeply inspiring to me – All One in Christ Jesus! – a taste of heaven!
“I’m deeply passionate about church unity and to see so many women from so many different backgrounds, denominations, ethnic groups and age groups come together to worship God and learn from His Word was deeply inspiring to me.”
3. Was there a particular talk or speaker that encouraged or challenged you? How so?
Jackie Hill Perry was excellent. I love her uncompromising commitment to preaching God’s word. Her messages were low comfort, high challenge. Loved that. Her message about Hannah was particularly moving for me and several of the women in our group – an encouragement to keep trusting God with our yet-unfulfilled visions and dreams…He is so faithful!
4. How did you see God at work during your time at OneLove?
At our ‘virtual gathering’ in Brisbane, several of us hung around for hours after the conference had finished to talk and pray together. In fact, we ended up doing this well into the evening. One of the women who’d attended decided to recommit her life to Christ and we were able to pray together and encourage her in this.
“One of the women who’d attended decided to recommit her life to Christ and we were able to pray together and encourage her in this.”
5. What would you say to someone considering coming to OneLove for the first time next year?
Don’t hesitate – it’s a unique and beautiful experience of solid Biblical teaching and inspiring church unity! A little taste of heaven.
Also, don’t attend alone – grab a friend or 20 and deepen the experience by sharing it with each other.
6. How has OneLove impacted your walk with Jesus as you return to everyday life?
I’m still regularly leafing back through the notes I took, and I’m encouraged anew each time I do. Sharing the experience also brought the women in my life closer to each other. Several have already asked me if we can do it again next year!
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