106 event questionnaires were returned by delegates who attended Re-Energise 4.
97% of forms indicated a score of 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 - 5.
More than a third (492) of the Church of Scotland's congregations have engaged at least once with a Re-Energise conference since March 2006.
Here's a sample of comments from feedback forms:
“So much enjoyed the praise. Just meeting with Our Lord Jesus (and all His children)”
“Worship both evening and morning was inspirational”
“As a first timer… This movement is gathering momentum - let it keep gathering”
“I feel re-energised… I hope I can take that energy back to my church and share some of the passion.”
“Very well organised event. The whole day just flowed… bless you all.”
“It’s restored hope to me, ideas for life-giving… pass on the spark and concept of celebrating”
“So many people - one agenda - something must be happening!”
“Brought up as a liberal Christian, this conference has shattered some of the negative stereotypes of conservatives and that has been heartening.”
“This is my first conference. I’ve been blown away the whole atmosphere and feel that if more people could experience this our churches would be full!”
“…All the people who led worship were inspiring. As I heard each one I thought ‘beat that’, but the next one was equally inspiring.”
“The worship, each one was very special. The continuity of each day - the ‘joined upness’ and enthusiasm of speakers”
“A great well balanced conference which has certainly re-energised and re-charged my battery. Thank-you for a well organised, warm, spiritually charged time.”
“Finding there is life in the C of S!!!”
“The one-ness of the team and delegates.”
“Thank you to all (techy people, admin, organisers, visionaries, people on reception desk, worship team) you are the shining juicy apples that people are drawn to, the love of Christ in you.”
“There seems to be a general feeling that CWW is getting close to critical mass. But a lot of churches seem to be looking for a “how to” guide and that may limit any sort of rapid expansion of take-up.”
“Probably the single most challenging thought is how much do we focus on placating the elder brother, at the cost of ignoring the younger?”
“A weary traveller arrived and a refreshed, spirit filled follower departs.”
“My first experience of a CWW event. I found it wonderful, emotional & inspirational.”
“Again this has been an excellent conference. Each time I’ve been reconnected with old friends and made new ones and gone home inspired.”
“Personally I need re-energised probably twice a year… with 4 attendees from our KS here I hope we will gain energy & many new ideas to take our congregation forward… keep going!
“Administration, sound and visuals were brilliant.”
“This was my first time at an event like this & it has been thoroughly inspirational. It was great to meet so many wonderful & interesting people & gather so many great ideas to enable us to better glorify God.”