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An ATI Regional Conference was held in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 30–June 2, 2006. The conference focused on the truth that we are “Pre-Designed for Great Works,” emphasizing that God has a plan for our lives and has created us to do great works in His kingdom.

“The yearly conference is like an oasis. We just attended one, and we are making plans now for next year. My husband and I agree that the conference is vital for our renewal.” —Patti Ballard

Many 15-passenger vans converged on the city in preparation for the conference! More than 2,300 individuals gathered to enjoy the power-packed sessions and uplifting fellowship.
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Dynamic speakers such as Mike Bell, Phil and Diane Bowman, Chris Hogan, Bill Gothard, Dewey Novotny, Ken Pierpont, Ken Voges, and more shared from their hearts and encouraged listeners.

“Doug Small’s messages were worth all of the difficulties we had in getting to the conference. Satan worked double time to prevent us from attending, but God blessed us doubly by everything we heard.” —Renee Marek
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Paul and Jenny Speed shared from their hearts once again, discussing openness, brokenness, and the vital importance of a clear conscience and open relationships.

“I can’t say it enough: if your marriage needs a recharge or a boost, you must go to this conference.” —Connie Dinkins

The Great Expeditions Traveling Team gave a report on their trip to Guadalajara, Mexico. Individuals from the group told how God worked in and through them as they served at orphanages, visited leaders, and shared the light of Christ with those around them.
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In the Children’s Institute, 55 teachers and 237 children learned together throughout the week. A teacher shared that working with this CI was a great experience for him: “Not only was it a great opportunity to show God’s love to the children, but it also helped me gain a better understanding of the principles that I was teaching when I simplified them for 4–7 year olds. There were many opportunities to pray with other teachers and to see God work!” —Tim Kruse

In addition to learning about being clay in the hands of the Master Potter, participants in the Children’s Institute learned all about the armor of God.
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Bible stories, Scripture memory, and fun skits with crazy costumes illustrated Biblical principles and gave memorable challenges for Pre-EXCEL students to apply responsibility, creativity, and thoroughness at home.

More than 370 young men gathered for the ALERT Cadet Challenge in Nashville. One cadet declared, “This was the best ALERT Cadet Challenge in four years. The events were great! I also learned about compassion during our wisdom search and was able to show it to a younger squad mate when he was hungry and thirsty. I’m definitely coming back next year.”
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Participants in the student sessions heard messages on a variety of topics, including Five Principles to Fulfill Our Destiny, The Grand Master Key, and Vision: Standing the Test of Time. They also enjoyed time with Bill Gothard: What You Always Wanted to Ask: An Interview with ‘Mr. G.’ Several attendees commented that this conference was ten times better than any they had ever attended!

Family members of all ages enjoyed the fun times, challenging sessions, and great fellowship. There’s still time to experience it for yourself in Sacramento or Indianapolis!
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“If you are debating about going to a conference this summer, I hope you decide to go! We just got back from Nashville today, and although we have been in ATI for 17 years, I enjoyed this conference more than any other that we have attended.

“The session by Doug Small on prayer and the information about behavior styles was worth every penny it took to get there! My husband and I have been married for 27 years, and during our three-and-a-half-hour trip home we talked about our differences in behavior, handling stress, blind spots, strengths, weaknesses, how to communicate, and how not to communicate. We laughed and sighed and groaned and cried. And now, more than ever, we accept ourselves and appreciate each other.” —Catherine Jensen

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