My Uncle Bob Wilmoth preached for many years in Texas. He and his family would make the drive to Kentucky every summer to visit family here. They were often able to time their vacation to coincide with the North American Christian Convention. Uncle Bob loved to talk about how wonderful the convention had been.

I had trouble understanding his excitement. The term “convention” made it seem like a boring event that I would not enjoy at all. It wasn’t until my wife convinced me to go to one in 1994 that I finally realized what it’s like to experience a NACC. Uncle Bob was right—it was wonderful!

How do you try to explain the North American Christian Convention to someone who has never been there? For me, it is a preview of heaven.

The corporate worship is truly inspiring. It is a very moving experience when thousands of believers gather to lift up their voices, hearts and minds to the Lord. Led by some of the finest worship leaders and musicians in the country, and challenged by some of the best preachers this nation has to offer, a worship service at the NACC is an unforgettable event.

Besides that, the fellowship at the NACC is amazing. You get to see people you haven’t seen in years. You have opportunities to make new Christian friends from all over the nation. I got to see more of Uncle Bob and his family.

Once I started going to the North American Christian Convention, I was hooked. The only time my wife and I have missed a NACC since my first one is when we were in Thailand on a mission trip during the week of the convention that year.

There’s no way I can explain in a few short paragraphs what the NACC is like. I do encourage you to go this year and experience it for yourself. It is in Cincinnati on July 5-8. For more information, go to http://gotonacc.org.