Stay Sharp 2025

True Spiritual Warfare

“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors, and hail a materialist or magician with the same delight.” (C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters, 1942).

As followers of Jesus, we know that we are engaged in a daily battle with powerful yet invisible opponents. At Stay Sharp 2025, we plan to remind ourselves of what we believe about how we fight our infernal enemies with the truth.

We've asked Greg Strand to teach on the powerful resources God has supplied to each one of us for the fight of our lives. "With God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil" (Article 8, EFCA Statement of Faith).

• What are the spiritual forces of evil arrayed against us?
• What are "principalities and powers?"
• Who is Satan, and what are his chief strategies to defeat us?
• What are unique and contemporary ways Satan is trying to deceive us in this day?

Gather together with other church leaders from across the Allegheny District to encourage each other with sound Christian teaching "...in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes" (2 Cor. 2:11 NIV84).

Fellowship Dinner

On Monday evening, we will gather in Waterdam Church's fellowship hall for dinner together as a conference and hear updates from district and national EFCA leaders. If you are unable to stay for dinner, please communicate that when you register.

Credentialing Workshop

The District Constitution and Credentials Board will hold an optional workshop on Monday from 5:00-5:40pm.

Learn about:

• The benefits and process of credentials within the EFCA
• How to write your license or ordination papers
• Answers to your questions about credentials

Accommodations

There are several local hotels for lodging. Many conference participants will stay at:

Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Meadow Lands
475 Johnson Road
Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301
Reserve online or call 724-222-4014.

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Southpointe
3000 Horizon Vue Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Reserve online or call 724-745-4663.

Cost

Stay Sharp is provided as a resource to our district churches at no cost. Your continued financial support enables us to provide these events.

We will be taking an offering at Stay Sharp to help pay for the fellowship dinner this year and fund the ministries of the Allegheny District. Please consider a donation of $10 per participant (or $20 for those attending the dinner).