The Phillips Arena in Atlanta will host an expected crowd of 21,000 this October when Promise Keepers, the Denver-based international ministry to men, convenes for its year 2000 conference in Atlanta. Conference dates are Oct. 27 and 28. The day-and-a-half gathering is expected to draw men from throughout the southeast.

“Go the Distance” is the theme for the 2000 season's men's conferences, based upon the letter to the Hebrews, chapter 12, verse one (CEV): “Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.”

This year's “Go the Distance” program will feature dramatic testimonies on Friday night, and a specific message to fathers, sons and youth on Saturday. Speakers for the Atlanta conference will be announced as they are confirmed. Live music will be provided by the Marantha! Promise Band and a noted Christian recording artist will present a lunchtime concert on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Registration is $69 for adults (includes entry wristband, meal, and tape or CD), $49 for youth 18 and under (includes entry wristband and meal). Group registration includes one free with each ten paid registrations.

Conference registration is open to individuals and groups online at www.promisekeepers.org and by calling toll free 1-800-888-7595 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

The conference will also require the efforts of 1,000 volunteers (both men and women). To volunteer, call toll free 1-800-417-1878.

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