Reflecting on ISBC 2023

ISBC 2023 took place from August 3-6 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Before and after the conference many of the Chicago UBF members volunteered, prayed, and prepared for the International Summer Bible Conference. From hosting the messenger camp and international delegates to the Chicago praise team leading praise and worship at the conference, many Chicago UBF members worked hard and did their part in serving God through this conference.

Many different members shared their talents and skills at the conference for God’s Glory, there were those who participated in the orchestra, those who sang in the chorus, and especially many of the Chicago UBF members who worked backstage preparing the lighting and video for the main session. Even outside of the main program, there were members who led group bible studies, volunteered at CBF, and our very own Chicago High School Bible Fellowship hosted the HBF program at ISBC.

Before the conference, Chicago UBF welcomed many people from abroad who came in preparation for ISBC. For many foreign delegates, Chicago was a rest stop before making it to Urbana. In May 2023, before the ISBC conference, Chicago UBF members welcomed the ISBC messengers who came to prepare their messages at the Messenger Camp. For Vision Camp which took place right before the conference, many Chicago UBF members hosted and served the Vision Camp participants welcoming them and providing housing, meals, and rides. After the conference, the Chicago hospitality team hosted international delegates, taking them on tours around the city and providing rides and food.

We thank God for the many people who wholeheartedly served and blessed the conference. And to those who prayed for weeks before the conference. May we continue to see His Glory.