Denver, Colorado has been a location of many recent historical milestones, including last year’s Democratic National Conference where Barack Obama, the United States’ first African American President, was nominated. This year leaders of the International Churches of Christ will gather from around the world to call each other to Jesus' challenge to "love one another as I have loved you."

Invitation from Wade Cook, 2009 ILC Director (pictured at left):

The International Leadership Conference won’t have the political atmosphere surrounding it as did last years’ presidential nomination, but it will have more profound and lasting impact on the souls of men. This year’s ILC is sure to stimulate your heart and encourage your faith. By conference end, you will return to your congregations ready to bring that same change to those whom you serve and minister to.

Register now for the ILC!

The conference and hotel rooms are conveniently located in one place, the Sheraton Denver Hotel. The hotel is located on the 16th Street Pedestrian mall in bustling downtown Denver, near the shops of Larimer Square, Writer’s Square, the professional baseball stadium Coors Field, countless outdoor cafes, brewpubs, and high-end restaurants, and the trendy Lodo district, with its lofts, clubs, boutiques, and places to watch Platte River kayakers. Yes, you can even see the mountains. It will inevitably be sunny (as it is 300 days a year in Denver) and in the upper 70’s by day, 40’s and 50’s by night, with scant humidity.

Visit the ILC website to register for the ILC now! Early Registration Pricing ends April 30th! http://www.icocconference.org

For those coming from outside the US, it is crucial that you apply now for your visas.

Other important dates in Denver’s history include the following milestones: