We are pleased to announce that, after a year of careful consideration and deliberation due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the war in Israel, the Jerusalem Council II (JCII) is now scheduled to convene in Athens, Greece.
Here we share with you the collective vision and purpose of JCII,
which will follow the structure of a council, not a conference or convention.
Conferences are generally large gatherings, while councils involve a smaller, more defined group of representatives. JCII will include 490 distinguished Kingdom-minded, Christ-centered, Great Commission-focused leaders.
Conference agendas often feature panel discussions and keynote speeches, while council agendas focus on specific proposals.
Conferences primarily aim to share broad knowledge and facilitate networking, whereas councils focus on deliberation, decision-making, and collective, in-depth discussions on specific proposals.
Conferences can last several days, whereas council meetings are generally shorter and focused on specific agenda items. JCII will span three days.
While some conferences may have public sessions, councils are often private to ensure open discussion among invited attendees. Each JCII attendee is carefully reviewed before approval.
Conferences usually have a more relaxed atmosphere, while councils tend to be highly structured with formal protocols. Discussion groups on key themes will be formed months in advance.
Conferences typically occur more frequently (annually or bi-annually), while councils are historic gatherings held during significant periods.
