Colleagues, Welcome. You made it. And I want you to know—you deserve to be here. It is our deepest honor and joy to welcome you to the Called & Crafted Conference, a sacred space created with you in mind. This is more than a conference; it’s an invitation—to rest, to breathe, to reconnect with God, and to remember who you are beyond the pulpit and the pressure. Over the next 2 days, I encourage you to be fully present. Let yourself be poured into. Say yes to care. Receive the gift of being noticed, nurtured, and refueled. Engage in the conversations, worship with abandon, and allow yourself to laugh, cry, exhale, and dream again. You give so much of yourself to others—week after week, sermon after sermon., challenge after challenge. But this moment… this one… is for you. God has gifted you this time and this space. It’s safe here. You can bring your whole self—your brilliance and your weariness, your joy and your questions. We’ve designed every detail with you in mind. My team and I are here to care for you, to celebrate you, and to remind you that you are not alone. You are seen. You are loved. And you are called—not just to preach the Word, but to live it in fullness and freedom. So settle in, beloved. Take a deep breath. Let this be your Sabbath moment. You are home. With love and gratitude, Rev. Arionne Yvette Lynch