Bio
Walter Boston, Jr., is a forty-six-year veteran leader, public speaker, Christian academic, author, pastor to pastors, mentor, and spiritual father to many. He is sought-after globally and regarded as a friend to leaders in every sector of society. His audiences include churches, conferences, leadership roundtables, colleges, universities, and small businesses. He has traveled to and served on five continents and in fifty-three nations. Walter continues to expand his travel globally. He is a lover of faith, family, friends, and fun! His life purpose is devoted to making a tangible and lasting difference in the lives of everyone he meets!
History
In April 2009, while having a casual conversation with a handful of ministry and marketplace leaders, Walter Boston, Jr., was challenged to consider hosting a small and personal gathering for leaders who looked to him for guidance so that he could "Point The Way" for the coming year. Stirred in his heart by the gentle and insistent appeal and phrase "Pointing The Way" and the possible personal setting with leaders, he prayerfully agreed, and in the winter of 2010, the first Pointing The Way Gathering — with no public promotion — convened in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 43 leaders in attendance from 4 states and several cities.
The two-and-a-half-day gathering exceeded all expectations on all levels. By 2011, the word of Pointing The Way spread, and the gathering continued to grow under an appointed visionary leadership team. This team of leaders continues to provide stellar leadership that makes the gatherings possible and powerful! Attracting ministry and marketplace leaders from all over, Pointing The Way remains a causal and highly relational gathering that mentors and ministers to its attendees in a resort-like leisure atmosphere.
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Below is a brief example of what Pointing The Way is all about...take a look and enjoy!
Let's Talk...Spiritual Parenting
featuring Conference Speaker, Walter Boston, Jr.
Events
Pointing The Way Gathering 2024 – Greenville SC April 4th-6th
Who and What
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Attracting church and marketplace leaders, "Pointing The Way" is a causal and highly relational gathering that mentors, expands your circle of relationships and allows you to enjoy a time resort–like leisure and fun! The three-day experience also includes interactive breakout sessions that equip you with proven and clear insights on matters of life and leadership.
Dates
Thursday, April 4, - Saturday, April 6, 2024
Venue
Water of Life Christian Church
710 Lowndes Hill Road
Greenville, SC 29607
864.421.0092
Transportation
All registrants are responsible to secure your travel and lodging.
Airport
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Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport - GSP
(Venue is approximately 15 minutes away)
Shuttle Services
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If you are flying in, you will need to secure transportation to your lodging
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Public transportation and Ride Share is available
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PTW will provide free shuttle service to the venue daily per request
Lodging
Below is a list of hotels. Click on your preferred hotel for locations and rates. Other hotels are available nearby that are not listed. Feel free to do your own search. Listed hotels are all in the same vicinity, near a shopping mall and many shopping outlets and restaurants, and they are all within walking distance.
NOTE: Only call the hotels for lodging reservations – the hotels will not have PTW Conference Information.
Special Rates available at the following hotels. Please make your reservations by using the links provided or call. Be sure to request Pointing the Way room block. This special rate is only valid until March 21st while there is availability. You may still book at any hotel of your choice after the March 21st, however, discounted rates are not guaranteed.
Hampton Inn Greenville/I-385 Haywood Mall
255 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607
$119/night (king or 2 queens); Free Hot Breakfast
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Hilton Greenville – 864.232.4747
45 West Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
$129/night (king or 2 doubles); Full breakfast for a fee; Parking $6 per day
Courtyard Greenville Haywood Mall – 864.234.0300
70 Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
Book your group rate: Pointing The Way Room Block >>
$129/night (king); $139/night (2 queens); Full breakfast for a fee; Free parking
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Hyatt Place Greenville/Haywood -864-232-3000
40 W Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/pgvzg?location=Hyatt%20Place%20Greenville%2FHaywood&checkinDate=2024-04-04&checkoutDate=2024-04-06&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=g-pwrb
$125 per night; Free breakfast; Free parking
Additional Hotels in the immediate area:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Greenville Haywood – 864.233.8018
65 West Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
Crowne Plaza Greenville I-385-Roper Mountain Road – 864.297.6300
851 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607
Meals
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Lunch and snacks during breaks will be provided daily -- COMPLIMENTARY!
Main and Breakout Sessions
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There will be main and breakout sessions over the entire 2 1/2 days. All main sessions will be conducted by Walter Boston, Jr. Breakout sessions will be led by the executive team leaders of Pointing The Way. The main sessions are highly relational presentational style (not preaching), and the breakout sessions are highly interactive (group participation). The PTW Gathering schedule will be provided at Check-In.
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Leisure
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Each year Dr. Boston has made our leisure session mandatory - this year it is OPTIONAL. He hopes that you would join the entire group for a time of fun & fellowship. The experience is always at a facility that houses a host of recreational and family activities. Remember, this experience is optional, but if you choose to attend you are going to really enjoy it!
Other Important Details
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Registration is $100 per individual attendee; Groups of 10 or more will receive a 10% discount. Please complete and submit Online Registration on this website.
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A Public freewill offering will be received
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Lunch and snacks are free
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Attendance for church and marketplace leaders -- all tiers
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Travel/Lodging is the sole responsibility of the attendee (See recommendations)
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Transportation to the venue will be available for daily sessions only
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All sessions are relational and interactive (There will be no platform ministry)
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Dress is casual for all sessions
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High focus on relationship building
For additional assistance contact:
Pastor Camille Burton: pastorcamille@wateroflife.org or call 864.421.0092.
Elder Tamma Simpson: ptw@pointingtheway.org or call 980.335.7323.