Conferences and Retreats



Shelley and Rene

General Conferences and Retreats

Conferences and retreats add a special dimension to ministry. Having the ability to spend a whole weekend or even a day seeking the Lord, gives God room to move and change lives in a powerful way. From that standpoint, the nature of Out of the Grotto Ministries is a perfect fit! Having the powerful dynamic of spirit-inspired, healing worship at any conference makes a huge difference in the impact of the event.

They overcame the enemy by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. Shelley travels alone, or often partners with her ministry assistant Rene’ Phelps, for life-changing times of worship, testimony, drama and prayer. God has moved powerfully in the lives of many with salvations, deliverance and healing…setting the captives free and releasing them into the abundant life Christ desires for all of his children. At a recent summer camp for teenage girls at risk, 19 of the 22 girls got saved, 2 girls rededicated their lives to Christ, and the final 17 year old girl got saved at church one day later! Rene’ Phelps has a powerful testimony mixed with a gift of compassion that is very impacting. Rene’ also brings the gift of moving drama into the mix.

Worship and Music Conferences

Another arm of the ministry is worship and teaching conferences. Shelley Kristen is a gifted vocal instructor. Her voice lesson materials are sold around the world through her website www.singingvoicelessons.com. Shelley works with a stable of extremely talented instructors. They can come as a team and conduct a worship/ teaching conference in your church or city. Emphasis will be put on the heart of worship, as well as training each student in their particular field of study. Instructors are available in the area of keyboard, guitar, bass, vocal and drums. Nights of worship with Shelley and the other instructors are a highlight of the weekend! Shelley recently teamed up with Reggie Coates and Heartfelt Guitar and Bass Conferences, along with Phil Keaggy, Norm Stockton and Marc Cooper for a seminar in Southern Oregon. It was a fantastic time of growing both musically and spiritually for all!