Schedule & Seminars

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Seminars

Track 1 — Carrying Out Christ’s Mission

  1. Business As Mission Conference

    • Dr. Stephen Bailey
    • Mr. Bill Bloebaum
    • Mr. Rick Boxx

    What is Business as Mission? Where are mission opportunities headed in the very near future? Join us at this 1 1/2 day conference and get the answers from international professionals. Find out how you can use your vocation to share the Gospel here in the United States and internationally.

    Day
    May 24
    Time
    9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Day
    May 25
    Time
    9:00 AM–12:00 PM

  2. Missions Mobilization In your Church

    Missions Mobilizers

    This seminar will cover tips and helps for mobilizing missions in your local church.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–2:30 PM

  3. Resonating with the Next Generation of C&MA Leadership

    • Gary Benedict
    • Jason Ostrander
    • Jonathan Schaeffer

    Come hear from Gary Benedict—U.S. C&MA President and Jonathan Schaeffer—the Board Chairman as they talk about the future growth of our movement as it relates to our next generation of leadership. There will be a time of sharing as well as an open Q&A with C&MA leadership.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    10:30–11:30 AM

  4. CAMA Services: How to Help without Hurting: Guidelines for pushing back the darkness among the poor and marginalized in your community and overseas.

    Phil Skellie

    The seminar will address the nature of poverty, the difference between relief and community development and ways to fulfill the Biblical mandate to care for the poor without unintentionally increasing their poverty. Case studies from CAMA staff will be shared and participants will be able to share what they have learned in their own communities as they have reached out to others.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–2:30 PM

  5. God’s Faithfulness in the Jungle

    Gracia Burnham

    Gracia will share from her experience about how God showed His faithfulness to her and Martin until the very end of their captivity.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–2:30 PM

  6. Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

    Gracia Burnham

    Gracia will “teach” on some of the beliefs of Islam, speak on forgiveness, and encourage us to become cross-bearers.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    10:30–11:30 AM

  7. Pushing Back The Darkness Among Jewish People

    Abe Sandler

    Both A.B. Simpson and A.W. Tozer agreed on the importance of reaching the Jewish people, calling us to pray and work for their salvation. This seminar will deal with the need, opportunities, resources and results of Jewish missions.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    2:45–3:45 PM

  8. Business as Mission

    Marketplace Minister

    This seminar will look at how Business as Mission fits into the changing environment of missions around the world. More specifically, how it is an integral part of International Missions marketplace ministries and how we are maximizing the effect of this movement for sharing the Gospel. There will be a dedicated 20 minute section at the end of the presentation for questions and suggestions.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    2:45–3:45 PM

  9. The Compassion of Jesus in a Dying World

    David Thompson

    This seminar will present practical applications of biblical compassion for all Christians, which is critical in Pushing Back the Darkness. Dr. Thompson will also explain how biblical compassion differs from Humanitarianism and why deliverance should be involved.

    1. Day
      May 27
      Time
      4:00–5:00 PM
    2. Day
      May 28
      Time
      10:30–11:30 AM

  10. Pushing Back the Darkness through International Work

    Bob Fetherlin

    Bob will share vision for reaching the unreached around the world.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    9:15–10:15 AM

  11. The Light of Christ and the Heart of Islam

    Daniel Shayesteh

    This seminar will compare Islam with Biblical Christianity by discussing the topics of Allah, Muhammad and Islam as a traditional religion.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    4:00–5:00 PM

  12. Conversational Evangelism

    Daniel Shayesteh

    An opportunity to be equipped with victorious tools of evangelism in Christ which help Christians to engage the followers of other beliefs, push back the darkness in their lives and lead them to Christ.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    10:30–11:30 AM

  13. Introducing the Envision Culture

    Matt Peace

    Envision encompasses three main areas: Envision Conference, Envision Training and Envision Trips. This seminar will explain the Envision culture and discuss how to engage in each of these areas. Trips are designed to allow churches and individuals to see and interact with what The Alliance is doing around the world. The Envision conference is a mission trip/mission conference for 20 somethings.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    4:00–5:00 PM

Track 2 — Building Healthy Leaders

  1. C&MA Licensing Workshop

    • Rev. Dan Wetzel
    • Rev. Doug Bortner
    • Dr. Richard Bush
    • Dr. Monty Winters

    This workshop for LO&CC members and district staff only, will review changes in the C&MA licensing policy, the assessment process, and discuss mentoring and interviewing individuals for ordination/consecration.

    Day
    May 25
    Time
    9 AM–4:30 PM

  2. Becoming an Externally Focused Church

    Eric Swanson

    Externally focused churches seek, not to be the best church IN the community, but the best church FOR the community. Come learn about how your church can be a Kingdom influence in your community.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–5:00 PM

  3. Coaching: Moving People from Religion to Real Christianity

    Richard Bush

    Religion is not what Jesus died for. Christianity is! Religion is what will kill us spiritually; the life of Christ living in us with all of His fullness is what He has promised us. We want to explore together how to move people to this kind of life in Christ.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–2:30 PM

  4. Overwhelmed?

    Debi Stack

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life and ministry, this seminar is for you. Debi will look at the demands facing us today and put them in a humorous and biblical perspective.

    1. Day
      May 27
      Time
      2:45–3:45 PM
    2. Day
      May 28
      Time
      9:15–10:15 AM

  5. Light up the Darkness

    Derwin Gray

    Stars shine brightest when it is darkest. Have you lost your light or is it a little dim? Join Pastor Derwin, Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, to relocate yourself in Jesus, who is the Light of the world!

    1. Day
      May 27
      Time
      4:00–5:00 PM
    2. Day
      May 28
      Time
      9:15–10:15 AM

  6. Psalms/Lament

    Michael Card
    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–2:30 PM

  7. Christ in Creation

    Michael Card
    Day
    May 28
    Time
    9:15–10:15 AM

  8. Pushing Back the Darkness by Reclaiming Our Rich Alliance Heritage of the Supernatural

    Paul King

    Rediscovering the early Alliance emphasis and experience of the baptism in the Spirit and supernatural manifestations of the Spirit in balance and discernment and how to recover that teaching and experience in order to confront the darkness today.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    2:45–3:45 PM

  9. Pushing Back the Darkness by Reclaiming Our Rich Alliance Heritage of Women in Ministry

    Paul King

    Rediscovering the historic early Alliance position and practice of allowing anointed women under authority to serve as successful pastors and evangelists, and how we can release anointed women to push back the darkness today.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    9:15–10:15 AM

  10. Broken Windows of the Soul

    Don Lichi

    This seminar will help you understand the nature of habituation and addictions, especially pornography. You will receive instruction on how to develop a master plan that allows for a healthy “rhythm of life.”

    1. Day
      May 27
      Time
      2:45–3:45 PM
    2. Day
      May 28
      Time
      10:30–11:30 AM

Track 3 — Peacemaking

  1. Resolving Everyday Conflict for Leaders

    Peacemakers Staff

    Helpful and practical tips and training on becoming a peacemaker in your church.

    Day
    May 27
    Time
    1:30–5:00 PM

Track 4 — Church Legal Issues

  1. Treasurer’s Update LIVE

    • Tim Cummings
    • Ken Baldes
    • Eddie Swanson

    This seminar will cover financial and tax issues important to the local church. The church must address these issues as it operates under the watchful eyes of the IRS and state authorities.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    9:15–10:15 AM

  2. Creating a Safe Place for Your Children

    Tim Cummings

    This seminar will look at the elements of a plan for your church that will assist you in creating a safe place for your children through safe people and safe programs.

    Day
    May 28
    Time
    10:30–11:30 AM

Schedule

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  1. Time
    8:00 a.m.
    Event
    IM Pre Council
  2. Time
    9:00 a.m.
    Event
    Business As Mission Conference
  3. Time
    12:00 p.m.
    Event
    Business As Mission Luncheon
  4. Time
    1:00 p.m.
    Event
    Council Registration Opens
  5. Time
    6:00 p.m.
    Event
    Council Committee Officers Meeting
  6. Time
    7:00 p.m.
    Event
    Council Committees Convene

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  1. Time
    8:00 a.m.
    Event
    IM Pre Council
  2. Time
    9:00 a.m.
    Event
    Business As Mission Conference
  3. Time
    9:00 a.m.
    Event
    C&MA Licensing Workshop
  4. Time
    12:00 p.m.
    Event
    Missions Luncheon
  5. Time
    4:00 p.m.
    Event
    New Delegate Orientation
  6. Time
    7:00 p.m.
    Event
    Worship Service — Rev. Ravi Zacharias

Thursday, May 26, 2011

  1. Time
    8:30 a.m.
    Event
    Devotional Service — Rev Fred Hartley
  2. Time
    9:00 a.m.
    Event
    Business Session — President’s Report
  3. Time
    1:30 p.m.
    Event
    Business Session
  4. Time
    7:00 p.m.
    Event
    Worship Service — Rev. Ravi Zacharias

Friday, May 27, 2011

  1. Time
    8:30 a.m.
    Event
    Devotional Service — Rev Fred Hartley
  2. Time
    9:00 a.m.
    Event
    Business Session
  3. Time
    12-1:30 p.m.
    Event
    Retirement Luncheon
  4. Time
    1:30 p.m.
    Event
    Seminars
  5. Time
    2:45 p.m.
    Event
    Seminars
  6. Time
    4:00 p.m.
    Event
    Seminars
  7. Time
    7:00 p.m.
    Event
    Worship Service and Concert — Rev. Ravi Zacharias and Michael Card

Saturday, May 28, 2011

  1. Time
    8:30 a.m.
    Event
    Devotional Service — Rev Fred Hartley
  2. Time
    9:15 a.m.
    Event
    Seminars
  3. Time
    10:30 a.m.
    Event
    Seminars
  4. Time
    12:00 p.m.
    Event
    Men’s and Women’s Luncheons
  5. Time
    2:15 p.m.
    Event
    Business Session
  6. Time
    7:00 p.m.
    Event
    Worship Service — Rev. John Stumbo
  7. Time
    9:00 p.m.
    Event
    WPA District-NCA Region Partnership Fellowship Reception

Sunday, May 29, 2011

  1. Time
    9:30 a.m.
    Event
    Worship Service — Rev. Ravi Zacharias

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