Topic: Call to Action - Call to Prayer - Call to General Conference 2012
For the last three years the United Methodist Church has invested significant time, energy and money into the "Call to Action." Now, the Interim Operations Team is working diligently to prepare the denomination for significant missional change and recommend to the 2012 General Conference new structures and priorities for the 21st century. This workshop is a call to prayer and participation. Together we will understand what is taking place; when the critical times for prayer and discernment are scheduled; and how we can pray and participate in the transformation of The United Methodist Church. John Wesley taught the early Methodist people, "God does nothing apart from prayer." If you want to see an outpouring of God's grace and power within the UMC, come join us in prayer!
Rev. Tom Albin serves on the Advisory Council of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries and is currently Dean of Upper Room Ministries and Ecumenical Relations in Nashville, TN. Tom is the chair of the 2012 General Conference Prayer Support Team. The eldest of four children raised on the family farm, Tom's elementary education was in a one-room schoolhouse on the Kansas prairie. He attended Ottawa University, Oral Roberts University, Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Cambridge in England. Tom is grateful for circuit ministers with three congregations who regularly invited people to give their lives to Christ. It was one ordinary Sunday morning when Tom was 11 years old that he responded to the invitation to become a disciple of Jesus Christ. Since then, Tom has grown in his understanding and experience of God, serving churches as small as 50 and as large as 5,000 in his home conference of Oklahoma. In 1987 he joined the faculty of Boston University School of Theology and taught courses in American Church History, Wesley Studies, Evangelism and Church Growth. The following year he developed a program in Christian Spiritual Formation at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, where he taught until he joined the staff of The Upper Room Ministries in 1999.
Topic: Discovering Our Supernatural Methodist Heritage
Many Methodists are unaware that early Methodists regularly moved in the supernatural. There were Methodist healers, Methodists experiencing dreams and visions, Methodists encountering angels, even a Methodist who raised the dead! And there are Methodists today around the world continuing to move in the supernatural. Come and be enlightened on this part of our heritage.
Rev. Dr. Frank Billman is the Director of Church Relations for ARM. He has been a UM pastor since 1979 & serves Forest Grove UMC in addition to his duties at ARM. His passion is to see people transformed by the power of God.
Topic: Shepherding Renewal in Your Church
How can you take the Aldersgate experience home with you? How can you see renewal happen in your church? How can you deal with "issues" that arise in your church after a "renewal event"? Come and hear an experienced pastor speak on how to keep going and growing.
Rev. Dr. Frank Billman is the Director of Church Relations for ARM. He has been a UM pastor since 1979 & serves Forest Grove UMC in addition to his duties at ARM. His passion is to see people transformed by the power of God.
Topic: Praying Prodigals Through
No prodigals have wandered so far that Father cannot draw them back. There is hope for prodigals! Hear from a parent who persevered in prayer for a prodigal and from his son, now a trophy of God's grace. Prayer and ministry will be offered for breakthrough!
Rev. Dr. Frank Billman is the Director of Church Relations for ARM. He has been a UM pastor since 1979 & serves Forest Grove UMC in addition to his duties at ARM. He is also a parent who persevered in prayer for a prodigal.
Luke Billman is the son and grandson of UM pastors. He has grown up in the UMC and attended Aldersgate conferences as a child and youth. He has seen the Holy Spirit dramatically change lives here and in
Topic: Life in a Fishbowl: Wisdom for Clergy Wives
Peggi shares from 32 years as a pastor's wife and Leslee shares as a young pastor's wife with a lot of wisdom! Do you ever wonder how you fit into church life as the pastor's wife? Have you ever burned out as the pastor's wife? Do we have good friends in the church our husband serves or not? Have you been asked if you "play the piano"? As pastor's wives we are all different with different gifts and graces. Even our questions differ! This is a time to build one another up, a time to bear one another's burdens and a time to rejoice in a Father who lavishly loves each one of us.
Peggi Billman is a wife, mother, grandmom and daughter of the King! She works at ARM as an Administrative Assistant doing whatever is needed! Her desire is to grow closer to the Lord and help others do the same.
Leslee Pedigo is a gifted teacher with an amazing testimony of God’s Presence and Grace in her life. Leslee understands the difficulties in trying to live out the Christian faith in an ever changing world and culture. How do we live in this world – yet not look like the world in our thoughts and actions?
Topic: Pathways to a Praying Church
This seminar challenges your church to become a house of prayer. Using a new ARM resource, we will discuss prayer and the Holy Spirit, tools for corporate prayer, and healing of the whole person. This is an interactive session. Expect equal portions of teaching and prayer experiences.
Margie Burger is the Director of Prayer Ministries for ARM. She teaches across the nation challenging the Body of Christ to seek greater intimacy with God through personal and corporate prayer. Her passion has led her to create numerous resources for individuals and churches.
Topic: ARM101: Who is Aldersgate Renewal Ministries?
You know "Aldersgate" but ARM is much more than a conference! For 34 years, God has been using ARM to help people live in the power of the Holy Spirit. He's not done yet! Come get to know the heartbeat of the ministry and discover how ARM can serve you, your church and your pastor.
Jonathan Dow attended his first Aldersgate conference in 1990. God called him to serve on the staff of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries (ARM) in 1999 as Worship Leader. Since that time he has served as Director of Conferences/Worship Leader, Associate Executive Director and currently serves ARM as the Executive Director. Jonathan has a servant heart and seeks to glorify the Lord through his position with ARM. His humble heart and love for the ministry will only enhance this session for those who want to learn more about Who Aldersgate Renewal Ministries is!
Topic: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Why Am I Not Healed?
We will look at some of the roadblocks to our healing. What is getting in the way of my receiving healing? Am I being punished? Is God mad at me? Unforgiveness? Bitterness? Do I not have enough faith? Is it a generational curse? Word curses? Does God love me? You may be ministering to people who themselves have not experienced healing even though they may have been prayed for. . . and to people who are dealing with illness of friends and family and just cannot offer any wisdom to be able to minister to them. We pray you will come out of this session with some eternal perspective, peace, clarity, and discernment about what is going on in their own lives with unhealed sickness.
Taylor and Jenny Gallman are ordained elders of the United Methodist Church where they have served for 17 years in the North Alabama Conference. Both have worked in the various aspects of healing ministry through Wind of the Spirit Ministries with co-founders Larry and Audrey Eddings. Gifted in healing and discernment, Taylor teaches and ministers to the spiritually and emotionally wounded. Jenny's teaching is a tool through which the Holy Spirit works to bring healing and wholeness. They consider their primary call to be that of equipping the body of Christ through healing ministry.
Topic: Lord, the One You Love is Sick: How to Pray for Others to Be Healed
This will be a "nuts and bolts" practical teaching on how, as an individual, we can pray for the sick. What should we pray? Do we anoint? Is there more behind the issue than just physical sickness? Is that always the case? What if the Lord shows you there is a spiritual issue causing the physical illness? What if they don't get well? Our prayer is you will leave this session unafraid to pray for people who are sick and that you will feel equipped with knowledge, faith and boldness in how to do so.
Taylor and Jenny Gallman are ordained elders of the United Methodist Church where they have served for 17 years in the North Alabama Conference. Both have worked in the various aspects of healing ministry through Wind of the Spirit Ministries with co-founders Larry and Audrey Eddings. Gifted in healing and discernment, Taylor teaches and ministers to the spiritually and emotionally wounded. Jenny's teaching is a tool through which the Holy Spirit works to bring healing and wholeness. They consider their primary call to be that of equipping the body of Christ through healing ministry.
Topic: Developing a Prayer Strategy for Your Church
Jesus said His Father's House was to be a House of Prayer. But how do we get there? Learn some simple steps to discern God's vision for prayer in your church and develop a plan that is unique to your congregation's personality and unique needs.
Jonathan Graf is Vice President of Resources for Harvest Prayer Ministries and President of the Church Prayer Leaders Network. He is also the author of The Power of Personal Prayer (NavPress, 2002) and serves on the executive committees of both America's National Prayer Committee and the Denominational Prayer Leaders Network. Jonathan has published three other books: a personal/group study guide to A.W. Tozer's classic The Pursuit of God, Healing: The Three Great Classics on Divine Healing, and The Quotable A.B. Simpson. He is married and has a daughter. Church Prayer Leaders Network
Topic: Praying in Faith Through the Seasons of Life
The scriptures talk about praying in faith. How do we move from wish or hope when praying for ourselves, our families and church, to praying in faith? Learn when it is appropriate to declare in prayer and ways to discern that what you pray is God's will so you can pray with faith.
Jonathan Graf is Vice President of Resources for Harvest Prayer Ministries and President of the Church Prayer Leaders Network. He is also the author of The Power of Personal Prayer (NavPress, 2002) and serves on the executive committees of both America's National Prayer Committee and the Denominational Prayer Leaders Network. Jonathan has published three other books: a personal/group study guide to A.W. Tozer's classic The Pursuit of God, Healing: The Three Great Classics on Divine Healing, and The Quotable A.B. Simpson. He is married and has a daughter. Church Prayer Leaders Network
Topic: True Corporate Prayer: Discovering the Power of Praying Together
A majority of times when we see prayer in Scripture, it's corporate; yet in our churches today praying together is out of style. Discover biblical principles of powerful corporate prayer that can transform your church! Develop dynamic prayer that people will want to participate in.
Jonathan Graf is Vice President of Resources for Harvest Prayer Ministries and President of the Church Prayer Leaders Network. He is also the author of The Power of Personal Prayer (NavPress, 2002) and serves on the executive committees of both America's National Prayer Committee and the Denominational Prayer Leaders Network. Jonathan has published three other books: a personal/group study guide to A.W. Tozer's classic The Pursuit of God, Healing: The Three Great Classics on Divine Healing, and The Quotable A.B. Simpson. He is married and has a daughter. Church Prayer Leaders Network
Topic: No More Bullies: Conquering Intimidation
Jesus was accused of many things. He ate with sinners, He healed on the Sabbath, and He confronted and confounded the religiously self-righteous every step of the way. But there was one thing Jesus never did: Jesus never controlled people or situations. Come find out why!
Rev. Dr. Craig Green In 1984, Craig had a powerful encounter with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at a Catholic Healing Mass. By revelation knowledge, he suddenly knew that Jesus is alive, that Jesus is God, and that Jesus loved him. The transformation from church-goer to Christian was amazing, and Craig grew and served as a disciple in both the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, especially as a part of the Glory of Zion Prayer Group in Antioch, Tennessee, and in Aldersgate Renewal Ministries. Craig and his wife, Tina ran a successful business in Nashville until his call to ministry. He has served First UMC, Livingston, TN since 2001. Craig and Tina have four children; all are actively serving the Lord having had their own life-changing encounter and relationship with the Living Lord! www.drcraiggreen.com
Topic: No More Sweet Talk: Conquering Manipulation
Are control issues destroying your local church? Have you met people who are control freaks? Do you ever feel that you have been manipulated, intimidated, or dominated into doing something? If any of these questions apply to you, come to this session. Hopefully, you will leave "out of control!"
Rev. Dr. Craig Green In 1984, Craig had a powerful encounter with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at a Catholic Healing Mass. By revelation knowledge, he suddenly knew that Jesus is alive, that Jesus is God, and that Jesus loved him. The transformation from church-goer to Christian was amazing, and Craig grew and served as a disciple in both the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, especially as a part of the Glory of Zion Prayer Group in Antioch, Tennessee, and in Aldersgate Renewal Ministries. Craig and his wife, Tina ran a successful business in Nashville until his call to ministry. He has served First UMC, Livingston, TN since 2001. Craig and Tina have four children; all are actively serving the Lord having had their own life-changing encounter and relationship with the Living Lord! www.drcraiggreen.com
Topic: How to Keep Your Faith When Life Hurts
Sometimes life hurts: accidents happen; relationships crumble; marriages end; friends betray us; economies crash. Such experiences can crush or catalyze our faith. We will be learning from the life of David and other persons of faith who used adversity as a source of personal and spiritual growth, reminding us that God can turn everything together for our good.
Rev. Dr. Jeff Greenway was raised in a Christian home, committing his life to Christ during his early teens. It was during these formative years that God began to place a call upon his life to enter full-time Christian service. Jeff's approach to ministry is one of team-building. He believes in the New Testament concept of the church being the Body of Christ, and that every member of the Body has a distinctive role and function in ministry. Jeff is also passionate about Biblical preaching and discipleship. He will take a particular passage of scripture and, not only help the listener understand what it means, but also how to apply its truth into their personal lives.
Topic: Taking the Love of the Father to the Streets
Have you ever seen someone walking down the street or sitting on a park bench, and felt something in your heart? There are so many that are lost and in the need of the Father's love, and our Father wants to use you to bring it to them. Come and learn about the call of outreach, to bring the Father's words to His people. Learn how to awaken this gift in you, and learn techniques to hear His words and bring them to His people. Listen closely, as God's voice is calling out from the streets to you.
Jason Harpole is founder and president of Lost Soul Ministries, a ministry that brings the word of our Lord to His children who are lost and hurting from the strife of this earth. He brings a message letting them know they are not forgotten, they are not a mistake, and that they are so very loved by the Father.
Topic: Reclaiming Sabbath: Living in Divine Rest
Sabbath is more than just a day off; it is a day or a period of time to wallow in the Presence of a loving Father who gave it for our benefit. It is commanded because He knows we need it. So why do we succumb to busy-ness? "God gives rest to His loved ones." (Ps. 127:2 NLT)
Rev. Glen Haworth has served the Church as a United Methodist pastor since 1980, having graduated from San Diego State University and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. His ministry has focused on spiritual formation and renewal and he has served churches in Santa Ana, Van Nuys, Tujunga and now Chino, California. In 1999 he and many in his congregation in Tujunga, CA experienced an in-filling of the Holy Spirit and since then Glen has spoken and led seminars and workshops on experiencing the Spirit-filled life. In the summer of 2010, Pastor Haworth took a three-month sabbatical/renewal leave during which the material for this session emerged. He is a member of the Board of Directors for ARM. Glen is married to Cyndy, and together they have three children, Nathan, Yulia Jessica, and Sam.
Topic: Keeping a Leaky Vessel Filled
We can be powerfully filled with the Holy Spirit, but we can also leak! We don't have to lose our anointing and intimacy with God. We can stay close and stay full so we can keep overflowing in the love and power of God.
Rev. Tommy Hays is an ordained UM Elder, leading Messiah Ministries, which he founded for inner healing & deliverance prayer ministry. He is a member of the Apostolic Network of GlobalAwakening, a member of the MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries, and an area advisor for Aglow International. Messiah Ministries
Topic: Can You Hear Me Now?: How to Listen and Follow the Voice of the Holy Spirit
What could be more important than learning to hear the Voice of God? Does God want to speak to you? Does God want to speak through you? How can you position yourself to hear? Is there help for the hard of hearing? Come and learn the most exciting part of our spiritual journey!
Rev. Tommy Hays is an ordained UM Elder, leading Messiah Ministries, which he founded for inner healing & deliverance prayer ministry. He is a member of the Apostolic Network of GlobalAwakening, a member of the MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries, and an area advisor for Aglow International. Messiah Ministries
Topic: Gripped by Grace: Hope for When the Bottom Falls Out
The church should be a safe place. Instead, relationships can be broken, trust can be betrayed, and unforgiveness seems the rule. The damage often appears to be irreparable. Can we hang on to faith, find hope, and be willing to live in love, even without reconciliation or unity?
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Topic: Embracing the Holy Spirit
Jesus sent us the blessed Holy Spirit not just to empower us for ministry. He foremost sent him to be our constant companion. Many believers are weak, weary and not able to have a joyous walk because they have not acknowledged the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Join us and let us learn who the Holy Spirit is and what He does. Come ready to receive a fresh anointing and fire from the great Baptizer.
Rev. Jacquie Leveron was born in Cuba, and at the age of nine immigrated to the United States with her family. She is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Jacquie’s greatest passion is teaching God’s people how to become free in Christ Jesus, and how to pursue their God-given purpose with passion as they walk hand in hand with Abba Daddy in this awesome world.
Topic: Prophetic Art: Art as Evangelism
If, as the adage says, "a picture is worth a thousand words," then shouldn't a picture inspired by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit reach a thousand souls, and even more? That's what Prophetic Art is all about - spreading God's love, hope, healing, encouragement - visually - "speaking" and capturing the attention of some one who might otherwise miss out. It is, after all, hard to ignore a piece of art, especially one created for a certain person and given to them as a gift - a precious reminder that there is a God who loves them unconditionally; a gift that leaves a lasting impression that somebody really does care. In this session you will be given the opportunity not only to learn about prophetic art but also actually to experience the joy of co-creating a piece of prophetic art with the Holy Spirit - the Master Artist - a blessing for you that also depicts a life changing message for someone else.
Mary Ellen Martin is an artist with an ardent desire to spread the love of God using the gifts He's given her. Humbled, grateful and profoundly blessed by a recent call on her life into prophetic and worship art, Mary Ellen finds tremendous joy and great satisfaction in co-creating with the Holy Spirit. Never imagining she would be given the precious opportunity of her life's work being all about the Lord and art, Mary Ellen hungers for more and more of Him, more of His art, and dedicates her life to being used by Him in whatever way He leads, realizing there is no greater blessing than being used by God to bless others.
Topic: Anointed with Oil: Lessons in Spirit-filled Living
What is "anointing with oil"? Why do we do it? How did it get started? In this equipping session we will explore the Old Testament background and look at the New Testament practice of anointing with oil for consecration and for healing. We will also share some funny and powerful stories of God at work in the use of anointing oil and some valuable lessons about living in the Spirit learned along the journey. We will conclude the session by anointing participants and praying for life and ministry.
Rev. Gary Moore was baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1972. An ordained Deacon, he is an anointed teacher and leader with a passion to ignite a fire in the lives of people. He continues to lead people to discover and exercise their spiritual gifts through Fan into Flame Ministries. Fan Into Flame
Topic: Expressing Your Worship, Part 1
So you long to express worship using ALL of your being, as shown in Scripture? (see Deut. 6:5) Try it and you will discover newfound freedom as your spirit soars. Come ready to step out as you learn Scriptural basis and join us in movement.
Laurie Perkins lives in Needham, MA. She loves worshipping God through dance and joined the Aldersgate team in 1993. Laurie also enjoys writing. She has published two suspense novels and has stories in Cup of Comfort books and Love is a Verb.
Linda Higginbotham is from Bedford, TX and finds great joy expressing worship to God with movement, involving spirit, soul and body. She loves sharing this joy by teaching others wherever the Lord leads.
Adrienne Owen has shared her knowledge and experiences on expressive worship through teaching sessions in her local church, other congregations and conferences, as well as serving on Aldersgate Expressive teams through the years.
Topic: Expressing Your Worship, Part 2
Now that you have covered the basics, join us for MORE. What that "more" is will differ for each of us, because God meets us all right where we are with exactly what He wants us to have. Come seek Him with us, see Him move!
Laurie Perkins lives in Needham, MA. She loves worshipping God through dance and joined the Aldersgate team in 1993. Laurie also enjoys writing. She has published two suspense novels and has stories in Cup of Comfort books and Love is a Verb.
Linda Higginbotham is from Bedford, TX and finds great joy expressing worship to God with movement, involving spirit, soul and body. She loves sharing this joy by teaching others wherever the Lord leads.
Adrienne Owen has shared her knowledge and experiences on expressive worship through teaching sessions in her local church, other congregations and conferences, as well as serving on Aldersgate Expressive teams through the years.
Topic: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit: What is It and Why Do I Need It?
Do you want to move from enduring your faith to enjoying it? Do you want to be effective in ministry and spiritual warfare? Are you stuck between Easter and Pentecost? Come, listen, learn, share, experience and receive the "Power to Become. . ."; the Spirit of the Living God.
Don Ragland and his wife, Jackie, share a passion for seeing the Holy Spirit at work in His people. For the past 19 years, he has conducted seminars on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The Raglands reside in Cookeville, TN and are Life Group pastors in their local church.
Topic: Can I Really Do What Jesus Did: Yes, You Can?
If we have every thing that Jesus and the apostles had then we should be able to do the same things they did: Healings, empowerments, laying hands and commanding mountains to move in Jesus' name. Come learn how to walk in the powerful anointing to see the miraculous!
Richard Rhodes is founder and president of Fire in the Mountains; a ministry that sees people saved, healed, delivered and empowered in Jesus’ name. His gifting is “the anointing that destroys the yoke of bondage.” Richard’s workshops are known for the manifestation of the Spirit and the powerful ministry that follows. Richard is on the Board of ARM and serves on conference and district committees in North Carolina. He believes all followers of Jesus should be miracles looking for a place to happen in Jesus’ name. Fire in the Mountains
Topic: The Righteous Are as Bold as A Lion: Operating in Holy Boldness
How's your roar? The first evidence of receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is boldness. Peter raised his voice, and the apostles taught with boldness. Come see where this holy boldness comes from. Receive it during the ministry that will follow the teaching. Get your roar on!
Richard Rhodes is founder and president of Fire in the Mountains; a ministry that sees people saved, healed, delivered and empowered in Jesus’ name. His gifting is “the anointing that destroys the yoke of bondage.” Richard’s workshops are known for the manifestation of the Spirit and the powerful ministry that follows. Richard is on the Board of ARM and serves on conference and district committees in North Carolina. He believes all followers of Jesus should be miracles looking for a place to happen in Jesus’ name. Fire in the Mountains
Topic: A Century of the Holy Spirit: A Look Back at the Charismatic Movement
In this session, we will look at the Methodist roots of the five-fold Gospel of Azusa Street and five major revivals during the century, i.e. Holiness, Pentecostal, Latter Rain, Charismatic, and Third Wave.
Dr. Vinson Synan is considered an expert in the field of Pentecostal Charismatic theology and has written many books including The Holiness-Pentecostal Movement, Old Time Power, Aspects of Pentecostal/Charismatic Origins, Azusa Street, and In the Latter Days. His most recent book, The Century of the Holy Spirit, is meeting with wide acclaim as it addresses the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements through the 20th century. Dr. Vinson Synan
Topic: Discerning the Times: A Historian Looks Ahead
In this session, I will discuss several observations and predictions I made in my new book of memoirs, An Eyewitness Remembers the Century of the Holy Spirit. They involve "Things I never expected to see in my lifetime" and "Ten things I expect to see in the future."
Dr. Vinson Synan is considered an expert in the field of Pentecostal Charismatic theology and has written many books including The Holiness-Pentecostal Movement, Old Time Power, Aspects of Pentecostal/Charismatic Origins, Azusa Street, and In the Latter Days. His most recent book, The Century of the Holy Spirit, is meeting with wide acclaim as it addresses the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements through the 20th century. Dr. Vinson Synan
Topic: Voices of Pentecost: 10 Compelling Stories You Should Know
In this session we will look at the testimonies of ten major leaders from my book Voices of Pentecost. They are: Charles Finney, William J. Seymour, William H. Durham, Willis C. Hoover, Demos Shakarian, Oral Roberts, Pat Robertson, Mark Rutland, Jack Hayford and Patty Galligher.
Dr. Vinson Synan is considered an expert in the field of Pentecostal Charismatic theology and has written many books including The Holiness-Pentecostal Movement, Old Time Power, Aspects of Pentecostal/Charismatic Origins, Azusa Street, and In the Latter Days. His most recent book, The Century of the Holy Spirit, is meeting with wide acclaim as it addresses the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements through the 20th century. Dr. Vinson Synan
Topic: Heaven's Side of Lazarus' Tomb: Helping a Loved One Finish Victoriously
Jesus heals. He comanded "Lazarus come out!" of the tomb. His life was miraculously extended and everyone praised God. Lazarus died again. Jesus heals today. Life is miraculously extended and we thank God. How do we as Christians live out that extension to ourselves or our loved ones? We know that at some point all humans die. How do we handle "terminal" illness? Face human death? "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Tim Trowbridge is a lifelong member of the United Methodist church and a supporter of ARM since 1982. He has served on many local, district and Conference levels including being General and Jurisdictional Lay representative in 1992 and is currently leading Circuit 14 in Wisconsin. His testimony is of the miraculous extension of life and the subsequent journey home of a loved one.
Sally Beers has been active in ARM for 22 years, is currently co-coordinator of the Western PA Renewal Fellowship and the leader of a small group study. She has a passion to help people experience God intimately no matter what their outward circumstances and to help them apply God's word to their personal challenges.
Topic: Living Single: Complete in Christ
Many times a person who is single faces unique challenges, especially as they are involved in ministry. Have you asked: "Can I be single and fully complete and whole as I serve God?" We will be discussing the joys, frustrations and humor of being single and serving God in ministry.
Rev. Dr. Richard Vance is an ordained Elder in the Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and has served in the UMC for 18 years. He is currently the senior pastor of First UMC in Chestertown, Maryland. Rick is the founder of Elisha Ministry, dedicated to helping develop Spirit-led leaders for the next generation. He has participated or led over 30 mission trips in the US and abroad. Rick has served on Life in the Spirit Serminar teams in the US and in India. He is a single pastor, chaplain, communicator and instructor. Rick believes that while there are some unique challenges in ministry as a single person it is possible to "Live Single Complete in Christ."
Topic: 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice
God revealed four simple keys to hearing His voice from Hab. 2:1,2 and Rev. 1:9-11 to Mark Virkler in 1979. Having taught them on six continents and seeing people of every age and background prove their effectiveness, he speaks with the authority of the Lord’s promise that His sheep will hear His voice!
Mark Virkler, Ph.D along with his wife, Patti Virkler, D.Min., has co-authored more than 50 books in the areas of hearing God’s voice and spiritual growth. They are the founders of Communion With God Ministries (www.CWGMinistries.org) and
Topic: Hear God Through Your Dreams
God is still speaking through our dreams today (Acts 2:17). We will learn how to understand the language of symbolism, and thus unravel our hearts’ messages to us. We will discuss the voice of God in the dream and demonstrate Scriptural principles for interpretation. Join us for this exciting, interactive workshop!
Mark Virkler, Ph.D along with his wife, Patti Virkler, D.Min., has co-authored more than 50 books in the areas of hearing God’s voice and spiritual growth. They are the founders of Communion With God Ministries (www.CWGMinistries.org) and
Topic: A Biblical Foundation for Worship Banners
We will cover the "Why, When and How" to use banners. As we present a variety of banners you will learn the meanings of symbols, fabrics, and colors. We will share accounts of God's supernatural Healing and Power that we have witnessed around the use of banners.
Jim and Marilyn Walker - Inspired by the Holy Spirit and using her talent for fine arts, in addition to the creative skills developed over years as a bridal designer, Marilyn Walker has, for many years, produced liturgical paraments and wall banners which commemorate the various church seasons. In 1990, a Christian couple asked her to make banners to be carried in Praise and Worship services. Since that time she has been creating banners to use as a visual worship tool, and to lift high God’s Holy Name. Marilyn has designed and constructed the beautiful banners used at the Aldersgate conference each year. Her husband, Jim acts as her able assistant and experienced banner bearer for the Kingdom!
Topic: So What? - Sew Nothing!
A hands-on opportunity to learn how to easily construct a banner. A session participant will take the finished banner home with them! It is recommended that you attend Session One to learn the scriptural basis for this class. Banners are MORE than just decorations for your church - they are ministry!
Jim and Marilyn Walker - Inspired by the Holy Spirit and using her talent for fine arts, in addition to the creative skills developed over years as a bridal designer, Marilyn Walker has, for many years, produced liturgical paraments and wall banners which commemorate the various church seasons. In 1990, a Christian couple asked her to make banners to be carried in Praise and Worship services. Since that time she has been creating banners to use as a visual worship tool, and to lift high God’s Holy Name. Marilyn has designed and constructed the beautiful banners used at the Aldersgate conference each year. Her husband, Jim acts as her able assistant and experienced banner bearer for the Kingdom!
Topic: Bloom Where You're Planted: Grace for Seasons of Uprooting, Transplanting and Pruning
For those in a time of transition and upheaval, or ministering to those who are. For God's glory, we are pruned for greater fruitfulness, transplanted for greater harvest, and uprooted for greater glory. We will close with a season of prayer ministry.
Lee Ann Williamson began her fulltime ministry with her father in 1981 serving as youth and music evangelist. She established Grace & Gladness Ministries in 1986 and currently serves as executive director for the ministry. Since 1986 she has traveled to many countries, conducting evangelistic campaigns, Christian worker training events, local church revivals, women’s retreats, and discipleship training events. In 2009 Lee Ann began transitioning into leadership of her father’s international ministry, Christian World Missions (CWM). Grace & Gladness is now a full partner of the CWM ministry group.
Topic: Soaking Prayer
Come, relax as you soak in Father's presence. Soft music will play and as you "soak", session leaders will pray silently for you as the Holy Spirit guides them; they will not touch you. Past testimonies have been: deep inner healing, clear guidance, physical healing, refreshment, & blessing.
Kerry Wilson has been a UM pastor in Wisconsin for over 30 years and on the ARM Advisory Council since 1989. Sue and Kerry have been involved in church renewal in the power of the Holy Spirit throughout their 35 years of marriage.
Sue Wilson has been involved in multiple roles both in everyday life, and in various ministries. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, nurse and science entertainment instructor. She feels her greatest training has come from developing a listening ear and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit.