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"The Lord Goes Before You, Never Leaves or Forsakes You "

"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8 (NASB)

Dates:

Tuesday & Wednesday October 14, 15

Wednesday & Thursday October 15, 16

Thursday & Friday October  16, 17

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DR. ANTHONY CAMPOLO

Tony Campolo is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at EasternUniversity in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. Previously, he served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania.  The founder and President of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE).  Dr. Campolo has worked to create, nurture and support programs for “at-risk” children in cities across North America, and has helped establish schools and universities in several developing countries.  Tony has appeared on many television programs including LarryKing Live, The Colbert Report, Nightline, Crossfire, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN News and MSNBC News.  He co-hosted his own television series, Hashing It Out, on the Odyssey Network, and presently hosts Across The Pond, a weekly program on the Premier Christian Radio Network in England.  He is the author of  numerous books. His most recent titles are Red Letter Christians,The God of Intimacy and Action, and Things We Wish We Had Said.   Dr. Campolo is an ordained minister, and associate pastor of the Mount CarmelBaptistChurch in West Philadelphia.  Tony and his wife, Peggy, live in the Philadelphia area and have two grown children and four grandchildren. www.tonycampolo.org

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS

JEANNETTE CLIFT GEORGE

GRACIA BURNHAM

On May 27, 2001, while celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary at Dos Palmas Resort off PalawanIsland, in the Philipines, Gracia and Martin Burnham were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), a militant group of Muslims. They were taken to BasilanIsland, an ASG stronghold. Remaining in captivity for 376 days, the Burnhams faced near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, coldhearted murder, and intense soul-searching about a God who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them.  On June 7, 2002, in a firefight between the Philippine military and the Abu Sayyaf Group, Martin was killed and Gracia, although wounded, was rescued.

Since that time she has become a popular speaker at churches, conferences and schools.  She is the author of two books, In The Presence Of My Enemies, andTo Fly Again.  Traveling across the country, Gracia shares her unique story of faith, forgiveness, and surviving captivity.  She has launched the Martin & Gracia Burnham Foundation, which will support mission aviation and tribal mission work around the world.  Gracia lives with her three children in Rose Hill, Kansas.   www.graciaburnham.org

KATIE BROWN

Katie is an expert on cooking, gardening, home decor, crafts and entertaining.  She currently stars in the 30-minute family oriented home arts series, "The Katie BrownWorkshop", which airs nationwide on Public Television. In each episode, she prepares a simple dish, turns ordinary items into ornate gifts and spends time transforming her garden.  She can also be seen in "Next Door with Katie Brown" which airs weekdays on Lifetime's Real Women network. Throughout the series she delivers practical advice geared to help those on a limited schedule and budget.

In addition to partnering with The New York Times for a nationally syndicated column, Katie is the best-selling author of Katie Brown's Outdoor Entertaining, Katie Brown'sWeekends, Katie Brown Decorates and Katie Brown Decorates & Entertains. She is frequently featured on radio and TV shows, including The Today Show, Good Morning America and Live With Regis and Kelly.

Katie's imaginative approach to the home arts has been a breath of fresh air for a new generation of homemakers and her motto, "Keep it Simple", is increasingly resonate in today's cluttered world.  www.katiebrown.com

FEATURED MUSICIANS

SELAH 

The popular, award-winning group Selah, has achieved renowned success within the Christian music world.  Their number one hits include All My Praise, Press On,Wonderful, Merciful Saviour, and You Raise Me Up. Originally founded by Allan Hall and siblings Todd Smith and Nicol Sponberg, Selah is celebrating 11 years of music and ministry.  With the 2004 departure of Nicol, a powerhouse vocalist, Amy Perry, was added to the group. The well-known trio’s career has yielded a stream of successes - five Dove Awards, two number one Inspirational radio singles, five Top 10 hits, and enthusiastic receptions at venues including The 700 Club,  Focus on the Family, Praise Gathering, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Carnegie Hall.

The name “Selah” is drawn from the Psalms of David, and suggests to pause and reflect, or to lift the voices in praise, fitting and appropriate for their style of music that impacts people all over the world with comfort, hope, and encouragement.  To learn more about Selah, visit their web-site at www.selahonline.com

FUN TIME

CAROL ANDERSON

Carol Anderson is a professional actress who delights audiences nationwide with a  unique blend of theatre and Biblically based presentations called Acts of Renewal.  She has a distinctive gift of blending humor, truth and practical application into dramatic sketches.  Carol ’s one woman show, A Size 7 Forever, has been aired on  PBS and her own story of recovery has been aired on Focus on the Family.  Carol is a popular speaker at Christian colleges and universities and has performed or spoken at a wide variety of women’s events across the country.  www.actsofrenewal.com