Women's Conference September 15-17 with Judy Hampton

Judy Hampton developed a passion for sharing the gospel shortly after her dramatic conversion at age 25. She has since become an international keynote speaker for women’s conferences and retreats.  Her testimony has aired on Focus on the Family radio broadcast, as well as Decision Today and Moody Radio.

Judy is best known for being authentic, humorous, transparent, and biblically sound.  Her strong relationships energize her illustrations, and her powerful messages have audiences laughing out loud one minute and wiping a tear the next.

Musical artist: Kellye Hancock Phillips (contemporary)

Men’s Conference September 22 – 24 with Glen Martin

Glen Martin is senior pastor of  Journey of Faith Church, Manhattan Beach, California.

Glen’s passion is to equip the church and men to reach the lost and mobilize it to reach its full potential.  Known for his engaging speaking style, Dr. Martin has also served as a speaker and seminar leader with Promise Keepers, INJOY and Man in the Mirror. Dr. Martin speaks throughout the United States on leadership, evangelism, change and ministry effectiveness and has taught at numerous seminaries and Bible colleges across the country.

Musical artists: Rescue (acappella contemporary) 

Retirees Conference October 2 – 5 with Jim Christensen

Jim Christensen is well known as the President and speaker for Heaven and Home Hour radio program.  He is a gifted teacher, having served as a pastor, conference speaker, and on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters.  Jim’s passion is to have a ministry you can “touch” with an approach that helps your Christian life be all it can be and grounded on the Word of God.

Musical artist: Ted Wilson (vocal & instrumentalist) 

 

Women’s Conference October 6 – 8 with Catherine Martin

Catherine Martin, an M.A. graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary, is founder and president of Quiet Time Ministries, Director of Women’s Ministries at Southwest Community Church in Indian Wells, California and on the adjunct faculty of Biola University.  As a teacher, retreat leader, and author of many books including Pilgrimage of the Heart, Revive My Heart, and the Enriching Your Quiet Time Notebook, Catherine challenges others to seek and love God.  She is a dynamic speaker who draws from a rich Christian ministry background.

Musical artist: Georgene Rice (contemporary)

Women’s Conference October 20 – 22 with Ann Sullivan

Ann Sullivan has worked as a Bible teacher, trainer, and coordinator women’s ministries at Elmbook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin.  Ann is currently an International Keynote Speaker whose communication skills keep her in demand as a conference and retreat speaker. 

She deeply enjoys ministering to women through the personal and practical application of God’s Word. She speaks on a variety topics including doubt, self-control, contentment, and the sovereignty of God. 

Musical artist: Lisa Reiff (contemporary).

Couples Conference November 3 - 5 with Bill and Pam Farrel

Bill and Pam Farrel are the founders and co-directors of Masterful Living. Through their teachings, seminars and group discussions, they have dedicated this foundation to improving the lives of couples everywhere. Their writings include such best-sellers as Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti and Why Men and Women Act The Way They Do!  Their presentation is Biblical and centers on scriptural answers to life’s questions.

Musical artist: To be announced. 

 

Faith Response to Domestic Violence Conference  November 10 - 12 with Nancy Murphy and Randy Bridges

This is a conference for Christian Leaders to take a look at the Biblical and ethical issues of domestic violence.

Nancy Murphy is the Executive Director of Northwest Family Life, a faith-based learning and counseling center in Seattle, Washington.  She is a renowned and compelling speaker on all forms of violence against women with a strong focus on restoration.  Raised in a missionary home, Nancy grew up with a strong faith in the Lord, and uses the Bible as a central part of her work.  She is the author of God’s Reconciling Love: A Pastor’s Handbook On Domestic Violence and co-author of a number of research articles.

 Randy Bridges is President of Puget Sound Christian College and radio Bible teacher for Hope Now.  He has pastored several churches and given leadership to a number of para-church missions organizations, most recently as Director of City Ministry, North America, with Mission America.  Randy has a heart for giving counsel practical teaching on life’s difficult situations.  Co-sponsored with Hope Now radio ministry.  

Registration open now!

Thanksgiving Conference November 23 – 26 with Dan Lockwood & John Wecks                             

Dan Lockwood is President of Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary. In conjunction with gifting as a teacher and administrator, he maintains an active conference and speaking ministry, known for using Gospel illusions to communicate God’s Word. Many, many times a guest and speaker at Cannon Beach, join Dan and his wife Jani for this Thanksgiving conference.

John Wecks is Professor of Bible and Pastoral Ministries at Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary as well as Chair of Pastoral Ministries Department.  He served 10 years as pastor of a church he helped plant in the Dallas, Texas area, coming to Portland in 1988.

John loves to encourage Bible students to ask, “What does the text say?” and encourage preachers to, “Preach the Word.”  He is the author of Free to Disagree: Moving Beyond the Arguments over Christian Liberty.

Musical artist: To be announced. 

Christmas Conference December 8 - 10 with Wendell Grout

Wendell Grout, retired from many years in the pastorate, is now a regular conference speaker with evangelical groups across North America.  His warm and engaging style continues to bless guests on his regular visits to Cannon Beach.

Musical artist: Johnny Ray Watson (gospel)

Registration opens December 12, 2005.