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Conference Leaders
  • John Avant, Pastor of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, Louisiana
  • Roy Fish, Distinguished Professor of Evangelism, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Richard Harris, Vice President of Missions Advancement, North American Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Chuck Lawless, Dean, Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism & Church Growth, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
  • Frank Page, President, Southern Baptist Convention, and Pastor, First Baptist Church of Taylors, South Carolina
  • Kevin Smith, Pastor, Watson Memorial Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky
  • Gerald Sharon, Executive Pastor of Ministries, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
  • John Sullivan, Executive Director-Treasurer, Florida Baptist Convention
  • Hershael York, Pastor, Buck Run Baptist Church, Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Bobby Welch, SBC Strategist for Global Evangelical Relations
Schedule
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
10 am – NoonVocational Evangelists – Worship Center
Session 1 (1:00 - 3:30 pm)
1:00 pmPraise and WorshipTerry and Barbi Franklin
1:15 pmWelcome, Introductions, Special Music
1:30 pmIsaiah 6 EvangelismJohn Avant
2:15 pmPraise and Worship
2:30 pmTheological Foundations for EvangelismRoy Fish
3:15 pmBreak
Session 2 (3:30 - 4:30 pm)
3:30 pmPraise and Worship
3:45 pmGrowing an Evangelistic ChurchBobby Welch
4:30 pm Dinner (on your own)
5:30 pm: Recognition Dinner for the Top Churches in Youth Baptisms
(pre-registration required)
Northside Baptist Church, 1800 Pear Orchard Road
Guest Speaker - Dr. Gerald Sharon, Executive Pastor of Ministries,
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
Session 3 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)
6:30 pmWomen’s Emphasis PromotionShelly Johns & Alicia Williamson-Garcia
6:45 pmBaptism CeremonyBilly Compton
7:00 pmOur Sacred TrustRichard Harris
7:45 pmSpecial MusicTerry & Barbi Franklin
8:00 pmLet Down Your BucketsFrank Page
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Session 4 (9:00 am - 12:00 Noon)
9:00 amPraise and WorshipTerry and Barbi Franklin
9:15 amOvercoming Barriers in the Church for EvangelismChuck Lawless
9:55 amBreak
10:10 amPraise and Worship
10:20 amUnity in the Body of ChristKevin Smith
10:50 amSpecial Music
11:00 amThe Great CommissionJohn Sullivan
11:30 am Lunch and Breakout Sessions
(Lunch tickets may be purchased at the Evangelism Growth Team Booth for $7.00)
Church Planting: A Strategy of EvangelismRichard Harris
Developing Effective Leaders in the Local ChurchJohn Sullivan
Drawing the Net in Preaching and Personal EvangelismRoy Fish
Evangelism in ProclamationHershael York
Evangelism Lessons From HistoryKevin Smith
Evangelism in the Smaller Membership ChurchChad Fugitt
Evangelism in a Post-Modern CultureJohn Avant
How to Assimilate New MembersGerald Sharon
Intentional Evangelism In the ChurchFrank Page
Missional Living: God’s Call for All DisciplesJohn Bailey
Spiritual Warfare in EvangelismChuck Lawless
Transitioning into an Evangelistic ConversationPhil Ellis
Session 5 (1:30 - 4:30 pm)
1:30 pmPraise and WorshipTerry and Barbi Franklin
1:45 pmLiving Like You Are DyingGerald Sharon
2:30 pmSpecial Music
2:45 pmA Heart for GodHershael York
3:30 pm“With One Voice”A Time of Prayer (small groups of 3-5 persons)
4:00 pmA Concert of PraiseLarnelle Harris

Accommodations
Best Western Atrium Gardens
1043 Executive Drive
270.769.3030
Complimentary breakfast
Restaurant on-site
Free high-speed internet in-room access
Fitness room
Located next to Cracker Barrel

Fairfield Inn & Suites
1031 Executive Drive
270.769.1440
Complimentary breakfast
Free high-speed internet in-room access
Fitness room

LaQuinta Inn
210 Commerce Drive
270.765.4747
Complimentary breakfast
Free high-speed internet access
Microwave, refrigerator
Fitness center, indoor pool

Howard Johnson
209 Commerce Drive
270.769.9616

Comfort Suites
215 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4747
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01/25/2008 - The Gospel Trumps Grammys for Larnelle Harris

01/09/2008 - Severns Valley to Host Evangelism Conference, Feb. 25-26

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