SEMINARS
The 2012 ASI International Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio will feature a wide variety of useful and challenging seminars on topics such as evangelism, home & family, spiritual growth, business and nonprofit concerns, and much more.
SPECIAL PRE-CONVENTION OPPORTUNITY: ASI is partnering with Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI), a department of the North American Division, and The Fund Raising School at Indiana University to provide a special pre-convention opportunity for ASI ministries to learn the basics of fundraising. This customized and accredited course entitled "Principles & Techniques of Fundraising" will be taught by handpicked instructors who are intimately aware of the unique challenges and opportunities facing small Adventist ministries. If taken at Indiana University, the cost of the course would be $1,400. But through the combined efforts of ASI and PSI, the course will be offered to ASI convention attendees at just a little more than one-third the normal cost. The course will be taught in Cincinnati, just prior to the 2012 ASI International Convention, from Sunday, Aug. 5, through Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. Each participant must be present at all sessions to qualify for a course completion certificate. For further information about the course, visit The Fundraising School website. Each participant is responsible for their own travel and lodging. To register, e-mail Lorena Hernandez.
SEMINAR PRESENTERS:
Dave Fiedler
Karen Lewis
Vicki Griffin
Don Mackintosh
Phil & Sherri Mills
Mark & Conna Bond
The Nebblett Family
Jean Boonstra
Jeff & Jerlanda Marshall
Cameron DeVasher
Kevin Sears
Mark Finley
Paul Hunt
Ken Turpen
Mark LaVanture
Kelley Coffin
Steve Wohlberg
Dwayne Lemon
James Hartley
Christian Berdahl
EVANGELISM
GOSPEL-MEDICAL EVANGELISM
THE TRUE PATTERN, 1891-1900 AND TODAY
Dave Fiedler taught and wrote for years about the lessons of Adventist history, but now has taken up what Ellen White called "the essential work for this time." He is currently the president of Adventist City Missions and lives with his wife, Clarissa, and daughter, Tifona, near Wichita, Kansas.
BIBLE STUDIES MADE EASY
Karen Lewis has developed a relational approach to sharing Christ with others that is both easy and practical. As the author of “Lifting up Jesus,” a series of Bible lessons published by Color Press, she shows how a Christ-centered and discipleship approach to Bible study ministry is the most effective means of winning people to Christ. See how this program can help you share with those around you.
Karen Lewis has been involved in Bible work for over a decade. She has conducted training workshops for many conferences, camp meetings and organizations, including It Is Written. She and her husband currently live in Denver, Colorado.
HOPE & HEALTH IN A POSTMODERN WORLD:
EVANGELISM IN AN ERA OF MEANINGLESSNESS
This seminar addresses how the church can move beyond presenting an endless round of random, poorly-organized events that do not lead to solid decisions for Christ. Participants will learn how to conduct health evangelism in a way that unites the church; learn how to win those in the church and in the community who are discouraged or unmotivated; discover how to implement solid organizational methods; and explore how health ministry can empower and strengthen the church and bring healing to hurting lives.
Vicki Griffin is the director of the Lifestyle Matters Health Intervention Series and the director of Health Ministries for the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. She is also editor of Balance magazine and the Balanced Living tract series. Griffin has authored numerous books, teaching materials, and cookbooks. She lectures and travels worldwide, sharing lifestyle links to better mental, physical, and spiritual health. She is a yearly guest professor at the School of Osteopathy at Michigan State University, and has guest lectured on nutrition and lifestyle at Michigan State University Medical School, Cornell University, Loma Linda University Heart Institute, and Andrews University, among others. Her special areas of interest include lifestyle stressors and simple stress solutions, and economical, easy, plant-based recipes. Vicki has a master's degree in human nutrition, a master's degree in public administration with an emphasis in health organization, and a bachelor's degree in social work. She is a member of the American College of Nutrition. She has two grown children and two grandchildren and lives in Mason, Michigan.
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Don Mackintosh has served the Lord as a nurse, lay pastor, pastor, and teacher. He is currently working as the director of NEWSTART Global, a fresh new initiative that is melding health and full message evangelism. He is happily married to Luminitsa and has five beautiful children.
HOME & FAMILY
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Phil & Sherri Mills live in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Phil is a graduate of the Loma Linda School of Medicine and a practicing dermatologist. Although he has an active medical practice, he has been a writer and speaker since his medical school days. While a student at Loma Linda, he did research on the Biblical "secrets" of happy and lasting marriages and led a seminar on the topic. Subsequently, this practical and spiritual seminar has been presented at universities and youth congresses around the world. He has authored a workbook-syllabus for dating couples. His wife, Sherry, is a graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Public Health with RN and MPH degrees. For years, she was a homeschool mom. Twelve years ago, she started a home-based ministry called My Bible First, producing Bible-based material for children. It has since grown into an international ministry. The Mills have been happily married for 36 years and have a daughter who is a pediatrician, a son who is a minister, and a daughter who is a senior at Andrews University.
HOME—THE SWEETEST TYPE OF HEAVEN
(AND WHAT TO DO IF YOURS ISN'T)
Ellen White wrote that home should be "a little heaven upon earth." For some, that's encouraging. For others, it rings like a death knell in light of past struggles and failures. Learn from the presenters and their children how to establish or regain footing in making your family and home a symbol of the family in heaven, as well as how to maintain peace and personal joy while facing the rigors of parenting and being parented. This seminar is all about hope.
Mark & Conna Bond have been married for 21 years and have four children, Adriana 12, Taylor 14, Chelsea 18, and Emily Beth 20. Mark is the communication and family ministries director for the Rocky Mountain Conference. He previously worked as communication director for the Southwestern Union. Conna has a J.D. in law from the University of Florida and is the communication director for ASI. She also assists Mark with family ministries. They are both diehard homeschoolers and supporters of the Adventist school system. They live in the mountains west of Denver, Colorado.
FAMILY INC.
This seminar is designed to motivate parents to: I—Invest in God's kingdom and their families, reaching them in practical terms how to make the charms of Christ and His service irresistible to their sons and daughters; N–Nurture dynamic, loving, fulfilling relationships with Christ and one another, as well as a passion for God's service; C—Commence (launch) young people motivated and equipped to shape their own fully functional family that will continue the legacy of family faithfulness and devoted service.
The Nebblett Family—After years of being absorbed with a successful career in medicine and other pursuits, Edwin Nebblett's focus changed. Convicted that they would never nurture a God honoring marriage and family without a total reordering of priorities, they made some life-changing decisions. During the past 19 years, they have experienced God's transforming power in their lives. The Nebblett family currently resides in Quemado, New Mexico, where Edwin practices medicine part-time and engages with his wife, Maria, and adult children—Chantée, Sean, Joshua, and Natasha—in their family ministry, "Pathway of Promise." For the past seven years, the family has traveled nationwide and to international locations, sharing their testimony and speaking on the subjects of health, practical Christianity, marriage, and the family.
FIRST AID PARENTING
Jean Boonstra is a wife, mother, author, and television writer and producer. She and her husband, Shawn, have worked in ministry together spreading the good news for many years. At It Is Written, Jean created My Place With Jesus, an interactive online series of Bible studies. Jean and Shawn live in Maryland with their two daughters, Natalie and Naomi.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
THE MYSTERY OF GOD COMPLETED
Jeff & Jerlanda Marshall married four years ago. They spent a year-and-a-half at Andrews University Theological Seminary before being called by the Gulf States Conference to lead in recruiting and ministry at Bass Memorial Academy. God has called them to fight complacency and to reconnect people to the mission and message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Jerlanda stays active in health and women's ministries. Jeff serves on the Revival and Reformation committee at the General Conference and as vice president of evangelism for GYC.
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Cameron DeVasher ....
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Kevin Sears ....
THREE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL:
HOW TO DAILY RENEW YOUR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
Mark Finley made his mark in evangelism, presenting more than 150 evangelistic series around the globe in more than 80 countries, resulting in baptisms numbering in the thousands. He is also widely recognized as a television speaker, currently for Experience Hope, a weekly Hope Channel broadcast, and It Is Written for 20 years prior, as well as presenting numerous NET evangelism satellite series throughout the world. A native of Connecticut, Finley was elected vice president for evangelism and television at the 2005 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, after serving for nearly two years as general field secretary at the world headquarters directing the Center for Global Evangelism. He retired from full-time employment at the 2012 General Conference Session in Atlanta, but was immediately asked to return part-time as assistant to the president for Revival and Reformation. Finley has written more than 70 books, as well as presenting seminars and writing the monthly Bible study lession for Adventist World magazine. He and his wife, Ernestine "Teenie," have been a team in ministry for many years and share a family of three grown children and two grandchildren.
BUSINESS & NONPROFIT
ON PURPOSE: LEADING WITH PASSION AND INTENTIONALITY
Technology has given almost everyone an extended circle of influence today. As a Christian leader, influence and sound leadership principles are at the core of your effectiveness. "On Purpose" is about leading with intentionality, passion, and courage. In this seminar, Dr. Hunt will share timeless insights from the leadership treasure-trove of God's word to help you lead "On Purpose" over the long haul while maintaining your sanity.
Paul Hunt is a native of London, England, where he obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Newbold College. He went on to earn his doctorate in Leadership and Administration from Andrews University. As an international speaker on leadership, Christian education, and church planting, Dr. Hung spearheaded educational development in North Dallas, establishing North Dallas Adventist Academy. He served as a senior pastor, facilitating church planting in the Dallas metroplex for 10 years. Currently, he leads the newest church plant in North Dallas, the Acts|Two Company in Plano. He is married to Petronella. They and their three children, Ashera 16, Kaniel 14, and Sammari 8, live in Dallas, Texas.
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Ken Turpen ....
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Mark LaVanture ....
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Kelley Coffin ....
IT'S TIME...
THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST OUR
RIGHTEOUSNESS DURING THE LAST CRISIS
Soon "the mark of the beast will be urged upon us." 5T 81. When it hits, what exactly is our message to the world? Ellen White wrote: "Said my guide, 'There is much light yet to shine forth from the law of God and the gospel of righteousness. This message, understood in its true character, and proclaimed in the Spirit, will lighten the earth with its glory.'" 1888 Materials, 166. Based on years of research, Steve Wohlberg will clarify "this message."
Steve Wohlberg is the speaker/director for White Horse Media. He has authored more than 30 books and is a frequent guest on radio and television shows. His passion is Jesus Christ and His love, as well as the importance of obedience to the Ten Commandments in preparation for Christ's soon return. Steve has been featured on three History Channel documentaries and has spoken by special invitation inside the Pentagon and the United States Senate. He lives in Priest River, Idaho, with his wife, Kristin, and their two children, Seth Michael and Abigail Rose.
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Dwayne Lemon ....
LIGHTING THE WORLD!
How will the light of the three angel’s message spread to the whole world? How can we revive our churches to action? Where do we begin? LIGHT ministry has trained 4,000 lay members in 60 different countries over the past three years. In this seminar, learn what the graduates are doing in their churches and communities to successfully reflect the light shown upon them. Find out what’s working and what’s not in a variety of different cultures, and see how you and your church can help light the world!
James Hartley is the director/president of Lay Institute for Global Health Training (LIGHT). He was raised a Roman Catholic, but left the church on a path exploring spiritualism, drugs, and the psychedelic rock scene. James was then introduced to Jesus through an Adventist family running an organic farm in Italy, and since his conversion has been actively involved in health evangelism around the world. James worked at Wildwood Lifestyle Center for 10 years and for the past 3 years has led a new project spreading lay training courses around the world. Over 4,000 people have gone through LIGHT training courses in over 50 different countries over the past three years.
DISTRACTION DILEMMA—
EXPOSING THE DISTRACTIONS AND DANGERS IN MUSIC
This seminar exposes the traps and methods of Satan in an easy-to-understand, common-sense presentation using the Bible, inspired writings and science! Christian shares from his pre-conversion, insider experiences in professional theater, music theater and television production, as well as from his more than 15 years of full-time music ministry. This seminar has been wildly successful in churches, academies and camp meetings worldwide. Bring your youth and be inspired!
Christian Berdahl is an international singer and speaker renowned for his rich, powerful voice and stirring Biblical messages, including his recently released Distraction Dilemma music seminar. Over a decade ago, Christian founded Shepherd’s Call, a ministry dedicated to sharing the gospel through heavenly music and practical Bible-based teaching for young and old.
MEDIA RELEASE
If you've been invited to be a seminar presenter at the 2012 ASI International Convention, please complete and submit the following online forms as soon as possible:
2012 Convention Media Release Form
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