2015 International Convention Agenda
San Jose, California, July 21–26
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday Evening— July 21
International Fellowship Banquet
W ednesday— July 22
Morning Joint Session, including:
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Keynote Message, Kevin Beal, USA Zone 12 Trustee
Video Testimony—George Street
Know His Glory through Devotion to the Word—Allen J. Huth, International
Treasurer
Testimony—Alan Robison
International Outreach Ministry Emphasis
Know His Glory thorough Faithfulness in Prayer—Dave Novotney, Southern
New England
Personal Witnessing at Lunch
Afternoon Joint Session, including:
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Experience His Glory through a Passion for the Lost—David Balogun, Nigeria
International Outreach Ministry Emphasis
Declare His Glory through Life Lived in Christ—Grady Phillips, South
Carolina
National Association Emphasis—Japan
Know, Experience and Declare His Glory—Dr. Kim Powell
Evening Joint Session, including
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Executive Director’s Address—Craig Warner
International Outreach Ministry Emphasis
Testimony—James Smith
Bible Message from Reverend Hugh Palmer
Evening Prayer Time
Thursday— July 23
Zone Breakfasts
Morning Joint Session, including:
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Testimony—Teri Hensley
Bible Message, Reverend Hugh Palmer
Personal Witnessing at Lunch
Gideon Afternoon Session, including:
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Critical Questions on Ministry Policies—Mike DeWoody, USA Zone 9 Trustee
and Rich Schwanger, USA Zone 10 Trustee
Friends of Gideons—Reza Rasti, Faith Fund Program Manager and Iain Mair,
Executive Director, British Isles
Church Ministry: Praying for and Ministering to Pastors—Ralph Davis, North
Carolina
Prayer and Personal Witnessing—Jimmy Duren, International Chaplain
Testimony—Reverend Pat Shelton
Maintaining the Relationship with the Auxiliary—Ron Simpson, Arkansas
Auxiliary Afternoon Session, including:
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Gideon Leadership Challenge—Allen J. Huth, International Treasurer
Reflection of God’s Glory—Addie Schweigert, South Carolina
Declaring His Glory to the Nations—Multiple Presenters
Declaring His Glory through Selfless Service—Multiple Presenters
Declaring His Glory in the Republic of China—Tracy Hu, Republic of China
Auxiliary President
Declaring His Glory in Japan—Mitsue Adachi, Japan Auxiliary President
Auxiliary Activity Testimony—Elaine Long, Indiana
Declaring His Glory in Returning His Gifts—Gay Nelson, North Carolina
Auxiliary Vice President
Evening Joint Session, including:
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National Association Emphasis—Australia
International Treasurer’s Address—Allen J. Huth
Testimony—Bonnie Stone Chiarot
Bible Message from Reverend Hugh Palmer
Evening Prayer Time
Friday— July 24
Morning Joint Session, including:
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International Auxiliary President’s Address—René Lucas
International President’s Address—Dr. William E.G. Thomas
International Outreach Ministry Emphasis
Bible Message from Reverend Hugh Palmer
Personal Witnessing at Lunch
Afternoon Gideon Session, including:
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Educational Presentation TBD
Vision 2020—Executive Committee
Business Session
Afternoon Auxiliary Session, including:
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Declaring His Glory by Telling His Story—Multiple Presenters
International Outreach Ministry—Kennedy Rotich, Regional Director, Africa
South
International Outreach Ministry Testimony—TBD
Declaring His Glory by Sharing His Word—Multiple Presenters
Declaring His Glory by Seeking His Face—Multiple Presenters
Pastors Banquet
Saturday— July 25
Morning Devotion and Auxiliary Prayer Time (Separate)
Gideon Morning Business Session
Auxiliary Morning Business Session
Gideon Afternoon Session, including:
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Continuation of Elections, if necessary
Goals and Objectives for 2015–2016
New Business
Auxiliary Luncheon
o Testimony—Carolyn Lomas
o International Outreach Ministry—Rodney Jones
o Message from International Auxiliary President—René Lucas
Evening Joint Session, including:
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Installation of Officers
Testimony—Bill Saye
The Gospel Heirs Performance
International Outreach Ministry Emphasis
Closing Prayer
Note: Agenda subject to change.