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Dr. Jim Garlow - November 7, 2011

Held at William Jessup University - Rocklin, CA

 

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Session 1 (85 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 (74 MB MP3)

 

Session 3 (22 MB MP3)

 

Jim Garlow
Dr. Jim Garlow

Dr. Jim Garlow, author of twelve books, communicator, commentator, historian, cultural observer and Senior Pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, CA, is heard daily on over 830 radio outlets nationwide in his one minute commentary called “The Garlow Perspective”.

During California’s Proposition 8 (defense of marriage) battle, Jim Garlow founded and led the California Pastors Rapid Response Team, a group of networked pastors committed to the sanctity of marriage.

In March 2010, Garlow – while continuing as a San Diego pastor – was appointed by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to be the Chairman of ReAL (Renewing American Leadership), based in Washington DC. ReAL’s mission is to preserve America’s Judeo-Christian heritage by defending and promoting the four pillars of American civilization: faith, family, freedom, and free enterprise.

 

He graduated from Drew University (Ph.D. in historical theology), Princeton Theological Seminary (Master of Theology), Asbury Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), Southern Nazarene University (B.A. & M.A.), and Oklahoma Wesleyan University (A.A.).
 


Dan Reiland - March 7, 2011

Held at Adventure Christian Church - Roseville

Conference topics...

  • Make the Most of Your Leadership Profile

  • Hiring, Firing, and Living To Tell About It

  • Empowerment, The Ultimate Art of Leadership

Dan Reiland

Dan Reiland

Dan Reiland serves as Executive Pastor at 12Stone™ Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He previously partnered with Dr. John C. Maxwell for 20 years, first as Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, then as Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at INJOY. Dan is best known as a leader with a pastor’s heart; he truly loves the local church, but is also described as one of the nation’s most innovative church thinkers. His passion is developing leaders for the local church so that people are reached for Jesus.

Each year Dan coaches many pastors and speaks to church leaders across the country, impacting lives and strengthening the local church. His semi-monthly e-newsletter, The Pastor’s Coach is distributed to over 40,000 subscribers- you may receive this free resource at www.injoy.com. Dan and his wife Patti have been married 29 years and have two “kids” in college.


Dr. Daniel D. Henderson - November 1, 2010

Held at Adventure Christian Church - Roseville

 

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Keys to Unlocking a Prayer Culture at Your Church

 
Wake Up & Pray! The Possibilities and Patterns for Creative Prayer

 
A Fresh Encounter. An Experience of Scripture-fed, Spirit-led, Worship-based Prayer
 

 

Dr. Daniel D. Henderson

As a Senior Pastor for over 20 years, Daniel Henderson brought prayer-based revitalization to several mega-churches and is now dedicating much of his energy to help congregations across the country experience renewal and turn-around. He is President of Strategic Renewal, which exists to ignite the heart of the church through personal renewal, congregational revival, and leadership restoration for Christ’s glory. In that role he travels extensively, leading churches in renewal experiences, equipping church leaders, and speaking at various conferences. He models his renewal focus as Pastor of Prayer and Renewal at Thomas Road Baptist Church and teaches at Liberty University in the areas of prayer, Christian living, and church leadership. Daniel has been married to his wife Rosemary for over 25 years and together they have raised their three children, Justin, Jordan, and Heather Rose.


Dr. John Jackson - March 10, 2010

Held at Valley Church - Vacaville

 

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Session 1 - God Size Your Church (73 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 - Leveraging Your Leadership & Communication Styles (71 MB MP3)

 

Session 3 - Building Momentum Throughout the Year (59 MB MP3)

Dr. John Jackson

John is the Executive Director of Thriving Churches International, part of the Office of the Senior Pastor at Bayside Church, and the Founding Pastor of LifePoint Church, a groundbreaking church in Northern Nevada that reaches over 2% of their surrounding geography; 40% of the current attendees were previously unchurched. He is an Associate Trainer with Equip (the non-profit ministry of Dr. John Maxwell) and John has trained pastors, CEO’s and other business leaders, along with meeting with members of Parliament and the Kenyan legal society. John has also taught visionary leadership and ministry administration at the graduate school level. He is a gifted communicator of Biblical truth and life application and has demonstrated expertise in vision casting, leadership development, entrepreneurial activity, administration, and financial management. John is also an author.


Dr. Brian Kluth - November 2, 2009

Held at Valley Church - Vacaville

 

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Session 1 - How to Survive (and even Thrive!) in a Tough Economy (71 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 - How to Survive (and even Thrive!) in a Tough Economy (75 MB MP3)

Dr. Brian Kluth

Dr. Brian Kluth was Senior Pastor at the First Evangelical Free Church of Colorado Springs from 1999-2009. In the fall of 2009 the church commissioned Brian to a newly created full-time staff position as a GENEROSITY MINISTER-AT-LARGE to the body of Christ. This new role allows Brian to serve throughout the USA and around the globe through writing, guest preaching and seminars at churches, conference/seminar speaking, and the development of video and online training and generosity resources.


Dr. Rick Stedman - March 3, 2008

Held at Valley Church - Vacaville

 

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Session 1 - How to Mobilize a Church for Growth (75 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 - How to Mobilize a Church for Depth (57 MB MP3)

 

Session 3 - How to Mobilize a Church for Evangelism (70 MB MP3)

Dr. Rick Stedman

Dr. Rick Stedman is the founding Pastor of Adventure Christian Church in Roseville, California; so named because they believe that knowing God is life's greatest adventure! The church began on Easter 1994 and was a true "start from scratch" operation. With no mother church, no core group, no mass marketing, and very little money, the church has experienced dynamic growth. In just under 14 years it has grown from 0 to over 4000 each week and has planted 5 daughter churches in the last 5 years.


Dr. Howard Hendricks & Dr. Gil Stieglitz - November 12, 2007

Held at Bayside Church - Granite Bay

 

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Session 1 - Discipleship with Dr. Hendricks (62 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 - Church Health with Dr. Gil (69 MB MP3)

 

Session 3 - Mentoring with Dr. Hendricks (67 MB MP3)

 

Dr. Howard Hendricks

Dr. Gil Stieglitz


Pastor Pete Scazzero - October 2, 2006

Held at Valley Church - Vacaville

 

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Session 1 (56 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 (37 MB MP3)

 

Session 3 (56 MB MP3)

 

Session 4 (63 MB MP3)

 

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Pete Scazzero

Pete Scazzero

PETE SCAZZERO founded New Life Fellowship, September 1987 in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. New Life is an International church with well over fifty - five countries represented.

Out of the successes and failures of pastoring, he, along with his wife Geri, embarked on a journey of integrating emotional health and spirituality. Over the past nine years, this has radically transformed New Life Fellowship; in their leadership development, staff/board relationships, discipleship, small groups, and multicultural/racial reconciliation efforts.


 Pastor Leith Anderson - October 4, 2004

Held at Valley Church - Vacaville

 

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Session 1 (48 MB MP3)

 

Session 2 (73 MB MP3)

 

Session 3 (53 MB MP3)

 

Session 4 (66 MB MP3)

 

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Pastor Leith Anderson

Leith Anderson

Leith Anderson has written articles published in many periodicals and he has authored eight books including Dying for Change, A Church for the 21st Century, Praying to the God You Can Trust, and Leadership That Works. "Faith Matters" is the radio ministry of Leith Anderson and Wooddale Church. The ministry began in its current format in August of 1999. Faith Matters is heard on Christian stations across the United States. Plans are to continue to grow on more Christian and mainstream stations.


Dr. Thom Rainer - February 2, 2004

Held at Valley Church - Vacaville

 

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Session 1 (75 MB MP3)

 

Dr. Thom Rainer



Western District Conference - 2003
Dr. J.P. Mooreland - Friday April 4, 2003
Held at Cornerstone EFC - Yuba City
 

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