Welcome to HomeMission s 2 nd Annual Revive Us Again Evangelism and Church Growth Workshop. May I also be the first to welcome you to Faith Village! This week hundreds will gather from all over the United States to equip, edify, worship, fellowship, discuss, and dream about the future of the Lord s church. HomeMission s purpose and passion is biblically based and desperately needed in the brotherhood. Recent studies have shown that 70 congregations are closing their doors every year in America. While this statistic is alarming and disheartening, we don t lose hope, for we know our Savior and the power of His church. This week allows us to converse and plan to help reverse this trend. Once again, every class offered will focus on evangelism and different outreach efforts of the church, but our workshop theme this year will be built around the wonderful hymn, In Christ Alone. Six excellent keynote presenters will remind us why only in Christ our hope is found. This year, we have six different class options in the morning and afternoon with tremendous teachers, as well as interesting panel discussions each afternoon at 3:15 PM. We have a Youth Day planned on Saturday for different youth groups in the area. Don t miss our FREE BBQ dinner on Friday evening at 5:30 PM, provided by our famous, Holy Smokers of Faith Village. It promises to be a fabulous week. Planning for this week literally began as soon as last year s conference ended. I am indebted to dozens of people. Many Faith Village members have taken vacation time away from their jobs and time away from their families to serve. I continue to thank God for John Orr, director of HomeMission, who turned this dream into a reality three years ago. Loretta Orr works tirelessly with me behind the scenes to help plan this workshop and administer excellent communication throughout the year. Steve Miller, Faith Village s Children s and Family Minister, can t be thanked enough for keeping technology and other details running smoothly. Karen Jones and Bud Branson work every day to keep HomeMission on track here at home, and how can we ever forget Susie Orr who supports John and travels everywhere they go. I can t list every name who makes this week possible, but may we always remember the only ONE who makes everything possible--our Father God. He has been so good to HomeMission and Faith Village. To Him be every ounce of glory.
Again, welcome to HomeMission s 2 nd Annual Revive Us Again Church Growth and Evangelism Workshop and welcome to Faith Village! Your presence blesses us more than you know. May God refresh your spirit and renew your passion to work for the Kingdom all of your days. Jacob Hawk Director of Revive Us Again Preaching Minister of Faith Village church of Christ Welcome! Thank you for attending our 2nd year of the Revive Us Again Evangelism and Church Growth Workshop! You don t know how much this means to us at HomeMission! HomeMission is an association of evangelists that work with churches around the country. Currently, we have 7 evangelists that have worked with over 160 churches in 29 states. Our great God has done amazing things through our efforts since December 2015: 13 churches in danger of closing have turned around and are growing again. Preachers have been found for 11 churches Five church plants have been launched. Preachers are being trained to evangelize. 10 larger churches are helping smaller churches. We want to encourage and equip brethren from all over the United States. Currently, 70 churches of Christ per year are closing their doors in America. The need is overwhelming. But our Master, Jesus Christ, can turn this around. We hope all of us can work together to not only save churches from closing, but find ways to evangelize this country like never before. Thank you for being here and may the Lord enrich your experience. John Orr Director of HomeMission
HomeMission mourns the loss of our former evangelist, Dean Kilmer, who passed to his reward on August 21, 2018. We grieve with his wife, Karen, children and his family and friends. HomeMission appreciates the work Dean accomplished for our efforts and will miss his presence at this year s workshop. REVIVE US AGAIN HOMEMISSION EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH WORKSHOP In Christ Alone Wednesday, March 27 7:00 PM Regular children s Bible classes; all adult classes in auditorium Keynote Speaker Gary Smith In Christ Alone.My Hope is Found
Thursday, March 28 9:00-9:45 AM Class Session #1 How to Set Up a Bible Study Danny Aragon FC1 We have conversations with people every day. In this class, we will discover ways to turn discussions about physical things into spiritual conversations and turn those conversations into Bible studies that lead to conversions. Reviving Manhood through the Cross Trey Morgan FC 2 Manhood, and what a real man looks like, is a hot topic today. To get an idea of what is truly expected from a man, we must look no further than God's Word. In Trey's class, we will take a Biblical look at true manhood and what God expects of a man, husband and father. Evangelizing Your Community Jake Perkins FC 3 God has not stopped calling people back to Him. The Gospel is still good news. Come hear some exciting stories of how your congregation can reach families of all ages. When a Message in a Bottle No Longer Works: Communicating with Today s Technology Joey Roberts 210 With the ever-changing ways of communication, the grasp of using technology in church communications is a must! We need to make sure we are communicating within the congregation and outside the walls as well. We have to use technology in our favor in today s society.
Evangelism is the Answer Ferman Carpenter 211 Our "Evangelism is the Answer" class will be centered on the most widelyagreed-upon but least-practiced need in the Lord's church...making and growing Christians. Many congregations have turned the Great Commission into the Great Omission. The Power of a Godly Woman in a Godless World Janae Fridelle - 217 In today s culture, Christian women are faced with a barrage of challenges as the world sets up impossible expectations of beauty and success while offering very little in terms of support. Women who profess godliness have a unique message and a dynamic opportunity to help women in crisis, offering answers to issues like depression, self-doubt, and family problems that so many women are seeking help with. This class will explore themes in Scripture that offer godly women a path to impacting a godless world with a godly message of true empowerment through Christian living. 9:45-10:00 AM Break 10:00-10:45 AM Class Session #2 Evangelism Without Conflict Robert Oglesby FC 1 This class will be designed to demonstrate by role play how a GENTLE SOUL-WINNER can ask for a study, teach it, and close the Bible study. Healing Broken Families through the Power of the Gospel Billy McGuiggan FC 2 Wouldn t it be nice if we could heal our broken family relationships by giving the right Hallmark card or the right bouquet of flowers? In my experience, it doesn t work that way. Healing broken relationships takes time and patience and love. The good news is, we can heal our broken families through the
power of love and power of the Gospel. Don t believe me? Then believe God and believe the Good News found in our Gospel story. True Religion: Reaching the Widow, Orphan, and Forgotten Among Us Tom Bedichek FC 3 A class focusing on the relationship between social action and evangelism. How should we reach out to the poor, refugees, illegal aliens, and social outcasts? Mission VBS: A 2-for 1 Jonathan Zerby 210 Do you have a passion to teach young people to teach, serve, and love? Do you have a passion for helping the church to grow? If so, then a Mission VBS is for you! More than Worship (The Christian Assembly and Church Growth) Levi Sisemore 211 In this session, we ll identify the biblically explicit purposes for the Christian assembly, learn about conducting ourselves in the the most excellent way as we survey I Corinthians 10-14, give some very practical action points that can bring a measure of vitality to your congregation, and share resources for improving congregational, a cappella singing. Don t be Scared - The Gospel is for All!! Kathy Hardy 217 The purpose of this presentation is to encourage sisters to be courageous in sharing Christ with others (2 Timothy 1:7). We want to develop an evangelistic mindset so that as we go about our daily activities, we lift up the name of Christ and behave in ways that lead others to Him. Let s be bold and mindful as we look for opportunities to share the Gospel! 10:45-11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM Keynote Speaker - Terry Casey In Christ Alone.My Comforter, My All, In All 12:00 PM Lunch On Your Own (please support local establishments, utilizing their donated coupons at Workshop Central) OR Lunch provided by Herald of Truth in the Youth Center. Pick up tickets at Workshop Central or the Herald of Truth booth. 2:00-2:45 PM Class Session #3 Classroom Evangelism : How to Grow the Church Through Study Michael Orr FC 1 How to grow the church through study Our emphasis on Sunday morning worship as the catch-all to reach people is not working. People might attend worship on Sunday because they like the preaching or even the church, but to get people involved and train them to serve the Lord you need good classes. How we do classes can have a dramatic impact on our evangelism and our overall spiritual health as a family in Christ. This session will discuss ways to implement more evangelistic classes and use our time in class to train leaders and members for evangelism. How Millenials Bless the Church Boo Scott FC 2 Millenials have received a bad reputation over the past several years. They are considered lazy, "snowflaky", socialistic, know-it-all, and as having no respect for the elderly. They are typically characterized by long beards, skinny jeans, and tree tattoos. They don't have jobs and hang out at coffee shops all
day. While some of this reputation may be true, Millennials I've worked with for the past 9 years have been anything but lazy and "snowflaky." Millennials continue to bless the church in a huge way. In this class, I want to discuss the strengths and potentials of the Millennial generation in the Kingdom. It should be fun. World Bible School : 6 Tools to Help Your Congregation Grow Bill Colwell FC 3 Local outreach with WBS? Absolutely! In this class, we ll demonstrate our NEW TOOLS and show how WBS can help you reach local seekers. Reversing the 80/20 Curse Chris Swinford 210 It has become understood that a few people do the vast majority of work in a local congregation and in various church ministries. It's time for leaders to inspire and motivate every member to be a minister to others, a missionary to the lost, and a mentor to new Christians. When the whole congregation is working together, good things are bound to happen! How to Close a Bible Study Bill Hardy / Jim Smith 211 All of us have experienced it. You spend hours in prayer, conversation, fellowship and study, but no response or I m just not ready. We will learn from Jesus how to take your prospect those final few steps to conversion and commitment. The Three Ways Women Encourage, Equip, Admonish and Edify Jennifer Lewis 217 The Bible gives us a lot of good advice about encouragement. However, there are a lot of women in the church that need more encouragement than what they re getting, and in the fast paced world we live in encouragement can be in short supply. This class will equip Godly women to encourage other women in some of the most challenging situations and help build each other up in three practical and meaningful ways.
2:45-3:15 PM Break 3:15-4:00 PM Panel Discussion Connecting to Families in Crisis How do we mobilize the church to reach out to families in our communities that are dealing with critical issues in their lives? 4:00 PM Dinner On Your Own 7:00 PM Keynote Speaker - Wes McAdams In Christ Alone.Scorned by the Ones He Came to Save
Friday, March 29 9:00-9:45 AM Class Session #1 (SEE THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS) How to Set Up a Bible Study Danny Aragon FC 1 Reviving Manhood through the Cross Trey Morgan FC 2 Evangelizing Your Community Jake Perkins FC 3 When a Message in a Bottle No Longer Works: Communicating with Today s Technology Joey Roberts 210 Evangelism is the Answer Ferman Carpenter - 211 The Power of a Godly Woman in a Godless Society Janae Fridelle - 217 9:45-10:00 AM Break
10:00-10:45 AM Class Session #2 (SEE THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS) Evangelism Without Conflict Robert Oglesby FC 1 Healing Broken Families through the Power of the Gospel Billy McGuiggan FC 2 True Religion: Reaching the Widow, Orphan, and Forgotten Among Us Tom Bedichek FC 3 Mission VBS: A 2-for 1 Jonathan Zerby 210 More than Worship (The Christian Assembly and Church Growth) Levi Sisemore 211 Don t be Scared!! The Gospel is for All!! Kathy Hardy - 217 10:45-11:00 AM Break 11:00 AM Keynote Speaker - Billy McGuiggan In Christ Alone.Who Took on Flesh
12:00 PM Lunch On Your Own (please support local establishments utilizing their donated coupons at Workshop Central) 2:00-2:45 PM Class Session #3 (SEE THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS) Classroom Evangelism : How to Grow the Church Through Study Michael Orr FC 1 How Millenials Bless the Church Boo Scott FC 2 World Bible School : 6 Tools to Help Your Congregation Grow Bill Colwell FC 3 Reversing the 80/20 Curse Chris Swinford 210 How to Close a Bible Study Bill Hardy / Jim Smith 211 The Three Ways Women Encourage, Equip, Admonish and Edify Jennifer Lewis 217 2:45-3:15 PM Break
3:15-4:00 PM Panel Discussion Connecting to the Outsider How do we reach those who are not a part of a traditional family? 5:30 PM BBQ meal in Family Center - FREE, but ticket required visit Workshop Central 7:00 PM Keynote Speaker Dr Bruce McLarty In Christ Alone.Firm Through the Fiercest Drought and Storm
Saturday, March 30 9:00-9:45 AM Class Session #1 (SEE THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS) How to set up a Bible Study Danny Aragon FC 1 Reviving Manhood through the Cross Trey Morgan FC 2 Evangelizing Your Community Jake Perkins FC 3 When a Message in a Bottle No Longer Works: Communicating with Today s Technology Joey Roberts 210 Evangelism is the Answer Ferman Carpenter - 211 The Power of a Godly Woman in a Godless Society Janae Fridelle - 217 9:45-10:00 AM Break
10:00-10:45 AM Class Session #2 (SEE THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS) Evangelism Without Conflict Robert Oglesby FC 1 Healing Broken Families through the Power of the Gospel Billy McGuiggan FC 2 True Religion: Reaching the Widow, Orphan and Forgotten Among Us Tom Bedichek FC 3 Mission VBS: A 2-for 1 Jonathan Zerby 210 More than Worship (The Christian Assembly and Church Growth) Levi Sisemore - 211 Don t be Scared!! The Gospel is for All!! Kathy Hardy - 217 10:45-11:00 AM Break 11:00 AM Keynote Speaker - Tim Lewis In Christ Alone.Here in the Love of Christ I Stand 12:00 PM Lunch On Your Own (please support local establishments utilizing their donated coupons at Workshop Central)
1:00 PM-1:45 PM Class Session #3 (SEE THURSDAY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS) Classroom Evangelism : How to Grow the Church Through Study Michael Orr FC 1 How Millenials Bless the Church Boo Scott FC 2 World Bible School : 6 Tools to Help Your Congregation Grow Bill Colwell FC 3 Reversing the 80/20 Curse Chris Swinford 210 How to Close a Bible Study Bill Hardy / Jim Smith 211 The Three Ways Women Encourage, Equip, Admonish and Edify Jennifer Lewis 217 1:45-2:00 PM Break 2:00-2:45 PM Panel Discussion Program-based evangelism or trained individuals? Better, best or both? SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
REVIVE US AGAIN HOMEMISSION EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH WORKSHOP SPEAKERS AND TEACHERS Danny Aragon A graduate of Bear Valley School of Preachng, Danny has been in Kim, Colorado for the last 10 years. Since he has been there, they have grown from 18 to almost 70, in a town of 65, (that s 65 total!) He is an outstanding evangelist, and works with HomeMission every other week. He has worked also in Nebraska and Kansas. Tom Bedichek Tom is a 4 th generation preacher with over 50 years of experience in full-time ministry. He has served with seven churches in four states. Tom and his wife, Jan, have five children, all of whom are faithful to the Lord. Ferman Carpenter Even though he enjoyed the business world, Ferman was also involved in preaching, teaching, and conducting Bible studies wherever he went. So after several years in business, the Weber Road Church of Christ, in Corpus Christi, Texas invited Ferman and his wife, Jean, to come and be their Involvement Minister. Ferman loves evangelism and he takes seriously the Great Commission spoken by Christ in Matthew 28:18-20. He came to the Westside church in Round Rock, January 2007, after spending almost 10 years
with the Westhill Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas, where they baptized over 300 people. He has also served as a minister in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Seagoville, Texas. Ferman has been married to Jean Lynch Carpenter since 1976. They are blessed with two beautiful married daughters, two outstanding sons-in-law, and five of the most wonderful grandchildren in the world. Dr. Terry Casey Dr. Terry Casey is from the West Broward Church of Christ in Plantation, Florida. He and his wife, Connie, have known the Orr s since the late 70 s when they were classmates at Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas, Texas. Our paths have crossed through the years and it s been such a blessing. In his career, Terry has worked with churches in Houston, Uvalde, Temple, and Fort Worth before moving to Florida. Terry has helped HomeMission by sharing his 50 Sermon Seeds found on our website under Resources. Terry is a mighty servant of the Lord and an outstanding Gospel preacher. Bill Colwell Bill serves as Manager for Church Relations for World Bible School in Cedar Park Texas. In this capacity, Bill works with congregations to establish new WBS teaching programs, trains new teachers, helps congregations improve their existing programs, and represents WBS by giving presentations to interested churches and at brotherhood events. Bill completed a 26-year career in the United States Air Force in 2005. He then spent six years as a project manager for a Department of Defense contractor in Austin, Texas. He assumed his current position with World Bible School in February of 2012.
He and his wife, Ruth, are members of the Westside Church of Christ in Round Rock Texas, where he is an active member of the Missions Committee. They have four children and twelve grandchildren. Janae Fridelle Janae is wife to Andrew Fridelle, minister at the Riverside Church of Christ in Lafayette, LA. She has a passion for ministry as she has been raised as the granddaughter, daughter, sister, and sister in law of Ministers. She was trained in Biblical Studies at the Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock, TX. Janae is passionate about teaching women and girls the word of God. She co-directs Ret s Retreat in Texas, a Christian Retreat for young girls, which was founded in 2002. She serves on the board for Orr Family Ministries, a nonprofit Christian organization that houses several camps, retreats and various ministries. Janae loves coffee, camping, singing, and her dogs. Dr. William (Bill) Hardy Brother Bill Hardy is an elder and minister at the Church of Christ in Palestine, Texas. He has also had a military career with the Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Colonel, after serving as a physician s assistant. He also completed tours of duty in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf. Kathy Hardy Sister Kathryn Hardy is a Christian wife, mother, and grandmother. She is married to Dr. William Hardy, Jr., an elder and a minister of the Church of Christ of Palestine
in Texas. Bro. and Sis. Hardy work with Gospel Sharing Ministries, the Sojourners, and HomeMission to help spread the Gospel. They participate on the Aftercare support team of their congregation, providing spiritual support and encouragement to new converts. Bro. and Sis. Hardy have been married for nearly 39 years. They have five children, three son-in-laws, and five grandchildren. Now retired from teaching, Sis. Hardy is thankful to enjoy more time traveling and working with her husband to encourage others in their Christian growth. One of her favorite scriptures is John 8:36, Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. Praise God for His faithful love for each of us! Jennifer Lewis Jennifer attended Oklahoma Christian, has been married to her husband for 29 years, and has 3 children. Jennifer is multi-talented. She and her husband owned a cake/catering business for 15 years. She now teaches voice and piano and manages the EWES camp for girls. She is originally from Philadelphia and grew up a preacher s kid. Ladies, you are in for a treat! Tim Lewis Tim is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University. He graduated in 1993 with a degree in English Education and obtained his Master's Degree in Ministry in 1998. He served as the Preacher / Youth Minister for the Mt. Vernon Church of Christ in Mt. Vernon, Missouri for 8 years before moving to Oklahoma City to begin his work with the North MacArthur congregation in 2004. In 2015, he wrote a book entitled, The Domino Effect: Changing Your Life One Decision at a Time. Tim and his wife, Tawni, have two daughters, Macy and Callie, and one son, Ryder.
Wes McAdams Wes has served as the preaching minister at the Church of Christ on McDermott Road in Plano, Texas since 2016. Prior to McDermott, he worked with congregations in Midland, Abilene, and Leachville and Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is a graduate of Amridge University. He is the author of The Treasure Chest of Grace and blogs regularly at RadicallyChristian.com. Wes and his wife, Hollee, have been married since 2005 and have two sons, Malachi (10) and Noah (7). Billy McGuiggan Billy McGuiggan was born in Bangor, N. Ireland and moved to America in 1998 to attend the AIM (Adventures in Missions) Program in Lubbock TX. In 2000, Billy started attending Sunset International Bible Institute and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies. Billy began preaching at the Natick Church of Christ in Natick, MA in June 2003 and preached there until May 2014. Billy began his ministry at Three Chopt Rd Church of Christ in Richmond, VA in May, 2014. Billy is married to Melissa whom he met while attending the AIM program. They have 3 wee ones: Alex (13 yrs old), Evelyn (11 yrs old) and Aidan (7 yrs old).
Dr Bruce McLarty Bruce McLarty became the fifth president of Harding University on June 1, 2013. Before that, for twenty-five years, he was engaged in full-time preaching ministry for congregations in Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Meru, Kenya. From 1991-2005, he served as the preaching minister of the College Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas. He is the author of Journey of Faith: Walking with Jesus through the Gospel of John and the Commentary on Philemon in the Truth for Today Commentary Series. Bruce and his wife, Ann, are the parents of two grown daughters and are Pa and Mommo to Eli, Evie, Elissa and Maggie. Trey Morgan For the past 16 years, Trey has served as the senior minister at the Childress Church of Christ in Childress, Texas. Trey and his wife, Lea, have been married for 30 years and have 4 boys. They are also actively involved in marriage ministry and conduct weekend workshops, called Stronger Marriage Workshops. They speak to 1000's of people each year on how to build godly, healthy marriages and families. Robert K Oglesby Robert K. Oglesby, Sr., has B.A. & M.A. degrees in Bible from Abilene Christian University, and a Doctor of Laws degree ( LL.D) conferred upon him in 1994 by York College. He was the pulpit minister of the Waterview Church of Christ in the Dallas area for 52 years. He has authored 21 books on how to use this technique in studying the entire New Testament.
He is the narrator of an evangelistic video series, entitled THE STORY, shot on location in the Bible lands. He is on the Christian Chronicle Board, and a member of the corporation board of Restoration Quarterly magazine. Robert s wife is the former Willora Armstrong whom he met and married at ACU. She is a housewife and his helper in the work he has done. They have two children. Their son, Robert Jr., is the head of the Youth Ministry Department at ACU, and their daughter is a housewife living in Richardson, Texas. The Oglesbys have five grandchildren. Michael Orr Michael Orr is an evangelist at the Saginaw Church of Christ in Saginaw, TX where he has been serving for twelve years and has been in ministry for the past nineteen years. He is also director of The Leadership Camp, a week-long camp for teens that has seen over twenty former campers get involved in ministry over the past sixteen years. Michael has also given several presentations to churches concerning men s leadership. Michael is married to Loretta Orr, and has four children: Jillian, Joy, Joshua and Jaycee. Jake Perkins More than anything Jake and his wife Allison want to see people come alive to the message of Jesus. He loves his job as a preaching minsiter and loves the city of Canadian just as much. He and Allison have two boys, Anderson and Coleman. Joey Roberts With over 15 years of creating media message, strategic branding and clear communications,, Joey Roberts strives to help people focus on creative excellence. From public relations and advertising to
graphic design and website, Joey has spent his professional career helping people and companies communicate their mission and strategies. Joey serves as the director of communications and administration at Herald of Truth where he oversees the public relations, publications, website, video productions, administration, and more. Prior to his current position, Joey served six and a half years as the communications minister at University Church of Christ in Abilene. After graduating with a bachelor s degree in public relations/advertising and a minor in Bible, Joey spent three years as the sports information director at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo., before working as the director of athletics communications for eight years at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. He also holds a Master s degree in Digital Media. Joey lives in Abilene with his wife, Leslye Starnes Roberts, and their two children, Keaton and Kaylye. He loves sports, reading, writing, photography, music, and spending time with his family. Levi Sisemore Having served ten years in preaching ministry in Floydada and Snyder, Texas, Levi Sisemore is currently the Minister of Worship and Involvement for the church of Christ in Fredericksburg, Texas. He is a graduate of the Sunset International Bible Institute (BBS, MBS) and has received certification in Public Worship Leadership through the Texas Normal Singing School (www.singingschool.org). Each summer he teaches scores of song/worship leaders and singers at TNSS in Sight Reading (shape notes), Song Leading, and The History of Hymnody in the Churches of Christ. By invitation he conducts Congregational Singing Workshops and Song Leader Training Clinics at congregations and events all across the country.
Levi comes from a long line of singers and song-leaders in the church, met his wife Sara at Singing School, and takes a particular interest in his two boys development as worshipers, singers, and song-leaders. Levi collects hymnals, pitch pipes (and anything else that ties back to church music) and he blogs occasionally at hymnalcollector.com. Boo Scott Boo graduated from Freed- Hardeman University in 2006 and has been the College minister at Westside church of Christ in Norman, OK since January of 2009. He is married to Amanda Jenkins Scott and they have 3 kids Evie (8), Everest (6), and Forest (1). Gary Smith Gary Smith is the Pulpit Minister for Fifth Ward Church of Christ in Houston, Texas. (www.fwcoc.org) He received his undergrad degree from (SMU) Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in Business Administration, and played on the 1983 Cotton Bowl Championship Football Team. He received his Master s Degree in Ministry from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Gary has served the Fifth Ward Church as Youth Minister, Couples Minister, Assistant Minister, and Senior Pulpit Minister (2005-Present). He also serves as Co-Chairman for the Houston Area Campaign for Christ, coordinating the combined fellowship and outreach of over fifty churches of Christ in the Greater Houston area. Gary and his wife, Karen, have been married thirty five years and have three daughters, two son-in-laws, and six grandchildren.
Jim Smith Jim Smith has been a Gospel minister since July, 1970. He has served as a missionary, elder, campaign director, trainer, and hospital chaplain. He completed studies at the Sunset School of Preaching (SIBI) and audited classes at the School of Practical Evangelism. He has participated as a campaigner in a number of the states. He planted the church in Nashua, NH, and has served as Outreach minister in several churches. Jim also preaches Gospel sermons for campaigns. Chris Swinford Originally from Dumas, Texas, Chris and his wife, Brenda, live in Lubbock, Texas, where he works for the Sunset International Bible Institute. He teaches and serves as both Vice-President of Advancement at SIBI and Dean of 57 international ministry training schools. Chris has also visited 50 countries where he has taught, preached and been on campaigns. Additionally, Chris is organizing a group to foster domestic missions in the United States. Chris has been a great supporter and encourager of HomeMission. Jonathan Zerby Jonathan grew up in Oklahoma and has been married since 1999 to Rachel. They have four children. He has been preaching at the congregation in Sunray, Texas for 10 years and is very involved in the community.
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