Asscherick, David Charles
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David Charles Asscherick
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A former professional-level skateboarder, punk rock musician, and certified rock climbing guide, David Asscherick accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in the Spring of 1996 after reading the book, "The Great Controversy." Since his initial encounter with Jesus Christ, He has traveled all over North America preaching the Gospel of Christ; he also serves as director of ARISE--an evangelism training school. David and his wife Violeta are proud parents of two sons.
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Bailey, Royce
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Royce Bailey
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Royce K. Bailey, MD, MPH Loma Linda University-trained Invasive Cardiologist was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After completing his specialty training in Cardiology, he and his wife Judy moved to Fletcher, North Carolina where he serves as Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Park Ridge Hospital. Dr. Bailey is active in Community Health lectures and programs in the areas of cholesterol, dietary habits, early aging and decreased immune response to the average diet. In his spare time he and his two children tour with his wife as she praises the Lord with her harp.
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Batchelor, Doug
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Doug Batchelor
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Doug Batchelor is currently pastor of the Sacramento Central SDA Church and director speaker for the Amazing Facts Radio and Television broadcasts.
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Bauer, Steve
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Steve Bauer
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Steve Bauer, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology and Ethics at Southern Adventist University. A life-long Adventist, he loves to teach and preach the experience of righteousness by faith in Christ and is highly motivated by his belief that the end of all things is at hand. His great burden is to equip people--including his students--to live their lives by faith in what God says. Steve is known for his inspiring presentations and seminars regularly conducted at churches, camp meetings and other gatherings. He and his wife, Leslie, have two children.
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Baute, Jorge
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Jorge Baute
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Jorge Baute received his Masters in Religious Studies from Southern Adventist University. He served as Chaplain and Bible teacher at Enterprise Academy. Presently, he heads the youth department and young adult ministries at the Hendersonville, North Carolina, Seventh-day Adventist Church and is an Associate ACM Speaker. He is the husband of a lovely Southern Belle, Sue Ellen, and the father of two precious children, Joshua and Sarah.
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Berdahl, Christian
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Christian Berdahl
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Founder, Director of Shepherd's Call Ministry who experienced a miraculous journey from childhood abuse to personal ardor for the Lord in Ministry. He loves to sing for the Lord bringing joy and refreshing from the Lord through his heartfelt, worshipful arrangements.
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Boonstra, Shawn
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Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director of It Is Written, has a clear grasp of Scripture and a warm, dynamic presentation style. A native of British Columbia, he travels throughout North America lecturing on the subject of Bible Prophecy. Shawn lives with his wife, Jean, and their two children in California.
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Bradford, Charles E.
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Charles E. Bradford
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Administrator, speaker, author was educated at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. He ministered and evangelized in Louisiana, Texas, and New York, and accepted administrative appointments at the General Conference and the North American Division. In an active retirement, he continues to exercise his gifts and has also authored the book, Sabbath Roots.
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Braxton, Sebastien
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Sebastien Braxton
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Sebastien Braxton is the Director of STRIDE, Student Training and Resource Institute for Discipleship Evangelism, a missionary training program designed to train and equip college students and young professionals reach their secular campuses and workplaces for Christ. He conducts lectures weekly at Harvard University on subjects such as the uniqueness and validity of the Bible, the pillars of Seventh-day Adventist doctrine and Christ's method of soul winning. He also serves as an American Christian Ministries Associate speaker. In 2002 Sebastien was converted to the faith while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and felt led by the Spirit to dedicate the remainder of his life to ministering to youth. This ministry has broadened to many university campuses in the U.S. and abroad with messages that resonate God's call on their lives to action.
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Brooks, C.D.
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C.D. Brooks
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A well-known evangelist and speaker for Breath of Life TV program until his recent retirement. He brings to his presentations the experience gained in over 55 years of active ministry as an evangelist, administrator, and minister of the gospel.
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Carson, Ben
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Ben Carson
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Dr. Benjamin S. "Ben" Carson, Sr., M.D. (born 18 September 1951) is an American neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008.
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Clouzet, Ron
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Ron Clouzet
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Former Dean, School of Religion, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN currently the Ministerial Secretary for the US and Canada--also speaker for Adventist Theological Society. Originally from Argentina, Dr. Ron Clouzet is known to be a dynamic speaker with clear biblical convictions and a passion for the lost. Dr. Clouzet was professor of theology and ministry at SAU for 14 years and has traveled to over 40 countries preaching and teaching widely on the life and ministry of Jesus.
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Commemorations, Adventist Heritage
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Adventist Heritage Commemorations
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Various commemorations have taken place in remembrance of the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Coon, Roger
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Roger Coon
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Dr. Roger Coon has served his church for more than a half-century in numerous and varied leadership roles, including pastor, evangelist, teacher, author, and hospital chaplain among others. He is perhaps best-known for his work in theological education, having co-founded the Adventist Seminary of West Africa, and taught courses or served as guest lecturer on the campuses of 33 of the 87 institutions of higher education operated by Seventh-day Adventists worldwide.
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Crews, Joe
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Joe Crews
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Founder and former speaker of Amazing Facts--known for his Bible-based teachings presented with conviction and authority. His spoken word continues to impact and convict souls preparing them for the heavenly kingdom.
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Damsteegt, P. Gerard
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P. Gerard Damsteegt
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P. Gerard Damsteegt, ThD, MDiv, MPH, BA is Associate Professor of Church History at Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, MI since 1988. He also has a Certificate of Aeronautical Engineering, School of Aeronautics, The Hague. He is a member of Adventist Society for Religious Studies, Adventist Theological Society, American Dietetic Society, American Society of Missiology, American Society of Church History, Evangelical Theological Society, Honorary membership in the Delta Omega Public Health Society, Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic Association and Society of Bible Literature. Dr. Damsteegt has written numerous books including: FOUNDATIONS OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST MESSAGE AND MISSION.
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Davidson, JoAnn
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JoAnn Davidson
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Dr. Davidson has served as President of Adventist Theological Society and is currently Associate Professor, Adventist Seminary, Andrews University. She is a favorite speaker at women's retreats and other conventions.
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Davidson, Richard M.
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Richard M. Davidson
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Richard M. Davidson is a J.N. Andrews Professor of Old Testament Interpretation and Chairman of the Old Testament Department at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. He earned his Master of Divinity degree summa cum laude and his Doctorate in Biblical Studies from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, The Evangelical Theological Society, The Chicago Society of Biblical Research and the Adventist Theological Society.
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Dederen, Raoul
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Raoul Dederen
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Raoul Dederen, PhD, was born to Catholic parents in Belgium. After pastoring and teaching in Europe he accepted a call to Andrews University Theological Seminary in 1964. There he served until his retirement as professor of Systematic Theology, Chair of the Department of Theology, and Dean of the Adventist Theological Seminary. Emeritus Professor of Theology, he is well-known for letting the Bible speak, convict, and transform.
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Doward, Jan
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Jan Doward
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Jan Doward, MA, in Eschatology at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. He became a Seventh-day Adventist while serving in the military. Through God's leading and Jan's perseverance, he finished his education and then spent 17 years serving the Lord as a teacher before being called to the General Conference Youth Department where he ministered for 10 years. Since his retirement he serves as a volunteer pastor and also enjoys writing. His publications include "When All Alone I Stand."
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Dower, N. Reginald
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N. Reginald Dower
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N. Reginald Dower was the Ministerial Secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists until his retirement. He received his education at Columbia Union College and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. Pastor Dower served as a pastor in Pennsylvania and Michigan, President of the Texico and Washington Conference. He and Robert H. Pierson, General Conference President, were very closely associated in their efforts to bring revival and reformation to the church in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Pastor Dower personally gave ACM great encouragment in the early years of this ministry. An extraordinary man of God whose messages to the heart are truly life changing!
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du Preez, Ron
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Ron du Preez
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Director of Communications at the Michigan Conference of SDA. After graduating with a Doctor of Ministry in Missions from Andrews University, he completed a ThD in Theological Ethics at the University of South Africa. Among other things, he has been an administrator, pastor, teacher, missionary, TV program host, and editor. An ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor, Professor du Preez enjoys working with young people. He is the author of the book "Polygamy In The Bible" and "No Fear For The Future" along with other publications.
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Earnhardt, John
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John Earnhardt
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Director of Word Ministries and serving as a pastor and evangelist in the Carolina Conference.
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Finley, Mark
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Mark Finley
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Former Director of "It Is Written" television program and noted worldwide evangelist, now serving as the Director of Evangelism at the General Conference of SDA
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Gallimore, Jay
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Jay Gallimore
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Pastor Gallimore has been president of the Michigan Conference since November, 1990. He has served as Conference Secretary and Ministerial Director of the Michigan Conference; Director of the Northwest Ministries Training Center for the North Pacific Union Conference, Associate Ministerial Director in the Kansas-Nebraska Conference; and as a pastor in both Kansas-Nebraska and the Carolina Conference. He is known for his insightful and timely presentations.
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Gane, Erwin
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Erwin Gane
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Erwin R. Gane, PhD, is the retired editor of the adult Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly. In addition to pastoring churches, most of his service has been in the field of education including Avondale College, Union College, and Pacific Union College. He has written six books--his latest is entitled: You Ask, God Answers. In his retirement Dr. Gane is occupied with research, writing, teaching, and preaching.
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Goldstein, Clifford
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Clifford Goldstein
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Editor of the Adult Sabbath School Lesson publication. Known for his unique and inspirational presentations and publications.
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Goss, Ron
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Ron Goss
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Ron Goss is president of Project Restore, an international literature distribution ministry which has sponsored the printing of over 40 million missionary magazines and led thousands of people to accept the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior. Ron spent 20 years in law enforcement in the state of Maryland before he allowed the Lord to open his eyes to the lovely Jesus. View and read these magazines at www.projectrestore.com
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Griffin, Dane
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Dane Griffin
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Assistant to the President of the
Michigan Conference for Media Development. He has been studying the sanctuary for the past 20 years, presenting seminars in New Zealand, England, and many locations in the US. His special passion is to make the sanctuary truths practical and meaningful for people today. He also conducts seminars on other topics including Bible prophecy and health.
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Griffin, Dane & Vicki
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Dane & Vicki Griffin
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Dane is currently Assistant to the President of Michigan Conference for Media Development.
Vicki, Dane's wife, is currently Director of the Health and Temperance Department of the Michigan Conference.
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Griffin, Vicki
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Vicki Griffin
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Vick Griffin, MPA, MACN, is an author, speaker and director of the Lifestyle Matters Health Intervention series and Health Ministries director for the Michigan Conference. She has lectured and traveled worldwide sharing the lifestyle link to better mental, physical and spiritual health. She has developed books, DVDS, audiobooks, and multimedia programs with other health professionals for lay and professional use.
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Hackett, Willis
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Willis Hackett
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Elder Hackett was a General Conference Vice-President and was General Conference President Robert H. Pierson's closest advisor in the 1970's.
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Hamman, Phil
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Phil Hamman
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Speaker, author, pastor--one who continues to give instruction and encouragement to those who are witnesses for the Lord in these times.
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Hardinge, Leslie
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Leslie Hardinge
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Dr. Leslie Hardinge, M.A., M. Div., M.Th., Ph.D. was a lifelong pastor, teacher, and student of the scriptures. His first public sermon in 1933 dealt with the plan of salvation depicted in the Hebrew Sanctuary, and he investigated this and other vast and thrilling topics throughout his lifetime. Called to the Bible Department of Union College in 1947, he commenced his teaching ministry which was to span three and a half decades and three continents until his retirement after 50 years of service. Dr. Hardinge has authored more than a dozen books and lectured extensively on biblical topics in different parts of the world. He was active in writing and presenting seminars and lectures on Biblical topics. He joined the American Cassette Ministries (now American Christian Ministries) speaking staff in 1989 and passed to his rest in March of 2003.
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Harris, James
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James Harris
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Testimony of a World War II experience.
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Hasel, Gerhard
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Gerhard Hasel
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Gerhard Hasel, PhD, was J.N. Andrews Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at the SDA Theological Seminary 27 years before his untimely death in 1994. He served for many years as Director of the PhD/ThD Programs and as Seminary Dean. He was known for publishing 14 books including three major textbooks on Old and New Testament Theology translated into several languages and used in Universities and Seminaries around the world.
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Hasel, Michael
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Michael Hasel
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Michael Hasel, PhD,is Director of the Institute of Archaelogy and Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology/Religion at Southern Adventist University. He is curator of the Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum on the campus of SAU. He has participated and served in administrative capacities on eight different archaeological sites in the Middle East. Currently he is heading up a new initiative in collaboration with the Hebrew University excavations at Hazor, the largest biblical site in Israel. He is a lecturer and a writer, currently completing his fourth book.
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Hayward, James
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James Hayward
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James L. Hayward served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over 40 years as senior pastor in Boston, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Phoenix and the Battle Creek Tabernacle before serving as Secretary of the Michigan Conference, President of the Wisconsin Conference, and Manager of the Voice of Prophecy. He has spoken at many camp meetings in the U.S. and Australia. Pastor Hayward, a humble, Spirit-filled man is recognized as one of Adventism's leading authorities on Ellen White and the Spirit of Prophecy and, although retired, he is still sought after for counsel in these troubled end-times.
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Ho, Alden
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Alden Ho
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This speaker is known as a young people's leader and speaker. He has served in the capacity of pastor and youth leader.
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Hoffman, J.Reynolds
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J.Reynolds Hoffman
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Well-known evangelist and renowned speaker who has presented seminars world-wide throughout his retirement. He remained faithful during an extended period of illness and passed to his rest in July 2007.
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Holmes, C. Raymond
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C. Raymond Holmes
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C. Raymond Holmes, BA, MDiv, Mth, Dmin is a graduate of Northern Michigan University, the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, and Andrews University. After serving 10 years as a Lutheran Minister, he became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1971 and has served the church as pastor, missionary, seminary professor, and author. Among his books are "Stranger in My Home, Baptized But Buried Alive, Sing A New Song, The Last Word, The Tip of the Iceberg." He is one of the founders of Adventist Affirm and the Adventist Theological Society, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of the Adventist Theological Society. He lives with his wife Shirley in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula where, in his retirement, he serves the Michigan Conference as senior pastor of Christ Community Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Bessemer, Michigan.
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Howard, Mark
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Mark Howard
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Mark Howard is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is the Director of the Emmanuel Institute of Evangelism, a school that specializes in intensive practical soulwinning training programs for laypersons and ministers alike. He is also the Senior Pastor of the SDA Church in Gobles, Michigan, where he currently lives with his wife Stephanie and their two children, Caleb and Annie. Pastor Howard, an American Christian Ministries Associate Speaker, is known for his clear, enthusiastic presentation style and for his practical, timely messages.
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Kis, Miroslav
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Miroslav Kis
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Miroslav Kis, PhD, is professor of Ethics and Chair of the Theology and Christian Philosophy Department at the SDA Theological Seminary. He is a native of Croatia and holds a PhD in Ethics from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He has pastored in southern California as well as Quebec, where he also served as the conference youth director. Prior to his appointment at Andrews University, he taught at Canadian University College.
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Knechtle, Emilio
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Emilio Knechtle
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The General Conference World-Wide Evangelist until his retirement in 1990. His ability to fluently speak five different languages made him a favored speaker in the US and abroad. Many were revived through his witness until he passed to his rest in March of 2006.
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Kuzma, Kay
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Kay Kuzma
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Dr. Kuzma, wife, mother, friend,and author of over 30 books and hundreds of articles was founder and speaker of Family Matters, a ministry to promote wholesome family relationships and reduce alienation and abuse. Kay received her masters in child development at Michigan State University and her doctorate in early childhood education from UCLA.
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Lake, Jud
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Jud Lake
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Jud Lake, ThD, DMin, has taught at Southern Adventist University in the School of Religion since 1997. Before coming to Southern he served as a pastor for ten years in the Gulf States Conference and two years as a youth pastor/Bible teacher at Broadview Academy in the Illinois Conference. He has a DMin from Reformed Theological Seminary and a ThD from the University of South Africa. His teaching responsibilities include biblical preaching, Adventist history, and Ellen White studies. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two college-age children, Shelly and Joshua.
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LaRondelle, ThD, Hans
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Hans LaRondelle, ThD
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Dr. LaRondelle was born and educated in Holland. He received the Doctor of Theology degree from the Free University at Amsterdam in 1971. He was Associate Professor of Theology at the Andrews University Theological Seminary until his retirement.He is the author of numerous books including Perfection & Perfectionism, Deliverance in the Psalms, and The Israel of God in Prophecy.
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Lehman, J. William
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J. William Lehman
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A World War II pilot, he became a Christian after the war. He served as a missionary in Rwanda, Africa, and pastored numerous churches in North America including the Loma Linda University Campus Hill Church in Southern California. He also served as a revivalist and "pastor's pastor" in Canada. A powerful, Spirit-filled preacher, he retired in 1985 but continued speaking until his death in July, 2001. Pastor Lehman is now sleeping in Jesus, awaiting the resurrection.
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Lichtenwalter, Larry
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Larry Lichtenwalter
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Larry Lichtenwalter, Ph.D. is a husband, dad, preacher, adjunct seminary professor, and writer. He pastors the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Kathie, and their four sons, Erich, Ehren, Ethan, and Evan. Having memorized the book of Revelation, he is currently writing a book on the ethics of the Apocalypse.
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Maxwell, C. Mervyn
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C. Mervyn Maxwell
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Dr. Maxwell began his career as pastor in California, then taught on the religion faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, for nine years. He joined the Andrews University faculty in 1968 and occasionally taught church history classes in the Theological Seminary at Andrews University after his retirement. Maxwell, who published extensively held a bachelors degree from Pacific Union College in Angwin, California, a master's degree from the SDA Theological Seminary and a doctoral degree from the University of Chicago. Dr. Maxwell succumbed to an extended illness on July 21, 1999, at the age of 74.
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Miller, Nicholas
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Nicholas Miller
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Attorney who is a professor at the Seventh-day Adventist Seminary at Andrews with a Religious Liberty teaching emphasis.
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Mills, Phil
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Phil Mills, MD, is a favored seminar speaker for both young and old. His personal experience with the Lord is a powerful witness through his presentations.
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Minchin, E. L.
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E. L. Minchin
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E. L. Minchin was born of West Australian pioneer parents. He graduated from Avondale College in 1924. After serving in Australia, New Zealand, England, and Europe, Elder Minchin was called to the General Conference Youth Department where he gave of himself tirelessly reaching out to both young and old until his retirement in 1970. Many people trace their conversion and commitment to Christ through His ministry. He was known for his great love for youth and recognition of their struggles combined with a view of God's plan for them. He passed to his rest in 1987.
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Morris, Derek
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Derek Morris
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Derek J. Morris, D.Min. currently pastors in Florida and formerly served as Professor of Religion at Southern University in Collegedale, TN, with an emphasis in preaching and pastoral theology.
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Myers, Ivor
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Ivor Myers
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Ivor presents seminars for both youth and adults, on music, how to study the prophetic Word of God, and a host of other topics including learning the practical steps to godliness. He is currently lay pastoring in California.
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Neil, Richard L.
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Richard L. Neil
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Dr. Neil is a graduate of Loma Linda University as well as serving as a faculty member at the School of Public Health. His God-blessed gift of presenting life-changing messages for both youth and adults will be reflected in the series available from ACM.
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Neri, Peter
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Peter Neri
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Pastor Neri is currently Senior Pastor of the Paradise Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his lovely wife Jennie and their two sons, Roland and Samuel. His passion is prayer, and he loves to teach people how to connect with Jesus in a real, personal way. As a convert to Adventism at the age of 26, he also loves to reaffirm the "pillars" and to show the validity for the day in which we are living. Pastor Neri is an Associate Speaker for American Christian Ministries.
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Neumann, Brian
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Brian Neumann
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Brian spent 16 years working as a professional musician in the Pop/Rock industry. During his career he worked as a songwriter, guitarist, session and live musician and was signed to the international record company Polydor Records during his time with the band "The Reespect." Since his conversion in 1994, Brian has done considerable research into the language of music and its physiological and psychological effects on the human organism. He has also done indepth study in the Biblical and Spirit of Prophecy perspectives on the issues relating to music and worship. He lives in South Africa where he is a member of the Cape Conference Evangelism Committee and also operates his own recording studio. Brian travels around the world presenting seminars on music and worship and other contemporary issues.
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Nix, James
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James Nix
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Director of the Ellen White Estate at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists known for his captivating style of story-telling.
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O'Ffill, Richard
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Richard O'Ffill
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Pastor Richard O'Ffill was the Revivalist for the Florida Conference in Orlando, Florida. During his more than 35 years of ministry, he has served in Southern Asia, Latin America, as well as North America. He joined the American Cassette Ministries as an Associate Speaker in 1988. In his retirement he is a seminar speaker at churches, camp meetings, and other events in the U.S. and abroad.
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Olson, Robert
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Robert Olson
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Former Director of the White Estate at the General Conference of SDA.
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Peters, John
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John Peters
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Currently a pastor in the PA Conference, John received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UCLA in 1971 and following post-doctoral work, he worked in the aerospace industry for 15 years. A miracle of conversion took place in 1984 and seven years later John enrolled in the seminary at Andrews University. Enamored with the message of Christ Our Righteousness, he became a member and ultimately president of the 1888 Message Study Committee. His own extensive studies of Jones & Waggoner, Ellen White, and Scripture prompted him to call for a public corporate repentance by the Committee for misrepresenting the 1888 Message. Resistance to that call led to his resignation as President and membership in the Committee.
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Pfandl, Gerhard
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Gerhard Pfandl
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Gerhard Pfandl is an Associate Director of the Biblical Research Institute at the General Conference. He is a native of Austria and holds a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Andrews University. He has worked as a church pastor in Austria and in the Southern California Conference. From 1977-1989 he was Professor of Religion at Bogenhofen Seminary in Austria. Prior to taking up his present position in March, 1999, he served as the Field Secretary of the South Pacific Division from 1992-1999.
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Pierson, Robert H.
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Robert H. Pierson
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A highly-respected Christian leader and president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church from 1966-1979.
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Pipim, Samuel K.
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Samuel K. Pipim
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Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, Ph.D. in systematic theology, is currently the Director of Public Campus Ministries for the Michigan Conference. He also holds a degree in engineering from the University of Science and Technology, Kumas, Ghana, where he later worked as a research and teaching assistant. Besides his current ministry on secular university campuses, Dr. Pipim also teaches courses in theology and ethics on different campuses around the world. He has served the world church as a member of the General Conference Biblical Research Institute Committee (BRICOM). Best known for his probing books RECEIVING THE WORD and MUST WE BE SILENT,and PATIENCE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS AND AFFLICATIONS, he lectures and preaches extensively at youth rallies and conferences, camp meetings, ministerial conferences, churches, revival retreats, and schools. Dr. Pipim lives with his wife and two children near Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he ministers to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan. His most recent works are HERE WE STAND: EVALUATING NEW TRENDS IN THE CHURCH, NOT FOR SALE, and HEALED WOUNDS, BUT UGLY SCARS.
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Prewitt, Eugene
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Eugene Prewitt
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Eugene Prewitt teaches Bible and Church History at Ouachita College in Amity, Arkansas. A self-taught enthusiast, he is best known for his fresh Biblical insights, his broad knowledge of the writings of Ellen White, and his love for the lessons found in church history. He has devoted breaks from his teaching duties to promote literature evangelism in more than 30 states. He travels widely, speaking at youth conferences.
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Ratsara, Paul S.
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Paul S. Ratsara
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Paul S. Ratsara is the President of the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with headquarters in Irene, Pretoria, South Africa. He was one of the speakers at the General Conference World Session in Toronto, Canada, and also at the Sixth World Conference of the International Religious Liberty Association. Pastor Ratsara, a convert to Seventh-day Adventism, has a passion for souls and has implemented a pilot program on church growth in his division that is highly successful using only the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy as inspired resources.
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Rees, Mel
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Mel Rees
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Mel Rees was considered the dean of Seventh-day Adventist stewardship educators. For more than 30 years he assisted conferences and congregations, as well as the wider levels of church organization, in comprehending the theology of stewardship and the practical implementation of stewardship principles in the real world of the local congregation. His workshops for pastors and laity always emphasized stewardship as a divine/human relationship more than fundraising. He is now at rest awaiting the return of Jesus.
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Reid, G. Edward
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G. Edward Reid
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G. Edward Reid, Stewardship Director of the North American Division, is the author of four best-sellers: IT'S YOUR MONEY, ISN'T IT?, EVEN AT THE DOOR, SUNDAY'S COMING! READY OR NOT, and BATTLE OF THE SPIRITS. He is an ordained minister and licensed attorney. He is certified as a teacher and counselor by Crown Financial Ministries. He has served the church as teacher, pastor, evangelist and in other departmental positions. His end-time and religious liberty presentations are in much demand.
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Renner, Nathan T.
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Nathan T. Renner
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Prior to his conversion Nathan Renner, 25, traveled the world as a rock climber. Disillusioned with a lifestyle of pleasure-loving ease, he turned his life over to Christ. He has since become a worker in the cause of God, traveling not to climb rocks but to lead others to the Rock of Ages. He, his wife Becky, and two children live in Michigan where he is an associate pastor with David Asscherick at the Troy church.
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Rico, Jorge
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Jorge Rico
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Jorge E. Rico, D.Min., Ph.D., earned both degrees at the Andrews University Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor, evangelist, conference ministerial secretary, and academy teacher. He is currently a Professor of Religion at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children, Michelle and Jorge III. Dr. Rico has made an impact on many lives in his ministry through seminar and workshop presentations in the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Indonesia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Poland as well as in different parts of the U.S.
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Rodriguez, Angel
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Angel Rodriguez
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Biblical Research Institute Associate Director, General Conference and speaker for Adventist Theological Society.
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Santee, Willard
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Willard Santee
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Willard Santee, a descendant of Hugenot ancestry and early Adventist history, carries on the tradition of his heritage as a man of faith and hope. As a descendant from a people who would rather die than go with the crowd, whether in the French Inquisition or under the subjugation of the King of England, Santee has taken a stand of faith against the liberal element of higher criticism that has been so prevalent since the early 90's. Pastor Santee is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister presently pastoring in the Upper Columbia Conference. Prior to this, he served as the Stewardship Director of the Pennsylvania Conference.
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Shea, William H.
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William H. Shea
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William H. Shea, PhD, was Associate Director of the Biblical Research Insitute at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists until his retirement. Prior to that he was a missionary in Latin America and Professor of Old Testament at the SDA Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He holds an MD degree from Loma Linda University and a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan. W. H. Shea has authored over two hundred articles and four books, with special attention to the book of Daniel. A "festschrift" in his honor was published in 1997.
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Shives, Shawn
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Shawn Shives
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Shawn Shives is a native of Central Pennsylvania and a veteran of over 20 years as a United States Marine Corps Officer. After leaving the Marine Corps, Shawn attended seminary and is now an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has spent years studying the Bible--especially the book of Revelation and has become known as a speaker and educator who teaches the Bible and its prophecies in a simple but crystal-clear manner.
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Skeete, Randy
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Randy Skeete
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Randy, a powerful preacher of the Word, was a Staff Counselor and Director of Academic Enrichment for Medical School Student Programs at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI. He now serves at the Michigan Conference sponsored CAMPUS, and is a featured speaker both in the U.S. and in other countries.
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Standish, James
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James Standish
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Director of Legislative and Religious Liberty Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
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Steed, Lincoln
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Lincoln Steed
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Editor of LIBERTY magazine and well-known presenter at Religious Liberty Conferences.
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Struntz, Ted
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Ted Struntz
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Pastor in the Michigan Conference and promoter of New Words for Witnessing.
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Thomas, Jr., Samuel
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Samuel Thomas, Jr.
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Former Speaker/President of Transformation Broadcast Ministries, a worldwide Christian television and radio broadcast organization with headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. The messages that God speaks through Samuel have impacted every segnment of society. As an ordained minister of the gospel, Pastor Thomas has traveled the globe conducting meetings in such places as Zimbabwe, Australia, England, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Canada and throughout the U.S. His credentials include teaching at the SDA Theological Seminary at Andrews University and at Weimar College in California as well as conducting the opening prayer session at the Capitol for the U.S. Congress. He is currently the Director of Marketing for the Review and Herald Message magazine.
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Thrash, Agatha
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Agatha Thrash
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Dr. Agatha Thrash is a 1954 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. As a hospital and private practicing pathologist and a medical examiner, she has performed thousands of autopsies, giving her a profound insight into the ravages of disease upon the human body. She has appeared on hundreds of radio and television talk shows across the USA and Canada, and review of her books have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and other major newspapers throughout the country. Dr. Agatha along with her deceased husband were the founders of Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center.
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Thurber, John
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John Thurber
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John Thurber is best known for his many years with the Voice of Prophecy Quartet. He is also the author of a new book entitled, "Heavenly Music."
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Torres, Louis R.
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Louis R. Torres
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Currently serving as Director of Training and Evangelism at the Mission College of Evangelism in Oregon, Elder Torres is experienced in training pastors and laypersons how to organize and plant churches. This former entertainer, master machinist, and assembly foreman has been gifted with a devotion to teach others to be used by God.
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Tsatalbasidis, Karl
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Karl Tsatalbasidis
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Pastor Karl Tsatabasidis, after spending years playing the drum set and after giving his life to the Lord, he has a new mission. He now travels around the world, explaining the biblical, balanced truths he has found in regards to music and worship. Currently, he is also a pastor in the Michigan Conference, writer for Adventists Affirm and speaker at the Generation of Youth Conference.
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Venden, Morris
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Morris Venden
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Author, Pastor, Evangelist who has pastored numerous college churches including Pacific Union College, Union College, and Southwestern Adventist University. In his retirement he was a speaker for the Voice of Prophecy Radio Broadcast.
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Vogel, Winfried
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Winfried Vogel
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President, Bogenhofen Seminary, Austria and speaker for Adventist Theological Society.
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Wallace, Stephen
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Stephen Wallace
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Pastor/Speaker who ministered at Blue Mountain Academy before joining the staff of the Andrews University White Estate office. He was a seminar speaker for American Cassette Ministries before launching his own revival seminar ministry worldwide.
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Walton, Lewis
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Lewis Walton
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Dr. Lewis Walton received his Juris Doctor Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of San Diego. He is a member of the California Bar Association and has been admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. He also has a Post-Doctoral diplomate in tax law.
Dr. Walton has authored best-selling books including OMEGA II, THE LUCIFER'S DIARY, FINAL STORM, and MORNING'S TRUMPET. He is a Vietnam veteran where he served as an intelligence officer.
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Walton, Richard
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Richard Walton
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L. Richard Walton is a tax trial attorney. An honors graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he has received numerous academic awards, including a national first prize award in Constitutional law from the American Bar Association and a national writing award from the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, who named him as an associate member of the Academy. He graduated from Pacific Union College with a 4.0 GPA and was named by USA Today as one of the top 100 college stadents in America. He is also an accomplished horseman, having won two national top-five awards in cutting competitions.
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Wohlberg, Steve
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Steve Wohlberg
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Steve Wohlberg is the Speaker/Director of White Horse Media, host, seminar speaker, and author of 14 books. He has been a guest on over 500 radio and television shows. Steve currently lives in Auberry, California with his wife, Kristin; their son, Seth; and their tiny dog, Rerun. To learn more about his ministry visit www.whitehorsemedia.com
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Wolfson, Allan
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Allan Wolfson
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Allan Wolfson was born into an Italian Jewish family and spent much of his youth on the streets of Chicago. After his senior year in academy, he felt the call to the ministry and became an academy chaplain. Now retired, he resides in Holland, Ohio.
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Zarska, Carol
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Carol Zarska
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Mrs. Carol Zarska, an American Christian Ministries speaker since 1984 holds a Masters Degree in Religion and has been an avid student of the sanctuary and last-day events for over 20 years. Carol's messages are on the cutting edge of present truth and are bringing hope and encouragement to many people around the world.
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