
2012 Summer Speaker & Artist Schedule
Here is the schedule of all the fabulous speakers, musicians, and communicators that you can expect to hear from this summer at the Inn and Family Campground. To find the schedules for the Island, Florida, or Ranch please visit their individual sites.
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june 30
For over 30 years, Mark has embraced a vibrant ministry of
theological education and pastoral leadership. In addition to
serving as the President of Dallas Theological Seminary, Mark
has ministered at Southwestern College. He has authored such
texts as To Follow Him: The Seven Marks of a Disciple and
Nelson's New Testament Survey.
Don Hubbard presents the Scriptures with clarity, warmth and
humor. His insights bring useful, practical applications that
will enlighten and encourage the hearer's mind and heart.
Don Hubbard has served as senior pastor of several churches
including Calvary Baptist church of New York City. He is an
adjunct professor of the Word of Life Bible Institute.
George Murray is the Chancellor of Columbia International
University in Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to assuming
the Chancellorship in July 2007 he was the President of the
University from 2000-2007. Murray is an experienced missionary,
teacher, preacher, writer and evangelist. Dr. Murray is the
Stephen Olford Professor of Biblical Preaching at CIU, teaching
courses on Biblical Preaching, Leadership and Missions.to
july 7
Jimmy joined with Jack Wyrtzen and Harry Bollback here at
Word of Life for the first 12 years of his ministry. He resided in
Jerusalem for 18 years as a journalist and has been seen on
the Day of Discovery television program. Jimmy is a noted
conference speaker and has authored many books, including
the bestselling book, Sound The Trumpets.
Stanley Toussaint is loved for his gracious demeanor, his
understanding of Scripture, and his trademark catch phrases. A
pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint
enjoys both roles. He has taught at Dallas Theolgical Seminary
since 1960 and pastored for more than 20 years and has
ministered in the pulpit literally around the world.to
july 14
The President/CEO and Founder of Answers in Genesis-U.S.
and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum, Ken Ham is one of
the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America. Ham,
a native Australian, is the author of numerous books on the book
of Genesis, the accuracy and authority of the Bible, dinosaurs,
and the destructive fruits of evolutionary thinking.Learn more about Ken here.
Gifted by God in many ways, Buddy Davis is a speaker and
singer/songwriter for Answers in Genesis. As a speaker for AiG,
Buddy's talks cover a wide range of topics. He is also an author
and illustrator of children's and family books. He has sculpted
more than 60 impressive dinosaur models, many of which have
found a new home in the AiG Creation Museum.to
july 21
Dave Merkh and his wife Carol Sue have been Word of Life
missionaries since 1985, serving in Brazil at Word of Life Bible
Seminary. He coordinates the Master of Ministries degree
program and teaches a full course load, including Greek,
Homiletics, Christian Home, and Proverbs. Dave and Carol Sue
have authored 14 books on family and ministry.
Mark Yarbrough serves as Vice President for Communications,
Associate Academic Dean, and Assistant Professor of Bible
Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Mark's twin passions
for the local church and theological education have worked in
tandem for over 20 years. He has also coauthored and recorded
multiple songs/albums.to
july 28
Since January 1980, Erwin Lutzer has served as the Senior Pastor
of The Moody Church in Chicago. In addition to his pastoral
ministry, he is the speaker on three popular radio broadcasts. As
an author, Lutzer has written more than 30 books, including his
book about The Da Vinci Code, called The Da Vinci Deception,
which was featured on national broadcasts both in secular and
Christian markets.
In 1986 Stephen Davey planted Colonial Baptist Church in Cary,
North Carolina and has served as the Pastor/Teacher throughout
its history. In addition to his pastorate, Stephen is Founder
and President of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Wisdom
for the Heart, is an international Bible-teaching ministry that is
broadcast around the world.to
august 4
Crawford Loritts is the Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible
Church in Roswell, Georgia. Crawford has served as a national
evangelist in the US and Caribbean. Crawford has written
numerous articles and has written six books: A Passionate
Commitment, Never Walk Away, Make It Home Before Dark,
Lessons From A Life Coach, Developing Character In Your Child
(co-authored with his wife, Karen) and For A Time We Cannot
See.
Ken Whitten accepted the call as Senior Pastor of exciting
Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida in October 1989. He
served as President of the 1 million-member Florida Baptist
State Convention. He has written articles for various publications
including the recently published One Year Devotional Prayer
Book.to
august 11
Wendell Calder was a pastor for 16 years. He is the Founder of
Local Church Evangelism, a ministry offering evangelism and
teaching to local churches. He also travelled internationally as
an evangelist and Bible teacher. He is also part of the Adjunct
Faculty of the Word of Life Bible Institute.
Ray Pritchard serves as President of Keep Believing Ministries.
He is a frequent conference speaker and guest on Christian
radio and television talk shows. He has written 27 books,
including Stealth Attack, Fire and Rain, The Healing Power of
Forgiveness, An Anchor for the Soul, and Credo: Believing in
Something to Die For. For 26 years he pastored churches in Los
Angeles, Dallas and Chicago. Ray keeps a full schedule traveling
internationally to speak to and encourage the body of Christ to
"keep believing in Jesus."to
august 18
John Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for 31 years.
Called to the ministry as a young man—his passion remains
prayer and the ministry of God's Word. Having ministered the
Word in 40 nations around the world, John's ministry is deeply
touched by outreach and evangelism. John launched a ministry
in 1998 called Discover the Book Ministries. He is also an author
of The Joy of a Word Filled Family and other books.
Hayes Wicker is Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Naples, Florida. Dr. Wicker is the former President of the Florida
Baptist Convention, as well as the former President of the Pastors
Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Wicker has
served as Guest Chaplain for the United States Senate.

