CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
One of the premier voices that is being raised up to proclaim God's infallible Word, is that of Evangelist Robert Madu II. Robert felt the call of God on his life to minister at the age of thirteen. After which, the Lord began using him
strategically in his local Church, specifically in the area of drama. In 2001 Robert was awarded first place in the nation during a National Fine Arts Drama Solo Competition. Upon winning this award, he was blessed by the Lord to receive a full year tuition scholarship to Southwestern Assemblies of God Bible University.
It was at the age of seventeen that Robert strongly felt God calling him to preach the gospel. Since then God has opened up a plethora of opportunities for him to minister to several Churches, Youth Groups, and Schools across this nation through dynamic preaching and drama. Robert's ability to minister to people of all races, cultures, and generations has made him a commanding and captivating communicator. It is Robert's passion and desire to see all people, both young and old come into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to see them become empowered to do
all that God has called them to do.
Chris is the Student Ministries Director at People's Church in Oklahoma City with Pastor Herbert Cooper. In 2010, People's Church was listed as the No. 4 Fastest Growing Church in America by Outreach Magazine. Chris was born in Belgium, grew up in Indianapolis, graduated from Central Bible College and has been doing student ministry for 10 years. He spends his time relaxing with his family, traveling, and watching sports, particularly the Colts, Yankees, Buckeyes and the OKC Thunder. He lives in Oklahoma City with his wife Jamie, 3 year old son Jace and their 2 month old daughter Cali.
JOSEPH GORDON | Missionary: Restricted Area
After serving in India for 12 years we felt the Lord leading us look to new fields. This was a very difficult decision as all of us have a great love for India. We spent our years in India working primarily in the Himalayan region pioneering churches, establishing Training Centers for church planters, and opening schools and Children's Homes for at risk children. We had the privilege of partnering with the national church in starting over 200 churches and 3 Bible Training centers. With the work in the hands of trained Indian leaders we searched for God's direction for the future. Our heart has always been to work among the least reached of our world. We felt lead of the Lord to move to L.* L is closed to traditional missions. The few Christians in L often face great persecution. In 2007 we entered L thru opening an ESL school (English as a Second Language). Our students are professionals and college/high school students who come in the evening to learn English. We are not allowed to preach, pass out tracts, do crusades, or many of the other means of traditional missions. We sought the Lord as to what He would have us to do. After prayer we felt the Lord leading us to simply open our home and our lives to those around us. Daily we have students who come and to eat, play and enjoy life together. Thru this doors of opportunity to share the Gospel began to open. Today in the city we live in, we have seen close to 100 people accept the Lord and receive baptism. In the surrounding areas students have gone out and led over 250 more to faith in Christ. We have daily discipleship groups that meet throughout our town. At present there are 43 small group Bible studies every week. All of this has to be done quietly from house to house. Many of our young disciples face regular persecution. It is amazing to see the resolve of these young disciples to stand firm in their new faith. Recently we have seen a surge of miracles. A Blind woman healed, a man delivered after 30 years of demon possession, a woman set free from debilitating headaches after 4 years of oppression, are just some of the things God is doing. Many villages are now asking for us to come and share the message of Christ.
WORSHIP
Christ Follower, Husband, Father of 4, Worship Leader, Songwriter, Musician, Designer, Golfer, Sushi Eater, Mac User.
The GSLM Band is the worship team for the Georgia School of Leadership & Ministry. The band has ministered in churches, youth groups, camps and youth conferences all over the US and in parts of Canada. Every year they lead thousands of students into the presence of God through their anointed worship. It consists of a group of college students who love music, love the Lord and want to minister to this next generation of students. They are passionate about connecting a new generation of students into the power and presence of God because they know that is where life change happens.
A shy young boy that hid his face from people for many years, never wanting to be on the stage of attention, has grown into an incredible leader and movement of God. Matt Ammons is a rising Musician, Songwriter, and Worship Leader from the heart of Tennessee, who resides now in the Greater Atlanta area. His songs have reached thousands all over the world through opportunities including leading worship with Darlene Zschech of Hillsong Church in Australia. Matt is currently working on his new CD titled ‘Awaken’ which will be released late summer 2012. His heart is simple, to Reach, Love, and Awaken this world giving the love of Jesus through the gift of worship he has been given!