2011-2012 Speakers
September 13, 2011—Jerry Rassamni
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Jerry Rassamni was an Ex-Militant Muslim fighting Christians during the Lebanese Civil War and now is the author of the book, “From Jihad to Jesus.” After escaping Lebanon, he made his way into the United States long before 9/11 and the love of Christians gradually melted his hardened heart. “In my Jihad, I came face to face with a frightening discovery: the true human heart, I beheld the heart of darkness. I saw the evil that belies the human heart, and I was changed by the horror of it. Subsequently, I dared to question... my religious infrastructure. I had the courage to think freely, unencumbered by my tradition and idealism. I looked, and what I saw changed me forever.” fromjihadtojesus.com
October 11, 2011—Elisabeth Humphries
How does God bless us when we strive to listen for his will? What does Oswald Chambers mean when he says we should live with reckless abandonment to our plans? As a former Air Force officer with an engineering degree and MBA it was easy for Elisabeth to climb the Fortune 100 corporate ladder. As a young adult her aspirations were to be CEO of a Fortune 100 company. Having children and motherhood were definitely NOT in her plan! What changed? Hear her story of surviving as a Christian in the hard charging corporate world and obedience to God’s nudge to place motherhood before her corporate dreams.
November 8, 2011—Lila Foree
To witness the miracle of sight being given to the blind in Haiti has kept Lila Foree dedicated to a Medical Mission for 35 years. She and her husband, Dr. Kenneth Foree, were with the medical team at the Eye Clinic in January 2010 when the devastating earthquake struck Haiti. It changed their lives forever. She shares her story of the hours following the earthquake, during which some team members, including her husband, were trapped in the rubble; then the days spent in that devastation before being able to get out of Haiti.
December 13, 2011—Jacqueline Johnson
Was it a miracle that caused a 45 caliber pistol aimed at her head not to go off? Everything was stolen except her life. Was it another miracle when she was pulled from her car after hitting a telephone pole, knocked unconscious and within minutes, the car blew up? Wounded, hurt and lost after her mother died when she was 12, Jacqueline got into what she refers to as “a life of the streets.” She says she has “been there and done that.” Today this courageous woman is making an impact in our community. “Do you mind if we pray?” That’s the question people expect to hear as they visit her store, the Dream Resale Store. Her ministry, Adventure & Victory helps “build a bridge for people so they can go from hopelessness to hopefulness.’’ adventurevictory.com
January 10, 2012—Joel Allison
If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Joel plans called for him to go into the ministry; either the pulpit ministry or the religious writing ministry. When he was blessed to receive a scholarship to attend Baylor University, he majored in both religion and journalism. However, during his senior year at Baylor while seeking God’s plan for the next phase of preparation for the ministry, God revealed His plan for Joel’s life. His plan was for him to serve God through the ministry of healing. It was truly a life-changing moment for Joel and he is so grateful that he followed God’s plan, not his own. Joel Allison is CEO of Baylor Healthcare here in Dallas, TX.
February 14, 2012—Brian and Madeline Robison
On this Valentine’s Day, we have a very special story of love. Brian and Madeline are the proud parents of four children. In 2008, tragedy struck their marriage and their family when their oldest child, Amelia, lost a battle to a disorder so rare that she is the only known victim in the world. Following her death, Madeline recorded a CD of hymns entitled Amelia’s Gift in Amelia’s memory. She founded Madeline Hymns Missions, a speaking, writing, singing ministry; she has spoken publicly and written extensively on triumph over tragedy, going from grief to joy, and the power of prayer. Brian, an attorney by trade, has also used their experience to minister to others who encounter profound trials. Madeline and Brian are grateful for their marriage, their children, and the faith that has sustained them and forged unbreakable bonds between them and within their family since Amelia’s birth and death. madelinehymns.org
March 13, 2012—Janet Denison
Janet Denison You don’t want to miss Janet Denison, the highly sought after, speaker, wife, mother and author of “Content To Be Good—Called To Be Godly”. She speaks with joy of God’s wisdom and her “life-lessons learned” using humor, biblical truth and personal stories of being “married to the ministry.” Janet is the real deal and knows that perfection is unattainable this side of heaven...but enjoys teaching how God uses imperfect people, in his perfect way, to accomplish his perfect plan! janetdenison.com
April 10, 2012—Carrie Cooper
- Carrie’ life was transformed when she was diagnosed with a crippling autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. Fear, hopelessness, and depression grabbed hold of her heart as she faced a lifetime of disability. Despite horrible pain and severe physical limitations, Carrie found hope in Jesus Christ. Now in remission, she can walk and participate fully in life again. With this newfound physical freedom Carrie responded to God’s call on her life. In 2009, she founded Comfort & Compassion Ministry to share Christ’s hope to hurting women. An award-winning author, Carrie encourages women’s faith through publications, speaking events, and U2HaveHope radio. comfortandcompassion.com
May 8, 2012—Jim Wilson
- “I’ve not only been broken...but crushed,” says Jim Wilson, Host and Senior Producer of The Morning Show on KCBI. At age 8, Jim felt God’s call on his life. In 2001, when serving as a Worship Pastor, his role in fulltime ministry came to a screeching halt! He found himself going through a painful divorce and the end of his ministry. But, Jim is proof we serve a God of second and third chances. He believed “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.” Seven years later, the Lord opened doors to minister to bigger audiences than before. Jim served as Worship Pastor for several churches and became lead singer for Air Force Bands. He had the privilege to perform before Presidents, Congressmen, Heads of State and recognized leaders from around the world. jimwilson.org
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