Speakers
Carla Sunberg
Carla Sunberg
Carla Sunberg is a general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene (2017) and was ordained on the Russia North District where she and her husband, Chuck, served for 13 years as pioneer missionaries to the former Soviet Union. Upon their return to the USA, they pastored Grace Point Church of the Nazarene (Fort Wayne, Indiana) and then served as co-district superintendents of the East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene until Carla’s election as President of Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2014. Carla is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University (Nursing), Nazarene Theological Seminary, (MA, Theological Studies), and The University of Manchester (PhD, Historical Theology), and has an honorary doctorate from Olivet Nazarene University. Her books include Reflecting the Image: Our Call to Mirror Christ in the World and The Cappadocian Mothers among others. The Sunbergs have two married daughters and two granddaughters.
Albert Hung
Albert Hung
Albert Hung is District Superintendent of the Northern California District Church of the Nazarene. Prior to this assignment, he was lead pastor of Trinity Church, a multi-site, multi-congregational church serving the English, Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino communities east of Los Angeles, California. After several years in the entertainment business as a stage director, recording artist, and television host, Albert received a call from the Lord to pastoral ministry in 2003 while serving as a missionary in Taipei, Taiwan. He speaks frequently on the topics of preaching, cross-cultural ministry, leadership development, and the future of the church. Albert is married to Christine, who serves at Trinity Church of the Nazarene as the Rowland Heights Campus Pastor. They have four children: Elijah, Micaela, Genevieve, and Nathaniel.
Keith Newman
Keith Newman
Keith Newman is President of Southern Nazarene University. Before his election to that office in 2017, he was Chancellor of Indiana Wesleyan University where he had also served in other capacities. Previous to these assignments, he was Vice President for University Relations at Mount Vernon Nazarene University following seventeen years in pastoral ministry including senior pastorates in Houston, Texas and San Diego, California. Before entering the ministry, Keith served nine years with the Houston Police Department as an officer in the Radio Patrol and Juvenile Divisions and as a sergeant in the Homicide Division. Keith is a graduate of Houston Baptist University (BA, History and Christianity), Southern Nazarene University (Masters of Ministry), and Spalding University (EdD). Keith and his wife, Carolyn, have two children, Andy and Alana.
Kevin Harney
Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney, and Walt Bennett
Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney, and Walt Bennett together will lead PALCON participants in an ORGANIC OUTREACH INTENSIVE, a series of seminars helping local churches effectively engage in living the kind of life that naturally draws people to Jesus. Kevin Harney is Lead Pastor of Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, CA and co-founder of Organic Outreach International. He is the author of Reckless Faith, Empowered by His Presence, and more. Sherry Harney is Leadership Development Director at Shoreline, co-founder of Organic Outreach International, an international speaker, and author of several books including Praying with Eyes Wide Open. Walt Bennett is Executive Pastor for Organic Outreach International and also serves as a pastor at Shoreline. Walt trains and coaches leaders throughout the world committed to infusing the DNA of their ministries and congregations with a passion for natural evangelism.
Sherry Harney
Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney, and Walt Bennett
Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney, and Walt Bennett together will lead PALCON participants in an ORGANIC OUTREACH INTENSIVE, a series of seminars helping local churches effectively engage in living the kind of life that naturally draws people to Jesus. Kevin Harney is Lead Pastor of Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, CA and co-founder of Organic Outreach International. He is the author of Reckless Faith, Empowered by His Presence, and more. Sherry Harney is Leadership Development Director at Shoreline, co-founder of Organic Outreach International, an international speaker, and author of several books including Praying with Eyes Wide Open. Walt Bennett is Executive Pastor for Organic Outreach International and also serves as a pastor at Shoreline. Walt trains and coaches leaders throughout the world committed to infusing the DNA of their ministries and congregations with a passion for natural evangelism.
Walt Bennett
Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney, and Walt Bennett
Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney, and Walt Bennett together will lead PALCON participants in an ORGANIC OUTREACH INTENSIVE, a series of seminars helping local churches effectively engage in living the kind of life that naturally draws people to Jesus. Kevin Harney is Lead Pastor of Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, CA and co-founder of Organic Outreach International. He is the author of Reckless Faith, Empowered by His Presence, and more. Sherry Harney is Leadership Development Director at Shoreline, co-founder of Organic Outreach International, an international speaker, and author of several books including Praying with Eyes Wide Open. Walt Bennett is Executive Pastor for Organic Outreach International and also serves as a pastor at Shoreline. Walt trains and coaches leaders throughout the world committed to infusing the DNA of their ministries and congregations with a passion for natural evangelism.
Schedule
| Monday, June 25, 2018 | |
|---|---|
| 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Registrant Check-in |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Organic Outreach Intensive, Session A |
| 5:15 - 6:45 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | EVENING WORSHIP: Carla Sunberg |
| 8:30 pm | Fellowship Activities |
| Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | |
| 7:00 - 8:15 am | Breakfast for Women Clergy and their Encouragers Click here for more information and to purchase tickets ($7) Chapel in the Round, Bethany First Church of the Nazarene |
| 7:15 - 8:15 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 11:00 am | Worship & Organic Outreach Intensive, Session B |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Break |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm | Workshops |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Lunch Option: NTS Alumni Lunch |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | Organic Outreach Intensive, C |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | EVENING WORSHIP: Albert Hung |
| 8:30 pm | Fellowship Activities Option: Young Clergy Meet Up – The 405 (Lower level of Commons) |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2018 | |
| 7:15 - 8:15 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 11:00 am | Worship & Organic Outreach Intensive, Session D |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Break |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm | Workshops |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Lunch Option: Mosaic Community, A Resource for Ministry in a Multi-Cultural Context |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | Organic Outreach Intensive, E |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | EVENING WORSHIP: Keith Newman |
| 8:30 pm | Fellowship Activities |
| Thursday, June 28, 2018 | |
| 7:15 - 8:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
Workshops
Vocational ministry is a challenging profession, too often leading to ministry fatigue and burnout. This discussion brings hope, encouragement, and practical suggestions for pastors ready for an honest conversation on their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Bring both a listening ear and your questions as you participate in a learning dialog with a panel comprised of a clinical psychologist, an educator and former district superintendent, and a pastor.
Jake Edwards serves as Lead Pastor of New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, Lee's Summit, MO. His journey in vocational ministry has included some formative lessons regarding mental health and well-being. ministerio con la Fundación Teológica, 2002.
Margaret Murray is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a licensed Marital and Family Therapist in the State of Oklahoma in private practice. Previously, she was Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center in Shreveport, LA and has been a pastor's wife for over 40 years and a therapist for 30 years. Margaret has served as adjunct faculty in the Graduate in Counseling program at SNU and worked in the SNU Counseling Center.
Jeren Rowell is president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City. Prior to his election, he served as district superintendent of the Kansas City District (2005-2017) following fourteen years as senior pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Shawnee, Kansas. He is an author and a well-known speaker.
Jason Smith, Facilitator, is Associate Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, OK.
Jake Edwards serves as Lead Pastor of New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, Lee's Summit, MO. His journey in vocational ministry has included some formative lessons regarding mental health and well-being. ministerio con la Fundación Teológica, 2002.
Margaret Murray is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a licensed Marital and Family Therapist in the State of Oklahoma in private practice. Previously, she was Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center in Shreveport, LA and has been a pastor's wife for over 40 years and a therapist for 30 years. Margaret has served as adjunct faculty in the Graduate in Counseling program at SNU and worked in the SNU Counseling Center.
Jeren Rowell is president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City. Prior to his election, he served as district superintendent of the Kansas City District (2005-2017) following fourteen years as senior pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Shawnee, Kansas. He is an author and a well-known speaker.
Jason Smith, Facilitator, is Associate Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, OK.
El taller se enfocara en cómo usar el material de los Esenciales Nazarenos para clases de nuevos miembros, y para estudio en grupos: “El curso ha sido creado con el fin de proporcionar un resumen del propósito, la misión, la organización y las creencias clave de la Iglesia del Nazareno.”
Roberto Hodgson ha servido en el ministerio por más de 35 años en diferentes asignaciones como pastor, coordinador de ministerios hispanos, superintendente de distrito, y como director de Ministerios Hispanos y Multicultural USA/Canada. Fue ordenado como presbítero en el año, 1986. Graduado del Seminario Nazareno de las Américas, 1985. Completo sus estudios de maestría en el Seminario Teológico de Wesley en Washington, D.C. y graduó del programa doctoral en ministerio con la Fundación Teológica, 2002.
Roberto Hodgson ha servido en el ministerio por más de 35 años en diferentes asignaciones como pastor, coordinador de ministerios hispanos, superintendente de distrito, y como director de Ministerios Hispanos y Multicultural USA/Canada. Fue ordenado como presbítero en el año, 1986. Graduado del Seminario Nazareno de las Américas, 1985. Completo sus estudios de maestría en el Seminario Teológico de Wesley en Washington, D.C. y graduó del programa doctoral en ministerio con la Fundación Teológica, 2002.
Youth ministry is constantly evolving, blazing a path into the uncharted future stretching before the broader church. New challenges require a capacity to adapt well and quickly. This workshop explores some of the changes and adaptations required in preaching to youth in a post-modern society, in fostering community across racial and socio-economic lines, and in approaching the task of pastoral ministry. This session is for both lead pastors and youth pastors.
Travis Lee serves as Pastor of Student Ministries at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Oklahoma City, OK. A graduate of SNU and NTS, he is a veteran youth pastor with 15 years of experience ministering in urban and suburban contexts, churches large and small.
Travis Lee serves as Pastor of Student Ministries at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Oklahoma City, OK. A graduate of SNU and NTS, he is a veteran youth pastor with 15 years of experience ministering in urban and suburban contexts, churches large and small.
The Sermon on the Mount has long been regarded as one of the primary texts shaping the life of the Church. This workshop focuses on exploring approaches to this text, highlighting resources for study, and finding ways to move from the text to transformational application of the Sermon in the life of the congregation.
Jim Fitzgerald served for 28 years in pastoral ministry prior to becoming Chair of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Southern Nazarene University in 2017. His PhD is in homiletics and American church history from Vanderbilt University.
Jim Fitzgerald served for 28 years in pastoral ministry prior to becoming Chair of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Southern Nazarene University in 2017. His PhD is in homiletics and American church history from Vanderbilt University.
Our mission is to “go and make disciples.” The beauty of Children’s Ministries is that children are anxious and ready to participate in meaningful ministry. Discover how the revitalization of children’s ministry can open doors to the most productive mission field in your community.
Leslie Hart is an ordained elder serving children and families through local and district ministry, currently as Global Children’s Bible Quizzing Coordinator and SDMI Children’s Ministries Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. She led the development of Nazarene Safe, the denomination’s comprehensive sexual abuse prevention program.
Leslie Hart is an ordained elder serving children and families through local and district ministry, currently as Global Children’s Bible Quizzing Coordinator and SDMI Children’s Ministries Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. She led the development of Nazarene Safe, the denomination’s comprehensive sexual abuse prevention program.
Moving from active ministry to retirement brings changes in many areas of life, from the financial to the emotional. This workshop offers practical guidelines to help ministers and spouses anticipate and enjoy this important time of life.
Don Walter serves as director of Pensions and Benefits USA for the Church of the Nazarene. He is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Webster University, and received an honorary doctorate from Nazarene Bible College in 2006. He served pastorates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Don Walter serves as director of Pensions and Benefits USA for the Church of the Nazarene. He is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Webster University, and received an honorary doctorate from Nazarene Bible College in 2006. He served pastorates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Is your church ready to minister to others? This workshop is designed to help you begin the dialogue with your congregation of whether your church is ready to begin a ministry to other ethnic and racial groups. Learn information, hear testimonials, and discover resources that will help you embark on new frontiers of missional work for your church.
Caleb Herrera is district superintendent of the Texas Oklahoma Latin District.
Caleb Herrera is district superintendent of the Texas Oklahoma Latin District.
Equip your church and parents to lay the foundation for spiritual growth by exploring, equipping, and celebrating the key seasons in the life of children and their families.
Leslie Hart is an ordained elder serving children and families through local and district ministry, currently as Global Children’s Bible Quizzing Coordinator and SDMI Children’s Ministries Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. She led the development of Nazarene Safe, the denomination’s comprehensive sexual abuse prevention program.
Leslie Hart is an ordained elder serving children and families through local and district ministry, currently as Global Children’s Bible Quizzing Coordinator and SDMI Children’s Ministries Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. She led the development of Nazarene Safe, the denomination’s comprehensive sexual abuse prevention program.
Join the conversation with panel members about how men and women are leading together in the church of the Nazarene, and how we can learn from one another.
Carla Sunberg is a general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. She has previously served as a missionary, pastor, and district superintendent as well as president of Nazarene Theological Seminary. Jim Fitzgerald served for 28 years in pastoral ministry prior to becoming Chair of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Southern Nazarene University in 2017. His PhD is in homiletics and American church history from Vanderbilt University. Christine Hung served as pastor of the Rowland Heights Campus of Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Rowland Heights, CA until her recent move to the Northern California District where her husband, Albert, now serves as district superintendent. She is completing a Master of Divinity degree at NTS and loves studying Scripture and helping others interact with God’s Word.
Sunie Stolhand, Facilitator, is pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Ponca City, OK.
Carla Sunberg is a general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. She has previously served as a missionary, pastor, and district superintendent as well as president of Nazarene Theological Seminary. Jim Fitzgerald served for 28 years in pastoral ministry prior to becoming Chair of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Southern Nazarene University in 2017. His PhD is in homiletics and American church history from Vanderbilt University. Christine Hung served as pastor of the Rowland Heights Campus of Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Rowland Heights, CA until her recent move to the Northern California District where her husband, Albert, now serves as district superintendent. She is completing a Master of Divinity degree at NTS and loves studying Scripture and helping others interact with God’s Word.
Sunie Stolhand, Facilitator, is pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Ponca City, OK.
The Church of the Nazarene provides eligible Nazarene ministers with valuable benefits—such as group term life and disability insurance, and contributions to their 403(b) retirement accounts. This workshop explains what benefits are available and how to receive them.
Don Walter serves as director of Pensions and Benefits USA for the Church of the Nazarene. He is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Webster University, and received an honorary doctorate from Nazarene Bible College in 2006. He served pastorates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Don Walter serves as director of Pensions and Benefits USA for the Church of the Nazarene. He is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Webster University, and received an honorary doctorate from Nazarene Bible College in 2006. He served pastorates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
We will journey deep into our heritage to discover just how the church has been sustained by the practices of sacramental life. Baptism as our entrance into the church, and Eucharist as our sanctifying rite will be discussed from a Wesleyan perspective as essential practices for the Christian disciple
Phil Hammer
Phil Hammer
Discover how you can benefit from this Lilly-funded initiative to assist USA pastors and full-time associates in reducing personal debt, preparing for retirement, and providing biblically sound financial leadership of the local church. Learn about matching grant opportunities and about financial management resources for you and your lay leaders.
Steve Borger served 25 years as a senior pastor and 13 years as District Superintendent of the Intermountain District. Currently, he is Director of The COMPASS Initiative. Steve and his wife, Carol, live in Nampa, Idaho. Bonnie Beam is Assistant Director of The COMPASS Initiative as well as associate pastor of Grace Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City. Previously she served as an associate pastor of congregations in Kansas and Massachusetts.
Steve Borger served 25 years as a senior pastor and 13 years as District Superintendent of the Intermountain District. Currently, he is Director of The COMPASS Initiative. Steve and his wife, Carol, live in Nampa, Idaho. Bonnie Beam is Assistant Director of The COMPASS Initiative as well as associate pastor of Grace Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City. Previously she served as an associate pastor of congregations in Kansas and Massachusetts.
El taller se enfocara en cómo usar el material para clases de nuevos miembros, y para estudio en grupos: “A medida que nuestra denominación se expande globalmente, conviene que identifiquemos no solo nuestras características distintivas, sino también en la manera que nuestra teología se deriva de la Sagrada Escritura…”.
Roberto Hodgson ha servido en el ministerio por más de 35 años en diferentes asignaciones como pastor, coordinador de ministerios hispanos, superintendente de distrito, y como director de Ministerios Hispanos y Multicultural USA/Canada. Fue ordenado como presbítero en el año, 1986. Graduado del Seminario Nazareno de las Américas, 1985. Completo sus estudios de maestría en el Seminario Teológico de Wesley en Washington, D.C. y graduó del programa doctoral en ministerio con la Fundación Teológica, 2002.
Roberto Hodgson ha servido en el ministerio por más de 35 años en diferentes asignaciones como pastor, coordinador de ministerios hispanos, superintendente de distrito, y como director de Ministerios Hispanos y Multicultural USA/Canada. Fue ordenado como presbítero en el año, 1986. Graduado del Seminario Nazareno de las Américas, 1985. Completo sus estudios de maestría en el Seminario Teológico de Wesley en Washington, D.C. y graduó del programa doctoral en ministerio con la Fundación Teológica, 2002.
The father-son duo – seasoned Nazarene educator, Roger Hahn, and young Nazarene clergy, Tim Hahn – discuss contemporary issues of holiness in 2018. They present perspectives of biblical and systematic theology along with traditional and contemporary views, concluding with their hopes for the Church of the Nazarene in representing the holiness message in the coming decades.
Roger Hahn is Professor of New Testament and the Willard H. Taylor Chair of Biblical Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He has taught 39 years in Nazarene higher education focusing on applying biblical studies to life in the church. Tim Hahn is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary, and has pastored in Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Boston. Currently, he is a PhD student in theology at Boston University.
Roger Hahn is Professor of New Testament and the Willard H. Taylor Chair of Biblical Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He has taught 39 years in Nazarene higher education focusing on applying biblical studies to life in the church. Tim Hahn is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary, and has pastored in Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Boston. Currently, he is a PhD student in theology at Boston University.
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Counseling
Professional and confidential personal counseling is available free-of-charge to all PALCON registrants during the conference. Appointments may be made in advance or during the event. Information on how to arrange an appointment during PALCON will be provided on this webpage at least 30 days prior to the start of the event.
Also available at each PALCON, The COMPASS Initiative team (see www.compassinitiative.org) is offering free-of-charge confidential conversations on concerns related to personal finances. Although members of The COMPASS Initiative team are not professionally licensed as financial advisors, they offer valuable experience in personal finances and access to excellent resources. Information on how to arrange an appointment with a team member during PALCON will be provided on this webpage at least 30 days prior to the start of the event.
Exhibitors
Each PALCON features a variety of exhibitors whose mission is to resource the minister’s personal and vocational development and the ministry of the local church. Check back on March 1 for more information on exhibitors and be sure to connect with them during PALCON.