Keith Shearer (Moderator) has hand-picked our guest speaker and some of our own
Grace Brethren pastors to "Ignite our Biblical Fervor!"  Get ready for some fire!

Our main speaker is Jim Cymbala. From a small handful of members in 1972 to a congregation of several thousand, the ministry of the Brooklyn Tabernacle continues to grow under the leadership of Pastor Jim Cymbala. Pastor Cymbala and his wife Carol, who directs the popular Grammy Award winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, have been used by the Lord to not only preach the Gospel in the inner city of New York, but also to see new churches grow out of their congregation in various parts of the city along with extensions of God’s Kingdom in other parts of the world. Most prominent in this ongoing revival and expansion process has been the Tuesday Night Prayer Service attended by close to two thousand people and the All Night Prayer Ministry which continues to bring people’s needs to the Throne of Grace. Beyond his pastoral role, he brings a probing challenge to believers everywhere as he travels and speaks to a wide variety of audiences. Through his recent best selling books, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Fresh Faith, and Fresh Power, Christians throughout America have been touched by the message of God’s desire to turn churches and believers into powerful testimonies for His glory.  Pastor Cymbala will speak on Tuesday, August 1 on the "Power of the Spirit" and "The Power of the Word."
Keith Shearer is the 2005/06 Moderator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Keith has been the pastor of New Beginnings Grace Brethren Church in Myerstown, PA since 1995. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Grace Brethren International Missions, is an advisor to numerous hurting churches and has taught classes at Grace Seminary. Keith and his wife Laura live in Myerstown PA and have three children; Joshua, Phillip, and Lisa. Keith’s passion is the Glory of Christ, preaching, developing leaders, and renewing the vision of churches. Keith has a MDiv from Grace Seminary and a PhD from Trinity.  Dr. Shearer will speak on Monday, July 31 on "The Fire of God’s Word."
Charles Ashman, a Grace Brethren pastor since 1950, served in the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church for 27 years. Since his retirement in 1989 from that pastorate, he continues to be active in pulpit supply, retreats, Bible conferences and special church evaluation ministries. He is now coordinating the Paraclete ministry in our Fellowship, proving valuable help to churches in transition. He served the Fellowship as Coordinator for many years, and now serves as assistant under the direction of Tom Avey.  Pastor Ashman will speak on Saturday, July 29 on
"Coals Aglow "
Born in Bangui, CAR, Tom Hocking is the youngest son of Don and Betty Hocking, veteran missionaries to Africa. Tom joined Bellflower Brethren Church in 1980 and has served in various capacities at the church for 20 years. Beginning his second year of service as the moderator of the So-Cal/AZ district, Tom enjoys encouraging people who are seeking God and serving others. Tom delights to spend time with Jesus, his wife Tami (who serves as Biola University’s Physician), his four teenagers (Zach, Abbey, Nate, and Joey), and his church family. Pastor Hocking will speak on Sunday, July 30 on ""Fire in the Soul: a beginners guide to pyrotechnic worship. 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Luke 11:1-2"
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Terry Hofecker is the founding pastor of Northwest Chapel, Dublin, Ohio. The church began with 35 people on June 23, 1985. Attendance has grown to average 1,200-1,400 per week. Northwest Chapel supports a network of daughter churches, including an Hispanic congregation on site and others in Mexico and Cuba (an underground house church movement in several cities). Terry is a graduate of Penn State University (BS), Grace Seminary (MDiv and MATheology), and Westminster Seminary (DMin). Terry has founded or co-founded Vision Ohio, Equippo International, and the Central Ohio Mission Coalition. He is a archaeologist serving as adjunct Field Instructor in Archaeology and Historical Geography at Grace Theological Seminary. Terry has strong involvement in his community including various roles related to Police chaplaincy. He is one of eighteen pastors chosen from various denominations as a Lilly Foundation Pastors of Excellence mentor in 2003 and served as small group mentor for 2004-2005 cohort. He is Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategy, Character-Based Living, LLC, Dublin, Ohio—consultants in on-line assessment and character-based leadership and training. Terry and his wife Deborah have two children; Sarah, 23 and Benjamin, 21.  Dr. Hofecker will speak on Wednesday, August 2nd on "Not by Might, Nor by Power. Zechariah 4:1-14 "
Dr. Tim Boal is the executive director of Grace Brethren North American Missions. His pastoral experience spans a period of 20 years, and includes pastoring the Community GBC of Everett, PA, as well as the Penn Valley Church. Under his leadership, the Everett church experienced substantial growth in seven years. As Senior Pastor of Penn Valley, his responsibilities have included being the primary teaching pastor, oversight of the elder board, oversight of vision and strategy, and oversight of the pastoral staff. Tim has served as President of the West Penn District Mission Board (1987-1992), President of the Northern Atlantic District Missions Board (1992-2001), and as a board member of Grace Brethren North American Missions (1992-2004). He has been the President of the Association of Grace Brethren Ministers from 2002-2006, and in 2004 became the second moderator-elect of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Tim has been a radio host with WJCR-FM, and a news and sports anchor for both WCVI-AM and WRSW-FM. He has served as both the radio and television host of “Lifeline” a Bible-teaching program. Tim enjoys golf, oil and acrylic painting and biking. Tim’s wife Tammy (formerly McKinley) is an R.N. and a graduate of the Grace College Nursing program. She met Tim while he was in the M.Div. program at Grace Theological Seminary. They have three sons: Benjamin, Daniel and Andrew. Dr. Boal will deliver his moderators address on Saturday, July 29. “Participating in the Mission of the Church - The Blessing of Unity Among Pastors, Churches, and Organizations of the FGBC.”

Dr. Randall Smith is a respected Bible teacher who has lived and worked in the places of the Bible for more than a quarter of his life.  Randy studied in Jerusalem and holds degrees in Near East Archaeology and a doctorate in Comparative Religion from Conservative Theological Seminary. He is respected as one of the foremost Bible teachers in the Middle East and is in demand by both the Israeli and Palestinian Ministries of Tourism as a professor of Biblical History for their certified guide courses.  As the International Director of Christian Travel Study Programs, Ltd. he has designed countless Biblical and church history study programs throughout Europe and the Middle East. He has a thorough understanding of Biblical culture, history, geography, and Rabbinic teachings, and is gifted in using that knowledge to focus on the practical aspects of our faith.  Dr. Smith is also the director of Global Vision Outreach, Inc., a relief and discipleship ministry.  The scope of this ministry outreach includes physical relief/aid in seven countries including food and medical expenses for both Israeli and Palestinian families who have been affected by the on-going violence in the region, and also the preparation of Biblical education materials in the Arabic and Hebrew languages.  Randy and his wife Dottie have three children and reside in Sebring, Florida. They have the joy of serving as part of the leadership team at Sebring Grace Brethren Church, where Randy is the Senior Pastor. Dr. Randy Smith will speak on Wednesday, August 2 on “The Promise Never Broken” .