Assembly 2012

Workshops at Assembly - Connections Exclusive!

Check out this list of workshops that will be presented during the Thursday afternoon workshop sessions of the International Assembly!

 

Behind the Scenes of Worship Leading:  Preparation, Practice, and Presentation

Kris Dockery, COGOP Worship Leaders Network Coordinator, Worship Pastor

 

Celebrate Recovery - Drawing The Brokenhearted & Those In Bondage         

Mike Jennette, Senior Pastor Empowered Ministries COGOP

 

Finding and Maintaining the Physical and Mental Edge to Lead

Bess Howard

 

From Evangelism to Leadership Development: Bridging the Discipleship Gap

Darren Schalk, Sunday School Editor

 

Helping Children Pursue a Sanctified Life

Kathryn H. Creasy, International Director of Children's Ministries

 

Holiness Pentecostal Tradition                          

Vinson Synan, Professor of Church History; Dean Emeritus, Regent University        

 

KC2L:  Kids Choosing to Lead

Kim Batson, Tennessee State Children's Ministries Director

 

Operation Omega Next Gen Ministries: The Way Forward Part 1 & 2

Trevor and Aileen Reid, International Youth Ministries Co-Directors

 

The Powerful Blessings of Tithing and Giving

Jan Couch, Stewardship Ministries Director  

 

Raising L.E.A.D.E.R.S.

Dr. HE Cardin, Tomlinson Center Director

 

Servant Partners Workshop: Making a Difference in the World

Tim McCaleb, Servant Partners Coordinator

 

Women's Ministries Leadership Luncheon

Cathy Payne, International Women's Ministries Director

 

Women's Ministries Leadership Meeting

Cathy Payne, International Women's Ministries Director

 

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Kris Dockery, COGOP Worship Leaders Network Coordinator, Worship Pastor 

 

Assembly Schedule Online Now
The General Session schedule for the 2012 International Assembly is online!  To view the schedule click here!  

Hydrate Ministries

On May 1^st, 2012 our campus tour will be at Bessemer City High School in Bessemer, AL. There are around 1,200 students who will attend these assemblies. The principal is requesting that we do a specialize assembly just for the freshmen class, which is made up of 428 students. This school is in desperate need. Almost every time we have been at this school, during school hours, the police have been actively addressing situations. Much prayer is needed and we are believing for the super-natural power of God to hit this school and bring deliverance

Ask Again! By Team Member: Laura Cobb

Isaiah 55:11
“So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

When we preach the Gospel to large crowds we expect there to be people who do not listen or who do not respond. We just say that their hearts were not ready. They weren’t ready to surrender to the Lord. What if we are wrong? What if they didn’t respond because someone was distracting them?

During February at St. Clair County High School, the Gospel was preached at our campus tour and many people went forward to be saved… over 161 people. After the event several people from our team, along with myself, went out to the exit doors and asked every person if they had prayed the prayer of salvation. Some people said yes, while others said no. I felt the Holy Spirit prompt me to ask the next person that told me no, if they wanted to pray the prayer with me.

A young man walked out and I asked him if he prayed, he said, “no.” With a little hesitation, I asked him if he wanted to pray with me now. He stood there for a minute and responded, “Actually I do want to.” I was shocked. I’m not sure why, but I expected him to say no. Then the Lord reminded me that His Word had gone forth and it is full of life and power. So I stood there with that young man and we prayed the simple, but powerful prayer of salvation. He asked God for forgiveness and proclaimed Him Lord of his life. When we finished the prayer, I gave him a booklet about getting to know God and he walked away. I will probably never see him again, but I know that night he was forever changed.

Never take for granted that just because someone was in the room when the Gospel was preached and they didn’t respond that they didn’t want to. Be bold and step out in faith knowing the power that is in God’s word and ask again.

Assembly Schedule Online Now
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Assembly Mass Choir
Be a part of the Assembly Mass Choir at the 97th International Assembly, singing TWO times at this year's Assembly! Rehearsals will be July 25-27, 2012, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST, with ministry during the Friday and Saturday evening services. To begin learning the songs, click on the links below:

• Your Grace Is Enough - Chris Tomlin (Click hhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI5Yiyv5O0sere)
• I Hear The Sound (Of Victory) - Maurette Brown Clark (Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do9uuYJwSEs)
• I'm Amazed - Brooklyn Tabernacle (Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn21k2vy15A)
• Here Am I, Send Me (Click here)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RXiIq9v0oc

Assembly Guest Speakers

MARK GUNGOR

Mark Gungor is a much sought-after speaker on marriage and family. Each year, thousands of couples attend his seminars. Mark's candid approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage. He is Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, a multi-site church with five campuses and has been featured on Focus on the Family, Life Today and ABC News. Mark is the author of Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage® (Simon & Schuster, 2008), the book based on his phenomenally successful seminar. He is married to Debbie, his high school sweetheart and constant travel companion. The Gungors have been married more than 36 years and have two married children and four grandsons. Speaking during the Saturday morning General Session.

VINSON SYNAN

Vinson Synan, is a renowned historian and author within the Pentecostal movement. Synan has published sixteen books, fifteen of which are related to Pentecostal history. He once served as the Director of the Holy Spirit Research Center at Oral Roberts University . He also served as General Secretary of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church . He recently retired from his 18-year tenure as Dean of the School of Divinity at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He remains professor of church history there as well as Dean Emeritus. He has been married for 52 years to his wife Carol. They have four children. Speaking during the Thursday afternoon workshop session.

MARIO VEGA

Mario Vega is senior pastor of Elim Church, San Salvador, the second largest church in the world-comprising an amazing 11,000 cell groups with 110,000 people attending. Mario Vega is also the principal leader of the international Elim movement which has spawned approximately 125 churches around the world. Mario is the author of several books. He lives in San Salvador, El Salvador with his wife, Cecilia, and their son. Speaking during the Thursday afternoon workshop session.