2014 Presbyterian Massanetta 712 2014 Mens Conference Agenda Harrisonburg, Massanetta Presbyterian Presbyterian Mens Friday, July 18, 2014 Springs Conference 2014 Men Conference 2014 3:00 ‐ 7:00 PM Check ‐in and Registration VA Springs 5:00 ‐ 5:45 PM Small Group Leader Training 22801 Synod Mens 5:00 ‐ 5:45 PM First Timers Orientation Conference July 18 - 20, 2014 4:30 ‐ 5:45 PM Choir Practice Road of Conference 6:00 PM Dinner the Massanetta Springs Conference Center 7:00 PM Conference Opening Remarks Welcome, Singing Mid 7:15 ‐ 8:00 PM Speaker: Rev. Dr. Donald McKim Center 712 Massanetta Springs Road ‐ 8:00 ‐ 8:05 PM Introduction Small Group Discussions Atlantic Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 8:15: ‐ 9:15 PM Small Group Discussions 9:25 ‐10:00 PM Fellowship & Music in Hotel "Following Jesus" Saturday, July 19, 2014 6:00 AM Early Bird Coffee 7:00 AM Breakfast All authority in heaven and on earth has been 8:00 AM Welcome & Singing given to me; so go and make disciples of all 8:15 ‐ 9:15 AM Speaker: Tommy Burleson nations, baptizing them and teaching then; and 9:25 AM Group Photo & Break 9:50 ‐ 10:30 AM Small Group Discussions look, I am with you always, even to the close of 10:50 ‐ 11:10 AM Mission Celebration the age. Matthew 28: 18 ‐20 11:10 ‐ 11:30 AM Annual Meeting & Installations of Officers 11:40 ‐ 11:50 AM Presbytery Break ‐Out Meetings 11:50 AM ‐ 4:00 PM Golf Tournament 11:50 AM ‐ 4:00 PM 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:00 ‐ 6:00 PM Free Time Activities 1:00 ‐ 4:00 PM Mission Project 1:00 4:00 PM Appalachian Trail Hike 1:00 4:00 PM Cultural/Historical Tour 4:00 ‐ 5:00 PM Watermelon Fellowship 4:30 ‐ 5:45 Choir Practice 5:00 ‐ 6:00 PM Optional Presbytery Meetings 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00:7:15 PM Welcome & Singing 7:15 ‐ 8:15 PM Speaker: Rev. Dr. Neal D. Presa 8:15 ‐ 8:30 PM Conference Offering 8:40 ‐ 9:20 PM Small Group Discussions 9:30 ‐ 10:00 PM Ice Cream Fellowship Sponsored by Synod of the Mid ‐Atlantic Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Sunday, July 20, 2014 Permit Harrisonburg, PAID US Non Postage Mens Council ‐ 6:00 AM Early Bird Coffee Profit 7:00 AM Silent Communion: Rev. Bobbi White No. Organization 7:45 AM Breakfast & Room Checkout 156 www.midatlanticmen.org 9:00 ‐ 9:15 AM Welcome & Singing VA 9:15 ‐ 10:05 AM Speaker: Rev. Bobbi White 10:15 ‐ 10:50 AM Final Small Group Discussion 11:00 ‐ 11:10 AM Closing Remarks 11:10 ‐ 11:50 AM Worship & Offering: Rev. Kevin Long 12:00 Noon Lunch & Benediction Speakers / Leaders Speakers / Leaders 2014 Conference Registration Form Name _______________________________________________________ The Rev. Dr. Neal Presa , Moderator of the 220th General As ‐ The Rev. Bobbi White is the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Western Last First Middle Initial sembly, has served as pastor of Middlesex Presbyterian Church North Carolina. She was raised in Black Mountain, NC, near Montreat, Street _______________________________________________________ (Middlesex, NJ) since 2003. In addition to being a pastor, he is where she was blessed with a broad vision of the church from the many City ___________________________________ State ______ Zip _______ an affiliate assistant professor of preaching and worship at New retired missionaries. As a second career pastor, she brings skills from having Brunswick Theological Seminary, after having served on the worked in the corporate world in management/leadership and consulting Church ______________________________________________________ adjunct faculties of New Brunswick Theological Seminary capacities and also in a small family business. She finds lots of joy in working Presbytery ___________________________________________________ (www.nbts.edu) and Somerset Christian College. Neal is a com ‐ with pastors and churches. She has a passion for serving Jesus Christ and a Daytime Phone _________________Evening Phone __________________ mitted ecumenist, lending leadership through the World Com ‐ heart for both small and large churches, church transformation, and mis ‐ Email: ________________________________________________________ munion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and its predecessor, the sion. When not working, Bobbi loves to travel, hike, and be with people. Bobbi earned a BA from Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________________________ World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC), serving on both executive committees, Queens University in Charlotte, NC, a Masters in Business from Columbia University in NYC, an and serving as convener of the Caribbean and North American Area Council since 2006. M.Div. from Columbia Theological Seminary and attended the World Council of Churches Gradu ‐ Relationship: _________________ Phone #: _________________________ Neal has served as a trustee of Princeton Theological Seminary, chair of the General ate School in Bossey, Switzerland. Roommate Request ____________________________________________ Assembly Special Committee on the Heidelberg Catechism, and formerly as vice chair of Special Needs: ________________________________________________ the General Assembly Mission Council; regionally as vice moderator and moderator of Number of times you have previously attended the Synod Mens the Presbytery of Elizabeth. The Rev. Dr. Donald K. McKim is a is a Reformed theologian and has served Conference prior to 2014: _______________________ as Executive Editor for Theology and Reference for Westminster John Knox Press. He was the Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Tommy Loren Burleson was born on February 24, 1952 in the Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at the University of Du ‐ small Town of Crossnore, in the mountains of North Carolina. buque Theological Seminary. Dr. McKim studied at Westminster College (PA) Tommy graduated from Avery County High School in 1970. In and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and received his PhD from the Univer ‐ Desired Conference Package 1974 Tommy joined the Wolf pack Nation as North Carolina State sity of Pittsburgh. ( ) A. Deluxe Package - $320.00 - Conference registration + 6 meals, 2 nights in new lodge, Universities 7'2" dominating center. While at NC State, Tommy double occupancy, 2 queen beds, private bath. First come, first served. Limited number of received many honors for his talent in basketball; and helped lead rooms. his Wolf pack team to the 1974 NCAA National Championships. The Rev. Kevin Long was raised in Southern California and in Murrysville, PA, ( ) B. Deluxe Single Occupancy - $380.00 - Conference registration + 6 meals, 2 nights in the just east of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Wake Forest University, double Tommy was a member of the 1972 USA Olympic Team and was new lodge. First come, first served. Limited number of rooms. also a part of the USA World University Team in Moscow in 1973, where the USA Team majoring in biology and psychology. After pursuing a masters degree in psy ‐ ( ) C. Regular Package - $285.00 - Conference registration + 6 meals, 2 nights in Richardson went on to win the Gold Medal. chology at Old Dominion University, Kevin moved to New York City where he lodge, double occupancy, 2 single beds, shared bath with adjacent room. worked for a number of years as a private tutor. While attending the Fifth ( ) D. Regular Single Occupancy - $325.00 - Conference registration + 6 meals, 2 nights in After Tommy's college career, he went on to be the third player chosen in the 1974 NBA Avenue Presbyterian Church, Kevin met his wife ‐to ‐be, Rebecca, who had Richardson lodge, 2 single beds, shared bath with adjacent room. Draft. He was also the first player chosen in the ABA Draft. During Tommy's rookie year ( ) E. “Each One Bring One Rate” - $270 new lodge or $225 Richardson for the Registrant moved to the city to train with the Joffrey Ballet. Kevin then responded to the in the NBA, he was chosen for the NBA Rookie All Star Team in 1974. From there, who brings a first time Conferee, and for the Conferee, if rooming together. call to ministry and received his M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. After graduating, ( ) F. Day Package - $180.00 - Conference, 6 meals, no lodging. Tommy went on to have a very successful career in the NBA, playing for eight seasons he served as an Associate Pastor at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis before ( ) G. Conference Registration only - $95.00 - No meals, no lodging. with three teams (Seattle Sonics, Kansas City Kings and The Atlanta Hawks). becoming the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Sewickley in September of 2011. Kevin and ( ) H. Early Bird Discount. Deduct $10.00 if you register by June 1. Since his NBA days, Tommy has settled down to a happy life in his hometown in North Rebecca have three beautiful children: James, Jessica and Katelyn. When he finds time between Please indicate if you wish to participate in any of the following Saturday afternoon free Carolina. Tommy is married and has three boys, two of which are NC State University being with his family and ministering to the congregation, Kevin enjoys basketball, good food time activities. Please include appropriate $ in your registration: Alumni. Although Tommy's popularity stems from his talent in basketball, his passion is and wine, Steelers football and reading. for developing his local, national and global missions ministry. For 23 years Tommy has ( ) Work project – no charge partnered with the Avery County Parks and Recreation Department to offer local youth ( ) Golf Tournament Fee – add $50.00 ( ) Virginia Civil War Museum & New Market Battlefield - add $25.00 Paid at time of board- an instructional basketball Camp. Former guests of the Tommy Burleson Basketball Jocelyn P. Thompson is the Performing Arts Chairperson at Garinger High ing bus Camp include: David Thompson, Bobby Jones, Bucky Waters, Norm Sloan and many School in Charlotte. Jocelyn received the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, ( ) Appalachian Trail Hike (Shenandoah Park entrance fee per car) others.