August 2 – 8, 2010

“Transforming Culture

By Being the Body of Christ”

Romans 12: 1 - 5

Jeannette Flynn

Evangelist

Adult Conference Leader

Jeannette Flynn began serving the Florida Church of God Ministries in April, 2010 part time while continuing as transition pastor for the church in Kokomo, IN.  Jeannette and her husband Charles anticipate moving to FL in early fall.

  She served faithfully as Director of Congregational Ministries for Church of God Ministries, Anderson, IN from 1994 – 2009.  The church has benefited from her breadth and depth of understanding of credentials, leadership, pastors and training. 

  Prior ministry experience includes pastoring churches in Castleton, IN, Vancouver, WA and Walla Walla, WA.  Jeannette received her education at Kent State University, Youngstown State University, Mid-America Christian University and Anderson School of Theology.

Curtis Ferrell

Worship Leader

Adult Conference Leader

Curtis Ferrell is currently the Associate Pastor of Music and Worship at the Church of God in New Castle, IN.  He is a writer, songwriter, worship leader and pastor.  He has helped produce four worship CD/Songbook projects for the Church of God and he has written youth lessons and helped develop a multi-media CD-ROM supplement for the Bridges Curriculum of the Church of God.  Over the past several years, Curt has worked with several nationally known musical artists and industry personnel.  He believes he is called and gifted in leading worship regardless of the group size – from a small group to the North American Convention of the CHOG in Anderson in 2008.

 Curt was born in Ohio and grew up in Michigan.  He has lived and worked in FL, IN, MI, and OH.  He and his wife, Cheryl, have two daughters, Kaitlyn and Emily.    

Gina and Zach Shaner

Youth Conference Leaders

Gina and Zach Shaner, a sister and brother duo are world travelers and have hearts for students. It may have to do with their upbringing as Youth Pastor’s kids living in Florida, Kansas and Indiana, but they both enjoy spending time with teenagers.  Gina was the youth leader last year at Rock Springs Camp with her father, Pastor Mark.

Gina is a graduate of A.U. and a current student at Asbury Theological Seminary working on her Master’s in Intercultural Studies. She has a heart for the lost and helping students and adults to experience hope in Jesus Christ. Zach is a recent graduate of Asbury College with a degree in Youth Ministries and Leadership. He has a knack for creativity and a huge heart for students who passionately seek after Christ.

Gary and Gwen Bistritan

Missions’ Presenters

 Gary and Gwen Bistritan spent their childhood years in rural towns in Canada.  He received his education from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta Bible Institute (now Gardner Bible College), and Anderson School of Theology.  She received her post high-school education from Alberta Bible Institute, Camrose Lutheran College, and Anderson School of Theology.

The two were married in July 1977 and have three children: Randa, Kelty, and Jared. All three Bistritan children were born on Guam. Their experience growing up has been quite different from their parents. They have grown accustomed to eating rice with their meals, having only two seasons, and being a minority, as their fair skin and blond hair make them.

Commissioned as missionaries to Guam in June 1985, the Bistritans began pastoring the church in Guam in January 1986; in 1993 their assignment was expanded to include church planting in Micronesia.

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