program booklet - International Baptist Convention

Room Locations in the Artos Hotel:Mikado & Mosaik are in the basement of the Oase buildingCarambole, Uno, Joker are in the basement of the Siesta buildingDomino & Scrabble are on the top floorInsel is on the ground floor, near the front entrance.EARLY MORNINGEphesians as Foundation of Christian Joy & HopeRoom InselBob MarshPaul's letter to the Ephesians is extremely important for today's church. In this letter he answers thefundamental questions: what was the purpose of the death of Christ on the cross? What was themain challenge facing the early church, and how did the cross and resurrection of Jesus resolve it?What are the blessings given to the believer through the cross? Ephesians warns against thedangers that will destroy a church, but it gives a message of joy and hope based on the cross andempty tomb. The ministry of the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Warfare are important subjects in thisletter. Doctrine and discipleship are the two major subjects in Ephesians.Bob Marsh is well-known in the IBC having served as interim pastor in anumber of IBC churches. In 2001/2002, he served as Church Consultant forthe then European Baptist Convention. Former pastor of the Second Poncede-LeonBaptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Bob has also served on the boardof the International Mission Board and as a trustee for the New OrleansBaptist Theological Seminary, Mercer University, and Mobile Baptist College.Together he and his wife Myra have worked with evangelical missionorganizations such as Wycliffe Translators, Pioneer Missions, World Vision,and International Team and are currently involved in Bible conferences,marriage retreats, and counseling ministries, working through a multidenominationalmission organization, Barnabas International. Bob and Myra have been married for59 years and have one son, a professor of theological studies at the University of Virginia, and threegrandchildren.How to Do Conflict that Ends with Conclusion and ClosenessRoom UnoGene & Carol SelanderEvery organization, relationship, marriage, and person experiences conflict.The reality is not "if" I experience conflict but rather "when."Furthermore, the real question is, “Will I handle that conflict in a healthy way or in a way that couldbe more destructive?”. In James 4:1-7, James points out what causes conflicts in the first place andthen how to deal with them in an effective way. This seminar will provide for you a way to deal withconflict in your church, marriage, and any other relationship in a healthy way.Gene Selander has had more than 40 years of ministry in theparachurch and church. He has pastored in California, Oregon, andColorado. Additionally he has served as a sports chaplain both in theAmerican football and the professional golf tour.Currently Gene is the International Director of Converge Worldwidefor the planting of English-language international churches.Carol Selander is the director and founder of the North Cherry CreekCounseling Center in Denver, Colorado, where she specializes in family and marriage counseling.Gene and Carol have two adult children, Joseph and Rachel (married to Ben) who live in Denver aswell. They also have three grandchildren Sam, Anna, and Jude.- 12 -