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Conference Theme - PRESSING ON
'Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.'
Philippians 3:12
Thursday Theme - “Be the warrior God called you to be!”
... for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. '
1 John 5:4
Thursday, Sept. 24
Thursday, Sept. 24
Registration 12:00 - 1:00
1:00- 3:00
Pastors' Retreat
Pastors' Retreat
David Thomas - President, Affirming Christian Fellowship
Afternoon Free 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Doors Open 6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Welcome Banquet and Worship Celebration
Welcome Banquet and Worship Celebration
Sam Sampson Music Ministries
Opening our conference and bringing us into a spirit of praise and worship is Rev. Sam Sampson of Sam Sampson MInsitries.
Rev. Sam Sampson
Rev. Sam Sampson is an ordained Pastor who has served Jesus Christ throughout his life; a long-time supporter and member of TEN/ACF.
Sam, as he prefers to be called, began his service under the direction of Rev. Dr. B. F. Green at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Sam was educated at Tennessee State Univ. and Vanderbilt. Sam became Pastor of Greenhill Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee before serving in the US Air Force.
In 1979 Sam met his spouse Bill Hennessee and they moved to Phoenix to start their lives together; they now reside in McMinnville, Tn where they are active members of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Sam became Minister of Music at Casa de Cristo MCC, Phoenix, Arizona, then at Desert Palm United Church of Christ Tempe, Az. Sam and Bill also attended Sweetwater Church of the Valley.
In 1983 they moved to San Diego, California and Sam opened the doors of Anchor Ministries, a church for for all people.
During his tenure as Senior Pastor, Sam produced ministries across a broad spectrum of fields and traditions: Baptist, Episcopal, Pentecostal and more. Sam developed a versatile and innovative music department covering multiple styles and settings.
The church was active in the community, taking part in Pride Parades and Festivals each year. Sam, Bill and others taught, preached and ministered to a very diverse congregation, equipping the members to love one another, some went on to become pastors/ministers.
In 1996 Bill and Sam relocated to Nashville, Tn to live near their families and aging parents. Bill began a career with the state government. Bill is now retired and continues to hike often.
Sam became the top Recording Artist on GodsChildRecords and continues to travel to Sing and Preach anywhere he is invited.
Our Workshop Presenters
Our Workshop Presenters
Linda Davis, an educator by profession, teaches Bible studies at church. Linda has had a desire to serve the Lord since she was in high school. She and her wife Karla were called by the Lord to move to Tucson, Arizona, in 2003 to serve together at Cornerstone Fellowship.
Fr. Columba Kevin Daugherty
Erin Russ, She/They
Rev. Jack MacConnell
Rev. Charlotte Strayhorne
Rev. David Thomas
David has been in ministry for almost 50 years. He preached his first sermon at 14 years of age, served as a missionary in Jamaica, Haiti and the migrant worker camps of central Florida. He served as the associate pastor of several churches and founded Abundant Grace Church in Granite Falls NC.
Pastor Linda Veltheim
Pastor Linda, a powerful expression of a child of God, grew up in a military family which has taught her great discipline and perseverance yet she is never rigid or stodgy. She has been a school teacher, raised multiple foster kids and has served as a shepherd to God’s sheep in several countries.
Rev. Leo - Jones-Morton Leo is a man of many talents and pursuits. He was ordained in 1997 and has served in many capacities as a minister of music, associate pastor and currently as the senior pastor of Unifour Church, a thriving congregation in Newton, NC. He is a noted author who has written two volumes of prayers and praises for the lgbtq+-affirming community entitled: “Glitter Psalms” and “Glitter Prayers.” He is a dynamic speaker and a loving follower of Jesus Christ.
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