April 2016 NACC UPDATE

Update

North American Christian Convention

Anaheim, CA July 12-15, 2016

Spring-Summer 2016 Newsletter

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Schedule at a Glance

Monday, July 11

7:00 PM ICOM Night of Missions* 7:30 PM CIY MOVE Begins

Tuesday, July 12

9:00 AM Velocity Pre-Con Event* 12:00 PM Exhibit Hall Opens 1:00 PM LOGOS Bible Software Training* 7:30 PM Main Session 9:00 PM President’s Opening Reception

Wednesday, July 13

7:30 AM Ministry Networking Breakfast* 8:00 AM Women in Ministry Breakfast* 9:00 AM Morning Bible Study Exhibit Hall Opens 10:30 AM Main Session 12:30 PM Ladies Luncheon* 2:30 PM Workshop Session I 4:00 PM Workshop Session II 7:30 PM Main Session 9:00 PM Receptions 9:30 PM Movie Night: Eternal Salvation

Thursday, July 14

7:30 AM Ministry Networking Breakfast* 8:00 AM Ministers’ Wives Breakfast* Dream of Destiny Breakfast* 9:00 AM Morning Bible Study Exhibit Hall Opens 10:30 AM Main Session 12:30 PM Seniors Luncheon* Lunch and Learn: Church Community Builder* 2:30 PM Workshop Session III 4:00 PM Workshop Session IV 5:30 PM President’s Banquet* 7:30 PM Main Session 9:00 PM For King & Country Concert

Friday, July 15

9:00 AM Morning Bible Study 10:30 AM Main Session *Advanced Ticket Purchase required.

For Event Updates and Ticket Orders, visit www.gotonacc.org.

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At-Large Members Arron Chambers Doug Crozier Wendy Fitzgerald Kevin Odor Rick Rusaw National Prayer Chair Kevin Holland Women’s Conference Advisors Kim Hamilton Kayla Rutherford

NACC Staff Managing Director Larry D. Collins Support Staff Ryan Allcott Rick Coyle Teresa Gordon Debbie Maurer Shelley Weiss NACC Event Photography Tom Patrick The NACC UPDATE has been in print since 1973. This is Volume 44, Issue 3.

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A lbert T ate

2016 NACC President Senior Pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY

Lead Pastor, Fellowship Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

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Pastor, LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont, CO

Founder, Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FL

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Senior Pastor, Shepherd Church, Porter Ranch, CA

New York Times Best-Selling Author, Love Does

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Senior Pastor, Eastside Christian Church, Anaheim, CA

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Lead Pastor, Christ’s Church of the Valley, San Dimas, CA

C hristine C aine

N aomi Z acharias

Founder, The A21 Campaign, Sydney, Australia

Director, Wellspring International, Atlanta, GA

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M orning B ible S tudy 9:00 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday The morning Bible Study is a great way to start your day at the 2016 NACC! Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and author of several best-selling books, including Not a Fan, Gods at War, and his most recent book, Aha: The God Moment that Changes Everything. So pick up your breakfast and join us Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as we dive into the better story God has for us at the morning Bible Study!

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Workshops SESSION I: 2:30 - 3:30 PM • WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP

LEADERSHIP

CREATING A CULTURE OF GENEROSITY IN YOUR CHURCH Rick Rusaw, LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont, CO

CREATIVE WAYS TO SHARE HIS STORY WITH OTHERS Jeff Stone, Bright Christian Church, Lawrenceburg, IN

GROUPS MINISTRY

PREACHING & COMMUNICATION

SPONSORED BY FINANCIAL PLANNING MINISTRY

Is your church living in the state of scarcity and longing for abundance? Discover how to create a culture that cultivates generous living and resources the mission of the church.

SPONSORED BY CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

HOPE FOR GROUP HORROR STORIES Dale Borgen, Christ’s Church of the Valley, San Dimas, CA

Looking for a better way to disciple people? After being frustrated with ineffective group models, Dale discovered a new approach that is transforming lives at Christ’s Church of the Valley and churches around the world. Dale will be sharing his story and the secrets he’s discovered!

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SPONSORED BY CHURCH DEVELOPMENT FUND

Looking to improve your outreach to others? Come listen to personal stories of practical approaches that will motivate you to sow more seeds for eternity with those you know or encounter.

SPONSORED BY POINT UNIVERSITY

HELPING YOUR CHURCH TELL ITS STORY Chuck Booher & Kasey Husen, Crossroads Christian Church, Corona, CA

You’ve heard it said that Jesus has a better story. Every church has a story to tell as well. Come learn ways to better communicate God’s story as a church.

REACHING THE OVERLOOKED & FORGOTTEN

SPONSORED BY CHURCH COMMUNITY BUILDER

A NIGHT TO SHINE Erik Dellenback, Tim Tebow Foundation

Every year, the Tim Tebow Foundation partners with churches nationwide to celebrate people with special needs through Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 16 and older.

Come learn more about this great program and how you can get involved.

STEPPING INTO THEIR STORIES Mike Hickerson, Mission Church, Ventura, CA; Brian Mavis, Lifebridge Christian Church, Longmont, CO; Maggie Schade, Christ’s Church of Oronogo, Oronogo, MO

Only when you choose to step in the direction of others will you have the opportunity to show them “a Better Story.” Come and be inspired by the stories of ordinary people who followed the prompting of God to take action. After hearing the simple call, the intentional steps, and the extraordinary Kingdom results, you will be encouraged to take the step when the Spirit prompts.

WOMEN’S TRACK SPONSORED BY CLERGY ADVANTAGE

WHAT IS MY STORY? Christine Caine, The A21 Campaign

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, undermining health, safety, security, and the basic needs of humanity; it is the fastest growing crime in the world. The A21 Campaign believes we can end human trafficking together. Come find out how you can be a part of this important struggle.

WORSHIP ARTS

SPONSORED BY POINT UNIVERSITY

WORSHIP: IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE MUSIC Jamin Goggin, Mission Hills Church, San Marcos, CA

There’s much more to leading worship than song selection, chord charts, and key changes. Join us as we explore how spiritual disciplines can affect worship leaders and have a powerful influence on the worship experience.

SESSION II: 4:00 - 5:00 PM • WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

ENGAGING THE WORLD IN CONVERSATION SPONSORED BY ROOM FOR DOUBT (LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY)

LEARNING TO LOVE GOD IN A WORLD OF GROWING SKEPTICISM & SECULARISM Rich Knopp, Room For Doubt (Lincoln Christian University)

This workshop offers a framework for understanding the Christian worldview, detecting and evaluating its alternatives, and living a Christian life with personal integrity, relational influence, cultural impact, and apologetic effectiveness—all for the love of God (Mk. 10:30).

MARRIAGE & FAMILY

SPONSORED BY CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

FOR BETTER OR WORSE: SHE’S NO CINDERELLA & HE’S NO PRINCE CHARMING! Eli & Ruth Reyes, Real Life Christian Church, Orlando, FL; Shane & Phyllis Womack, La Mirada Christian Church, La Mirada, CA

When you first get married, everything can seem like a fairy tale, but what do you do when the honeymoon ends? Join us as two ministry couples share insights into living a better story when the fairy tale ends.

HOW DO YOU RESPOND WHEN YOUR STORY IS PAINFUL? Mike Cope, Golf Course Road Church of Christ, Midland, TX

Chrisitan leaders are not immune to the pains of life: losses, grief, relationship struggles, illness. How do they continue to minister faithfully in the midst of these valleys? In this workshop, Mike Cope shares what he has learned through his family’s long journey of grief following the illness and death of their daughter.

REACHING THE OVERLOOKED & FORGOTTEN

SPONSORED BY CHURCH COMMUNITY BUILDER

EYES THAT SEE Caleb Kaltenbach, Discovery Church, Simi Valley, CA, & Rachelle Starr, Scarlet Hope Ministries

In the visual world of sexual sin, do you have eyes that see only the sin, or do you have eyes that see the needs of the affected people? Join us as we look at how, with the right eyes, one person CAN make a difference.

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RESTORATION MOVEMENT

SPONSORED BY CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

OPEN YOUR EYES: SEEING THE HARVEST IN A BARREN LAND Tim Spivey, New Vintage Church, Escondido, CA

Throughout the Restoration Movement, God is moving in astonishing ways—for those who have eyes to see. By sharing stories of God’s remarkable activity in recent Restoration History, this workshop will leave you filled with hope for our collective future.

SENIOR ADULTS

SPONSORED BY CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

You’ve heard you need to save for retirement, but no one tells you what happens when you don’t.

Pension Fund is here to help: We offer some of the most-respected and well-funded pension and retirement savings programs in existence.

MAKING THE REST OF MY STORY THE BEST OF MY STORY LeRoy Lawson, Emmanuel Christian Seminary

• Pension Plan

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To learn more about our programs, visit www.pensionfund.org or visit us at NACC Booth 427!

There’s more to retirement than golf, fishing, and shuffleboard; there are more ministry possibilities for retired ministers today than ever before. Come learn how you can make these remaining chapters of your life some of the most fruitful and productive for the Kingdom.

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TELLING OUR STORIES IN TODAY’S LANGUAGE Jeremy Jernigan, Central Christian Church, Mesa, AZ

In our culture, people are increasingly communicating through blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media.

Learn how to utilize these tools to spread a better story.

SESSION III: 2:30 - 3:30 PM • THURSDAY, JULY 14

ENGAGING THE WORLD IN CONVERSATION

SPONSORED BY ROOM FOR DOUBT (LINCOLN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY)

DOUBTERS UNCENSORED Garry Poole, Room For Doubt Project

Garry Poole will facilitate an interactive learning experience utilizing video interviews of non-Christians sharing their open and honest perspective regarding God, the Bible, Jesus Christ, and evangelism. Powerful insights will be examined on the value of building relational trust with “doubters,” asking questions and listening, and creating a safe environment that enables people with doubts to drop their defenses and discover biblical truths for themselves.

GROUPS MINISTRY

SPONSORED BY CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GROUPS Brett Eastman, LifeTogether

Many church leaders wonder how their churches can make small groups work, as well as why this is something that will help their congregations. Brett will be answering the “how” and “why” of successful small group ministry.

LEADERSHIP SPONSORED BY CHURCH DEVELOPMENT FUND

LEADING FROM THE SECOND CHAIR Don Anderson, Chandler Christian Church, Chandler, AZ; Rob Kastens, Mountain Christian Church, Joppa, MD; Melissa Sandel, West Side Christian Church, Springfield, IL; Tim Winters, Shepherd Church, Porter Ranch, CA

This panel of executive pastors will focus on the influence and impact you can have on a ministry while being in a supporting role.

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WHAT ABOUT TOMORROW? Ben Cachiaras, Mountain Christian Church, Joppa, MD; Jennifer Johnson, See Jen Write; Matt Proctor, Ozark Christian College; Mark Taylor, Christian Standard Media

What will be the future of the independent Christian Churches? How should we view ourselves among the larger community of Bible-believing Christ followers today?

What distinctives should we work to maintain? On the occasion of Christian Standard magazine’s 150TH anniversary, three of the magazine’s contributing editors think about tomorrow.

PREACHING & COMMUNICATION SPONSORED BY POINT UNIVERSITY

FINDING YOUR VOICE Casey Scott, Chapel Rock Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN; Mark Scott, Ozark Christian College; Rachelle Starr, Scarlet Hope Ministries

Each of us needs to find our unique voice based on our past experiences, current situations, and future vision. These presenters will share how they found their voices and how you can as well.

RESTORATION MOVEMENT

SPONSORED BY CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

JUSTIFIED OR FORGIVEN? A STONE-CAMPBELL PERSPECTIVE ON JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH David Matson, Hope International University

Coming from a seasoned New Testament interpreter committed to the principles of the Stone-Campbell Movement, a fresh look at Scripture is offered on the nature of our salvation. Matson makes a compelling case for embracing a richer understanding of God’s justification and how well this fits with our Stone-Campbell theological heritage. This is the Stone-Campbell Journal Annual NACC Lecture.

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ANCIENT PRACTICES, CONTEMPORARY TOOLS Ian DiOrio, Yucaipa Christian Church, Yucaipa, CA, & Curtis Templeton, Canyon Ridge Christian Church, Las Vegas, NV We have so many unique ways to help our people grow their faith through the technology at their fingertips. Learn practical ways to integrate technology into your discipleship ministry.

SESSION IV: 4:00 - 5:00 PM • THURSDAY, JULY 14

FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP

SPONSORED BY FINANCIAL PLANNING MINISTRY

DISCOVERING FUTURE REVENUE Michael Prior, Financial Planning Ministry

PRESIDENT’S OPENING RECEPTION

FAMILY FRIENDLY TUESDAY • 9:30 PM

Meet 2016 NACC President Dave Stone in a celebration held right inside the NACC Exhibit Hall following the Tuesday Evening Main Session. Come enjoy light refreshments; this event is complimentary for registered attendees - tickets are not required.

SPONSORED BY

Come and find out how a growing number of ministries are planning on future sources of revenue through estate planning.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY

SPONSORED BY CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

HANG IN THERE! A BETTER STORY IS YET TO COME Matt & Katie Proctor, Ozark Christian College

From diaper smells to wedding bells—as parents of six children, the Proctors have lived through a lot of parenting seasons.

Their goal all along has been to raise kids who love and serve the Lord. They’ll share what they’ve learned from their years of tears and laughter, failures, and successes.

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NACC HUB The NACC Hub is a place to hang out and talk, relax between sessions, connect to free Wi-Fi, and use the NACC Internet Center. Computers at the NACC Internet Center are available for your use during the NACC.

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I AM STRONG...A BETTER STORY OF MY WEAKNESS (WALKER LECTURE) John S. Dickerson, Venture Christian Church, Los Gatos, CA

I Am Strong is a message of hope for anyone who is hurting, based on Paul the Apostle’s “thorn in the flesh” and the truth that “when I am weak, then I am strong.” From his own journey with a rare health condition and a solid biblical understanding, Dickerson will provide real-life wisdom and hope for those who are hurting.

PREACHING & COMMUNICATION

WORSHIP ARTS

SPONSORED BY POINT UNIVERSITY

WORSHIP: USING MEDIA WITHOUT TURNING CHURCH INTO A SHOW Cary Meyer, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY, & Richard Ramsey, City on a Hill Productions

Artistic media has undeniably been an enormous cultural-shaping force –influencing not only people’s beliefs and values, but also their preferred ways of engaging with ideas and information. Cary and Richard will discuss and demonstrate how churches of all sizes can effectively and responsibly use artistic media to edify believers and engage unbelievers.

SPONSORED BY POINT UNIVERSITY

DISNEY & STORY Mel McGowan, Visioneering Studios

Disney has a profound ability to tell stories that captivate and inspire. Drawing on his decade of experience working at the Walt Disney Company, Mel McGowan will share lessons from the Magic Kingdom for us as we seek God’s Kingdom.

SENIOR ADULTS

SPONSORED BY CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

A BETTER STORY...WHEN I GROW UP Joe Grana, Hope International University

This workshop is for those interested in spiritual growth in the later years of life, when being renewed day by day is still very much a possibility.

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MOBILE & THE CHURCH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Adam Weber, Bluebridge Churches

The NACC is excited to partner with Christ in Youth for the 2016 NACC Student Convention! CIY will be hosting a week of MOVE at the Anaheim Convention Center during the 2016 NACC, and NACC Student Convention attendees will be able to participate in MOVE.

SPONSORED BY CHURCH COMMUNITY BUILDER

It’s time for your church to start thinking about mobile. In this session, Adam covers the basics, outlining the current trends and providing actionable tips that are guaranteed to jump-start even the most basic mobile strategy.

WOMEN’S TRACK

MOVE is a five-day program for students to experience God. The program includes daily devotional times, nightly worship celebrations, community, discipleship, and challenging messages.

Register today - you don’t want to miss it!

SPONSORED BY CLERGY ADVANTAGE

THE ROYAL TREATMENT: FAITH & FITNESS Kayla Francis, Shepherd Church, Porter Ranch, CA

We believe that wellness (physical fitness, proper nutrition, sleep and stress management, etc.) is a crucial and integral part of every woman’s story—how she views herself, her confidence level, her overcoming of eating disorders, her ability to energetically interact with and serve her family and community, encouraging her sexuality with her spouse, and much, much more!

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Register through the regular NACC Visit www.gotonacc.org/MOVEatNACC registration process (see pg. 15); you for complete event details, including will receive detailed instructions about online registration and housing.

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2016 NACC HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

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The Meeting Connection manages the NACC Hotel Block, so please do not call the hotel directly. Contact The Meeting Connection at (614) 898-9361 if you want multiple rooms or need to request items not listed on this form, or with any changes or cancellations.

THIS RESERVATION FORM EXPIRES JUNE 12, 2016

The NACC’s Anaheim Resort Hotel Block is selling much better than expected. Already, five of our hotels are SOLD OUT. We are diligently pursuing more hotel options, as well as adding to our blocks at our existing hotels, so watch www.gotonacc.org/housing for the latest hotel updates!

Select Your Hilton Anaheim ($126) Hotel: Hotel NACC Headquarters OUT Hotel* tax 17%

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Reservations will be processed only if you submit a credit card number or a $130 check deposit (write check to The Meeting Connection) with this form. The Meeting Connection will not charge your credit card but will use the information to reserve and block your hotel room(s). Therefore, you must bring some form of payment with you to the hotel in order to pay for your room(s) upon checkout.

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S pecial E vents at the 2016 NACC

M inistry N etworking B reakfasts

NACC Special Events provide additional opportunities for you to connect with others, have a nice meal, hear a featured speaker, enjoy musical guests, and more. Many Special Events require tickets. Order tickets online at www.gotonacc.org, or complete the Special Event Ticket Order Form on page 9. Ticket prices may increase, and tickets may sell out.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE; THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE TICKET SALES AT THE 2016 NACC.

L ogos B ible S oftware T raining Tuesday, July 12, 2016 • 1:00 PM Sponsored by Logos Bible Software. Come learn how to take your Bible study or sermon prep to the next level using Logos Bible Software. Bring your laptop for handson training on how to expertly utilize this Bible study tool beyond your expectations.

Tickets are $10 and include four-hour training session and refreshment break.

Wednesday, July 13, and Thursday, July 14, 2016 • 7:30 AM Sponsored by Milligan College and Christian Standard Media. Leading well for the long haul is hard. The key to leading others begins with leading yourself. These sessions will focus on what it takes to serve well and finish well. Alan Ahlgrim will begin a conversation designed to move you to a healthier place and to keep you there.

Tickets are $10 and include a hot breakfast.

L adies L uncheon Wednesday, July 13, 2016 • 12:30 PM featuring Christine Caine Sponsored by Clergy Advantage. We welcome keynote speaker Christine Caine, founder of Propel Women, which celebrates every woman’s passion, purpose, and potential. Tickets are $25 and include the meal.

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W omen in M inistry B reakfast Wednesday, July 13, 2016 • 8:00 AM Sponsored by Christian Standard Media.

Life can be difficult for women serving in ministry. Come be inspired and encouraged to use the gifts God has given you. Tickets are $10 and include a hot breakfast.

D ream of D estiny B reakfast Thursday, July 14, 2016 • 8:00 AM

M inisters ’ W ives B reakfast

Sponsored by Dream of Destiny. Dream of Destiny is excited to have Dr. Jerry Taylor, professor at Abilene Christian University, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Taylor will challenge us all to take intentional steps toward genuine unity across ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic lines. Tickets are $10 and include a hot breakfast.

Thursday, July 14, 2016 • 8:00 AM Sponsored by One Child Matters. Ministers’ wives are invited to enjoy a morning of food and fellowship with other sisters in Christ. Tickets are $10 and include a hot breakfast.

L unch and L earn : H ow D ata & M etrics H elp you L ead W ell & M ake M ore D isciples Thursday, July 14, 2016 • 12:30 PM

S eniors L uncheon Thursday, July 14, 2016 • 12:30 PM featuring Ben Merold Sponsored by Johnson University. This event features Ben Merold, minister at large at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, MO. He previously served at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA. Tickets are $25 and include the meal.

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Sponsored by Church Community Builder.

Join us and discover how data and metrics apply in a church context and how they help you close the gap between the ministry you have today and the ministry you want to become. Tickets are $10 and include the meal.

P resident ’ s B anquet O pen to A ll Thursday, July 14, 2016 • 5:30 PM featuring Bob Goff Sponsored by Church Development Fund and Central India Christian Mission. 2016 NACC President Dave Stone invites you to attend this dinner banquet featuring Bob Goff, best-selling author of Love Does. You will be encouraged by Goff’s infectious joy and masterful storytelling. Jeff Walling will be the emcee for this fun evening. Tickets are $35 and include the meal.

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Tuesday, July 12 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM VELOCITY is a one-day pre-conference event designed for young leaders (or leaders who are young at heart!). It offers a more personal experience with two seasoned ministry leaders – an opportunity to feel closer to the speakers, ask them questions, and even pull them aside for more personal questions. Tickets are $39 and include lunch and refreshment breaks. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

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2016 NACC SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER FORM Questions: (513) 772-9970 Mail this form to: Fax: (513) 772-9980 NACC Special Events 110 Boggs Lane, Suite 330 Email: specialevents@gotonacc.org Web: www.gotonacc.org Cincinnati, OH 45246

SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS

This form expires on July 1, 2016. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE; THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE TICKET SALES AT THE 2016 NACC. Tickets are not mailed. Pick up your tickets at NACC Will Call during the 2016 NACC. Note: the Student Convention and Children’s Convention do not have program coverage during these special events. Ticket price includes program, meal, gratuity, and tax.

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Tuesday 1:00 PM Logos Bible Software Training

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Wednesday 7:30 AM Ministry Networking Breakfast

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Wednesday 8:00 AM Women In Ministry Breakfast

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Wednesday 12:30 PM Ladies Luncheon with Christine Caine

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Thursday 7:30 AM Ministry Networking Breakfast

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Thursday 8:00 AM Dream of Destiny Breakfast

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Thursday 8:00 AM Ministers’ Wives Breakfast

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Thursday 12:30 PM Seniors Luncheon with Ben Merold

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Thursday 5:30 PM President’s Banquet with Bob Goff - Open to All

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Many Thanks to the NACC Ministry Partners and Special Exchange Partners

It takes a lot of combined financial support to offset the expenses of NACC events. Ministry Partners and Sponsors help with approximately 9% of the expenses.

C hildren ’ s C onvention All adults registered for the NACC may register their children (birth – 12 years old) for the Children’s Convention. The Children’s Convention operates during the Main Sessions (morning and evening) and the afternoon workshops. Visit www.gotonacc.org for more information!

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REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FORM This pre-registration form expires June 15, 2016

Registration will continue to be available online and on-site after this form expires on June 15, 2016. Get an instant confirmation when you register with your credit card on www.gotonacc.org. Registration materials and badges are not mailed. Badges will be distributed at the NACC Pre-Registration Counter, open 8:00 AM Tuesday, July 12, 2016 through the end of the NACC. Cancellation fee is $25. No cancellations will be accepted after May 15, 2016, but may, upon request, be converted to a donation or applied to a registration for the next NACC. Registration rates subject to change without notice.

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$40 Young Adult (19-24 years) Register for one day:

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19-29

Phone:

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Home

40-49

50-59

Work (

60-69

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Wed. July 13

Thurs. July 14

$39 Individual $20 Young Adult (19-24 years)

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2. Add jr. high/high school students (13-18 years) # of students x Event $40 = # of students x 1 Day $20 =

$ $

3. Add children (birth-12 years) # of children x $24 (per child) = $ Sub-Total Amount Due

$ Protected Family Value: If Sub-Total Amount is more than $259, change Sub-Total Amount Due to $259.

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Tue. July 12

$78 Married Couple

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$99 Individual

NACC, 110 Boggs Lane, Suite 330 Cincinnati, OH 45246 Fax: (513) 772-9980 Questions: (513) 772-9970

Early Discount Sub-Total Amount Due Prior to April 1, 2016: subtract $10

$

4. Add Donation Please consider making a donation along with your registration. Your US tax deductible donation helps us continue inspiring and encouraging ministry leaders through the NACC. Thank you for being a blessing to this ministry.

I will support the NACC with a love gift and/or non-attending registration ($25) $

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North American Christian Convention 2016 NACC Checklist

Are you ready for the 2016 NACC? Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for the week! ☐ Register for the NACC (Registration Form on pg. 15, online at www.gotonacc.org/register) ☐ Make your hotel reservations (Housing Form on pg. 9, online at www.gotonacc.org/housing) ☐ Purchase your Special Event tickets - ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED (Special Event Ticket Form on pg. 13, online at www.gotonacc.org/special-events) ☐ Get travel and attraction discounts for your trip to and from Anaheim online at www.gotonacc.org/travel ☐ Sign up for ReConnect, the NACC email newsletter, for the latest event news at www.gotonacc.org/reconnect

See you this July in Anaheim!