“Iron
sharpens iron, And one man sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17
The vision for the Men’s Leadership Advance is to educate and encourage Christian men to fulfill their God-given calling as leaders in the home.
Theme for 2010
Our main theme for 2010 is “The Battles that Men Fight”. We will consider seven crucial areas of life where godly men must contend for truth & holiness: Community, Spirituality, Humility, Maturity, Identity, Purity, and Duty.
Speakers
We have two excellent speakers both of whom are faithful husbands, mature elders, and home-schooling fathers — each one with over 25 years of experience
Bill Potter is the Historian and Curator of The Circa History Guild in Cumming, GA (http://almanac.circahistory.com), and is well-known for his talks on major battles and military history. He is an Elder at Chalcedon Presbyterian Church (RPCUS). Bill is married to Leslie and they have eight children, four of whom are married, plus six grandchildren. He studied at Cedarville College, BA; the University of Dayton, MA; and at the College of William and Mary, PhD (abd).
Marcus Serven serves as the Pastor of Covenant Family Church (RPCGA) in Troy, Missouri. Marcus and Cheryl are blessed with nine children, two of whom are married, and enjoy living in rural Missouri. Marcus delights in telling the remarkable stories of God’s providence in sermons & articles (www.genevanfoundation.com). He studied at the University of California, BA; at Fuller Theological Seminary, M.Div; and Covenant Theological Seminary, ThM and D.Min (studies in progress).
Schedule
*Take advantage of the meal and break times to talk with our speakers about any questions you may have.
Friday, February 26th, 2010
5:30 PM — Registration and Book Table
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Session #1, Marcus Serven
9:00 PM — Session #2, Bill Potter
11:00 PM — Return to your lodgings
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
7:30 AM — Breakfast
8:30 AM — Session #3, Bill Potter
10:15 AM — Free time
10:45 AM — Session #4, Marcus Serven
12:30 PM — Lunch
1:30 PM — Session #5, Bill Potter
3:15 PM — Recreational Activities
3:45 PM — Session #6, Marcus Serven
5:30 PM — Family Dinner
7:00 PM — Concert w/ Nathan Clark George
Hospitality and Lodging
Overnight lodging will be available in local hotels. Hotel space is limited so please book your rooms promptly. Note: there are no accommodations available on the conference grounds. Some lodging is available with a limited number of families in the area. If needed, please contact .
Super 8 Hotel — 636.528.6888 — (in Troy 5 minutes from conference) Mention “Covenant Family Church” for a special $70 rate.
Luxury Hotel — 636.528.0080 — (in Troy 3 minutes from conference)
Budget Inn & Suites — 636.528.5125 — (in Troy 8 minutes from conference)
Holiday Inn Express — 636.456.2220 — (in Warrenton 25 minutes from conference)
Who
May Attend?
Any man is welcome to attend who seeks to provide leadership within his own home, or who aspires to greater leadership within his local Church. Also, any son may attend along with his Father or his Pastor/Elder.
What to
Bring
Be sure to bring a warm coat, your Bible, a notebook and pen, plus some spending money for books, CD’s, and pamphlets.
Activities
Besides six speaking sessions, we will provide small group discussions, four delicious meals, encouraging Christian fellowship, and some fun activities.
Special Events
At the close of this year’s Men’s Advance we will serve a dinner for the entire family. Registrants to the Men’s Advance have no extra cost for the dinner — this meal is included in your initial registration fee. An extra fee will be charged to cover expenses for additional family members. This will be followed by a heart-warming concert given by troubadour Nathan Clark George on Saturday evening (7 PM). It’s a free concert for the whole family!
Book
Table
We will have a well-stocked book table from Covenant Theological Seminary. There will be a wide variety of books related to our key themes and many excellent Reformed books. The Genevan Foundation will have Psalm-singing CD’s.
Cost and Registration
The price for the conference is $60/person through Feb. 7, 2010, and increases to $75/person for registrations received Feb. 8-21, 2010. Registration closes on Feb. 21, 2010. Your registration includes the entire program and four meals (Friday dinner — Saturday dinner). The cost for additional family members (not registered for the conference) who want to attend the Saturday evening dinner and concert is $5/person or $20/family. Contact our
Mr. Jeff Hamann, with any questions and/or to request a brochure. Please note that registration requires payment in full.
Cancellation policy: full refund through Feb. 7, 2010; 50% refund Feb. 8-21, 2010; no refund after Feb. 21, 2010.
Location
The conference will be held at the facilities of St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Troy, Missouri, 63379.
Directions to the Church:
⋅ Hwy 40/61 north towards Troy, Missouri
⋅ Hwy 47 west through the City of Troy (approximately 3 miles)
⋅ Turn right onto Dunard Drive (just a few feet)
⋅ Turn left onto St. Stephen Lane into parking lot
⋅ We meet in the Main Sanctuary
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