Lecturers

Lina Abujamra

Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith and her new Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine, and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org.

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Rev. Jorge Acevedo

Jorge Acevedo loves Jesus Christ and his Church. Touched by the grace of God at seventeen and rescued from a life of addictions, his greatest delight is connecting people to Jesus and the Church. He is married to Cheryl Montgomery. His son, Daniel, is married to Courtney and they have 4 children. Jorge and Cheryl also have a younger son, Nathan. Jorge is the Lead Pastor at Grace Church, a multi-site United Methodist congregation in SW Florida. In August 2023, he will step away from the church to begin a coaching, consulting, writing, and speaking ministry. Jorge has authored or co-authored six books and has received numerous awards for ministry and evangelism.

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Deb Lewis & Doug Adams

Deb Lewis & Doug Adams went on a fifty-state - 18k mile bicycling tour to raise awareness of veteran and military issues. Their passion is to help others build stronger relationships, love their lives and fulfill their dreams. Deb is a daughter, sister, wife, mother, pioneer, retired Colonel, Combat Veteran, Harvard MBA, Author, Speaker, Leader, Adventure Guide and much more... Doug is a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Cyclist, Lawyer, Author, Speaker, Non-profit Leader, Adventure Guide.

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Bob Allums

Bob Allums (M.Div), Director of A Praying Life Ministries for seeJesus, has taught over 100 A Praying Life seminars around the world. Bob is also a co-presenter, along with Paul Miller, on seeJesus’ Launch Into Prayer Cards course. Prior, he served in pastoral ministry for 14 years. Anyone who has worked, worshipped, or even been in the same room with Bob for long knows that his one-of-a-kind laugh is nearly 100% contagious. Bob and his wife, Helen, have three married children and three grandchildren and live in central Florida.
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Pastor Jacob Armstrong

Jacob Armstrong is the founding pastor of Providence Church, a ten year old multi-site United Methodist church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, reaching over 2,000 people each week. Providence’s vision is to see those who feel disconnected from God and the church find hope, healing, and wholeness in Jesus Christ. Jacob is the author of ten books including, The New Adapters, Renovate, and God’s Messy Family. He is a frequent speaker at church leadership conferences and retreats around the country. He is married to Rachel and they have three daughters.

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Bill Arnold

Dr. Bill T. Arnold joined the faculty of the Old Testament Department at Asbury Theological Seminary in 1995, and became the Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation in 2007. During his time at Asbury, he has taught scores of pastors, missionaries, and teachers, and has published seventeen books, most recently the edited volume The Cambridge Companion to Genesis (Cambridge University Press, 2021). His research and writing cover several aspects of biblical interpretation, including the history of ancient Israel and the Hebrew language. His publications include commentaries on Genesis, Deuteronomy, and 1 & 2 Samuel, as well as a grammar of Biblical Hebrew and introductory textbooks.

Arnold served as an editor for the Old Testament notes in The Wesley Study Bible (Abingdon, 2009), and contributed its study notes on Genesis. He also served as co-translator of Genesis for the Common English Bible (Abingdon, 2011). He is an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church (1984), and has been a delegate to four General Conferences.

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Rurel & Lisa Ausley

Rurel and Lisa Ausley met in seminary and graduated at the top of …. one others’ hearts. They are both pastors and have served together in ministry for over 40 years – the last 25 in Niceville, FL. Rurel, as lead pastor, grew Crosspoint from 1 to 6 campuses and 16 worship services a Sunday. They also built over 165 churches in the Congo (DRC). Now, he’s retired to “focused ministries” like discipling Congolese pastors. Lisa’s mission heart has been filled by serving on the Board of One Mission Society for 30 years. She also serves on the Asbury University Board of Trustees. She helped launch and serves the 2nd campus of Crosspoint. Raising 3 sons (Matthew, Andrew and Luke) was worth it, especially now that 3 girls and 5 littles are part of the story.
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Rev. Dr. Michael Beck

is Co-Pastor of Compassion UMC and St Marks UMC alongside his wife, Jill. He is also a professor, coach, planter, and author of 13 books. Michael is the Director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, Director of Fresh Expressions for the UMC Florida Conference, and The United Methodist Church. The Becks lead traditional congregations alongside fresh expressions that gather in tattoo parlors, dog parks, salons, running tracks, community centers, burrito joints, EV charging stations, and digital spaces. He teaches as an adjunct professor at several seminaries and is a global thought leader in Fresh Expressions and the missional church.

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Rev. Jill Beck

is Co-Pastor of Compassion UMC and St Marks UMC alongside her husband, Michael. She believes the local church is God’s primary instrument for the healing of the world. She is a church planter, a cultivator of new ministries, and has a heart for the oppressed, the marginalized, and those struggling with addiction. Jill is the Director of Open Arms Village, a holistic women’s sober housing program. In addition to being a pastor, Jill serves her blended family of 8 children, 7 grandchildren, and 2 pugs.

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