2014 FAMILY CONFERENCE GUIDE

Looking Unto

Jesusthe author and finisher of our faith.

—Hebrews 12:2

Looking Unto

Jesusthe author and finisher of our faith.

—Hebrews 12:2

For families, the annual conferences are special times of fellowship and encouragement around the Word of God. As the IBLP ministry goes through a transition, this fellowship is even more appreciated. Together we will

hear a special lineup of speakers who will point us to Jesus as the focus of our lives, families, and ministries.

Often, life presents questions and problems for which we simply do not have answers; this is what draws us to Jesus, “the author and finisher of our faith” and the One “in whom are hid all the treasures

of wisdom and knowledge.” If any family is to flourish and be used of God to make disciples in our world today, it will be the result of one thing—their relationship with Jesus. Because of that

truth, the focus of this conference will be looking to Jesus in every aspect of our daily lives.

One of the rich treasures we enjoy is hearing from the hearts of wonderful people who come to share life-changing truths that can help us draw closer to Christ as families and individuals. Each of them will share

things they have personally been learning about looking to Jesus for the answers to life’s questions.

How blessed we are by the opportunity this conference provides for us to bring everything back to the Word of God. We desire to acknowledge our total dependence on Him, reflect on His never-ending

love, and passionately seek Him as our all-in-all. We humbly desire to open our hearts as we hear God’s direction for our lives, and our prayer is that you, too, will be inspired and encouraged to look to Jesus.

Speaking live in Big Sandy and Nashville

Hearing the Voice of GodTwenty-five years ago, Tom Harmon surrendered his life to preach. Since then, he has been sharing up to four hundred messages per year throughout the nation. He is now writing his seventh book to encourage believers in the foundational truths of the faith. His messages are impacting because he transparently shares about Christ’s work in his life and how he has been changed by hearing God’s voice through the Word. This has borne fruit in his marriage, with his children, and with his grandchildren. We look forward to hearing more from his life and testimony.

Tom Harmon

Looking to Jesus in the Storms of LifeDavid Gibbs has fast become a conference favorite with his gripping messages that are packed with riveting stories and life-changing illustrations. Since founding the Christian Law Association, David has made himself and his staff available free of charge to churches and individuals who are in the midst of crisis situations. He has motivated people to look to Jesus in the midst of their storms instead of being caught up in the waves that are threatening them. You will not want to miss the encouragement he brings.

Recognize Jesus as the Head of Your HomeJim Bob and Michelle Duggar have been an inspiration to millions and are known around the world through the TV series 19 Kids and Counting. They have already had an amazing two hundred episodes with an average viewing audience of 1.5 million. By being in the spotlight year after year, they have come to discover the necessity of making Christ the head of their home. Both will share examples of how this has influenced their daily decisions, and Michelle will share special sessions for moms.

Speaking live in Big Sandy, Nashville, and Sacramento

Speaking live in Big Sandy, Nashville, and Sacramento

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Real Relationships Meet Real NeedsChris and Anne Hogan have ministered under the banner of rec-onciliation for marriages, families, churches, organizations, and the Body of Christ. They coach people to become ministers of reconcil-iation through their ministry, Noble Call Institute. At the confer-ence they want to share with you how to overcome the resistors that prevent us from being relational to reconcile. They are eager to inspire you to seek Jesus to become ministers of reconciliation within your home, church, and workplace through looking unto Jesus for reconciliation.

Chris and Anne Hogan

Speaking live in Big Sandy,

Nashville, and Sacramento

The Impact of Generosity in a CityDr. John Morgan started a church with sixteen people. Today, its members number in the thousands. One key distinctive of this church is how they have focused on giving. Because of this Biblical focus and the benefits that have resulted to those around them, the Houston Chamber of Commerce voted the church the Business of the Year and named Dr. Morgan the Man of the Year. He will ex-plain the rich Biblical concepts of giving to God and watching God multiply what is given.

Dr. John Morgan

Speaking live in Big Sandy

Speaking live in Big Sandy

Look to Jesus for a Life of FreedomCountless marriages are being destroyed by irreconcilable differ-ences that are far deeper than surface problems. Hidden sins that have been kept from the spouse and children cause both a break in the spirit of the marriage and a tendency for the sons and daugh-ters to repeat the failures. God has used Paul and Jenny Speed to help many “hopeless” marriages and family conflicts to be cleared up as individuals and families realize the freedom in the truth found in Jesus Christ.

Paul and Jenny Speed

Speaking live in Big Sandy and Nashville

Look to Jesus for Effective MissionsOtto Koning is probably best known from the classic Pineapple Story. His passion for loving people and reaching them through missions permeates his life. His messages are filled with humor and transpar-ent stories from his own life experiences, and they give hope and encouragement to families who are seeking to let Christ love people through them. Effective missions are based on looking to the Boss of the Harvest—essentially, looking to Jesus. We pray you will be motivated as Otto shares how God has continued to bless his efforts to love people and share the Gospel with them.

Otto Koning

Speaking live in Big Sandy and Nashville

Looking at Jesus When Money Is Not in SightGil and Kelly Bates have nineteen children. They have seen the Lord provide in amazing ways. They look to Jesus for their dai-ly needs. They have been blessed with a debt-free home and a tree-trimming business that motivates them to look to Jesus instead of looking to a fixed salary for provision. Their lives are an en-couraging testimony of God’s ability to provide in direct answer to prayer. Your faith will be inspired as you hear Gil’s recent stories. Gil and Kelly Bates

The Crucial Factor That America NeedsIn 1987, David Barton began the WallBuilders organization. With his huge collection of Early American documents, he has become an authority on Constitutional matters and speaks at high-level meetings regularly. He has an amazing grasp of what is happening in the United States and will be speaking to us about how we can keep the freedom that we currently enjoy so we can pass on our faith to the next generation.

David Barton

Speaking live in Nashville

Speaking live in Big Sandy

Looking to Jesus in Marketplace MinistryDwain Swanson mentors more than 150 men in forty-one states by using a special headset while riding a lawn mower as he runs his landscape company. Since initiating this unique means of dis-cipleship and accountability, he has helped other men start sim-ilar groups, with similar results. We will learn how he challenges these men to grow spiritually while still providing an income to support his family. We trust his testimony may motivate you to look to Jesus while becoming creative in redeeming the time God has given you.

Dwain Swanson

Looking to Jesus During HurtsGrowing up, Anthony’s family was unexpectedly forced to live in a multinational neighborhood. Instead of becoming hurt and bitter, he accepted it as a challenge and learned the languages of his neighbors. Today he knows more than thirty languages. Anthony has a powerful walk with God because he was able to keep his eyes on Jesus. His messages are filled with his personal life stories that give encouragement and hope for us all.Anthony Burrus

Looking to Jesus in Times of TransitionAs the Institute goes through a transition, it is important to have a leadership team that can review the past, evaluate the present, and plan for the future. Recently Tim Levendusky was appointed interim President of IBLP. Many are familiar with Tim through his many years of ministry, starting with coordinating Seminars and then as the director of different training centers. For the last several years, Dr. Levendusky has managed the ministry’s international work in Mongolia and South Korea. Tim and Angie, along with their son Josiah, look forward to meeting you and your family.

Tim & Angie Levendusky

Speaking live in Big Sandy,

Nashville, and Sacramento

Speaking live in Big Sandy

As ye have therefore received

Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

Rooted and built up in him, and

stablished in the faith . . . .

—Colossians 2:6

Family Ministry OpportunitiesFamilies or siblings may audition to share special music or a Scripture recitation at a conference by sending a DVD or MP4 of their presentation to the ATI Department. Families are encouraged to consider submitting music that is related to a hymn. Families quoting Scripture are encouraged to use the King James Version. Please provide your contact information (including a current email address and cell phone you will have) and indicate which conference(s) you plan to attend. Audition tapes should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than two weeks before the conference you are attending. Recordings will not be returned.

ATI Department Box One • Oak Brook, IL 60522-3001 music@ati.iblp.org 630-323-9800, ext. 590

FAMILY SPECIALS

CHOIR &ORCHESTRA

Students of all ages are welcome to audition for the Student Orchestra. If you play an orchestral instrument, we would love to have you join us! For information about auditioning, please visit ati.iblp.org/events/regionalconference/music, or call us at 630-323-9800, ext. 590.

The student choir does not require an audition, and all students are encouraged to participate!

Friday Presentation Dress Code Dress for Young Women• Solid navy or black skirt of modest

length (Please avoid slits.) • Solid white, modest-fitting blouse• Dress shoes

Dress for Young Men• Navy or black slacks • White dress shirt and tie• Dress shoes

Daily Dress for Young Women• Dress skirt of modest length

(Please avoid slits.) • Modest-fitting blouse• Dress shoes

Please strive to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

Daily Dress for Young Men• Dress slacks • Dress shirt and tie• Dress shoes

STUDENT SESSIONS

Learn, Practice, and Master Successful Event PhotographyWant to increase your skills in event photography? Consider the Conference Photography Work-shop! With five years of experience covering ATI Conferences, instructor James Staddon is eager to share what he has learned with others who want to delve deeper into photography.

Event photography is more challenging than most other genres of photography. Learning hands-on during the Conference, you will practice techniques on how to effectively capture the moment, quickly pose people or groups, create consistently bright and sharp images in difficult lighting situ-ations, and speed up the post-processing work flow to meet time-sensitive deadlines! All this while honing the art of photography etiquette, learning the balance between boldness and discretion, and developing a Christian perspective necessary for all areas of photography.

Items to bring: SLR camera, laptop computer, and photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop LightroomNote: IBLP will retain the perpetual right to use, print, and publish all images taken during the course of the workshop.

Daily Dress for Young Women• Dress skirt of modest length

(Please avoid slits.) • Modest-fitting blouse• Dress shoes

Please strive to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

Daily Dress for Young Men• Dress slacks • Dress shirt and tie• Dress shoes

Part-day schedule (will join Student Sessions when not on assignment)

$50 per participant

For students aged 14 and up PHOTOGRAPHYConference Photography Workshop

Vital Truths for Your Spiritual WarfareWe pray this year will be one you will not soon forget. We have carefully selected passionate young people and older veterans of the faith to share from their experience the importance of looking to Jesus to find lasting fulfillment, true success, and eternal fruitfulness. We pray that their testimonies will inspire you to keep your eyes on Jesus as well as give practical answers to life’s most difficult questions.

Free • Full-day scheduleFor students aged 12 and up

Items to Bring • KJV Bible, pen/pencil • Small backpack • Filled water bottle

(minimum 1 liter) • 6' long, ¼" braided, nylon rope • Rain poncho, sunscreen, compass • 3 morning snacks

(lunch will be provided)

Mark items with last name.

Uniform for Challenge • Tennis shoes or broken-in

hiking boots • Khaki-colored BDUs*

or pants • ALERT Cadet T-shirt and

a khaki cap**

*BDUs can be purchased at thealertstore.com. Click on the ALERT Cadet link. **One shirt and one cap wi ll be issued at registration; additional items may be purchased at the conference on a first-come, first-served basis.

$70 per participant Full-day schedule

The Purpose of ALERT CadetsThe Cadet program, which operates in local communities around the world, is a branch of ALERT that assists fathers in turning their hearts to their sons and leading their sons into Biblical manhood. Each year ALERT and Cadet leaders come together to hold the ALERT Cadet Challenge at the ATI Conference. The “Challenge” is filled with spiritual, mental, and physical lessons designed to impart a global vision for service to each young man and challenge him to develop a heart fully committed to Christ.

Squad LeadersContact ALERT Headquarters, or apply online. International ALERT Academy: www.alertcadet.org/events/challenge, cadet@alertacademy.com, 903-636-9228. Leaders should register for the ALERT Cadet Challenge; standard costs apply.

For children aged 4–7

The GoalThe goal of the Children’s Institute is to “turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers” (Malachi 4:6). By teaching and discipling children in God’s truths on levels that are both understandable and exciting to them, seeds that will undoubtedly yield much fruit are planted in each child’s life. Team leaders learn basic principles of life and are taught creative ways to integrate these principles into lessons that captivate and motivate children.

Team LeadersStudents who have a strong love for teaching children can apply to be a team leader or assistant. Students may request a team leader application.

To apply for a team leader or assistant position, download an application from www.ati.iblp.org/ci.

Full-day schedule $50 per participant

ALERT CADET CHALLENGE

CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE

For young men aged 8–17

Team LeadersEach team will be led by an enthusiastic team leader who will encourage the young ladies in the ways of the Lord. Young women aged 16 and older who have been on a Journey to the Heart and have a desire to minister to others are invited to serve as team leaders or team assistants.

For more information and to apply to be a team leader or assistant, please contact commit@opportunities.iblp.org.

Passionately Pursuing JesusCultivate your relationship with the Lord and get a vision to change your world! The sessions and activities of COMMIT are planned with this goal in mind: to motivate young ladies to choose to seek God first, become fully committed to Him, love Him with all their hearts, and humbly serve others in their irreplaceable youth before facing the pressures of adulthood.

$50 per participant (join Student Sessions after noon)

Foundational Truths for LifeThe Pre-Embassy staff is excited to work with your girls aged 8-11 again! This year’s program will be centered around the one characteristic that Jesus Christ taught would set us apart as his people more than any other— love for one another. The lessons throughout the week will encourage them to see their relationships within and outside of the family through the eyes of Jesus. The girls should come prepared to participate in exciting activities both in small and large group settings and form new friendships with a team of other young ladies their age.

Daily Dress• Burgundy shirt* • Navy or khaki skirt• Khaki bucket hat*• Tennis shoes

* One Pre-Embassy binder, khaki bucket hat, and Pre-Embassy shirt will be issued at registration. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10 each.

Items to Bring• Bible and notebook• Small binder* • Backpack or

tote bag

Full-day schedule $50 per participant

For girls aged 8–11

Team LeadersYoung ladies aged 16 and up who have a heart for younger girls can apply to be a team leader or assistant.

To apply for a teacher or assistant position, please email us at preembassy@iblp.org.

COMMIT

PRE-EMBASSY

For ladies aged 12–15

International ALERT Academy One Academy Blvd.

Big Sandy, TX 75755

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites903-595-2681 or 800-298-95372828 NW Loop 323Tyler, TX 75702Approximately 22 miles (25 minutes) from campus$53*/single or doubleContinental breakfastCut-off date: April 19www.tylerinn.com

Comfort Suites903-663-49913307 N. 4th Street (off Loop 281)Longview, TX 75605Approximately 24 miles (32 minutes) from campus$76.49*/single or doubleHot deluxe breakfastCut-off date: April 14

Fairfield Inn903-663-19953305 N. 4th Street (off Loop 281)Longview, TX 75605Approximately 24 miles (32 minutes) from campus$79*/single or doubleContinental breakfastCut-off date: April 14

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites903-533-02143247 West Gentry ParkwayTyler, TX 75702Approximately 22 miles (25 minutes) from campus$80*/single or doubleCut-off date: April 8

Regency Inn903-845-80031009 E. Broadway (Hwy. 80)Gladewater, TX 75647Approximately 11 miles (13 minutes) from campus$55*/single $65*/doubleContinental breakfastCut-off date: April 18

Super 8 (formerly Quality Inn)903-757-7858203 N. Spur 63 (off Hwy. 80)Longview, TX 75601Approximately 22 miles (28 minutes) from campus$59.99*/single $62.99*/doubleHot breakfastNo cut-off date

Super 8903-758-07113304 S Eastman RoadLongview, TX 75602Approximately 25 miles (33 minutes) from campus$51*/single; $59*/doublewww.super8.comCut-off date: April 9

ALERT RV Park and CampgroundThis is a fun experience for hundreds of families! Contact the ALERT Academy at 903-636-2000 to make your reservations!

Meal packages are available. Please contact ALERT

at 903-636-2000 or events@alertacademy.com

for more information.

*Most prices do not include tax.

All the listed rates have been specially reduced for those

attending the ATI Regional Confer ence. When reserving

your room, be sure to ask for the ATI/IBLP Conference rate.

BIG SANDY, TXApril 22–25, 2014

Best Western Fairwinds615-851-1067100 Northcreek Boulevard Goodlettsville, TN 37072A p proximately 8 minutes

from Nashville Training Center$69.99*/doubleContinental breakfast Cut-off date: April 27

La Quinta615-885-30002345 Atrium WayNashville, TN 37214A p proximately 14 minutes

from Nashville Training Center$80.10*/doubleContinental breakfastCut-off date: May 6

Magnuson Hotel615-859-1771809 Wren RoadGoodlettsville, TN 37072A p proximately 8 minutes

from Nashville Training Center$55.99*/single or doubleExtended continental breakfastNo cut-off date

Meal packages are available. Visit www.ati.iblp.org/nashville, or call 630-323-2842 for more

information. A discounted rate is available to those who preorder

by May 20. Full meal plan includes seven meals, Tuesday

dinner–Friday dinner.

*Most prices do not include tax.

Nashville Training Center 612 W. Due West Ave.

Madison, TN 37115

All the listed rates have been specially reduced for those attending the ATI Regional Confer ence. When reserving your room, be sure to ask for the ATI/IBLP Conference rate.

NASHVILLE, TNMay 27–30, 2014

Nashville Airport Inn & Suites615-883-52012425 Atrium WayNashville, TN 37214A p proximately 14 minutes

from Nashville Training Center$99*/double-bed suite Continental breakfastNo cut-off date

Nashville Country RV Park615-859-03481200 Louisville HighwayGoodlettsville, TN 37072A p proximately 13 minutes

from Nashville Training Centerwww.nashvillecountryrvpark.comNo-Sewer Sites: $32.50/nightStandard Sites: $34.50/nightPremium Sites: $39.50/nightA d ditional 15% discount for

families requesting the IBLP Conference rate. Limited to 4 persons per site; each additional person—$2/night

Meal packages are available. Visit www.ati.iblp.org/sacramento,

or call 630-323-2842 for more information. A discounted rate is available to those who order

by June 25. The full meal plan includes seven meals,

Tuesday dinner–Friday dinner.

Second Slavic Baptist Church6601 Watt Ave.

North Highlands, CA 95660

SACRAMENTO, CAJuly 1–4, 2014

All the listed rates have been specially reduced for those attending the ATI Regional Confer ence. When reserving your room, be sure to ask for the ATI/IBLP Conference rate.

Best Western Sutter House916-441-13141100 H Street Sacramento, CA19 minutes from the church$99*/single or doubleIn cludes free parking for

overnight guests and deluxe continental breakfast.

Cut-off date: June 15www.thesutterhouse.com

Holiday Inn Express916-444-4436800-465-4329728 16th Street Sacramento, CA 17 minutes from the church$99*/single or doubleIn cludes hot breakfast and

parkingCut-off date: June 9www.hiexpress.com

Sheraton Grand916-447-17001230 J Street Sacramento, CA19 minutes from the church$105*/single or doubleCut-off date: June 1

Hawthorn Suites 800-767-1777916-441-1200321 Bercut DriveSacramento, CA17 minutes from the church$72*/single$99*/doubleIn cludes full, hot breakfast

buffet, and parkingCut-off date: June 9www.hawthorn.com

La Quinta Inn and Suites916-448-8100200 Jibboom StreetSacramento, CA17 minutes from the church$71*/doubleIn cludes a deluxe continental

breakfast, free WiFi, and parking

Cut-off date: June 9

La Quinta Inn Sacramento North916-348-09004704 Madison Ave,Sacramento, CA9 minutes from the church$49*/single or double In cludes a deluxe continental

breakfast, free WiFi, and parking

Cut-off date: June 16 laquintasacramentonorth.com

*Most prices do not include tax.

Free Parking Available at the Church

• Paper registrations must be postmarked three weeks before the conference begins. Online registration will be available until one week prior to the conference. All other registration will be received at the door with appropriate fees.

• Final details will be posted on the website two weeks before the conference.

• The conference help line is 630-570-4242. Our office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ct.

• Please bring your smiles. Our photographers will be taking pictures of bright, smiling faces that might appear in future IBLP pro-motional materials, products, or slide shows.

For credit card use (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover only), please provide the following information:

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2. Nashville (May 27–30)

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Conference Registration Box One

Oak Brook, IL 60522-3001Make checks payable to “IBLP.”

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Note: All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and will incur a $35 process-ing fee. Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing refunds.

Age

Family Viewing

Ages 0–3

Children’s Institute

Ages 4–7 | Fee: $50

Pre- Embassy

Girls 8–11 | Fee: $50

COMMIT

Ladies 12–15 | Fee: $50

ALERT Cadet

Boys 8–17 | Fee: $70

Photography Workshop

14 and up | $50

Student Sessions

12 and up | Free!

Main Sessions

Only

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each child registering.

4. Sacramento (July 1–4)

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Institute in Basic Life Principles

Institute in Basic Life Principles

“Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and

doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man,

which built his house upon a rock: and the

rain descended, and the floods came, and the

winds blew, and beat upon that house; and

it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.”

—Matthew 7:24–25