Washington D.C. Educator Convention kwwadcconv
Location: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA
Date: November 22–23, 2010
Keynote Speakers:
Gordon MacDonald is an author, speaker, and teacher. He was a pastor for more than 40 years, most recently the senior minister at Grace Chapel, Lexington, Massachusetts. He has written more than a dozen books and co-authored others with his wife, Gail. Perhaps his best known book has been Ordering Your Private World, which won the Gold Medallion and the Platinum Awards from the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association. Gordon serves as Editor-at-Large with Leadership Journal, a publication of Christianity Today, Inc. Until recently, he was the Chairman of the Board of World Relief Corporation, an NAE-associated relief and development organization. He also speaks frequently at conferences for the Willow Creek Association both here in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. Privately, he engages with company leaders as an executive coach. Gordon's academic background includes a prep school graduation from the Stony Brook School, a B.A. from the University of Colorado, and a M.Div. from Denver Seminary. Barrington College (later merged with Gordon College) awarded MacDonald an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1979. Gordon and Gail MacDonald live on an old farm they call Peach Ledge in Canterbury, NH. Their great satisfaction is in their two married children and five grandchildren.
Chaplain Barry C. Black became the 62nd Chaplain of the Senate in 2003. Prior to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over 27 years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and an alumnus of Oakwood College, Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Eastern Baptist Seminary, Salve Regina University, and United States International University. He has earned Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management and received a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. In addition to opening the Senate each day in prayer, Chaplain Black provides counseling and spiritual care for senators, their families, and staff. He also meets with senators about spiritual and moral issues, assists with research on theological and biblical questions, and facilitates discussion and reflection small groups among senators and staff. Each week, he teaches several Bible study groups. Chaplain Black has been selected for many outstanding achievements. Of particular note, he was chosen from 127 nominees for the 1995 NAACP Renowned Service Award for his contribution to equal opportunity and civil rights. Chaplain Black and his wife, Brenda, have three sons: Barry II, Brendan, and Bradford.
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Musician:
Jon Bauer, Canada's Gospel Music Association's 2008 Male Vocalist of the Year, has a message that has found favor with a wide audience: that worship is more than music...it's a lifestyle. With over 12 years of experience as a worship leader, artist, speaker, and teacher, Jon now tours internationally as a full-time artist. From services and concerts to seminars and schools, Jon permeates borders between the church and the classroom. His teaching background has given him the unique gift to train and equip in both church and school settings. Whether singing to thousands or sharing in an intimate seminar setting, Jon's authentic nature draws people in to worship God. With three popular worship CDs that have garnered numerous nominations and awards from Worship Album of the Year to Artist of the Year, Jon's passion is to help all generations know God and make Him known. Not new to the industry, Jon's U.S. debut entitled Light of Another World marks his fourth collection of original music and includes passionate lyrics directed toward the church.
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