Pastor in Residence Speaking Schedule
An important part of the experience at Willowbank is the 'Serendipity' time held daily Monday through Saturday. Throughout the year, our guest speakers, our "Pastors in Residence", lead a time of devotion and Bible study . Serendipity is optional to all guests, and is held for one half hour following breakfast (so there's plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day relaxing or doing some sightseeing.) It's a great way to start the day.
The Pastor in Residence Program began at Willowbank in the early 1980’s and since its inception hundreds of Pastors, Seminary and Bible College Professors, authors and Christian speakers have led our Serendipity times. Many have become great friends, and are often great ambassadors for Willowbank introducing the Resort to friends and colleagues. We invite applications for new speakers any time. Pastor in Residence e-mail may be sent to ministry@willowbank.org.
While the "Pastor in Residence" program operates most weeks, there are weeks when, for various reasons, the "Pastor in Residence" program is not schedule. Often this is due to a Group event or conference being held at Willowbank. Be sure to check to schedule below, or call the hotel to confirm.
2010 Schedule of Speakers
June 26 - July 3, 2010 - Mike and Cindy Secrest McDowell
Mike will be pastor-in-residence this week and Cindy will minister to the ladies of Bermuda and Willowbank June 25-26 with a "Spa for the Soul" retreat. Pastor Mike has been an associate minister at First Church Congregational in Wethersfield, Connecticut for the past 20 years - a lively 375-year-old church which has 4 services every Sunday morning. A graduate of Covenant Seminary, his passion is helping folks go deeper with God and celebrating life to the fullest. Cindy, a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Seminary, is a conference speaker and author of 8 books through her ministry "Encouraging Words that Transform". Visit her blog and website at www.EncouragingWords.net Both Mike and Cindy love being part of the Willowbank family and come as often as possible!
July 24 - 31, 2010 - Rev. Steve Holley
Pastor Steve Holley is the Executive Pastor as Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, Virginia. Steve is visiting Willowbank with his wife, Kathy, and the Holleys have four children. See a full bio of Steve at http://immanuelbible.net/discover/leadership/steveholley.php.
July 24 - 31, 2010 - Rev. Don Flynn
Pastor Don Flynn serves as the senior pastor at Riverside Community Church in Nutley, NJ, which is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He attended Seton Hall University, Moody Bible Institute and received his M.Div. at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. He is married to Leigh and has three children: Andrew, Emily and Abigail.
July 31 - August 7, 2010 - Dr. Mark Talbot
Dr. Mark Talbot is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. For more on Dr. Talbot, visit his bio page at the Wheaton College web site, http://www.wheaton.edu/Philosophy/faculty/talbot/talbot.html
August 7 - 21, 2010 - Dr. Bob Marsh
After many years of service in pastorates in Mississippi and Georgia, Bob and Myra Marsh have been ministering for several years to congregations of believers in various parts of Europe, most recently serving the Lord in Berlin, Germany. Longtime favorites at Willowbank, we are pleased to have the Marshes with us again for their solid biblical teaching and ministry that makes everyone at Willowbank feel welcome.
September 18 - October 2, 2010 - John Hibbard
John L. Hibbard. Rev. Hibbard for many year was Pastor of Pemberton’s First Baptist Church, Pemberton, NJ. He has also served as chaplain with some of the Professional Sports Teams in Philadelphia. We welcome John and his wife Carolyn back this fall.
October 23 - 30, 2010 - Woodrow Kroll
Dr. Woodrow Kroll is President and Bible Teacher at Back to the Bible. Dr. Kroll is heard worldwide on the Back to the Bible radio program. He and his wife Linda live in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Back to the Bible Conference 2008 features daily teaching by Dr. Kroll, as well as several evenings of musical programs and an opportunity to get to know more about the worldwide ministry of Back to the Bible.