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
March, 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.
March 27 - April 10, 2010 - Dr. Bill Schmidt
After 29 years of serving in local church pastorates in the United States, Bill and Eunice Schmidt began a role of International Pastor for SIM International's nearly 2000 missionaries worldwide. Traveling internationally several times each year, they conduct Bible conferences and pastoral visits with missionaries on location in some of the poorest areas around the globe. Having pursued this ministry for the last since 1994, Bill and Eunice have just begun semi-retirement, but are still actively visiting missionaries on their fields. They live in Charlotte, NC and where they attend Calvary Church. They are regular guests at Willowbank.
June 5 - 12, 2010 - Dr. Don Hawkins
Dr. Don Hawkins is the President of Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hawkins has previously served as Vice President and Exectuve Director of the Minirth-Meier Clinic, and has authored over 20 books. Dr. Hawkins came to Southeastern from Back to the Bible, where he served as co-host and producer of the Back to the Bible radio program. Dr. Hawkins continues to host the live national call-in radio program, Life Perspectives, from the Southeast campus.
July 31 - August 7, 2010 - Dr. Mark Talbot
Dr. Mark Talbot is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.
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.