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2023 - Lancaster, PA
Discovering the Riches of Salvation
Lancaster Mennonite School
Lancaster, PA
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Keynote Sermons
- Adoption: From Rejection to Acceptance – Ervin Miller
- Citizenship: From Satan’s Kingdom to God’s – Brendon Miller
- Fruitfulness: From Barrenness to Productivity – J.R. Weaver
Workshops
- Leadership Power: Use versus Abuse – Jeremy Sensenig
- Walking with the Grieving – Leon Martin
- Cultivating a Consistent Devotional Life – Lee Mummau
- Church Planting: A Congregation Finds a Way Forward – Michael Webb
- Field Report: Cambodia – Dewey & Stacey Yoder
- [Women] Finding Purpose in the Empty Nest Stage – Margaret Troyer
Youth Convention
- Walking in the Light – Crit Lapp
- Who are You Listening To? – Mark Eicher
Men/Young Men’s Session
- Opening – Wes Helmuth
- Participation: From Separation to Union – Dennis Unger
Women/Young Women’s Session
- Treasures of Darkness – Jen Miller
- Hidden Riches of Secret Places – Jen Miller
Misc
- Welcome/Devotional – Eugene Weaver
- VMB Report – Lee Hoover
- EBI Report – Crit Lapp
- Moderator’s Address – J. Mark Horst
2022 - Millersburg, OH
My Kingdom is Not of This World
Harvest Ridge
Millersburg, OH
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Keynote Sermons
- My Kingdom is not of This World – Eugene Weaver
- There is no Authority Except from God – Andy Rutt
- Our Citizenship is in Heaven – John Ivan Byler
Workshops
- Pacifism vs Non-resistance – Dean Taylor
- Service in Civil Government – Jason Groff
- Fulfilling our Christian Duty Toward Government – Daryl Petersheim
- Field Report: What God is Doing in Cambodia – Elvin & Ruth Martin
- (Women) Chosen by God, Holy, Dearly Loved, and Single – Bethanie Burkholder
- Ready to Give an Answer: Basic Apologetics – Tom Gearin
Youth Convention
- Non-resistance in Theory & Practice – Loren Yoder
Joint Session
Hispanic Convention
- Características de un Siervo Fiel de Dios – Ruben Miller
Misc
- VMB Report – Lee Hoover
- EBI Report – Crit Lapp
2021 - Shipshewana, IN
The Pursuit of God’s Blessing
Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Shipshewana, IN
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Keynote Sermons
- Penitent Posture Before God – Eddie Kinsinger
- Passionate Pursuit of Righteousness – Joel Yoder
- Peace-loving Purpose in Relationships – Todd Webb
- Moderator’s Address – J. Mark Horst
Workshops
- Women: Understanding & Caring for Our Missionaries Throughout the Re-entry Process – Donna Yoder
- Women: Bringing Christopher Home – The Miracle of Adoption – Cheryl Sensenig
- Non-resistance as a Lifestyle – Charles Kline
- Joy in the Spiritual Disciplines – Bob Miller
- Ministering to the Hurting – The Restore Committee
Hispanic Convention
- Significado del Discipulado – Allen Roth
- Desafíos y Bendiciones de Ser Discípulo – Bob Miller
Youth Convention
- God-Loving – Justin Yoder
- People-Loving – Andy Rutt
Men’s Session
- Pursuing Purity of Heart – Jason Reed
Women’s Session
- Embracing My Identity – Valerie Miller
2019 - Harrisonburg, VA
Why Anabaptism?
Turner Ashby High School
Bridgewater, VA
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Keynote Sermons
- Because We Remember the Faithful – Clyde Byler
- Because We Know the Word – Tom Gearin
- Because We Apply the Scripture – Dan Ziegler
- DNI Mission Report – Richard Newswanger/Allen Roth
- Moderator’s Address – J. Mark Horst
Workshops
- Women: Redemptive Ministry to Survivors of Sexual Trauma – Kate Kleinsasser
- Women: Living Out My Identity in Christ – Leanna Unger
- Modest Living – Dave Yoder
- Anabaptists and Evangelicals-Similarities and Differences – Dan Ziegler
- Embracing the Way of Love – Andy Rutt
- Comparing Our Faith with Other Faiths – Henry Blank
- Stories of Faith – Leon Martin
- Reaching Out Locally – Rich Schwartz
Youth Convention
- Because We Suffer – Mark Schlabach
Men’s Session
- How Do Anabaptist Values Impact Men? – Dan Ziegler
Women’s Sessions
- I Choose to be Anabaptist – Testimonies by Samantha Trenkamp, Crystal Yoder, Claudine LeVettre (by Kara Denlinger)
- How Anabaptist Values Impact Women – Tabitha Gearin
2018 - Plain City, OH
Exploring the Riches of Christ
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Plain City, OH
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Keynote Sermons
- The Exceeding Greatness of His Power – Ed Meyers
- The Unsearchable Riches of His Person – Jeremy Weaver
- The Transforming Knowledge of His Presence – Trulan Martin
- BMA Message – Allen Roth
- Moderator’s Address – Todd Neuschwander
Workshops
- Women: Grief, Surrender, Healing – Dorita Gehman
- Examining the Resurrection – Daniel Yoder
- Networking During College – Delmar Oberholtzer
- Becoming Effective Youth Leaders – Doran Gingerich
- Eldercare—Caring for the Caregiver – Warren & Sheila Gingerich
- The Potential of Savings Groups in Missions – Merle Burkholder
Youth Session
- Appropriating the Riches of Christ into Daily Life – J. Mark Horst
Men’s Session
Appropriating the Riches of Christ into Daily Life:
- In Character & Spirituality – Lonnie Miller
- In Family Relationships – Clyde Byler
Women’s Sessions
- Discovering the Riches of Christ in Trials – Dolores Miller
Youth Convention
- No Longer Children – Todd Neuschwander
- Live Differently Because You Are Different – Jay Laughman
2017 - Lancaster, PA
Essentials of a Healthy Anabaptist Church: Part II
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
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Keynote Sermons
- Church Membership – Marty Miller
- Accountable Discipleship – Crit Lapp
- Intentional Leadership – Paul Emerson
Workshops
- Women: Educating Ourselves & Our Children About Sexual Abuse – Lois Miller
- Women: How Does Your Garden Grow – Cindy Long
- Rx for Spiritual Illiteracy – EBI Staff & Alumni
- Procedures for Church Discipline – Ed Meyers
- Discipling New Believers & Follow-up Resources – Nelson Gehman
- Selecting & Equipping Church Leaders – Jay Laughman
- Why I am Grateful for Biblical Counseling – Manny Zook
- Ministry to the Deaf – Joel Reed
- Report on Cambodia – Cambodia Team
- Moderator’s Address – Todd Neuschwander
- BMA Message – Lee Mummau
Youth Session
Men’s Session
Women’s Sessions
- Loving God with all my Mind – Goldie Fretz
2016 - Elnora, IN
Essentials of a Healthy Anabaptist Church: Part 1
Elnora Bible Institute
Elnora, IN
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Keynote Sermons
- Sound Preaching: Why do People Need the Word? – James Groff
- Gospel Theology: Why is Correct Theology Important for Salvation? – J. Mark Horst
- True Evangelism: Does the Gospel Change Lives? – Nelson Gehman
Workshops
- Women: Don’t Get Used to the Dark – Sharon Miller
- Women: Dealing with Depression – Gail Emerson
- Presenting the Gospel – Daniel Pollard
- Implementing Biblical Theology in Church Life – Steve Byler
- Healthy Anabaptist Families – Charles & Cretora Kline
- Caring for Single Ladies in Missions – Henry & Deborah Blank, Lula Miller, Rhoda Peachy
- Adoption – Picking up the Scattered Arrows – Lenn Miller & Davy Mast
- Language Learning: The How’s & Why’s – Ryan Yoder
- Building Trust Within Your Leadership Team – Norman Miller
- Moderator’s Address – Todd Neuschwander
- BMA Message – Jay Laughman
Youth Session
- Living a Life Changed by the Gospel – Deen Elliott
- Speaking God’s Truth into People’s Lives – Seth Lehman
- Integrating Theology Into Daily Life – Crit Lapp
- Panel Discussion – Crit Lapp, Seth Lehman, Ian Miller
Men’s Session
- Intro – Moderator, Lee Hoover
- Speaking God’s Truth into People’s Lives – Ben Riegsecker
- Integrating Theology Into Daily Life – Ed Sommers
- Living a Life Changed by the Gospel – Deen Elliott
- Panel Discussion – Ben Riegsecker, Ed Sommers, Deen Elliott
Women’s Sessions
- My Journey to Faith and into the Anabaptist Community – Tabitha Gearin
- No Wasted Gifts—Women Using our Gifts in the Church – Personal Interviews
2015 - Shipshewana, IN
Suffering Love: The Way of the Kingdom
Shipshewana, IN
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Keynote Sermons
- Choosing the Kingdom of God – Marcus Yoder
- The Crowning of Our King – Marcus Yoder
- Living the Kingdom of God – Marcus Yoder
Workshops
- Women: Embracing My Husbands Call – June Pollard
- Women: Enjoying the Moment – Doris Lee
- Non-resistance in American History – Chester Weaver
- Voting and Jury Duty – Marvin Troyer
- Biblical Non-resistance vs. Political Pacifism – David R. Miller
- Forgiveness and Reconciliation – Dale Mast
- Discipleship Lessons from a Horse Trainer – Dean Yoder
- Practical Lessons from Two Church Planters – Richard Newswanger & Stan Miller
- Needs and Opportunities in Quebec – Guy Bourassa
- Preparing Workers for Missions in Today’s World – Les Ebersole
- Moderator’s Address – Todd Neuschwander
- BMA Message – Ed Meyers
Youth Session
Men’s Session
Women’s Sessions
- Not recorded due to technical difficulties
2014 - Lancaster, PA
Spirit-filled Living
Lancaster, PA
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Keynote Sermons
- The Person Of The Holy Spirit – Who Is He – Clair Martin
- The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit – What Does He Do – Pete Weaver
- The Presence Of The Holy Spirit – Where Does He Live – Brian Petersheim
Workshops
- Earning A Degree Without Losing Your Soul – Tony Gerber
- Ministry To Immigrants – The Unique Opportunities And Challenges – Marvin and Charlene King/Emily McConkey
- Sickness And Healing – Wes Helmuth
- Historical Profiles Of Spirit Filled Men – Randal Sensenig/Trulan Martin
- How Should We Understand Acts 2, 8, and 19 – Ed Meyers
- Sins Against The Holy Spirit – Kevin Yoder
- Evidences Of The Holy Spirit – Gifts And Fruit – Walter Beachy
- Adoption – Christ’s Call To The Church – Myron Bauman
- Adoption – Picking Up The Arrows
- Moderators Address – Todd Neuschwander
- EBI Report – EBI Choir
- BMA Message – Leon Martin
Youth Session
- Power For Life And Ministry – Rich Schwartz
Men’s Session
- Power For Life And Ministry – Richard Newswanger
Women’s Sessions
- Christ In Me – A Living Reality – Lori Miller
- On-Purpose Living – Nancy Allgyer
- From Comparison To Contentment – Cheryl Newswanger
2013 - Millersburg, OH
Separation to Sonship
Millersburg, OH
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- Foundation of Separation – Darin Shank
- Moderators Address – ToddNeuschwander
- Mind Over Media – Samson Eicher
- A Biblical Response to Poverty – Jeremy/Susanna Yoder
- Practical Lessons Learned By A ChurchPlanter – Richard Newswanger
- The N.T. Believer And His Relationship With The O.T. – Lester Swartzentruber
- Walking With Others Toward Death – Bob Webb
- EBI-Report – PaulEmerson
- The Call To Separation – John Eicher
- BMA Message – Marvin Troyer
- The Goal and Fruit of Separation – Jay Laughman
Youth Sessions
- Separation Affects Media, Entertainment, Leisure – Denny Eicher
- Separation Guides Appearance – Phil Hershberger
- Separation In Occupation – Henry Blank
Men’s Sessions
- Separation Affects Media, Entertainment, Leisure – Paul Gingerich
- Separation Guides Appearance – Martin Miller
- Separation In Money, Business – Wayne Yutzy
Women’s Sessions
2012 - Harrisonburg, VA
The Transforming Power of the Gospel
Harrisonburg, VA
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- Moderator’s Address – Todd Neuschwander
- The Need for Transformation – Linford Berry
- Youth: Maturing in the Gospel – David M. Yoder
- Men: Maturing as Men in the Gospel – Dan Beachy
- Women: Self-Control and Godliness – Shirley Miller; Patience and Faith – Mae Byler; Kindness and Forgiveness – Dianne Stoltzfus; Love Ties All Together – Robin Stauffer
- Women: God’s Grace for the Perfectionist – Marjorie Zimmerman
- Women: Creative Mothering of Preteens – Jan Hoover
- Using My Farm to Reach My Neighbors – Dale Nolt
- Relating to Wayward Children – David R. Miller
- Jewish Evangelism – To the Jew First and also the Gentiles – Michael Herts of Chosen People Ministries
- Orientation for Newly Ordained and Licensed Leaders – Walter Beachy and Jay Laughman
- The Persecuted Church in Sudan – A Sudanese Pastor
- EBI Report – Paul Emerson
- How Does Transformation Happen – Ernest Witmer
- BMA Message – Paul Emerson
- The Result of Transformation – Dave Miller
2011 - Plain City, OH
Walking in Truth as the People of God
Plain City, OH
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- Are We a Truth-Based Movement? – Nelson Gehman
- Moderators Address – Todd Neuschwander
- Youth Session – The Powerful Potential of a Truth-Based Youth Movement – Richard Swartzentruber
- Men’s Session – The Powerful Potential of a Truth-Based Men’s Movement – Jay Laughman
- Women’s Session – The Powerful Potential of Truth-Based Living – Gail Emerson
- Women’s Session – The Powerful Potential of Truth-Based Living in Our Emotions – Sandy Schwartz
- Women’s Session – The Powerful Potential of Truth-Based Living in Our Circumstances – Goldie Fretz
- Singleness or Marriage – Clyde Byler and Panel
- Does Love Always Win – A Critique of Universalism – Todd Neuschwander
- What is Truth – Epistemological Defense of Truth – Steve Byler
- Reaching the Heart in Counseling – Ben Waldner
- Missions Perspectives-Pioneers of the World Christian Movement – Lynford Berry
- Church Planting – Bob Miller
- Gods Heart for Orphans – A Report on the Mexico Orphanage – Lenn Miller
- Women’s Session – Ministering to Special Needs Children and Their Families – Kendra Kurtz and Lorene Miller
- Women’s Session – Maintaining a Christian Witness in the Secular Workplace – Judith Haines
- EBI Report – Paul Emerson
- Applying Truth in Covenant Relationships – John Mullett
- BMA Message – Keith Bucher
- Applying Truth in Inter-Church Relationships – Dale Mast
2010 - Lancaster, PA
Behold He Cometh!
Lancaster, PA
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- Loving His Appearing – Ernie Mummau
- Moderator’s Address – Paul Emerson
- Youth Session: Preparing Christians to Give an Account – John Mullett
- Preparing Christians to Give an Account – Henry Blank
- Women’s Session: Getting Ready for the Wedding – Carol Yoder
- To the Jew First – Clyde Byler
- Millennial Views – Adin Stoltzfoos
- Answering Crucial Questions About End Times – Art Hershberger
- Ministry to Widows – Jake Penner Family
- Elnora Bible Institute Report – Tim Stauffer, Paul Emerson
- Living With the Delay – James Kurtz
- BMA Message – Bob Webb
- Are You Ready – Todd Neuschwander
2009 - Goshen, IN
Beauty, A Reflection of the Divine
Goshen, IN
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- A Christian Perspective of Beauty – Melvin Lehman
- Moderators Address – Paul Emerson
- Youth Session: Answering Questions On Beauty – Melvin Lehman
- Men’s Session: Nurturing Appropriate Expressions of Beauty In The Family – J Mark Horst
- Men’s Session: How Can Men Reflect The Beauty of God? John Mullet
- Women’s Session: Beauty Marred – Janet Swartzentruber
- Women’s Session: Expressing Beauty Redeemed In My Person – Evelyn Miller
- Women’s Session: Expressing Beauty Redeemed In My World – Dawn Shultz
- For Single Women: Reflecting God’s Glory In The Single Life – Elaine Eby
- Ladies Session – Passing On The Faith to Children And Grandchildren – Faye Mummauu
- Beauty And The Arts – Steve Byler
- Unleashing The Gospel – Bob Miller
- The Current American Church Crisis – Church Planting Subcommittee
- Exploring The Boundaries of Beauty – Melvin Lehman
- Nurturing An Appreciation For Beauty In The Christian Community
2008 - Due West, SC
The Church as Community
Due West, SC
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- Moderator’s Address – Paul Emerson
- Youth Session – Building Inter-dependent Relationships in the Home and Church – Richard Swartzentruber
- Youth Session – Building Inter-dependent Relationships in the Alliance – Steve Byler
- Men’s Session – Building Interdependent Relationships in the Home and Church – John Ivan Byler
- Men’s Session – Building Interdependent Relationships in the Alliance – Ed Meyers
- Women’s Session – Building Interpersonal Relationships as Women – Dorcas Smucker
- Committees/Leadership Teams – Cornerstone
- Mutual Aid – CAM Representative
- Parenting – J. Mark Horst
- Mandate for the Nations – Sandy Lyndaker
- EBI Report – Dawson Hooley
- Laying Aside Our Rights for the Sake of Community – Steve Ulrich
- BMA Message – Marcus Yoder
- Walking in Unity – David Yoder