DR. RON BURGIO | KENNETH ULMER
JOSEPH GARLINGTON | NANCY ORTBERG
PAUL JOHANSSON | BOB SORGE
MIKE CAVANAUGH

From its birth, Elim Fellowship has strived to become a worldwide revival fellowship.
The leaders who have gone before us have always been on the cutting edge of what the Holy Spirit has been doing in the earth. Today, we carry on the desire for revival by strengthening the leader, to equip the Church, that we might reach the world. I have chosen the word "IGNITE"to represent the theme for this year's May Leadership Conference. I know that God wants to stir up all generations to fully function in their gifting, anointing, and purpose. I'm convinced that this year's faculty will be bringing a fresh word to our lives that will challenge, encourage, and empower you as you lead your family and ministries. Join me this May as we all are ignited by the power of the Holy Spirit to move forward in our destiny in Him.

Dr. Ronald Burgio, President, Elim Fellowship

Monday, May 21

7:00 PM Night of Worship with Kelanie Gloeckler (you must get tickets in advance here)

Tuesday, May 22

1:00 PM Registration
1:30 PM Worship
2:00 PM Business Meeting
7:00 PM Session 1: Paul Johansson

Wednesday, May 23

9:00 AM Session 2: Ron Burgio
11:00 AM Session 3: Bob Sorge
12:00 PM Women's Workshop & Luncheon
1:30 PM Interested in Elim Fellowship? Workshop
2:30 PM Workshops
7:00 PM Session 4: Joseph Garlington

Thursday, May 24

9:00 AM Session 5: Michael Cavanaugh
11:00 AM Session 6: Nancy Ortberg
2:00 PM Workshops
3:30 PM Prophetic Session with Denny Cramer
7:00 PM Session 7: Kenneth Ulmer

See the full brochure for all conference details, including costs, discounts, deadlines, scheduling, workshops, and more.

Register here

Pre-Registration & Fees

Pre-registrants will receive a complimentary gift packet upon arrival (while supplies last).

• Individual Full Conference Registration $95
• Couple Full Conference Registration $135
• Individual 1 day $60
• Couple 1 day $80
• Individual 1 session $25
• Couple 1 session $40

Available discounts

(for full conference pre-registrations):

• Early Bird (by April 3) -$5
• EF Credential Holder -$10

There is no charge for attending workshops.

All General Sessions will be held in the Elim Gospel Church Ministry Center on Dalton Road in Lima, New York

Childcare

Free of charge, available during General Sessions for children from infant to age 10

Meals & Refreshments

Meals and refreshments will be served in the Elim Bible Institute Dining Hall. A Meal Plan is available for $50 when pre-registering. It includes a total of seven meals: Tuesday dinner, plus three meals each day on Wednesday and Thursday.

Individual prices, if purchased at pre-registration, are Breakfast $6.50; Lunch $7.50; Dinner $8.00. Prices will be higher at the Conference, and will be sold at both the registration table in the Elim Gospel Church foyer, and outside the Dining Hall entrance at Elim Bible Institute.

Breakfasts will include hot line with eggs, home fries, and breakfast meat; yogurt with fresh fruit; full cereal bars. Lunch and dinner menus will include full salad bars and additional stir-fry and pasta stations.

Tuesday dinner: Thanksgiving: Oven-roasted turkey breast with cranberry walnut stuffing, cheddar mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, gravy, cornbread and butter.

Wednesday, Lunch: Pulled pork smoked BBQ with homemade BBQ sauce, horseradish coleslaw, chips. Dinner: Boneless honey chipotle chicken with fire roasted red pepper rice, vegetable, rolls & butter.

Thursday, Lunch: Honey-glazed Ham with scalloped potatoes or mac & cheese with vegetable and rolls. Dinner: Balsamic marinated flank steak with roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls with whipped butter.

The Conference Café will be open in the main lobby of Elim Gospel Church during the Wednesday and Thursday's AM sessions. Coffee and muffins will be available for purchase.

Display Table Space

Display table space is extremely limited. If you are interested in displaying your ministry or product, e-mail Jessica Freda by April 1. Requests are subject to approval and are on a first-come first-served basis. The cost is $100 for non-affiliated ministries or non-EF credential holders.

Accomodations

Accommodations are available on the Elim Bible Institute campus and consist of college-style dorm rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Bedding and linens are not included. For more information or to book a room, visit the EBI website or contact them directly at (585) 582-1230. Reservations are available on a first-come first-served basis.

For off-campus accommodations, contact hotels directly. A discount is offered at the following locations by mentioning Elim Fellowship:

• Hyatt Regency (34-minute drive; $99)
  585-794-4814, ask for Allen
• Extended Stay America (24-minute drive; $67)
  412-860-2768, ask for Larry
• Quality Inn (28-minute drive; $80 by May 7)
  585-464-8800

with Denny Cramer

Denny Cramer is a prophet to the nations and a seasoned seer in great demand both here and abroad. He has authored five insightful books; four have been published internationally. He also conducts a dynamic School of Prophecy, which has trained thousands of believers to be properly released into active prophetic ministry in their local church.

A Night of Worship with Kelanie Gloeckler

Monday evening, starting at 7:00 pm

Kelanie is a prophetic worship leader and songwriter based in Jacksonville, Florida, where she is on staff at IHOP-Jax and New Life Christian Fellowship Church. With guitar in hand and eyes wide open, her passion and energy beckon all to press in for a deeper encounter with Jesus. Kelanie seeks to help the Body of Christ engage in a heart exchange with the Lord, encouraging worshippers to pour out their hearts to Him and to find out what is on His heart. The result is an explosive, corporate release of worship and intercession.

Ticket for this event will be sold separately from Leadership Conference registration.

• $10 online at itickets.com
• Non-refundable service fees apply. Get tickets here.
• $15 at the door
• Tickets also available by phone at 800-965-9324

For more information, contact Jessica Freda at 585-582-2790.

DR. RON BURGIO is the President of Elim Fellowship. He is an alumnus of Elim Bible Institute and a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, New York. He has an earned Doctorate of Ministry from the School of Bible Theology in San Jacinto, California. Ron has been in full time ministry since 1978 and is senior pastor of Love Joy Gospel Church in Lancaster, New York. Ron and his wife, Judy, have four children.

BISHOP KENNETH C. ULMER serves as the Senior Pastor-Teacher of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, California. Under his leadership, Faithful Central has grown from 350 people to more than 13,000 since 1982. Dr. Ulmer participated in the study of ecumenical liturgy and worship at Magdalene College at Oxford University in England. Today, he continues his studies at Christ Church and Wadham College at Oxford University. Dr. Ulmer has served on the Board of Directors of The Gospel Music Workshop of America, the Board of Trustees of Biola University, the Pastors Advisory Council for the City of Inglewood, and the Board of Trustees of Southern California School of Ministry. He is a founding board member of The King's College and Seminary. Dr. Ulmer and his wife, Togetta, have three children and 5 grandchildren.

BISHOP JOSEPH L. GARLINGTON, SR., PhD is the Senior Pastor of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, a multiracial and cross-cultural community of more than two thousand members, which he founded with his wife, Barbara in 1971. Bishop Garlington is an accomplished musician and recording artist, author and scholar, whose work touches thousands through radio and TV, through his weekly television broadcast, Something Fresh, through national and international conferences, through albums, books and articles. He is internationally recognized in the religious community for his work and ministry in many churches in South Africa since 1979. His preaching and teaching ministry, known for it's humor and deep insight, has made him a popular speaker at many national conferences such as Promise Keepers, the international men's movement, where he regularly addressed tens of thousands of men. Bishop Garlington regularly consults for pastors, churches and organizations that are eager to develop similar models of racial reconciliation and healing. He is married to Pastor Barbara Williams Garlington, and together they share responsibility for seven children, thirteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

NANCY ORTBERG served as a teaching pastor for eight years at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, where she led Network, helping people identify their spiritual gifts and find a place of service in the Church, and Axis, a weekly gathering for the 18-to-20-something generation. She is a founding partner of Teamworx2, a business consulting firm that provides practical and compelling sessions to leaders and teams. Nancy is passionate about helping people connect their faith with their everyday lives. A regular contributor to Rev!Magazine, Nancy is the author of Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey through Tattoos, Tofu, & Pronouns, and Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands: Lessons in Non-Linear Leadership. She and her husband, John, live in the Bay Area and have three children.

BOB SORGE served as a pastor for 14 years, as well as a music director at Elim Bible Institute. Now he bases his writing and traveling ministry in Kansas City, Missouri, where he lives with his wife, Marci, and three children. Author of the widely-acclaimed Exploring Worship, Bob has written numerous books that are largely the product of his own spiritual journey. Among his most noted works are The Fire Of Delayed Answers; Pain, Perplexity, and Promotion (an interpretation of the book of Job); and Secrets of the Secret Place.

PAUL JOHANSSON Paul Johansson, past president of Elim Bible Institute, currently serves as its Chancellor. He has been with Elim since graduating in 1956. Paul earned a Master's Degree from New York University. Prior to coming to EBI he served as President of New York School of Urban Ministry, a school he started in 1984. He has pastored in North America, and has served as a missionary in East Africa, where he co-founded The Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College. He has also been on the staff of EBI as instructor, Dean of Men, Dean of Students and Vice President. Paul was appointed to the Elim Fellowship Council of Elders in 1971. He and his wife, Gloria, have two children.

MIKE CAVANAUGH is the president of Elim Bible Institute, the Vice President of Elim Fellowship, and has served on the Council of Elders since 1998. Mike is the author of the book The Power and Purpose of Singleness, and has appeared on Christian television. He has founded several ministries, including Mobilized to Serve (MTS), a national ministry to single adults; Brothers and Sisters In Christ (BASIC), a charismatic College ministry that mobilizes local churches to reach out to college students; and Pastor's Study Break, intensive workshops to strengthen those in pastoral ministry. A graduate of Elim Bible Institute and Roberts Wesleyan College, Mike and his wife, Terri, have three adult children who are all in full-time ministry.

Joe Jansen: Igniting Your Small Church for Big Church Influence With 20 years of pastoral ministry in a small community, Joe has discovered key principles to unlock personal joy, excel in your calling, challenge personal growth, and ignite your church to influence its community. As EF's US Ministries Director, Joe instructs pastors in being comfortable within their specific calling, temperament, and gifts. He and his wife, Joann, have three adult children.

Doug Cowburn & Bill Simmons: Igniting Church Health Church health begins with the health of its leadership, and a growing church needs a team and a strategy. Discover key principles and practices that will ignite the health of your church.

Judy Burgio: The Igniting Power of Ministry and Family If you are in ministry, you know the impact ministry has had on your family—positively and negatively. Having served for 27 years alongside her husband, Ron, at Love Joy Church, Judy has recognized the importance of connecting the whole family with ministry. How do you balance ministry and time with family? How do you allow ministry to be a part of the family? How does involving the family impact the ministry in a greater way? Judy will answer these questions and more.

Joshua Finley: Igniting Communication in a Modern Culture How do you effectively communicate a culture where people listen with their eyes and think with their feelings? Pastors are desperate to get the transforming truth of God's Word into the lives of the people they lead. In this workshop, Joshua will focus on keys to better communication from the pulpit, as well as strategic planning before you even get there. Joshua is the lead pastor of Elim Gospel Church in Lima, NY.

Wayne Hedlund: Igniting Team Leadership in Your Church Team meetings often are boring, ineffective, and unproductive. This workshop will focus on team leadership and include simple principles and practical insights into leading meetings that stimulate meaningful conversation, constructive conflict, deeper relationships and greater results. Wayne is the Associate U.S. Ministries Director at EF and blogger for church leaders at www.transformingleader.org.

Jack & Cherie Minton: Igniting Your Church for Disaster Outreach Jack and Cherie Minton founded Hope Force International (HFI) to mobilize Christians to become leading responders to the plight of global suffering. Jack serves as the CEO and President of HFI, and Cherie as Executive Vice-President. The Mintons reside in Brentwood, Tennessee. They have two children and three grandchildren.

Chris & Carol Ball: Igniting Mentoring Ministries in the Local Church Pastors for 23 years, Chris and Carol Ball have recognized that one of the most effective ways to build confident, courageous leaders is by entering into a mentoring relationship that challenges people to follow Christ at a higher level. As a result, young leaders have travelled the world with these pastors and are currently serving in key roles throughout their church. This workshop will educate you on how to identify, involve, and ignite young leaders for the future.

Laurie Crowley: Igniting Creativity in Youth Ministry Make creativity come alive in your planning and communication. Learn how to position yourself in an environment where your creativity can flourish—and gain a variety of practical techniques you can implement in your life and ministry. Laurie is the Youth Pastor at New Testament Christian Church, and a three-sport high school coach, in Rochester, NY.

Mike Kim: Igniting a Healthy Worship Ministr Geared towards pastors and worship teams, Mike will cover team values, criteria, and culture as well as three areas vital to sustainable health and success in any local church worship ministry. Mike has served for years as a worship leader, youth pastor and worship pastor in the local church, and now ministers itinerantly based out of Piscataway, New Jersey.

We are blessed to have a dynamic lineup of worship leaders this year. All Conference sessions will feature high-impact worship with great worship leaders, including Kelanie Gloeckler, Mike Kim, Jonathan Evans, Nathan Hinton, Dick Grout, and Jessica Freda.

Victoria Triano is the Senior Pastor of Christ Community Church in East Haddam, Connecticut, and the Director of Pastoral Care at both the Southington Care Center and the Orchards of Southington. She was dynamically saved in a Catholic convent and is a former probation officer and mayor. Victoria's journey is uproarious and a wonder! She attended Master Seminary and did her post graduate work at Yale Divinity School before being ordained a minister in 2001. Pastor Victoria is credentialed with Elim Fellowship and serves as a W.I.L.L.O.W. Leader.

Igniting a Church Plant Movement

Statistics reveal that if the Church is going to evangelize the U.S. and make a place for leaders to move in their gifts, there must be a new emphasis on church planting. Even in this "megachurch" era, the Church is not growing through conversion. EF is committed to church planting. In this workshop, we will have a panel of church planters—Curtis & Eileen Stitt and Kent & Gina Murawski— who will share with you their most current insights.