Events

Overview

Make your plans now to join us for our eleventh annual international conference just outside of Knoxville, Tennessee! Our theme this year will be “To a 1000 Generations,” as we will be celebrating the eternal promises of our Father. This exciting event will be unlike anything you have ever experienced. After ten years of wonderful conferences, we’ve decided to change things up a bit!

For our 2010 conference, we will be gathering at Maryville College from July 26 through August 1. This week-long event will be filled with passionate worship, inspired teachings, and the opportunity to build life-changing friendships with other believers. Together, we will transform the entire campus into a vibrant Messianic community, through which we will be able to experience the joy of true, righteous fellowship.

Our conference will consist of two phases. The first phase will be our four-day Messianic Israel Boot Camp, which will provide comprehensive training in a variety of important topics. The second phase of the conference will be our larger, three-day Messianic Israel Celebration, a fast-paced event similar to our previous conferences. Both of these phases will enrich your walk, and together they will create a truly transformative and memorable experience.

Our Messianic Boot Camp will take place from Sunday, July 26, through Thursday, July 29. This highly intensive program will offer training from the Messianic movement’s preeminent teachers. To educate and equip the Father’s people, we will be offering five primary courses of study, five secondary courses, and a wide variety of elective classes. Each student will be able to enroll in one primary course and one secondary course and participate in general sessions and the elective classes of their choice.

Primary Courses

Each of our primary courses will contain more than 20 hours of lectures, workshops, discussions, and topical studies. The courses will consist of the following:

• Prophecy: “The End From the Beginning”
• Leader: Bill Cloud, Shoreshim Ministries
• Instructors: Bill Cloud, Hale Harris, Batya Wootten
• Topics Covered: Restored Israel, Ephraim’s Return, The End Times, How to Approach and Interpret Prophecy
  
  
• Worship: “Tabernacle of Praise”
• Leader: Dr. John Conrad, The Messianic Israel Alliance
• Instructors: Daniel & Sylvia Calderon, John Conrad, Jane Diffenderfer, Steve & Tawnie Manning, Lisa Rubel
• Topics Covered: Congregational “Circle” Dance, Flags, Presentation Dance, Leading Worship, Hebrew Words for Worship
  
  
• Family: “The Messianic Home”
• Leader: Scott Diffenderfer, The Messianic Israel Alliance
• Instructors: Scott & Jane Diffenderfer, Ed & Chavah Harris, Batya Wootten
• Topics Covered: Family Order, Spiritual Authority, Marriage, Child Training and Educating, Courtship/Betrothal
  
  
• Hebrew Roots: “Aliyah”
• Leader: Daniel Botkin, Gates of Eden
• Instructors: Dr. Holisa Alewine, Daniel Botkin, Dr. John Conrad, Frank Houtz, Boaz & Rina Dreyer, Brad Scott
• Topics Covered: The Feasts of Israel, Hebrew, Biblical Research, Covenants, Hebrew vs. Greek Patterns, The Tabernacle
  
  
• Young Life: “Generation Zion” (Intended for ages 12-19)
• Leader: Brad Scott, Wildbranch Ministries
• Instructors: Ed Harris, Jordon & Lisa Rubel, Brad Scott
• Topics Covered: Creation Science, Vision for Life, Davidic Dance, Finding Purpose
  
  
• Childcare: “A Righteous Generation” (Intended for ages 3-11)
• Leader: Gayla Lemons
• Instructors: Rut Hughes, Gayla Lemons, Batya Wootten
• Topics: Our Father Abraham, Davidic Dance, People In the Bible, Crafts, Games

Secondary Courses

In addition to a primary course, each student will devote five hours to a secondary course. The secondary courses will be:

• Congregational Leadership - Instructors: Daniel Botkin, Scott Diffenderfer
  
• One New Man - Instructor: Hale Harris
  
• Redeemed Israel - Instructor: Batya Wootten
  
• The Tabernacle - Instructor: John Conrad
  
• Preparation For Life - Instructors: Scott Diffenderfer, Ed Harris

Elective Classes

To round out their educational experience, students will have the opportunity to participate in four unique elective classes. These daily classes will cover topics such as:

• Who Is Israel?
• Beginning Dance
• Heart of Worship
• Life In Israel
• New Music
• Spring Feasts
• Fall Feasts
• Diet For Life
• Begin A Dance Ministry
• Modern Israeli Geo-Politics

To ensure an effective academic experience, each course will have a limited number of students. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to participate in this intensive program, please enroll as soon as possible, as all courses will fill up quickly.

Enrollment in the Messianic Boot Camp will include on-campus housing and a full meal plan, featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from Monday through Thursday. All meals will be Biblically kosher and feature a wide variety of options, including vegetarian and low-calorie options. For more information regarding on-campus housing, please refer to our “Room/Board” section.

Our Messianic Israel Celebration will begin on Friday, July 28, and run through Sunday, August 1. This high-velocity event will feature the world’s largest collection of Messianic Israel teachers, awesome concerts, powerful praise and worship, and uplifting fellowship with more than one thousand Messianic believers.
Our enormous roster of teachers will include:

• Holisa Alewine
• Daniel Botkin
• Sandy Bloomfield
• Daniel & Sylvia Calderon
• Bill Cloud
• John Conrad
• Rico Cortes
• Scott & Jane Diffenderfer
• Miguel Demelli
• Boaz & Rina Dreyer
• Kelly Ferrari
• Ephraim & Rimona Frank
• Ed & Chavah Harris
• Hale Harris
• Frank Houtz
• Gayla Lemons
• Paul Nison
• Brad Scott
• Wally Smith
• Charles Stalsworth
• Marvin Taylor
• Angus & Batya Wootten
• David Yaniv

Our Messianic Celebration will be filled with vibrant worship led by Steve Manning and the MIA’s worship team. Also performing will be:

• Mason Clover
• Lenny & Varda Harris
• House of Aaron
• Rut Hughes
• Justin McLendon
• Brenda Wheeler

Basic lodging accommodations, for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, are included in the registration fee for this event. Meal plans, featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner from Friday evening through Monday morning, may be purchased for only $39 per person. All meals will be Biblically kosher and will feature a wide variety of options, including vegetarian and low-calorie dishes. For more information regarding housing, please refer to our “Room/Board” section.

Childcare

Throughout portions of the weekend Messianic Israel Celebration, complimentary childcare will be provided on-campus for ages 4-11.

Childcare will be provided during the Messianic Boot Camp. Children must register and select “Childcare” as their primary course.

As we strive to create a family-friendly environment, children of all ages are welcome to attend all sessions and workshops, provided that they are not excessively disruptive. All children must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian.

Meal Plans

A full meal plan is included in the registration fee for the Messianic Boot Camp. Throughout the Boot Camp, the on-site catering company will provide meals in the campus cafeteria. This plan will begin with breakfast on Monday morning and go through dinner on Thursday night.

During the weekend’s Celebration, attendees will have the option of enjoying a full meal plan. This meal plan can be added to a registration for only $39 (per person), and will begin with dinner on Friday night and go through breakfast on Monday morning (eight meals, all together). As with the Boot Camp, the on-site catering company will provide all meals in the campus cafeteria, with the exception of breakfasts for those residing in the hotels, which will be served at the hotels.

In the cafeteria, attendees will have their choice of a wide variety of Biblically kosher dishes. Every mealtime will feature multiple entrées and vegetarian and low-calorie options. Beverages, salads, and desserts will also be included. All meals will be served buffet style.

On-Campus Lodging

Registration includes on-campus lodging in one of Maryville College’s residence halls. These neat dormitories and apartments will contribute to our sense of community and provide attendees with unparalleled opportunities to build meaningful relationships with fellow believers.

Registration in the Messianic Boot Camp will include on-campus lodging from Sunday through Thursday night. Registration for the Messianic Celebration will include on-campus lodging for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.

As you would expect, on-campus housing features fairly basic amenities. All beds are extended twin-sized and each room features dressers and desks. Linens, including sheets and towels, are included. Residence halls feature communal areas and coin-operated laundry facilities. To reduce distractions, individual rooms do not include televisions or telephones. Guests are encouraged to bring whatever items they desire to add to their comfort level. Prior to the event, registered guests will be sent detailed information about their housing assignments. Wireless Internet access is available.

The vast majority of residence halls feature double occupancy rooms. As such, solo guests will likely be paired together as roommates. Guests may request specific roommates, so long as both registrants request each other in their registration forms.

Guests who desire additional privacy may request a private bedroom. With this optional upgrade, guests will be provided with a private bedroom (without a roommate).

Guests with physical disabilities should indicate their needs in their registration forms. We will strive to accommodate all needs.

Families with more than three children should call our home office at 800-829-8777, as we may be able to reduce their expenses.

We reserve the right to upgrade guests’ registrations to off-campus housing as needed.

Off-Campus Hotels (Optional Upgrade)

Attendees may upgrade their accommodations to a standard hotel room. We have made arrangements with several quality local hotels for our conference, and we will facilitate all reservations. The hotels are located about five minutes from campus. We will provide shuttle service between the hotels and the campus throughout the weekend.

Guests with physical disabilities should indicate their needs in their registration forms. We will strive to accommodate all needs.

Families with four or more children should call our home office at 800-829-8777, as we may be able to reduce their expenses.

We reserve the right to upgrade guests’ registrations to off-campus housing as needed.

Location

Directions

Maryville College is located less than five miles from Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport, in Maryville, Tennessee. Maryville College is also located only 115 miles from Chattanooga, 175 miles from Atlanta, and 185 miles from Nashville. McGhee Tyson Airport is serviced by many airlines, including the budget-friendly Allegiant Air (www.AllegiantAir.com).

During the weekend Celebration, we will provide complementary shuttle services between the hotels and the campus.

Maryville College is located at 502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804

The Campus

Nestled in the foothills of the legendary Smoky Mountains, Maryville College features a truly breathtaking campus. As one of the oldest campuses in America, Maryville College’s secluded campus is filled with beautiful green spaces, stately buildings, and timeless charm. The campus is equipped with benches, picnic tables, hammocks, athletic fields, paths, grills, lights, and a pavilion. Together, we will enjoy spending time building relationships in this gorgeous campus, from the shaded, brick walkways to the steps of the old chapel to the wood-paneled campus grill.

Things To Do

Just minutes from the scenic Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Maryville College is located at the heart of many of Tennessee’s natural wonders. Downtown Maryville features a wide array of shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. The ever-popular tourist destinations of Pigeon Forge (home of Dollywood theme park) and Gatlinburg are less than 40 miles away. Come early or stay late, but be sure to experience all this beautiful region has to offer.

• For information on Maryville: www.maryvillegov.com
• For information on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: www.nps.gov/grsm
• For information on Knoxville: www.knoxville.org
• For information on Pigeon Forge: www.mypigeonforge.com
• For information on Gatlinburg: www.gatlinburg.com