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10 Weeks That Will Change Your LIfe

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Faculty

Be taught by qualified teachers with proven experience.

Dr. Gerald Derstine

Dr. Gerald Derstine, founder of the I.O.M., is a featured teacher; his teaching includes: Supernatural Living, The Holy Spirit, and Faith Dynamics, Kingdom Living, as well as current up-dates on the church in Israel & the Middle East.

Dr. Gerald Derstine

Dr. Derstine is Pastor of The Family Church at Christian Retreat. Pastor Phil teaches from a heart of mobilizing the Church onto the harvest with subjects such as Evangelism that Works and Releasing the Power within you. He will set your heart on fire to "GO".

Janet Shell

A world class violinist whose teaching on Praise and Worship from scripture and experience will enrich your wholehearted love for God and help you learn how to lead others into intimacy with the Father.

Pastor Jannette Derstine

Teaching on Practical Ministry. Worship leader.

Rev. Frank Baio

A seasoned and effective minister of the Gospel, Rev. Frank will be be teaching on Eschatology.

Other Instructors

Pastor David Bromell
David, a retired Chief Master Sargent from the Canadian Forces, is a seasoned, effective Bible Teacher. He serves as the Assistant Dean of the IOM.

Luis Brignoni
Part of the pastoral staff at Christian Retreat, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge on ministering to the family.

Jerry Schmidt
A seasoned teacher, Jerry has built ministry training schools all over the world. He will teach in the Authority of the Believer.

Bob Armstrong
A veteran missionary and international trainer, Bob speaks with humor and passion.

Mac Owen
Veteran missionary to 40 nations, he brings a wealth of experience and proven strategies for world missions.

Pastor Tony Bonner
Subject: Biblical Leadership
Tony serves at Christian Retreat as an assistant to Pastor Phil Derstine. He teaches on Biblical Leadership.

Alan Tobiason
Subject: Purpose Driven Life
The Founder of Purpose House ministry, with 12 homes for those coming out of addiction. Alan teaches the Purpose Driven Life with great effectiveness.

Laura Upleger
Administrative Assistant to Gerald Derstine, she teaches on Effective Leadership, God’s Way.

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