Guest Speakers

Jack Hayford is Chancellor of The King's College and Seminary in Los Angeles, which he founded in 1997. From 2004 to 2009, he also served as President of The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. He is probably best known, however, as "Pastor Jack," founding pastor of The Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California, where he served as senior pastor for more than three decades. A prolific and best-selling author, Pastor Hayford has penned more than 52 books and composed 600 hymns and choruses, including the internationally known and widely recorded "Majesty."

Steven Jack Land, Ph.D. is the first Seminary President to be selected from the ranks of the Seminary faculty. He offers a unique perspective to the study and practice of Pentecostal theology that is recognized around the world. He is a visionary with a passion to train men and women for 21st century leadership.

Dr. Steven Jack Land began teaching part-time at the Church of God Theological Seminary in 1976 and became full-time in 1979. He has served as the Seminary's Dean and Professor of Pentecostal Theology for eleven years. Dr. Land is an ordained minister with many rich experiences which include: Sunday School teacher, Youth Minister, District Youth Director, State Youth Board, Assistant Pastor, Minister of Education and Evangelism, State Council, urban missionary (founder: Atlanta's Mission Possible, Inc., 1970), church planter, civil rights community organizer (1964-68), pastor (Mission Church of God; Atlanta, GA, 1972-92), Youth With a Mission trainer, speaker-teacher in state and regional meetings including the European General Assembly (1995), retreat director/speaker in the Church of God and other denominations, speaker at the 1995 World Pentecostal Conference in Jerusalem (Doctrine section).

As a scholar, in addition to numerous chapters, articles and reviews, he has published four books: DO-TELL-- Youth Discipleship and Evangelism, Pentecostal Spirituality: A Passion for the Kingdom, Living Faith (a text on Pentecostal doctrines with R. Hollis Gause), Great Themes of Scripture (with R. Hollis Gause), and Reclaiming Your Testimony (with R. Lamar Vest). Pentecostal Spirituality, now in its fifth printing, is used extensively in Pentecostal and non-Pentecostal colleges, universities and seminaries to orient students to Pentecostal faith and life. Most recent research focuses on Pentecostalism as a world view, Pentecostalism in higher education and a Pentecostal view of the theological task. In the Church of God Theological Seminary, Dr. Land has pioneered the following courses: Theology of Holiness, Theology of Wesley, Divine Healing, Pentecostal Foundations for Theological Study and Ministry, Apologetics, and Pentecostal Spirituality-Theology. He is founding editor of the international Journal of Pentecostal Theology and Monograph series.

He is a member of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (serving as the current Vice President and President-elect), the Wesleyan Theological Society, Karl Barth Society and the American Academy of Religion (Evangelical Theology/Wesleyan studies section). He has been a participant in formal theological dialogues with Roman Catholics (internationally), Jews and the mainline Protestants (National Council of Churches USA). Dr. Land is a Staley Foundation Distinguished Lecturer and a Distinguished Visiting Lecturer in Leadership at Regent University's Center for Leadership Studies and the School of Divinity's mew Ph.D. in Renewal Theology and History.

Dr. Land's leadership has been recognized in many ways, including being the recipient of the Claude Thompson Christian Social Concerns Award at Candler School of Theology; the past President of the Atlanta Christian Theological Society (founding member); on the Board of Directors of the Christian Council of Metro Atlanta (Moral Concerns Committee); elected to the honorary national leadership fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa, Who's Who in Religion and Who's Who in U.S. Colleges; chosen to serve on the prestigious Advisory Council for Theological Education Leadership (ACTEL) of the Association of Theological Schools in the U.S. and Canada; recipient of his denomination's Distinguished Educator Leadership award; and recipient of his Seminary's Distinguished Faculty Award!

Dr Tom Renfro MD

Dr. Thomas Renfro was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma in November of 1997. Having been trained at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Renfro understood the gravity of the diagnosis. Mantle Cell Lymphoma is considered to be incurable and untreatable. Of the many types of lymphoma, it is one of the worst.

At the time of his diagnosis, Dr. Renfro was an active member of The Freedom of Worship Church in Norton, VA. His church family would prove to be critical to him during the worst days of his battle. In fact, every time Dr. Renfro would find himself being overwhelmed by his experience he would turn to them for strength.

In June of 1997, the disease had taken its toll on Dr. Renfro's body to the point he could no longer continue his practice. Reluctantly, he allowed himself to be placed on leave from the practice he had founded. After his healing on December 3, 1997, he spent most of his time and energy seeking physical restoration and spiritual growth. Finally, in November 1999, Dr. Renfro was released to go back to practicing medicine. Those things that he thought he had lost forever were restored by a God of loving grace and mercy.

Dr. Renfro began preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in March of 1998. Since that time he has been able to preach in over 100 churches, pray for thousands of people, and he has seen the story of his miraculous healing touch an unnumbered host of concerned people. In 1999 he recorded a television series called "Avenues of Healing." He has been on several regional television stations declaring the love of God. Dr. Renfro wants people to know that when 'all hope is gone' there is still Hope!

Bishop Steve Wilson is currently the lead pastor at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland, Tennessee. Pastor Steve is a veteran minister with over 20 years of ministry experience. He has served as a state evangelist, national/international conference speaker, and a pastor. Pastor Steve is recognized for his unique ability to bring the Bible to life in memorable ways by using vivid illustrations mixed with humor and practical life applications. He and his wife, Lee, are noted for their passion and genuine love for others, and their anointed ministry together appeals to people of all generations and backgrounds.

Pastor Steve is a family man who has been married to Lee-the love of his life-for more than 16 years. He is also the proud father of two sons, Zack and Greg, with whom he enjoys spending time with daily.