Taking Every Thought Captive: Confronting a Hostile Worldview
"This study grows out of the conclusion that there are only two ways of looking at reality: the Biblical way and the other way. When the Biblical way is rejected, that "other way" is the only alternative left. Thus, it is not only at the heart of the paganism the Biblical believers confronted in their culture, it is at the heart of modern thinking as well. Participants will be helped to understand how the Biblical view differs from the alternative; how that alternative expresses itself today, and how we can address ourselves to it in a redemptive way." - Dr. Oswalt
(Continuing Education Credits are given pastors for seminar attendance)

Sunday, July 14th
· 5:00 p.m. "Welcome to Texas" Dinner for all delegates - Cedar Ridge EMC - Compliments of the Mid States District
· 6:30 p.m. "Pre Conference" Prayer & Worship Service - General Superintendent speaking - Cedar Ridge EMC, Duncanville
Monday, July 15th
· 10:00 a.m. Business Session I
· 12:00 noon Luncheon(s) - Colleges & Seminaries
· 1:00 p.m. Business Session II
· 5:00 p.m. - All Conference Banquet honoring retired EMC pastors & missionaries
· 7:30 - Evening Worship - Dr. Paul Rader
· 9:30 p.m. - Receptions
Tuesday, July 16th
· 7:20 a.m. - Breakfast Meetings - Colleges & Seminaries
· 8:30 a.m. - Abbreviated John Wesley Covenant Worship Service
· 9:10 a.m. - Seminar - Dr. John Oswalt
· 10:20 a.m. - Business III
· 12 noon - Missions Banquet - Drs. Paul & Kay Rader
· 2:00 p.m. - Business Session IV
· 2:30 p.m. - Seminar - Dr. John Oswalt
· 3:45 pm. Business Session V
· 5:00 p.m. - Evangelical Methodist Women Banquet - Dr. Kay Rader
· 7:30 p.m. - Evening Worship Service - Dr. Paul Rader
· 9:30 p.m. - Receptions for Districts
Wednesday, July 17th
· 7:20 a.m. - Breakfast Meetings - Colleges & Seminaries
· 8:30 a.m. - Seminar - Dr. John Oswalt
· 10:00 a.m. - Business Session VI
· 12 noon - Evangelical Methodist Men Banquet - Dr. Paul Rader
· 1:30 p.m. - Business Session VII
· 3:10 p.m. - Business Session VIII
· 5:00 p.m. - Great Commission Evangelism Banquet
· 7:30 p.m. - Evening Worship & Ordination Service - Dr. Paul Rader
· 9:30 p.m. - Reception for General Superintendent & District Superintendents
Thursday, July 18th
· 7:20 a.m. - Breakfast Meetings - sponsored by Colleges & Seminaries
· 8:30 a.m. - Seminar - Dr. John Oswalt
· 10:00 a.m. - Business Session IX
· 12 noon - Adjournment
· 1:00 p.m. - General Council Meeting (newly elected)
Friday, July 19th - Mid States Pastors School