Paul said that the law was given to lead us to Christ (Gal. 3:24). Interestingly, the Mormons have that same law, along with many other laws.  Why then hasn’t that law lead them to Christ?  What are the barriers that make the law ineffective for a Mormon?  This teaching explores the Biblical use of the law in the unbeliever’s life, and demonstrates how to use it to bring them to Christ.

Paul said that the law was given to lead us to Christ (Gal. 3:24). Interestingly, the Mormons have that same law, along with many other laws.  Why then hasn’t that law lead them to Christ?  What are the barriers that make the law ineffective for a Mormon?  This teaching explores the Biblical use of the law in the unbeliever’s life, and demonstrates how to use it to bring them to Christ.

Dr. Caner was recently elected to Watchman Fellowship’s board of directors.

Dr. Alan Branch, An Analysis of the Hermeneutics of the Metropolitan Community Church           

The Metropolitan Community Church is well known as a church started for homosexuals.  As people who profess to be Christians, how do they justify their participation in homosexual behavior?  This session will offer brief description and analysis of their hermeneutics. 

Rob Bowman, Are We Missing Any Gospels?  

New Agers, Mormons, liberals, skeptics, and many others claim that the church suppressed books that provide information about Jesus just as legitimate as anything in the New Testament. Here's how you can easily understand and explain why that just is not so.

Rob Bowman, Are We Missing Any Gospels?  

New Agers, Mormons, liberals, skeptics, and many others claim that the church suppressed books that provide information about Jesus just as legitimate as anything in the New Testament. Here's how you can easily understand and explain why that just is not so.

The Bible Diet, The Hallelujah Diet, The Maker's Diet, Creationist Diet, The Bible Cure, The Bible's Seven Secrets to Health, Body by God, The Weigh Down Diet, the list goes on…. Browsing through the local Christian bookstore, google or Amazon.Com, one is struck by the number of Bible based diet plans being promoted.

The Bible Diet, The Hallelujah Diet, The Maker's Diet, Creationist Diet, The Bible Cure, The Bible's Seven Secrets to Health, Body by God, The Weigh Down Diet, the list goes on…. Browsing through the local Christian bookstore, google or Amazon.Com, one is struck by the number of Bible based diet plans being promoted.

Marcia Montenegro, Contemplating the Eastern Roots of Contemplative Prayer                

Contemplative Prayer, presented as a form of prayer/meditation, is being promoted in many churches today. Where did this practice come from and what is involved? We will look at the roots of the Contemplative Prayer Movement, started by three Roman Catholic Monks, and examine its practices and teachings, which often include special breathing techniques and word repetition. The crucial question, “Is this practice Biblical prayer?” will be the theme of this workshop.

Marcia Montenegro, Contemplating the Eastern Roots of Contemplative Prayer                

Contemplative Prayer, presented as a form of prayer/meditation, is being promoted in many churches today. Where did this practice come from and what is involved? We will look at the roots of the Contemplative Prayer Movement, started by three Roman Catholic Monks, and examine its practices and teachings, which often include special breathing techniques and word repetition. The crucial question, “Is this practice Biblical prayer?” will be the theme of this workshop.

Keith Gibson, Wandering Stars:  Contending for the Faith with the New Apostles and Prophets      

Modern apostles and prophets claim to be introducing a new paradigm into the Body of Christ and the issues they raise go far deeper than a mere debate over the cessation or continuation of spiritual gifts. This workshop presents that many of the statements and teachings of leaders within this movement strike at the very heart of essential Christian doctrine and the nature of Christianity. Includes brief discussion of the history of this new movement from its roots in the Dominion Theology of the previous century to its present form. Also identifies many of the key leaders within the movement and evaluates their teachings and impact on the historic faith in light of Biblical revelation.

Keith Gibson, Wandering Stars:  Contending for the Faith with the New Apostles and Prophets      

Modern apostles and prophets claim to be introducing a new paradigm into the Body of Christ and the issues they raise go far deeper than a mere debate over the cessation or continuation of spiritual gifts. This workshop presents that many of the statements and teachings of leaders within this movement strike at the very heart of essential Christian doctrine and the nature of Christianity. Includes brief discussion of the history of this new movement from its roots in the Dominion Theology of the previous century to its present form. Also identifies many of the key leaders within the movement and evaluates their teachings and impact on the historic faith in light of Biblical revelation.

Dr. Bill Alnor, Discernment and the World of the Watchbloggers

In recent years a number of “apologists” running web sites have been producing irresponsible material that often has been inaccurate, slanderous and mean-spirited; and sometimes not exhibiting Christian charity. Often these sites are run by lone ranger types who have little or no accountability structures in place who can help correct misstatements and accusations. Some of these sites have hurt legitimate apologists. This workshop will show examples via a PowerPoint presentation and will suggest guidelines for dealing with such sites. 

This paper is a response to a recent book by Dr. Robinson, chairman of the Department of Ancient Scriptures at Mormon owned BYU. Robinson claims Mormons are Christians. This booklet demonstrates, however, that his arguments are built on faulty premises.

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Don Veinot Jr., Grace for Sale: False Teachers, False Definitions, True Bondage           

One of the “Solas” the Reformers took a stand for was “Sola Gratia” – “Grace Alone”. In the process they called the church to grace alone properly defined against the false definitions of Rome. There has been a gradual erosion in the clarity of the teaching of grace with the underlying assumption that believers understand grace. Groups who claim to be restoring Christianity or replacing Christianity or even high visibility teachers within the church take the unwary captive. This workshop will address how, by using correct terminology with false definitions, some believers are taken into true bondage.

Don Veinot Jr., Grace for Sale: False Teachers, False Definitions, True Bondage           

One of the “Solas” the Reformers took a stand for was “Sola Gratia” – “Grace Alone”. In the process they called the church to grace alone properly defined against the false definitions of Rome. There has been a gradual erosion in the clarity of the teaching of grace with the underlying assumption that believers understand grace. Groups who claim to be restoring Christianity or replacing Christianity or even high visibility teachers within the church take the unwary captive. This workshop will address how, by using correct terminology with false definitions, some believers are taken into true bondage.

Jay Howard, Is Hank Hanegraaff the Rightful President of CRI?          

Since his installation as the President of CRI, some have maintained it was not the desire of CRI founder, the late, Walter Martin. This workshop will address some of the controversy of how Hank Hanegraaff secured the position of president of CRI in 1989. It will also examine some of the moral implications of several scandals at CRI since his presidency.

Since his installation as the President of CRI, some have maintained it was not the desire of CRI founder, the late, Walter Martin. This workshop will address some of the controversy of how Hank Hanegraaff secured the position of president of CRI in 1989. It will also examine some of the moral implications of several scandals at CRI since his presidency.

Mark Roggeman, Marked Men for Christ                

This workshop will address the group called the Marked Men for Christ. This men's group is a direct outgrowth of a new age/human potential group known as the Mankind Project. This group is growing and has already appeared in several states soliciting men in churches and Christian organizations to participate in weekend retreats. This workshop will show that this organization is using techniques and scriptures to elicit emotional responses that are not biblical.

Mark Roggeman, Marked Men for Christ                

This workshop will address the group called the Marked Men for Christ. This men's group is a direct outgrowth of a new age/human potential group known as the Mankind Project. This group is growing and has already appeared in several states soliciting men in churches and Christian organizations to participate in weekend retreats. This workshop will show that this organization is using techniques and scriptures to elicit emotional responses that are not biblical.

In this workshop, Doug and Wendy Duncan draw upon their experiences trying to reintegrate into healthy, mainstream Christianity after a long-term involvement in a Bible-based cult to describe what ministers, churches, and individual believers did that was and was not helpful to them. They will emphasize some common mistakes that were made and suggest alternative approaches to minister to people recovering from cultic or spiritual abuse.

Joel Groat, Responding to the Watchtower’s Attempt to Become More Mainstream

This presentation takes a look at the Watchtower Society’s latest mainstreaming efforts and how Christians can use this to their witnessing advantage. Key points covered include: The new focus on Jesus evidenced at their 2007 District Conventions, their newly released teaching book on the life of Jesus “Come be my Follower”, evidence they may be distancing themselves from the Michael – Jesus connection, and how we as Christians can take advantage of these developments to raise questions about: the deity of Christ, loyalty to the Watchtower organization, independent Bible reading and study, and what it takes to be a genuine follower of Jesus.

Joel Groat, Responding to the Watchtower’s Attempt to Become More Mainstream

This presentation takes a look at the Watchtower Society’s latest mainstreaming efforts and how Christians can use this to their witnessing advantage. Key points covered include: The new focus on Jesus evidenced at their 2007 District Conventions, their newly released teaching book on the life of Jesus “Come be my Follower”, evidence they may be distancing themselves from the Michael – Jesus connection, and how we as Christians can take advantage of these developments to raise questions about: the deity of Christ, loyalty to the Watchtower organization, independent Bible reading and study, and what it takes to be a genuine follower of Jesus.

Wendy Peterson, Stories of Contextualization: Following Jesus in an Indian Way                

While it may be a small step for many North American indigenous persons to follow Jesus; it is an unfathomable leap for many of them to be “Christian”. Contextualization provides hope in view of a legacy of hopelessness. Yet, the mention of contextualization raises objections and fear of syncretism, often without listening to the heart or understanding the worldview of the people. This workshop will seek to lead discussion about doing apologetics and evangelism in a more meaningful and successful way by seeking wisdom from Acts and by understanding native traditions and culture. Although the focus is indigenous North Americans, the application is appropriate to any cross-cultural or cross-worldview relationship.

Wendy Peterson, Stories of Contextualization: Following Jesus in an Indian Way                

While it may be a small step for many North American indigenous persons to follow Jesus; it is an unfathomable leap for many of them to be “Christian”. Contextualization provides hope in view of a legacy of hopelessness. Yet, the mention of contextualization raises objections and fear of syncretism, often without listening to the heart or understanding the worldview of the people. This workshop will seek to lead discussion about doing apologetics and evangelism in a more meaningful and successful way by seeking wisdom from Acts and by understanding native traditions and culture. Although the focus is indigenous North Americans, the application is appropriate to any cross-cultural or cross-worldview relationship.

Bill Honsberger, Syncretism – Historic Bad Marriages and Emerging Recurrences      

The mixing and matching of truth with pagan false teachings is a time dishonored tradition within the People of God as seen in both Old and New Testaments.  This seminar will look at other “bad marriages” that have plagued the church and how this problem is endemic in the Emerging/Emergent church’s new postmodern paradigm. 

Bill Honsberger, Syncretism – Historic Bad Marriages and Emerging Recurrences      

The mixing and matching of truth with pagan false teachings is a time dishonored tradition within the People of God as seen in both Old and New Testaments.  This seminar will look at other “bad marriages” that have plagued the church and how this problem is endemic in the Emerging/Emergent church’s new postmodern paradigm. 

Jason Smith, The Community of Christ/RLDS Church: How Should it be Viewed by Evangelicals?

With just under 250,000 members, it seems natural to relegate the Community of Christ (aka RLDS Church) to a footnote in discussions about the 12 million member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Community of Christ today is almost unrecognizable as the successor to its former self. This workshop will examine some of the events that brought about these changes and present some new interpretations of how the LDS/Community of Christ should be viewed by evangelicals today. Includes, a brief historical outline of the history of the RLDS Church and how it has progressed in the Community of Christ and discussion of the significant changes that have taken place and the events and people responsible for them.

Jason Smith, The Community of Christ/RLDS Church: How Should it be Viewed by Evangelicals?

With just under 250,000 members, it seems natural to relegate the Community of Christ (aka RLDS Church) to a footnote in discussions about the 12 million member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Community of Christ today is almost unrecognizable as the successor to its former self. This workshop will examine some of the events that brought about these changes and present some new interpretations of how the LDS/Community of Christ should be viewed by evangelicals today. Includes, a brief historical outline of the history of the RLDS Church and how it has progressed in the Community of Christ and discussion of the significant changes that have taken place and the events and people responsible for them.

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Director Ron Howard’s film adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks, premiered around the world in 2006. The film further promotes some of the errors and distortions contained in the book regarding Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and conspiracies involving secret societies and the Roman Catholic Church.

Director Ron Howard’s film adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks, premiered around the world in 2006. The film further promotes some of the errors and distortions contained in the book regarding Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and conspiracies involving secret societies and the Roman Catholic Church.

Bill Honsbeger, The Emerging Church Movement - Nietzsche and the Emerging Church

Bill Honsberger, The Emerging Church Movement - Nietzsche and the Emerging Church

Rafael Martinez, The Fivefold Ministry and Spiritual Abuse: A Pentecostal's Perspective               

Has the charismatic concept of a literal "Five-Fold Ministry" (Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers and Evangelists) been exploited and perverted into a terrible source of profoundly traumatic spiritual abuse? In this workshop a Pentecostal provides his analysis of such abuses that are transpiring. The workshop will also examine the abuses of such teaching and respond to them in the Biblical context.

Rafael Martinez, The Fivefold Ministry and Spiritual Abuse: A Pentecostal's Perspective               

Has the charismatic concept of a literal "Five-Fold Ministry" (Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers and Evangelists) been exploited and perverted into a terrible source of profoundly traumatic spiritual abuse? In this workshop a Pentecostal provides his analysis of such abuses that are transpiring. The workshop will also examine the abuses of such teaching and respond to them in the Biblical context.

Rob Bowman, The Gospel According To Joel          

Rob Bowman, The Gospel According To Joel          

A fair yet tough-minded assessment of the message and teaching of Joel Osteen, pastor of the largest church in America and author of two bestselling books, Your Best Life Now and the recent Become a Better You.

David Clark, The International Church of Christ Updated and the Reemergence of Kip McKean 

Workshop includes the history of the Restoration Movement, Church of Christ, Crossroads and the International Church of Christ formerly headed by founder Kip McKean. Their primary doctrines on baptism, salvation and discipleship are examined in light of their claims to be the one true church. Includes discussion of new developments in the methods and teachings of this movement and the resignation of Kip McKean and the recent progressions that show a reemergence of his leadership.

David Clark, The International Church of Christ Updated and the Reemergence of Kip McKean

Workshop includes the history of the Restoration Movement, Church of Christ, Crossroads and the International Church of Christ formerly headed by founder Kip McKean. Their primary doctrines on baptism, salvation and discipleship are examined in light of their claims to be the one true church. Includes discussion of new developments in the methods and teachings of this movement and the resignation of Kip McKean and the recent progressions that show a reemergence of his leadership.

Bill McKeever, The Mormon Polygamy Dilemma     

The Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints insists that polygamy no longer plays a role in current Mormon teaching. Is this really true? In this workshop we will examine the history of plural marriage (also known as “the principle”) in the LDS Church and how its practice was considered absolutely essential if a Mormon hoped to be “exalted with the Gods.” We will also examine its official “abandonment” in the late 1800s and the role it plays in the future of many Latter-day Saints.

Bill McKeever, The Mormon Polygamy Dilemma   

The Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints insists that polygamy no longer plays a role in current Mormon teaching. Is this really true? In this workshop we will examine the history of plural marriage (also known as “the principle”) in the LDS Church and how its practice was considered absolutely essential if a Mormon hoped to be “exalted with the Gods.” We will also examine its official “abandonment” in the late 1800s and the role it plays in the future of many Latter-day Saints.

Travis Scott Kerns, The Notion of Truth in Latter-day Saint Theology       

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claims an exclusive hold on the doctrines which are essential for salvation. At the same time, official LDS doctrine teaches that God is not omniscient and that God offers continuing scriptural revelation to the current leader of the LDS Church. When taken together, these two beliefs about God must lead Latter-day Saints into a relativistic view of truth which necessarily destroys their claims to hold the exclusive keys to salvation. This workshop will examine these LDS and argue that the LDS cannot be considered as bearers of truth.

Travis Scott Kerns, The Notion of Truth in Latter-day Saint Theology       

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claims an exclusive hold on the doctrines which are essential for salvation. At the same time, official LDS doctrine teaches that God is not omniscient and that God offers continuing scriptural revelation to the current leader of the LDS Church. When taken together, these two beliefs about God must lead Latter-day Saints into a relativistic view of truth which necessarily destroys their claims to hold the exclusive keys to salvation. This workshop will examine these LDS and argue that the LDS cannot be considered as bearers of truth.

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This audio series, produced by Watchman Fellowship, addresses the many questions relating to these popular movies. It analyzes the religious beliefs of these two films from a Christian perspective, equipping you to help yourself and others view the films and television series with discernment.

James Walker, The Truth Behind the Secret: What Oprah Didn’t Tell You                

Almost overnight, an obscure Australian producer, Rhonda Byrne shot to #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list with her book, The Secret. Oprah Winfrey claimed that all of her success and popularity was based on the principles found in Byrnes’s book The Secret and the DVD by the same tile. At first glance, the message of The Secret is very appealing. It’s about using the Law of Attraction to make your life better and getting everything you’ve ever wanted – prosperity, heath, wellbeing, and more. It offers beautiful and powerful promises that, if true, could be the ultimate fulfillment of every human yearning. This workshop will address some very significant secrets behind The Secret that you have not been told… until now.

James Walker, The Truth Behind the Secret: What Oprah Didn’t Tell You                

Almost overnight, an obscure Australian producer, Rhonda Byrne shot to #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list with her book, The Secret. Oprah Winfrey claimed that all of her success and popularity was based on the principles found in Byrnes’s book The Secret and the DVD by the same tile. At first glance, the message of The Secret is very appealing. It’s about using the Law of Attraction to make your life better and getting everything you’ve ever wanted – prosperity, heath, wellbeing, and more. It offers beautiful and powerful promises that, if true, could be the ultimate fulfillment of every human yearning. This workshop will address some very significant secrets behind The Secret that you have not been told… until now.

Jim Valentine, Unity School of Christianity             

Current update on one of the oldest, and largest, of the mind-science groups dating back to the late 1800s when it was founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore.

Jim Valentine, Unity School of Christianity             

Current update on one of the oldest, and largest, of the mind-science groups dating back to the late 1800s when it was founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore.

Should Evangelicals ignore the fact that the CIA takes the concept of “brainwashing” seriously and uses it in their analysis of terrorist organizations?  Should Evangelicals be alarmed that those in Christian circles who generally write about the topic are usually aligned with cult apologists? Do Evangelicals know that much of the early research on brainwashing conducted by the government is still classified? What is “Brainwashing?” How does the concept fare in the courts? Is there a relationship between what the Bible says about the techniques of false prophets and the techniques of “brainwashing”? This workshop will address these and other important questions on this topic.

Dr. Paul Martin, Why Evangelical Should Believe in Thought Reform (“Brainwashing”)        

Should Evangelicals ignore the fact that the CIA takes the concept of “brainwashing” seriously and uses it in their analysis of terrorist organizations?  Should Evangelicals be alarmed that those in Christian circles who generally write about the topic are usually aligned with cult apologists? Do Evangelicals know that much of the early research on brainwashing conducted by the government is still classified? What is “Brainwashing?” How does the concept fare in the courts? Is there a relationship between what the Bible says about the techniques of false prophets and the techniques of “brainwashing”? This workshop will address these and other important questions on this topic.

Keith Walker, Wishy-Washy Watchtower                

Using actual Watchtower literature that documents doctrinal flip-flops, this workshop presents a witnessing technique that conclusively proves that the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society cannot be God's Organization

Keith Walker, Wishy-Washy Watchtower                

Using actual Watchtower literature that documents doctrinal flip-flops, this workshop presents a witnessing technique that conclusively proves that the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society cannot be God's Organization

Jhan Moskowitz, Witnessing To Jews: What Are The Objections Of The Dirty Dozen?     

If you can witness to a Jewish person you can witness to anyone. This workshop will examine theological and sociological objections to the gospel and how to answer them, in order that those attending might learn how to more effectively communicate cross culturally. 

Jhan Moskowitz, Witnessing To Jews: What Are The Objections Of The Dirty Dozen?     

If you can witness to a Jewish person you can witness to anyone. This workshop will examine theological and sociological objections to the gospel and how to answer them, in order that those attending might learn how to more effectively communicate cross culturally.