Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16New CEOs Immersion Course Those just starting out in their role as a rescue mission CEO (e.g., executive director, president, etc.)—or those needing a relevant refresher—can get the tools to be abundantly successful through this four-hour intensive workshop. Learn insights borne of experi- ence from a team of veteran CEOs. Find out how to avoid the six pitfalls that new (or weary) leaders often succumb to. This Immersion Course will lay the groundwork for all of the convention seminars that will follow over the next four days. Interactive Prayer Room Experience the presence of the Lord in a unique way as you enter this quiet place and ponder His love, sacrifice, blessings, protection, guidance, and more. At various stations, Scripture will be brought to life using art, music, illustrations, and other elements. The Interactive Prayer Room will be open around the clock. Counselors will be available in the room or located nearby. TED-Talk Style Sessions Rather than having one 40-minute message, some of our general sessions will have two 20-minute, Bible-based presentations dealing with pertinent issues relevant to culture, current events, or rescue mission ministry. The spiritual element that our general sessions are known for will still be there, but not in the traditional style. The format will provide more variety and opportunities to discover new perspectives and truths about ourselves and our settings. Chaplain Homilies The AGRM network is blessed with numerous rescue mission chaplains who can rightly divide the Word of Truth. Throughout the convention, we will hear from several of them as they give us their testimonies and insights. Their words will be uplifting and encouraging, and you’ll know that rescue missions across North America are in good hands. Mission Tours In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we are offering transportation and formal tours to four of our member facilities. On the opening day, we will spend time in Dallas at Union Gospel Mission and then Dallas LIFE. On the closing day, the tour bus will head west a few miles to Fort Worth to see Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County (where the Same Kind of Different as Me story unfolded) and Beautiful Feet Ministries. Each one of these missions is unique in its facilities, set-up, and operations. Touring all four missions will be like a convention in itself. Worship Time We’ve selected one of the general sessions to concentrate almost entirely on worship, utilizing music, Bible readings, and testi- monies to draw us closer together and closer to our heavenly Father. Chisholm Trail Dinner One evening we will have a cattle-drive style chuck-wagon dinner in our Exhibit Hall. It will be a fun atmosphere with some great music and grub. Stop by the “campfire” to hear some stories and let the ki yi yippees flow. Exhibit Hall Once again our Exhibit Hall promises to be booming with a variety of businesses to help your mission succeed. Last year we broke our own record: 75 businesses that work with rescue missions were repre- sented, including 20 new to AGRM. We expect another record breaker this year, and with our larger Exhibit Hall space, you’ll have more room to connect, plan, and fellowship. Convention Features 4