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The Christian and Missionary Alliance PO Box 35000 Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500

COUNCILis for You!REGISTRATION DETAILS INSIDE»2013

Join us as we celebrate 125 glorious years of God at work through Alliance people.

Hear how The Alliance is shining the Light in some of the world’s darkest places and what our next chapter of ministry will look like in an ever-changing world.

Revitalize and refocus your life and ministry in beautiful Tampa Bay. Savor the experience of worshiping God with your family and with brothers and sisters in Christ.

»GENERAL COUNCIL 2013 will be held at the Tampa Convention Center333 South Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602

SPIRIT-SOAKED WORSHIP SERVICESEnjoy powerful messages from inspirational speakers who will challenge you with their deeper-life messages. Fill your spiritual well with encouraging times of prayer, celebration, and exaltation as Rev. Kelvin Walker, pastor of Bedford Community Church in Bedford, New York, leads our times of worship. Rev. Fred Hartley will lead morning prayer gatherings.

Keynote SpeakerRev. Samuel Rodriguez has been called “the leader of the Hispanic evangelical movement,” and Charisma Magazine identifies him as America’s most influential, Spirit-filled Christian leader in the political sphere. An ordained

minister with the Assemblies of God, Samuel serves as senior pastor of New Season Christian Worship Center in Sacramento, California, where he resides with his wife, Eva, and their three children.

Healing/Communion ServiceReceive Communion and healing, celebrating all that our Lord Jesus accomplished through His death and Resurrection. You’ll hear the testimony of Rev. Craig S. Smith, whose life was changed dramatically in June 2009 after a near fatal auto accident. As Craig’s long healing journey continues, he and LaDonna are shining the light of Jesus where God has sovereignly placed them.

Celebrate Alliance MissionsJoin us for a dynamic Sunday morning Missions Celebration. Dr. David Thompson will give testimony to what God is doing through Alliance missions across the globe.

SOUL-NOURISHING SEMINARSYou will be refreshed and equipped for ministry as you attend engaging seminars hosted by presenters like Gracia Burnham, David Simpson, John Stumbo, and Jason Ostrander. Topics include:

* Retooling the 21st Century Church for Radical Impact!

* Pushing Back the Darkness: A Progress Report * Reclaiming the 4/14 Window * Showing Jesus in Your ’Hood * Passing the Baton to the Next Generation * Am I a Soldier of the Cross? * Helping that Helps * Healing and Holiness

For detailed speaker and seminar information, visit www.cmalliance.org/council.

CHOOSING OUR NEXT LEADERSThis year we will elect the next president of the U.S. Christian and Missionary Alliance, as well as new members of the Board of Directors. Be with us when the baton is passed to the next generation of leadership.

Note: Voting delegates who wish to participate in the election of the new president and board members must be on site to register no later than 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13.

Express your appreciation to Dr. Gary Benedict for his service in ministry at the President’s Farewell Reception on Friday night. Then, greet the president-elect at the New President’s Welcome Reception on Saturday night.

WHERE TO STAY Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina700 South Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 813-221-4900Room Rates: $125 single & double, $145 triple, $165 quad

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island725 South Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 813-229-5000 Room Rate: $129 flat

Embassy Suites Hotel–Downtown Tampa513 South Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 813-769-8300Room Rates: $124 single, $134 double, $144 triple, $154 quad

Hotel Tampa, an Affiliate of Hilton211 North Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602 813-204-3000Room Rate: $129 flat

DON’T MISS IT!Council is open to all C&MA members and adherents. People attending more than one day are expected to register. This year, attendees to General Council can register online for all seminars and meal events. Registered delegates can pick up their event tickets at Council Registration. If you do not register early, there is no guarantee that there will be openings for the seminars and meal events.

Registration* Visit: www.cmalliance.org/council

Accredited Delegate (voting)…………………$149 Corresponding Delegate (nonvoting)…………$99 *closes May 1, 2013

On-Site Registration* Accredited Delegate (voting) …………………$189 *closes Thursday, June 13 @ 11:30 a.m. Corresponding Delegate………………………$129 *closes Saturday, June 15 @ 11:00 a.m.

COUNCIL 2013 OVERVIEW Monday, June 10 Business as Mission Conference Council Committees

Tuesday, June 11 International Ministries Pre-Council Business as Mission Conference C&MA Licensing Workshop IM Retirement Luncheon New Delegate Orientation Worship Service

Wednesday, June 12 Alliance Family Prayer Gathering Ministry Strategy Sessions—President’s Report Worship Service

Thursday, June 13 Alliance Family Prayer Gathering CM Retirement Luncheon Ministry Strategy Sessions Election of President Worship Service

Friday, June 14 Alliance Family Prayer Gathering Ministry Strategy Session General Elections Healing and Communion Service President’s Farewell Reception

Saturday, June 15 Alliance Family Prayer Gathering Seminars Alliance Women Ministries Luncheon C&MA Men’s Ministry Luncheon Leadership/Presidential Transition Service New President’s Welcome Reception

Sunday, June 16 Missions Celebration and Great Commission

Sunday Offering

For a more detailed schedule, visit www.cmalliance.org/council.

REGISTER ONLINE @ WWW.CMALLIANCE.ORG/COUNCIL * QUESTIONS? CALL TOLL FREE 877-284-3262, Option #5FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TAMPA BAY, CHECK OUT: WWW.VISITTAMPA.COM

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