The AGRM2017 AnnualConvention

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December 15

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Convention ThemeDear AGRM Members and Friends,

The theme for The AGRM 2017 Annual Convention is“Strong Tower,” in reference to Psalm 61:3:

“For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.”

Every day, AGRM member missions provide that kind ofshelter for tens of thousands of people who are fighting for their lives to survive, constantly under attack from theenemy of their souls. They need a sanctuary with a vantagepoint to defend their physical and spiritual lives.

To minister from a position of strength, we also need a placeof refuge—a bastion where we can go to regroup, rearm,and strategize. In the shadow of Dallas’ Reunion Tower,we’ll come together again to find cover and strength in God,our strong tower. Rally through training, inspiration, andencouragement, and be more convinced than ever that the battle belongs to the Lord.

I look forward to seeing you and your team in Dallas for what is shaping up to be an intriguinglyunconventional convention.

John Ashmen, AGRM President

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To minister from aposition of strength,we also need aplace of refuge—abastion where wecan go to regroup,rearm, andstrategize.

Bill Butterworth Bill Butterworth has written books on topics ranging from sports to psychologyand self-help issues. He was on the faculty of Florida Bible College and wasdirector of counseling ministries at Insight for Living. He received the HalHolbrook Award presented by the International Platform Association and is one of a select few to be named “Top-Rated Speaker of the Year.”

Tony EvansTony Evans is founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas,founder and president of The Urban Alternative, former chaplain of the NFL’sDallas Cowboys, and present chaplain of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. His radiobroadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on nearly 1,000 U.S.radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries.

Shirley HoogstraShirley Hoogstra is the president of the Council for Christian Colleges &Universities, a higher education association of 182 Christian institutions aroundthe world. She previously served as vice president for student life at CalvinCollege in Michigan and was also co-host of Inner Compass, a nationally televisedshow on PBS. Shirley spent 13 years practicing law as a partner in Connecticut.

Greg Jao Greg Jao is vice president of campus engagement for InterVarsity ChristianFellowship/USA. He is the author of Your Mind’s Mission, The Kingdom of God(a LifeGuide Bible Study), and a contributor to Following Jesus Without DishonoringYour Parents (a book on Asian-American discipleship). He is also an attorney but is best known as the emcee for the Urbana Student Missions Conferences.

David KinnamanDavid Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Good Faith, You Lost Me, and unChristian. He is president of Barna Group, a leading research andcommunications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businessesranging from film studios to financial services. Since 1995, David has directedinterviews with nearly a million individuals and overseen hundreds of U.S. andglobal research studies.

Two Or MoreTwo or More is an Ecuadorian-American Christian bandfrom Southern California with a crisp Latin style that hasbeen compared to Santana and Gypsy Kings, overflowingwith elements of blues and soul. The core of the band is three brothers: Walter, Eddie, and Renatto Aguas. Thegroup produces a culturally diverse sound that makes foran inspiring worship service.

Platform Guests

Times, descriptions, and personnel shown throughout this brochure closely parallel the actual programbut are for general planning purposes only. The final program may differ slightly in multiple areas.

About AGRM’s ConventionsIt’s widely acknowledged in Christian ministry circles thatAGRM’s Annual Convention is one of the most enjoyable,beneficial, and professionally run events of its kind. (Ourreputation is such that other associations have even sent staffto our events to see how we do things.) This value propositionis confirmed by survey statistics: Year after year, more than 95percent of attendees say they are reasonably sure or definitelysure they got their money’s worth!

Some commentsfrom members:

“I’ve attended a dozen or moreconventions in my previous

career with two differentFortune 500 companies.

Your convention is on parwith all of them, and in some

ways, even better.”

“Fifty percent of what I’velearned about rescue

mission ministry I pickedup on the job. The other50 percent I learned at

AGRM’s yearlyconventions.”

“Jesus walks the halls and fills therooms at these annual events.”

Hyatt RegencyJacksonville Riverfront

Who Attends AGRMs Annual Conventions?Years ago, AGRM’s Annual Conventions were the events that brought together mainly mission“superintendents” and directors to confer and compare notes. Today, our yearly events are theenergetic “gathering place” for those whose ministry focus is pouring out God’s blessings andgrace on poor and powerless people. Whether you are a case manager, fundraiser, president & CEO, thrift store operator, finance director, program supervisor, marketing specialist, boardmember, or faithful volunteer, you’ll find multiple elements at an AGRM convention for you.Many executive leaders even see the convention as the perfect opportunity to catapult thecareers of promising new employees and prospective future leaders.

“There are a bunch of other associationsout there that can learn a lot from y’all

on how to do great meetings.”

“I go home refreshed andrecharged every time I attend

a convention that AGRMholds. Inspiration and training

like this is so important. It’s one budget line item

I refuse to cut.”

New CEOs “Boot Camp” Those just starting out in their role as a rescue mission CEO (e.g., executivedirector, president, etc.)—or those needing a relevant refresher—can get the tools to be abundantly successful through this four-hour intensive workshop. Learn insightsborne of experience from a team of veteranCEOs. Find out how to avoid the six pitfallsthat new (or weary) leaders often succumbto. This Boot Camp will lay the groundworkfor all of the convention seminars that willfollow over the next four days.

Interactive Prayer Room Experience the presence of the Lord in aunique way as you enter this quiet place and ponder His love, sacrifice, blessings,protection, guidance, and more. At variousstations, Scripture will be brought to lifeusing art, music, illustrations, and otherelements. The Interactive Prayer Room will be open around the clock. Counselorswill be available in the room or locatednearby.

TED Talk-Style Sessions Rather than having one 40-minute message,some of our general sessions will have two 20-minute, Bible-based presentationsdealing with pertinent issues relevant toculture, current events, or rescue missionministry. The spiritual element that ourgeneral sessions are known for will still be there, but not in the traditional style. The format will provide more variety andopportunities to discover new perspectivesand truths about ourselves and our settings.

Chaplain Homilies The AGRM network is blessed withnumerous rescue mission chaplains who can rightly divide the Word of Truth.Throughout the convention, we will hearfrom 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 areoffering transportation and formal tours to four of our member facilities. On theopening day, we will spend time in Dallas atUnion Gospel Mission and then Dallas LIFE.On the closing day, the tour bus will headwest a few miles to Fort Worth to seeUnion Gospel Mission of Tarrant County(where the Same Kind of Different as Mestory unfolded) and Beautiful FeetMinistries. Each one of these missions is unique in its facilities, set-up, andoperations. Touring all four missions will be like a convention in itself.

Worship Time We’ve selected one of the general sessionsto 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-drivestyle chuck-wagon dinner in our ExhibitHall. 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 tohelp your mission succeed. Last year webroke our own record: 75 rescue-missionrelevant businesses were represented,including 20 new to AGRM. We expectanother record breaker this year, and with our larger Exhibit Hall space, you’llhave more room to connect, plan, andfellowship.

Convention Features

Seminar TracksThe networking inside and outside of general sessionsat AGRM’s annual events is always popular, but ourseminars are where you will find solid educationalcontent. This year, you and your team can choose from60 seminars in the following tracks:

� Client & Culture� Strategic Thinking� Radical Hospitality� Transformational Programming� Resource Development� Operations & Administration� Enterprise� E3 Rescue Ministry Institute� Association of Christian Thrift Stores

What Is AGRM’s Education Worth?Each year, AGRM’s Annual Conventiontypically has scores of seminars and workshops.In the past, attendees could receive continuing

education credits (CEUs) for selected classes.

Starting with the 2017 Annual Convention, AGRM islaunching a nanodegree program in partnership withCairn University in Pennsylvania. Sometimes referred toas micro-credentialing, a nanodegree program is a courseof study that can be completed in less than 12 monthsthrough classroom participation and online learning. The aim of the program is to teach basic skills throughthe most qualified instructors, using the most relevantmaterials.

Participants who complete a nanodegree course earn a“badge” that distinguishes them as having attained corecompetencies in a specific vocational area (such as men’sshelter management, life skills counseling, etc.), verifyingtheir qualifications to undertake at least entry levelpositions in key roles at rescue missions.

The specific nanodegrees AGRM will offer, starting withthe 2017 Annual Convention, will be announced in detailin early January.

New!

Convention HotelWith 160,000 square feet of flexible meeting space,the comfortable and beautifully appointed HyattRegency Dallas at Reunion is the perfect hotel forlarge conventions. Towering over the east side ofdowntown, it is three blocks from Dealey Plaza, (site of the JFK assassination) and the Sixth FloorMuseum; a few blocks beyond the museum is theHistoric West End with a slew of popular restaurants.

For guests, the Hyatt Regency Dallas offers “all thelittle extras” such as free Wi-Fi so you can check email or finish a last-minute project (or seminarpresentation). The guest rooms offer the plush Hyatt Grand Bed and a large HDTV.

Public transportation is literally on-site with anunderground corridor connecting guests to UnionStation. Buses and trains connect to greater Dallas and run around the clock.

Reserve your room early with the Hyatt RegencyDallas. Go to www.agrm.org/2017hotel, or call (214) 712-7118. Please note that hotelreservations require a non-refundable first night charge of $121 plus taxes.

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FULL-TIME PROGRAM FEES

Early-bird rate: $479Faxed, postmarked, or completed online Dec.16–Feb. 28 Mar. 1–May 10 After May 10 Your fees

1st Person $509 $539 $569 $2nd Person (from same mission/organization) $499 $529 $559 $3rd Person (from same mission/organization) $489 $519 $549 $4th Person (and more) $479 $509 $539 $

PART-TIME PROGRAM FEES� Wednesday, May 31 Includes general session, dinner, exhibit hall,

and district event dessert. $109 $� Thursday, June 1 Includes two track seminars, two general sessions, lunch,

professional network dessert, dinner, and exhibit hall. $229 $� Friday, June 2 Includes three track seminars, lunch, general session, and exhibit hall. $159 $ � Saturday, June 3 Includes general session and breakfast. $79 $� Spouse Sampler See details (right). $309 $

OPTIONAL PROGRAM FEES� New CEOs "Boot Camp" Includes materials and lunch.

Wednesday, May 31, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $59 $� Dallas Trail Mission Tours Includes tours of Dallas LIFE and

Union Gospel Mission and lunch. Wednesday, May 31, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $32 $

� Women-in-Leadership Breakfast Includes breakfast. Friday, June 2, 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. $40 $

� Fort Worth Trail Mission Tours Includes Beautiful Feet Ministries and Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County tours and lunch. Saturday, June 3, 11:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $32 $

Total $+ Those not affiliated with an AGRM member mission, add 40% $Amount Enclosed $

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Association of Gospel Rescue Missions104th Annual ConventionMay 31–June 3, 2017Hyatt Regency Dallas300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207

Register online at www.agrm.orgOnline registration not available for non-members.

QUESTIONS? Call us at (719) 266-8300.Mail to: AGRM7222 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 120Colorado Springs, CO 80919Fax to: (719) 266-8600

Convention Registration DetailsThe rates shown apply to individual and associ-ate members and their spouses, plus any otherboard and staff members of member missions. All registration fees are always transferable to a previously unregistered guest from a membermission. Any registration changes or additionsafter May 17 must be made on-site at the HyattRegency Dallas. Registrations canceled beforeApril 15 will be assessed a $75 cancellation feeper person. If canceled after April 15, they will be assessed a $150 cancellation fee per person.Only in cases of family emergencies might thecancellation fee be waived. All refund requestsmust be in writing and received by AGRM nolater than Friday, June 16, 2017.

Spouse SamplerAGRM is again offering a spouse rate this yearthat includes: (1) general sessions and associat-ed meals; and (2) Exhibit Hall pass and meals. It is only for spouses who are NOT working full-time at a member mission. Seminars, othersessions, and the professional networkingdessert are NOT included.

Hotel Reservations DetailsTo book your room at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, visit www.agrm.org/2017hotel or call(214) 712-7118. The AGRM convention rate is $121per night (single/double). State and local taxesapply. For those driving, parking is $5 per day.

1. Hotel reservations require a non-refundablefirst night charge of $121 plus taxes. Carefullyevaluate your anticipated hotel room usageto avoid cancellation penalties.

2. Convention attendees not staying at theHyatt Regency Dallas, and those staying at the Hyatt Regency Dallas who made their reservations through an online discounter/consolidator, may be assessed an $80 or more convention facility usage fee,payable upon check-in at the AGRMRegistration/Information Desk.

Early-bird rate available Nov. 15–Dec. 15,online only: www.agrm.org

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