9th Annual Circle of Nations Conferences to be held in Broken Arrow

The Ninth Annual Circle of Nations Christian Leadership Conferences will convene September 12 and 13, 2014, at Arrow Heights Baptist Church, 3201 South Elm Place, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  Conferences are conducted simultaneously for women, men, and youth and are ministered by gifted leaders from all nations.  Activities will include inspirational music, exciting Bible seminars, and workshops.  One featured workshop will focus on the ancient art of traditional basket weaving.  According to Conference Director, Theresa Hinman, the two-day event will have great Bible teaching, music, fun, food, fellowship, giveaways, and much more."Our conferences provide a place where women, men, and youth of all ages and backgrounds can share spiritual insights and apply Biblical truths to their daily lives,” said Hinman.

Featured speakers this year include Quanah Spence, a Hualapai Indian from Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Jennifer Barnett, member of the Creek Nation, Seminole, Oklahoma; Jade Hansen, member of the Cherokee Nation, Locust Grove, Oklahoma; and Dr. Lahoma Schultz, member of the Creek Nation, White Eagle, Oklahoma.  Special music will be presented by recording artists, the Carpitchers, from Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Women’s praise and worship leader this year is Shirley Falls of the Chickasaw Nation, and the men’s praise leader is Ellis Horsechief of the Pawnee Nation. The Conference keynote speaker is Dr. Emerson Falls, of the Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma City.  Dr. Falls will deliver his address on Saturday afternoon. Conference Seminar and Workshop leaders are from Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama.

The Circle of Nations Christian Leadership Conference is a faith-based group of Native American Christians from Oklahoma Churches throughout the state and consists of more than 25 Christian adults and youth with a passion for sharing their God-led vision: To glorify God, lift up His name, and follow Him.  The Conference starts with registration at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12.  Registration includes conference material, Friday night hospitality buffet, a full luncheon on Saturday, and many other amenities.

Conference pre-registration is $20 for women and men.  Deadline for pre-registration is September 1, 2014. Registration at the door is $25.  Admission is free for all youth ages 12-19, Elders 70 and up, Pastors and  their wives.  Complete agenda, program information, and a downloadable pre-registration form can be found at www.circleofnations.net.  Addition information may be obtained by calling Theresa Hinman at (918) 724-1952.