Potomac District Council Assemblies of God


Speakers

 James L. Davis is a recognized educational visionary that designs and develops innovative venues in continuing education opportunities for the 21st century business and church leaders, whether it is traditional or online.

Dr. Davis’ business expertise is enhanced by a lifetime commitment to serving others through Christian ministry. With a mission to promote the principles of servant leadership worldwide, Dr. Davis is president and serves on the board of directors of World Leaders Group, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the best leadership/management training services and events available today through its on-site World Leaders Conference, international webcasts, online seminars, and a proprietary line of professional leadership training resources. In 2011, Wayne Cordeiro, founder and CEO of New Hope International (NHI), appointed Dr. Davis to serve as NHI’s executive vice president.

Charlie Self is a minister, professor, author and speaker. He is a “Messenger to the Thoughtful” committed to empowering all people to fulfill their destiny. Charlie’s presentations call us to “Think Deeply and Act Decisively.” Charlie serves individuals and organizations with Coaching, Strategic Planning and Keynote Speaking. He is presently the Associate Professor of Church History for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He is a speaker with MVP Seminars in Berkeley, CA.


        

 Artists

 Chris Adams. Down an old dirt road, deep in the recesses of Hanover County, if you listen very hard you may hear the percussive strumming of a flat top guitar accompanied by a set of rawhide boots stomping out a rhythm to the tune sailing out on the airwaves. Follow this music to its origin and you’ll find Chris Adams, sitting out on his back porch, hammering out the final version of some new song he’s working on; writing, rewriting, turning each phrase until all the puzzle pieces come together to form the picture on the box top. Chris has been making music for quite a while, not only for himself, but for other artists as well. He has produced and engineered a number of projects for various East Coast, regional, and even a couple of international artists. As for his own performances, he’s opened up for such national artists as David Wilcox, Blake Shelton, Grammy nominated Little Big Town, Pierce Pettis, and American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks. For sound clips, press, and booking correspondence, please visit: www.ChrisAdams.net.

Len Burdick directs the Creative Arts department of the Potomac Ministry Network. He is the Worship and Senior Associate Pastor at Victory Church in Winchester, Virginia. His project, "THE PRAISE SESSIONS" is a fresh and innovative take on contemporary praise and worship music. For those who enjoy Big Band and pop vocal jazz, aka Sinatra, Anka, and Darin, this project is for you! Len wrote the bonus track, "FIND A WAY TO FALL IN LOVE", for his wife, Susette, for their tenth wedding anniversary.

Becki Hedrick is a songsmith whose melodies draw you in and lyrics grab you at heart level, carrying you on a ride that is equal parts "great adventure" and "deep soul searching." Skillful guitar, rich vocals - acoustic and tasteful - these songs penetrate the deeper places of the heart. Vulnerable and honest, they articulate the longing to know Jesus more.
"I'm always amazed when someone is touched by my songs because, to me, they're just my songs. Still, I know that God takes things that are very ordinary and does extraordinary things with them."

From coffeehouses to retreats, churches to concerts in the park, and large auditoriums to intimate house concerts, Becki's music is warmly received everywhere she performs. Her listeners are drawn in by the presence of God's love as she shares the gift of her music.
Becki is a full-time mom, homeschool teacher, and has spent the past 15 years as a worship leader for the Vineyard Church in Wheeling, WV. She and Scott co-lead a weekly home group and help in youth ministry. As her children are growing older, Becki is making a focused return to concert ministry. Her CD project, Call Of The Cross, is soon to be released.