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The following is information and pictures from the November 2008
Conference:
We just finished our annual November Pastors' Conference at the
Ambassador Baptist Bible College with Bro. Dave Shafer (Finley, OH) as
our main quest speaker. He received a glass plaque in remembrance of his
participation in the conference.
The morning sessions were held at the college campus under the new
open-air tabernacle, and the evening sessions were held at the Allende
city auditorium to accommodate the larger crowds.
Other American pastors were Kevin Kennedy, Abilene, TX (moderator of the
meeting); Bill Carter, Tulsa, OK; Rick Brann, Cedar Park, TX; and James
Adcock, Knox, IN. Evangelist in Mexico David Abbot did a tremendous job
of translating the messages.
The Mexican speakers were Samuel Martínez, Pablo Seguovia, Rafael García,
Aaron Rocha, Mario Carranco, Oziel Reyes, and Sergio Escoval. All of the
speakers (Including the Americans) received the popular Mexican/American
flag lapel pin, and the Mexican pastors also received a box of Bibles.
The theme of this year's conference was, "Striving Together" based on
Phi. 1:27. There was great unity among the pastors, and every message
was a great blessing and challenge to each of us. Many said that it was
the best conference ever. The music was great and so was the fellowship.
Our students commented on how well the preaching spoke to their
spiritual needs and challenged their lives to forge on.
As always Susie did a tremendous job with the lunch menus and especially
with the nine cakes she baked. Vicky Shafer and Elisa Carranco both
spoke at the ladies' meeting with Susie translating for them. She had
special gifts for each of the pastors' wives.
Also, a special dedication ceremony led by Kevin Kennedy was held at the
old campus auditorium in remembrance of J. W. Steele and his wife Betty
who are the founders of the Ambassador Institute. A special plaque was
mounted on the wall and a replica provided for Mrs. Steele.
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Morning
sessions were held at the college
campus under the new open-air tabernacle |
Conference
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Bro. Dave
Shafer receiving a glass plaque
in remembrance of his participation in the
conference. |
Dedication ceremony in remembrance of
J. W. Steele and his wife Betty,
the founders of the Ambassador Institute. |
David A. Shaffer was led to the Lord by his mother
at the age of 7. David married Vickie Brock on August 9, 1975. After
graduating from Baptist Bible College, he worked in Wichita, Kansas,
where he was ordained into the Gospel ministry. He has pastored churches
in Wyoming, Oklahoma, Kansas and is currently the pastor of Trinity
Baptist Church in Findlay, Ohio. The Shaffer’s have 2 adult daughters:
Stephanie and Teresa.
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