At the 2022 International Convention, Gideons and Auxiliary from around the world will come together in Grapevine, Texas. We’ll worship and learn together, rooting ourselves in God’s Holy Word and allowing the Holy Spirit to prepare us for the work ahead.
Come experience all of the special parts of Convention that shape some of your favorite moments in ministry. Reuniting with fellow members from around the world is sure to be an encouraging time for you and your family.
International Convention will take place in person and online through live streaming. Continue to check this site for updates.
| Time | Session | Presenter |
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| 6:30 P.M. | International Fellowship Banquet |
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| 8:30 P.M. | Closing Prayer | |
| 8:45 P.M. | Evening Prayer Time |
Mark Johnson—International Chaplain Dick Eilders |
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 A.M. | Hosting | International Delegates |
| 8:00 A.M. | Morning Devotions | Mark Johnson—International Chaplain |
| Session 1 | ||
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9:00 A.M. |
Moderator Call to Order Scripture Reading—Romans 15: 4–7, 13 Prayer |
T. Lloyd Crum David W. Martin—International President Kirsten Langeland Per Inge Langeland |
| 9:10 A.M. | Welcome | Craig Woodrow—General Chairman |
| 9:15 A.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 9:25 A.M. |
Presidents Address—One Vision |
David W. Martin—International President |
| 9:55 A.M. | Closing Prayer | T. Lloyd Crum |
| 10:00 A.M. | Break | |
| Session 2 | ||
| 10:30 A.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 10:40 A.M. | Testimony |
David Doiel |
| 10:50 A.M. | Personal Witnessing | Kevin Keck |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Allen J. Huth – International Vice President |
| 11:30 A.M. | Closing Prayer | T. Lloyd Crum |
| 11:35 A.M. | Adjourn | |
| Session 3 | ||
| 2:00 P.M. |
Moderator Scripture Reading Prayer |
John Edwin |
| 2:05 P.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 2:15 P.M. |
Ministry Emphasis Ministry in the Face of Opposition |
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| 2:30 P.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Dan Heighway—International Secretary Mark Link—Kentucky Manfried Wiegel—Germany IO Gideon—TBD |
| 3:15 P.M. | Break | |
| Session 4 | ||
| 3:45 P.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 3:55 P.M. | Testimony |
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| 4:05 P.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Mike and Becky Cross—Florida |
| 4:25 P.M. | Closing Prayer | John Edwin |
| 4:30 P.M. | Adjourn |
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| 5:00 P.M. | Hosting | International Delegates |
| Session 5 | ||
| 7:00 P.M. |
Moderator Music |
Sam Shoquist Voices of Lee |
| 7:10 P.M. |
Scripture Reading: Romans 5: 1–5 Prayer |
Chris Olsen National Association Delegate (TBD) |
| 7:15 P.M. | International Secretary's Address | Dan Heighway |
| 7:35 P.M. | International Auxiliary Presidents Address | Cindy Davis |
| 7:45 P.M. | Testimony | Susan Hunt |
| 7:55 P.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 8:00 P.M. | Bible Message | Dr. Philip Ryken |
| 8:45 P.M. |
Closing Prayer |
Sam Shoquist |
| 9:00 P.M. | Evening Prayer Time |
Harvey Neu Phil Francis |
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Session 6 | ||
| 8:00 A.M. | Zone Breakfasts |
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| 10:30 A.M. |
Moderator Music |
Terje Fauske Voices of Lee |
| 10:40 A.M. |
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:3–9 Prayer |
Gail Monson Trevor Monson |
| 10:45 A.M. |
Ministry Emphasis Sharing Hope—Ministry in Taiwan |
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| 10:55 A.M. | Bible Message | Dr. Philip Ryken |
| 11:40 A.M. | Personal Witnessing | TBD |
| 11:45 A.M. | Closing Prayer | Terje Fauske |
| Session 7 | ||
| 2:00 P.M. |
Moderator Music |
Russell Jamison Voices of Lee |
| 2:10 P.M. |
Scripture Reading: Psalm 147: 5–12 Prayer |
Ed Lacy Richard Mudge |
| 2:15 P.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Rudi Claassen—Trustee, South Africa Derrick Giuttari—USA Field Manager |
| 2:35 P.M. | Testimony | Roy Pate |
| 2:45 P.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Bob Drinkall—Trustee, USA Zone 5 |
| 3:05 P.M. | Closing Prayer | Russell Jamison |
| 3:10 P.M. | Break |
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| Session 8 | ||
| 3:30 P.M. |
Music |
Voices of Lee |
| 3:40 P.M. |
Ministry Emphasis Striving Side by Side with Churches |
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| 3:55 P.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Trevor Johns—Manager, International Outreach Division |
| 4:15 P.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Dan Scott—Tennessee |
| 4:35 P.M. | Closing Prayer | Russell Jamison |
| 4:40 P.M. | Adjourn |
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| 5:00 P.M. | Hosting | International Delegates |
| Session 9 | ||
| 7:00 P.M. |
Moderator Music |
Tony West Voices of Lee |
| 7:10 P.M. |
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:11-13 Prayer |
Jerry Kain IO Delegate (TBD) |
| 7:15 P.M. |
Ministry Emphasis Associating Together for Service |
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| 7:30 P.M. | International Treasurer's Address | Kevin Beal |
| 7:45 P.M. | Testimony | Brant Lindsey |
| 7:55 P.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 8:00 P.M. | Bible Message | Dr. Philip Ryken |
| 8:45 P.M. | Closing Prayer | Moderator |
| 9:00 P.M. | Evening Prayer Time |
Harry Paraska Mose Beachy |
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 A.M. | Hosting | International Delegates |
| 8:00 A.M. | Morning Devotion | Mark Johnson, International Chaplain |
| Session 10 | ||
| 9:00 A.M. |
Moderator Music |
Andre du Plessis Voices of Lee |
| 9:10 A.M. |
Scripture Reading: Colossians 1: 27–29 Prayer |
Susan DeWoody G. Michael DeWoody |
| 9:15 A.M. | Bible Message | Dr. Philip Ryken |
| 10:00 A.M. | Closing Prayer | Andre du Plessis |
| 10:05 A.M. | Break | |
| Session 11 | ||
| 10:30 A.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 10:40 A.M. |
Ministry Emphasis Distributing Scripture in the Big Apple |
G. Michael DeWoody w/ Panel |
| 10:55 A.M. | Testimony | Daniel Ross |
| 11:05 A.M. | Personal Witnessing | TBD |
| 11:10 A.M. |
Educational Presentation |
Dr. Kim Powell—Trustee, USA Zone 7 |
| 11:40 A.M. | Closing Prayer | Andre du Plessis |
| Session 12 | ||
| 2:30 P.M. |
Moderator Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6: 10–20 Prayer |
Pertti Tamminen Lee Cotton Bobby Mills |
| 2:35 P.M. | Educational Presentation | TBD |
| 3:00 P.M. | Business Session | David W. Martin |
| 4:00 P.M. | Closing Prayer | Pertti Tamminen |
| 7:00 P.M. | Pastors Banquet |
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| Time | Session | Presenter |
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| 7:00 A.M. | Hosting | International Delegates |
| 8:00 A.M. | Morning Devotion | Mark Johnson—International Chaplain |
| Business Session | ||
| 9:00 A.M. | Moderator | David W. Martin—International President |
| 9:05 A.M. | Music | Voices of Lee |
| 9:15 A.M. |
Scripture Reading: Psalm 62: 5-8 Prayer for Election |
Victor Rivera Mark Johnson—International Chaplain |
| 9:25 A.M. |
Elections |
David W. Martin |
| 11:30 A.M. | Adjourn |
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| 2:00 P.M. |
Moderator Scripture Reading: Titus 2: 11-13 Prayer |
David W. Martin IO Delegate James McClellan |
| 2:15 P.M. |
Continuation of Elections Goals and Objectives for 2019 – 2020 New Business |
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| 4:00 P.M. | Adjourn | |
| 5:00 P.M. | Hosting | International Delegates |
| Session 13 | ||
| 7:15 P.M. |
Moderator Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1: 13-25 Prayer |
G. Michael DeWoody IO Auxiliary (TBD) IO Delegate (TBD) |
| 7:20 P.M. | Comments | Allen J. Huth—Convention Program Committee Chair |
| 7:25 P.M. | Testimony | Rev Chris Jimenez |
| 7:35 P.M. | Concert | Voices of Lee |
| 8:00 P.M. | Youth Program Report and Testimonies | |
| 8:10 P.M. |
Ministry Emphasis Reaching the Youth of the World |
Roald Rodseth |
| 8:20 P.M. | Offering | |
| 8:25 P.M. | Installation of Officers | |
| 8:40 P.M. |
Closing Video International Cabinet Departs for Meeting |
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| 8:45 P.M. | Closing Prayer | G. Michael DeWoody |
| Time | Session | Presenter |
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| 6:00 A.M. | Consecration Service |
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| 7:00 A.M. | Consecration Service |
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The Headquarters hotel is the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, a 10-minute walk from the historic Grand Ole Opry House. All General Sessions will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Click here to get information on the venue and hotel room booking.
Convention offers a variety of activities to participate in, from banquets to general sessions to personal witnessing moments around the city of Nashville. Click here to discover what is in store this year at the 2020 International Convention.
Dubbed as Music City, Nashville is most known for its rich history in the music industry, especially country music. The Gaylord Opryland hotel, which includes the new SoundWaves—Nashville’s only resort water experience, also offers easy access to many exciting Nashville activities. Take a stroll around downtown and visit attractions like The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Ryman Auditorium. Click here to see what Nashville has to offer.
