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Alan BondarAlan is the Pastor of Messiah Reformed Church in Fort Myers, FL. He has Bachelor of Science degree in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University has attended Reformed Theological Presbyterian Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. He is the co-founder of New Covenant Eyes Ministries, co-host of the New Covenant Eyes Talk Show, and author of Reading the Bible Through New Covenant Eyes. Alan has been married to Gail Ann for ten years.
Jeremiah Thompson
Jeremiah has a Bachelor of Science degree in religion from Liberty University. He has been a Youth Pastor for over 5 years, first in the Southern Baptist Denomination and then in the Presbyterian Church of America. He has also served as Assistant Pastor for a church plant and now currently works in Information Security. He is the co-founder of New Covenant Eyes Ministries and co-host on the New Covenant Eyes Talk Show. Jeremiah and Alan have been partners in ministry for over 6 years and have been friends since Bible College, 13 years ago. Jeremiah resides in Berkeley Springs, WV and has been married to Melissa for seven years and they have two children, Katie and Micah.
Sam Frost
Sam completed a M.A. in Christian Studies and a M.A. in Religion from Whitefield Theological Seminary, Lakeland, Florida (with combined credits in Hebrew exegesis fromReformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida - and in Greek exegesis from Church of God School of Theology, Cleveland, Tennessee). He is the author of Misplaced Hope, Exegetical Essays on the Resurrection of the Dead, and coauthor of House Divided: Bridging the Gap in Reformed Eschatology. He also edited A Student's Hebrew Primer for Whitefield Theological Seminary. Samuel M. Frost co-founded Reign of Christ Ministries, and has lectured extensively for over 8 years at Preterist conferences, including the Evangelical Theological Society conference. Samuel Frost owns and operates his own business and resides in Florida with his wife Ann Marie, and his children, Janet, Jacob, Hunter, and Olivia.
Mike Grace
Mike is a long time resident of St. Petersburg and is the owner/operator of Grace Appraisal Group, Inc., a real estate appraisal firm. He has studied with many local pastors since coming to Christ in 1987 with a major interest in the science of Bible interpretation - "How does the Bible tell me so?" (or Biblical Hermeneutics). This interest has led to an understanding in full preterism. Mike is a co-host on the New Covenant Eyes talk show and he resides in St. Petersburg, FL.
Don Preston
Don Preston is a graduate of the Northside school of preaching, (seminary) in Harrison, Arkansas. He has been in public speaking since age 13. His preaching ministry spans 31 years in only two different cities, Shawnee, Oklahoma and Ardmore, Oklahoma. D
on has written several books, 17 to date, including: 2 Peter 3: The Late Great Kingdom, reprinted now under the title of the Elements Shall Melt with Fervent Heat; Who is This Babylon? (Second Edition), Like Father Like Son, on Clouds of Glory, Into All The World Then Comes The End, The Last Days Identified, Seal Up Vision and Prophecy, Can God Tell Time?, Israel: 1948, Countdown To No Where, Blast From The Past: The Truth About Armageddon, Leaving the Rapture Behind, Seventy Weeks are Determined...for the Resurrection. Some of Preston's works have been translated into six different languages, and reprinted several times. Don's latest book, We Shall Meet Him In The Air: The Wedding of the King of kings (2010), is the first and only full length preterist (fulfilled) commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:13f. Preston’s writings have appeared in almost every major religious periodical of the churches of Christ.Mr. Preston is an experienced debater, and has participated in several formal public debates as well as radio debates. his opponents include some of the leading evangelical leaders of the day, including:Thomas Ice, co-founder with Tim Lahaye, of the Pre-Trib Research Center, Harold Hoehner of Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. David Engelsma of Reformed Theological Seminary, C. Marvin Pate of Moody College, Dr. F. Lagard Smith, and other notable theologians.Don served as minister for the Ardmore church of Christ, 2712 Washington rd, for 16 years, but has recently resigned in order to devote himself full time to research writing, seminars, and debates. Don has been Married to Janis for 41 years and has two children, Lance and Donnelle.
Jeremy Defrehn
Jeremy leads the Praise and Worship band at Messiah Reformed Church in Fort Myers, Florida. The band consists of :
Jeremy DeFrehn - Guitar and Vocals
Denise DeFrehn - Vocals
Gail Ann Bondar - Vocals
Brennan Courtwright - Bass Guitar
He has been a musician for over 22 years, and has a passion for writing and playing the highest quality New Covenant worship songs. He spent over 9 years in South Korea, attending high school, and later going back to teach computer science in an international Christian school. He enjoys study and exegesis of Scripture, which has led him to a new understanding of God's Word, and has also led him to the logical end of Scripture, Full Preterism. He has been married to his wife Denise for a little over a year, and has a son named Micah.
Schedule
The following schedule will be updated soon to include sessions with Don Preston.
Thursday:
12:00 – Worship through singing:
MRC Praise Team
12:20 – To whom was the Bible written: Alan Bondar
2:00 - The Nature of the Kingdom Through New Covenant Eyes:
Don Preston
3:30 - Break
3:45 - How many comings of Christ are there?: Jeremiah Thompson
5:15 – Break for Supper
7:00 – Worship through singing:
MRC Praise Team
7:15 – Story as Context: Mike Grace
Friday:
9:00 – Worship through singing:
MRC Praise Team
9:15 – The Old Testament in the New Testament: Sam Frost
10:45 -- Break
11:00 – Hebrews: Mike Grace
12:30 – Lunch
2:00 – The Nature of Man and the Resurrection: Sam Frost
3:30 – Break
3:45 - Acts: The Resurrection of Israel:
Don Preston
5:15 - Dinner
7:00 – Worship through singing:
MRC Praise Team
7:15 – The Judgment: Alan Bondar
Saturday:
8:00 - Worship through singing:
MRC Praise Team
8:30 - Protestant Papacy and its effects on us today: Jeremiah Thompson
9:30 – Break
9:45 - Q & A Round Table:
All Speakers
11:15 - Break
11:30 – Why Does it Matter?:
The Gospel and the Freedom of Eternal Life:
Alan and Jeremiah
12:30 - Dismiss
Sunday:
10:00 – Worship Gathering
with Messiah Reformed Church
at the Fort Myers Villas
Civic Association Center.
Click here for directions.
Travel Information
The location of the conference has been changed as follows:
Hotel Information**
For a discounted rate, call (239) 936-4300 and ask for the "New Covenant Eyes" room rate.***
Regular Rate*:
Regular Rate Couple Registration:
1-Day Rate Individual Registration:
1-Day Rate Couple Registration:
The location of the conference has been changed as follows:
Conference Center
Hotel Information**
12635 South Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33907
For a discounted rate, call (239) 936-4300 and ask for the "New Covenant Eyes" room rate.***
***Discounted room rates are available from Wednesday, September 22nd-Sunday, September 26th. However, rooms are limited, so make your reservations soon.
Here are the New Covenant Eyes rates:
Single King: $69/night*
Double Beds: $69/night*
Here are the New Covenant Eyes rates:
Single King: $69/night*
Double Beds: $69/night*
*All rooms are located in the executive tower.
**To cancel your reservation at the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach, the phone number is (239) 463-5711.
Air Travel and Transportation
Book flights to and from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Free transportation is available to and from the hotel as well as to and from Messiah Reformed Church and from MRC to the airport on Sunday. Please fill out the form below and click submit. You will be contacted regarding pick-up times and airport meeting location.
If you prefer, taxis are available from and to the airport at a reasonable price. Visit Palm-Air Transportation or MBA Airport Transportation for rates and booking.
Retal cars are also available at the airport.
Priceline or travelocity are recommended for lowest airfare and carfare.
Regular Rate*:
$35 per person/$50 per couple
1-Day Rate*:
$20 per person/$30 per couple
1-Session Rate*:
$10 per person at the door
*Children 17 and under attend free with a paid adult.
Regular Rate Individual Registration:
Regular Rate Individual Registration:
