2016 Evangelists and Speakers

Speaker Schedule - On Recordings Page

Evangelists

Steve DeNeff

Dr. Steve DeNeff currently serves as Senior Pastor of College Wesleyan Church in Marion,IN.  On the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University, the church is an inter-generational congregation in an academic setting that exists to make a difference within a city that is economically and educationally strained.  College Church partners with community leaders to reverse the spiritual, economic and educational gears that contribute to poverty. In addition to being a frequent contributor to Wesleyan periodicals, Steve travels extensively as a speaker to conferences, camps and retreats, and is active in the training and development of new ministers. His books include WAY OF HOLINESS, MORE THAN FORGIVENESS, SEVEN VIRTUES, and SOULSHIFT: The Measure of a Life Transformed.  He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University where he also received an honorary doctorate in 2003.  For over 30 years, he has been the blessed husband of Lori and is the father of two adult children.

Bryce Fox

Dr. Bryce Fox is a Professor at Trevecca Nazarene University where he teaches in the Millard Read School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Bryce is an ordained minister and earned his M.A. in counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary and completed his Ph.D. at Indiana University in Developmental Psychology.  Bryce was recently selected as the Teacher of the Year during the Teaching Excellence convocation at Trevecca Nazarene University.  He currently serves as Pastor to Families in Lebanon, Tennessee.  Bryce is married to Beth and they have 5 children ranging in ages from 2 1/2 to 19 years of age.  Bryce was invited and accepted the invitation to present original research on sibling relationships at Oxford University in England at a round table of scholars. The Fox family spends many weekends and most of each summer traveling, singing and preaching at various events.  Bryce brings a unique background of education and experience as he preaches with passion and conviction concerning the issues that confront Christians today.  Beth Fox is a talented singer who will be leading worship at our Women’s Rally.

Steve Jones

​Since obeying God’s call to full-time ministry, Rev. Steve Jones has served the Church in a wide variety of ways – church planter in Ohio, lead pastor in churches in Michigan and Indiana, Michigan District Church Planting board member, Central District Superintendent, and now President of the Missionary Church denomination. While pastoring, Steve also traveled extensively, preaching the Gospel and teaching principles of Christian leadership in North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Jones holds a BA from Spring Arbor College (1980) and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary (1983). He’s been married for more than 30 years to Sue Jones, his indispensable partner in life and daily ministry. Steve and Sue are blessed to have four adult children—Dustin, Mallory, Joshua, and Daniel—who each love and serve the Lord.

Seminar Speakers

Steve DeNeff

​Location: Eastman Tabernacle
"A Different Kind of Leader - According to Jesus"  (John 10)
​Monday - Thursday

Bryce Fox

Location: Cafeteria Conference Room
"Listen Up, Finding a Love for the Church and a Passion for the Lost"
Monday        - "Listen Up, It Must be the Cross"
Tuesday        - "Listen Up, Evangelism in a Post Christian Culture"
Wednesday - "Listen Up, Faith and the Family, Disciple Starts in the Home"
Thursday      - "Listen Up, The Church and the Apology"
​Friday            - "Listen Up, The Family Focused Church"

Steve Jones

Location: Cafeteria
​
"Dancing on the Blisters"
Tuesday         - "Bypassing 'surviving' & focusing on flourishing"
Wednesday  - "Moving from playing dead to actually being dead"
Thursday       - "Laughing in the future's face"
Friday             - "Becoming an expert on God"

Marcus Warner

Location:
Monday - Cafeteria
​Friday - Eastman Tabernacle
​
Dr. Marcus Warner, is the President of Deeper Walk International, a ministry that trains people to do the work of heart-focused discipleship. He has authored many books including “Rare Leadership...4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy & Engagement in the People You Lead” and his most recent “Slaying the Monster: Six Battle Strategies for Overcoming Pornography.” Marcus will serve as one of our adult seminar leaders. 

Women's Rally

Patsy Lewis

Patsy Lewis, a teacher by profession, is also the author of seven books including Simply Praying, Simply Listening, and Simply Rejoicing. Her most recent publication is Celebrate Your Freedom, a book of inspirational stories from Come to the Fire conferences for which she is prayer coordinator. “Potter’s Clay” is her personal ministry to individuals who are hurting, need encouragement, and wish to reach their potential. Her mission is to encourage discovery and enlighten hearts leaving behind a legacy of hope to those God places in her life. Patsy and husband, Curtis, make their home in Oklahoma near their two married children and six grandchildren.

Beth Fox

​Beth Fox is an anointed singer. She sang for seven years with the group “Benjamin” (son of Bill and Gloria Gaither) and was on Star Song’s record label. The Fox children will accompany Beth in leading the Brown City women to the throne of God in worship.

Worship Music

Bruce & Sherry Ake

Rev. Bruce & Sherry Ake wlll lead worship at camp this year. Bruce has been the Director of Worship Ministries for 16 years at the Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron. Bruce has attended Brown City Camp every year of his life and has been singing and co-leading worship in the Youth Tabernacle and the Eastman Tabernacle for more than 30 years. Bruce and Sherry will be celebrating their 39th camp together. Both of their children, Melissa and Jennilyn have always enjoyed Brown City Camp and the Lord’s impact on their lives year after year. Sherry’s piano ability contributes significantly to creating an atmosphere of Worship and Praise that ushers men and women into the manifest presence of the Lord. We look forward to seeing the power of the Holy Spirit using worship to prepare us for the messages God has placed on the hearts of our evangelists.
Speaker Schedule - On Recordings Page

Evangelists

Steve DeNeff

Dr. Steve DeNeff currently serves as Senior Pastor of College Wesleyan Church in Marion,IN.  On the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University, the church is an inter-generational congregation in an academic setting that exists to make a difference within a city that is economically and educationally strained.  College Church partners with community leaders to reverse the spiritual, economic and educational gears that contribute to poverty. In addition to being a frequent contributor to Wesleyan periodicals, Steve travels extensively as a speaker to conferences, camps and retreats, and is active in the training and development of new ministers. His books include WAY OF HOLINESS, MORE THAN FORGIVENESS, SEVEN VIRTUES, and SOULSHIFT: The Measure of a Life Transformed.  He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University where he also received an honorary doctorate in 2003.  For over 30 years, he has been the blessed husband of Lori and is the father of two adult children.

Bryce Fox

Dr. Bryce Fox is a Professor at Trevecca Nazarene University where he teaches in the Millard Read School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Bryce is an ordained minister and earned his M.A. in counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary and completed his Ph.D. at Indiana University in Developmental Psychology.  Bryce was recently selected as the Teacher of the Year during the Teaching Excellence convocation at Trevecca Nazarene University.  He currently serves as Pastor to Families in Lebanon, Tennessee.  Bryce is married to Beth and they have 5 children ranging in ages from 2 1/2 to 19 years of age.  Bryce was invited and accepted the invitation to present original research on sibling relationships at Oxford University in England at a round table of scholars. The Fox family spends many weekends and most of each summer traveling, singing and preaching at various events.  Bryce brings a unique background of education and experience as he preaches with passion and conviction concerning the issues that confront Christians today.  Beth Fox is a talented singer who will be leading worship at our Women’s Rally.

Steve Jones

​Since obeying God’s call to full-time ministry, Rev. Steve Jones has served the Church in a wide variety of ways – church planter in Ohio, lead pastor in churches in Michigan and Indiana, Michigan District Church Planting board member, Central District Superintendent, and now President of the Missionary Church denomination. While pastoring, Steve also traveled extensively, preaching the Gospel and teaching principles of Christian leadership in North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Jones holds a BA from Spring Arbor College (1980) and a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary (1983). He’s been married for more than 30 years to Sue Jones, his indispensable partner in life and daily ministry. Steve and Sue are blessed to have four adult children—Dustin, Mallory, Joshua, and Daniel—who each love and serve the Lord.

Seminar Speakers

Steve DeNeff

​Location: Eastman Tabernacle
"A Different Kind of Leader - According to Jesus"  (John 10)
​Monday - Thursday

Bryce Fox

Location: Cafeteria Conference Room
"Listen Up, Finding a Love for the Church and a Passion for the Lost"
Monday        - "Listen Up, It Must be the Cross"
Tuesday        - "Listen Up, Evangelism in a Post Christian Culture"
Wednesday - "Listen Up, Faith and the Family, Disciple Starts in the Home"
Thursday      - "Listen Up, The Church and the Apology"
​Friday            - "Listen Up, The Family Focused Church"

Steve Jones

Location: Cafeteria
​
"Dancing on the Blisters"
Tuesday         - "Bypassing 'surviving' & focusing on flourishing"
Wednesday  - "Moving from playing dead to actually being dead"
Thursday       - "Laughing in the future's face"
Friday             - "Becoming an expert on God"

Marcus Warner

Location:
Monday - Cafeteria
​Friday - Eastman Tabernacle
​
Dr. Marcus Warner, is the President of Deeper Walk International, a ministry that trains people to do the work of heart-focused discipleship. He has authored many books including “Rare Leadership...4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy & Engagement in the People You Lead” and his most recent “Slaying the Monster: Six Battle Strategies for Overcoming Pornography.” Marcus will serve as one of our adult seminar leaders. 

Women's Rally

Patsy Lewis

Patsy Lewis, a teacher by profession, is also the author of seven books including Simply Praying, Simply Listening, and Simply Rejoicing. Her most recent publication is Celebrate Your Freedom, a book of inspirational stories from Come to the Fire conferences for which she is prayer coordinator. “Potter’s Clay” is her personal ministry to individuals who are hurting, need encouragement, and wish to reach their potential. Her mission is to encourage discovery and enlighten hearts leaving behind a legacy of hope to those God places in her life. Patsy and husband, Curtis, make their home in Oklahoma near their two married children and six grandchildren.

Beth Fox

​Beth Fox is an anointed singer. She sang for seven years with the group “Benjamin” (son of Bill and Gloria Gaither) and was on Star Song’s record label. The Fox children will accompany Beth in leading the Brown City women to the throne of God in worship.

Worship Music

Bruce & Sherry Ake

Rev. Bruce & Sherry Ake wlll lead worship at camp this year. Bruce has been the Director of Worship Ministries for 16 years at the Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron. Bruce has attended Brown City Camp every year of his life and has been singing and co-leading worship in the Youth Tabernacle and the Eastman Tabernacle for more than 30 years. Bruce and Sherry will be celebrating their 39th camp together. Both of their children, Melissa and Jennilyn have always enjoyed Brown City Camp and the Lord’s impact on their lives year after year. Sherry’s piano ability contributes significantly to creating an atmosphere of Worship and Praise that ushers men and women into the manifest presence of the Lord. We look forward to seeing the power of the Holy Spirit using worship to prepare us for the messages God has placed on the hearts of our evangelists.