"Come and See! Renewing the Call to New Testament Evangelism" is the theme for the 2009 Adventist Ministries Convention, January 18-21, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina /USA. Hope Channel will broadcast all of the general sessions of the convention, including the general Leadership Sessions, the Worship Services, and the launch of "Share the Hope," the kickoff event for the 2009 Year of Evangelism.

Speakers for general sessions include: George Barna, Ron Clouzet, Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, Karl Haffner, Derek Morris, Frederick Russell, Vicky Zygouris-Coe and Don Schneider.

The Adventist Ministries Convention is the premier event for ministry specialists, pastors, administrators, and ministry directors of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. The overall thrust of the convention program is to focus attention on equipping members and churches to be actively engaged in outreach and evangelism.

In an unparalleled opportunity for ministry specialists, educators, administrators, and pastors, the 2009 Ministries Convention brings the resources, expertise, and leadership for ministry together around a singular goal: fulfilling the gospel commission.

Hope Channel will broadcast live the general sessions of the convention, including all of the vibrant worship and music, inspiring preaching, and engaging stories from individuals whose lives have been changed by God's grace.

"Share the Hope," the formal name for the 2009 Year of Evangelism, will receive a formal launch via satellite TV broadcast on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern, in an event that will be broadcast live on Hope Channel. "Share the Hope" is an opportunity for churches to utilize every ministry to reach out with the gospel message to their communities. It is a renewal of the core mission and task of the Seventh-day Adventist church in North America. The 2009 Adventist Ministries Convention is the cornerstone event in the realization of the goals of this inspired initiative.

Operated by the protestant mainstream Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hope Channel is a family friendly television network that spans the globe. Hope Channel programming appeals to people of different nationalities and languages. Since our 40 studios are located in the countries where we broadcast, we are able to provide a rich variety of culturally relevant programs that appeal to all ages. [Editor: Scott Steward, Hope Channel, for APD]

Hope Channel will carry the following events (all times Eastern):

Sunday, January 18
7:30pm - 9:30 pm - Opening General Session
Mini-concert with Janice Chandler Edemé in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the keynote message "Genuine Job Satisfaction" with Ron Clouzet and the Convention Worship Team

Monday, January 19
9:00am - 10:30am - Leadership Keynote-"The State of the Dream: A Mountaintop Mandate" with Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant

11:00am - 12:30pm - Worship-"Responding to the Lord of the Harvest" with Derek Morris and the Convention Worship Team

Tuesday, January 20
9:00am - 10:30am - Leadership Keynote-"Understanding & Connecting with the Unchurched" with George Barna

10:30am -11:00am - Commitment and Launch-"Share the Hope: NAD Year of Evangelism" with Ron Clouzet and Gary Gibbs

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Worship-"The Fire" with Frederick Russell and the Convention Worship Team

Wednesday, January 21
9:00am - 10:30am - Leadership-"Are We Just Talking to Ourselves?" with Karl Haffner

11:00am - 12:30pm - Worship-"Take Your Stand" with Vicky Zygouris-Coe and the Convention Worship Team

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Closing Keynote-"Come & See. Go & Tell" with Don Schneider and the Convention Worship Team