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2010 Program at a Glance





2010 Season Details

Saturday, April 17

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Keynote speaker: Jan Carlberg
  • With music by Cynthia Rasmussen and Carolyn Lothian
  • More information

Saturday, April 24

7:00 pm
  • Church and community choirs rehearse in afternoon
  • Participating choirs have light supper together
  • Concert at 7:00 p.m. - each choir plus massed choir performance
  • Tickets not required (offering received)

May 30

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, Presbyterian Church of Toms River
  • Ph.D. in Theology and International Politics,
    Princeton Theological Seminary
Music: Huw Priday, plus dedication of Steinway Concert Grand Piano
7:00 pm
  • Welsh Tenor
  • Classically-trained Christian opera performer
  • Role of 'Piangi' in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End
  • Additional performances at The Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Sydney Concert Hall, and The Royal Opera House Stockholm.

June 6

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Associate Dean and Professor, Beeson Divinity School
  • Old Testament Scholar
  • Contributing Editor: English Standard Version of the Bible
  • Author: Old Testament Theology and Unity of the Twelve
Music: Young Cape Singers, Gail Rodger, director

June 13

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, New York City
  • Radio Host: Tell It from Calvary
Music: Sandy Epstein, soprano

June 20

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Former Pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY
  • Church growth from 120 to 22,000
  • Author: Jesus, Lord of Your Personality and others
  • Nationally syndicated radio "The Living Word"
Music: Four His Glory, a cappella male quartet

June 27

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Teaching Pastor, Calvary Church, Souderton, PA
  • Large suburban church with multi-faceted ministry
  • Thomas V. Taylor Professor of Practical Theology,
    Biblical Theological Seminary, Hatfield, PA
Music: Greg & Becky Field
7:00 pm
  • Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Eastern University
  • Founder, Urban Promise Ministries
  • Author: Letters to a Young Evangelical and Speaking My Mind
  • Honored by Eastern Univ. through the naming of the Campolo School
    for Social Change

July 4

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • United Methodist Bishop, Birmingham, AL
  • Former Dean of the Chapel, Duke University
  • Author of over 50 books, including Resident Aliens
Music: Matthews Brothers, voice, keyboards, trumpets
7:00 pm
  • Duo pianists, trumpeters, vocalists, and organists
  • Ron Matthews, Professor of Music at Eastern University
  • Gary Matthews, Minister of Music and Worship at Highland Park Baptist Church, Southfield, MI

July 11

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Youth Ministry Professor, Eastern University
  • Church Youth Expert, with impact to all ages
  • Author: Speaking to Teenagers
Music: GLAD
7:00 pm
  • Close-harmony a capella quartet
  • Instrumental selections
  • Latest CD "Receive the Glory"
  • Ed Nalle, John Gates, Don Pardoe, and Chris Davis

July 18

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, Life Center in Tacoma, WA
  • Recipient of 2008 Courageous Leadership Award from Willow Creek Association
Music: Greg Buchanan, harp
7:00 pm
  • Former Soloist, U.S. Navy Band, Washington, DC
  • Four Harps: electronic, ancient, Celtic, standard
  • Folk, hymns, popular, and jazz

July 25

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Chaplain, University of Richmond
  • Jessie Ball duPont Chair of the Chaplaincy, University of Richmond
  • Former Associate Dean, Duke University Chapel
  • Published in "Pulpit Resource" and "The Circuit Rider"
Music: Joe Hesh (Contemporary Praise & Worship at 8:15, 10:15, & 6:35)
7:00 pm
  • 9-piece Ensemble
  • High energy show with audience participation
  • "Five Stars!" -International Trumpet Guild Journal Review

August 1

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism
    Drew University, Madison, NJ
  • Visiting Distinguished Professor
    George Fox University, Portland, OR
  • Author: So Beautiful, AquaChurch 2.0 and dozens others
7:00 pm
  • Professional speaker/Corporate Entertainer
  • Sleight-of-hand magician/illusionist
  • Featured on CNN Headline News
  • Christian messages in fun, entertaining format
  • Children with parents have reserved seating

August 8

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Winning with Encouragement, Charlotte, NC
  • Former Chaplain, Atlanta Braves
  • Chairman of the Board, Baseball Chapels
Music: Four His Glory, a cappella male quartet
7:00 pm
  • Over 20 years experience, including Ocean City's First Night
  • With performances by Aunt Tilly, Mack Elroy,
    Buford the Beagle, and Vern the Vulture
  • Fascination for all ages
  • Reserved seating for children with parents

August 15

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior Pastor, Myers Park UMC, Charlotte, NC
  • Author: Yours are the Hands of Christ, Saints and Their Stories,
    and Preaching the Psalms
7:00 pm
  • 30-piece ensemble presenting sacred music
  • Hymns and contemporary musical settings
  • Big-band sound with vocals

August 22

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
  • Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Eastern University
  • Founder, Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education
  • Author: Red Letter Christians and The God of Intimacy and Action
Music: Steve Green
7:00 p.m.
  • Recording artist & composer
  • Live concert includes songs from latest CDs:
    Somewhere Between & Songs of Worship
  • Familiar songs, including "In Christ Alone" & "Indescribable"
  • Live back-up singers: ChARTer Tech Select Choir

August 29, 2010

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Author: The Hungry Heart, The Welcome Song and Joy for the Journey
  • Master Story Weaver
  • Scandinavian story references
Music: Robin Massey and Steven Condy
7:00 pm
  • Robin Leigh Massie, Soprano;
    Steven Condy, Baritone; Jamie Rankin, piano
  • Solos and duets, showtunes and classics
  • Repertoire from hymns to opera

September 5

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
  • U.S. Senate Chaplain since July 2003
  • Navy Chaplain, 1976-2003
  • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor
  • Author: From the Hood to the Hill
Music: Tom Baust
7:00 pm
  • International theatrical actor and producer
  • Creative Director, David Payne Drama
  • Performing as C.S. Lewis

September 12

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • President of EQUIP, a ministry assisting pastors
  • Served congregations in the U.S. and Canada
Music: Seals Family - David, Mary Beth, & Jeff

September 20

8:30 & 10:30 am
  • Senior VP, Orlando Magic, National Basketball Association
  • Father of 19 children (14 adopted)
  • Author of over 55 books
  • Powerful experiences and testimony
Music: Chorale of Philadelphia Biblical University

September 22-23

  • Keynote speaker: Leonard Sweet, author of over 40 books
  • David Joynt - Senior Pastor, Presbyterian Church of Toms River,
    a large traditional ministry
  • Tim Lucas - Senior Pastor, Liquid Church,
    an experimental contemporary church
  • Joe Martin - Sacred music composer
  • Gary Schnittjer - Professor of Old Testament and film reviewer
  • Richard Stanislaw - CEO, Ocean City Tabernacle and hymnologist
  • Registration: $60 for pastors & church leaders, $30 for spouse
  • More Information

Sat. October 9

7:00 pm
  • Virtuoso classical soloists
  • Pop-country, jazz, and gospel style
  • High-caliber Christian ministry
  • Tickets $20 ($17 in advance, 10 for $150)

Sat. December 11

4:00 pm
  • John Taylor, Tenor
  • Angelus Chorus
  • Tabernacle Choir
  • String Quartet
  • Tickets not required (offering received)