OM's Ship Ministry 2024 Presidential Briefing
President Seelan Govender invites you to be our guests for our 10th Presidential Briefing Weekends! As our guests, your complimentary weekend includes lodging, sessions with wonderful speakers and musical guests along with meals and fellowship with like-minded friends from around the globe.
In the afternoons you'll be able to enjoy the amazing resorts and surrounding amenities in Southern California or the beautiful North Carolina mountains.
Choose ONE of TWO weekends:
La Jolla, California
May 30 – June 2, 2024
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
La Jolla, California
Asheville, North Carolina
June 6 - June 9, 2024
The Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina
Register Today
Space is extremely limited so please RSVP early to reserve your spot.
To register CLICK HERE:
Welcome from Seelan!
It is my privilege to invite you to be our guest for the tenth year of our Presidential Briefing Weekends, taking place this year in California and North Carolina. We are excited to share with you how we have seen God working through the ships this year and we can't wait to discover and learn more of your heart for His kingdom work too.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Together in Christ,
Seelan Govender
President, OM Ships International
Our Speakers and Special Guests
California
Speakers:
John Rinehart
Bob Goff
Rick Dempsey
Worship and Special Music:
Becca Bradley & Chris Crump,
“Beck & Call”
North Carolina
Speaker:
Anne Graham Lotz
Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
Nigel Paul
Worship and Special Music:
Becca Bradley & Chris Crump,
“Beck & Call”
John Rinehart
John started his career in business, pivoted to seminary, and took his greatest step of faith to write the book Gospel Patrons.
Since then, God has used John's books and speaking to help many business leaders and professional people find their unique calling within God's Kingdom.
Bob Goff
Bob spent decades as an attorney, trying to figure out how to live a whimsical, impactful life.
These days, he calls himself a "recovering lawyer" because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Honorary Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time.
He's a New York Times bestselling author several times over, runs a popular weekly podcast and recently turned farmer at The Oaks, just outside San Diego, California.
Rick Dempsey
Rick began his career as a founding member and Sr Vice President -Creative for Disney Character Voices. He was a key figure in bringing The Chronicles of Narnia and won an Emmy for his contributions to the industry in international localization in 2017.
Presently, Rick serves as the President of SnoCone Productions and is working to achieve a groundbreaking feat: translating and delivering The Chosen in 100 dubbed and 600 subtitled languages. Rick and his wife, Kari, live in California and have five children and nine grandchildren.
Anne Graham Lotz
Called “the best preacher in the family” by her father, Billy Graham, Anne Graham Lotz speaks around the globe with the wisdom and authority of years spent studying God’s Word.
The New York Times named Anne one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation. She’s been profiled on 60 Minutes, and has appeared on TV programs such as Larry King Live, The Today Show and Hannity Live.
Her 'Just Give Me Jesus' revivals were held in more than 30 cities in 12 different countries, to hundreds of thousands of attendees.
Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
Like her grandfather, Billy Graham, and her mom, Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth feels called to encourage others to fall in love with Jesus through the teaching of His Word. A graduate of Baylor University, Rachel-Ruth serves on the board of directors for AnGeL Ministries and teaches a weekly online Bible study that draws thousands of people from around the world.
She and her husband, Steven, live in Raleigh, North Carolina, with their three daughters. She has written several books with her mom. Her first, Jesus Followers, was released in October 2021; her latest is Preparing to Meet Jesus.
Nigel Paul
Nigel Paul grew up in Zambia, Pakistan and Kenya and earned a degree in Internet Business from the University of Waterloo in his passport country of Canada. In January 2009, God gave Nigel the name “MoveIn” with the vision “to see thousands of regular people moving in among the unreached, urban poor globally.”
Today, Nigel directs the 14-country MoveIn movement, speaks into various small businesses, and lives with his wife Jessie and their two sons Courage (6) and Christian (4) in a high-needs community in east Toronto.
PADDING
Program Emcee:
Kaylie Arsenault
Kaylie Arsenault currently serves on Doulos Hope as the People Services Department Head.
Before joining OM, Kaylie worked at Village Church in British Columbia while completing her Masters of Divinity. Following God’s lead, Kaylie joined OM in September 2023 and is excited to see what He has in store for the years ahead.
Worship and music:
Becca Bradley and Chris Crump
Nashville-based folk duo “Beck & Call” is comprised of the talents of Becca Bradley and Chris Crump. Becca is a Christian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. You’ve probably seen her playing cello and singing in the background with many of your favorite artists including Michael W. Smith, Francesca Battistelli, Lauren Daigle, Crowder, Big Daddy Weave, Tauren Wells, Judah & the Lion, Jason Gray, Aaron Shust, Andrew Ripp and more.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Chris Crump has been playing on stage since he was ten years old. In 2015 he was on NBC’s 'The Voice' as a member of “Team Blake” after receiving a coveted 4-chair turn. After the show, he signed a publishing deal with ALCON Sleeping Giant. Now living in Franklin, TN, Chris serves as worship leader alongside Becca Bradley at Christ Community Church.
Accommodation
As our guests for the weekend, your lodging and meals are generously underwritten by a Host Committee of OM Ships supporters who have made our Presidential Briefings possible. You will only need to cover transportation to join us, incidentals and afternoon meals.
Lori Whaley
OM Ships International
lori.whaley@om.org
OM Ships US Office
781 St. Andrews Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-1862
info@omships.org
Frequently Asked Questions
When is OM's Ship Ministry 2024 Presidential Briefing?
This year we have two weekends to choose from:
Weekend #1: The Lodge at Torrey Pines Dates: Thursday, May 30, 2024, through Sunday, June 2, Address: 1480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Weekend #2: The Grove Park Inn Dates: Thursday, June 6, 2024, through Sunday, June 9, 2024 Address: 290 Macon Avenue Asheville, North Carolina 28804
What is the schedule for the weekend?
Our weekend together begins Thursday evening with registration and a welcome dinner.
We’ll have morning and evening meals together, devotions, worship, exclusive tours and programs featuring OM’s Ship Ministry leadership team and special speakers and guests. Afternoons are yours to relax and explore the beautiful resorts and locations. Our program ends Sunday morning.
What is the cost for the Presidential Briefing?
As our guests, your lodging and meals are generously underwritten by a Host Committee of OM Ships supporters who have made our Presidential Briefings possible. You need to provide only for your round-trip transportation and personal expenses.
What should I wear?
California: San Diego has wonderful weather year-round. Early June is typically very comfortable with daytime highs between low 50s and mid 70s, perfect for spending time outdoors. It can be cooler after the sun goes down, so you may wish to bring a sweater or jacket. Attire throughout the weekend will be resort casual with the evenings a little dressier.
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North Carolina: The first weekend in June is beautiful with warm sunshine and highs in the 70s and 80s in the Blue Ridge mountains. The temperatures tend to be cooler when the sun goes down, and you may wish to bring a sweater or jacket. Attire throughout the weekend will be resort casual with the evenings a little dressier.
What is the closest airport?
California: The Lodge at Torrey Pines is located just a short 20-minute drive from the San Diego International Airport (SAN), offering visitors an easy and convenient commute. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is also available as a travel choice and is only 90 minutes to the north.
Visit SAN airport website – 20 min from The Lodge at Torrey Pine: www.san.org/.
Visit LAX airport website – 90 min from The Lodge at Torrey Pines: www.flylax.com/
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North Carolina: Asheville, North Carolina is accessible from either Charlotte (CLT) or the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).
Visit CLT airport website – 125 miles (about 2 hours) from Grove Park Inn: www.cltairport.com/.
Visit GSP airport website – 65 miles (about 1 hour) from Grove Park Inn: www.gspairport.com/