Conferences

UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES 2013

Our 14th International Conference Helping You Understand the Times and Contend for the Faith!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

9 AM to 5 PM

Grace Church, Eden Prairie, MN
A southwest suburb of Minneapolis, MN

	Joseph Farah Author, Journalist, Conference Speaker Joseph Farah is the founder, editor and chief executive officer of WorldNetDaily.com, the world's leading independent news site, now known as WND.com. He has written for such publications as The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, The San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Sun-Times and a host of other national, international and regional publications. He has collaborated on books for Rush Limbaugh, Hal Lindsey, and others. His analysis of current events is second-to-none, and when he links them to the Bible, his analysis is stunning.  His most recent book is The Tea Party Manifesto. www.wnd.com
	Dr. Mark Hitchcock Pastor, Author, Bible prophecy Scholar, Conference Speaker Hitchcock is the destination that many in the secular media go to when they seek to connect current events and Bible prophecy. He has authored 25 books on end-time issues. He pastors Faith Bible Church in Edmond, OK. This is the fourth year he has spoken at our annual event. His newest book is Iran and Israel: Wars and Rumors of War.  www.mlhitchcock.com
	Dr. Ron Rhodes Author, Apologist, Conference Speaker, Bible Prophecy Scholar Rhodes is sought after in the world of apologetics and he heads Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries. He has authored 60 books. He also addresses the national media on current event issues. He also teaches cult apologetics at various Bible schools and seminaries. Ron was our guest in 2009 and we are delighted to have him back again this year. He has written one of the fastest-selling products ever here at Olive Tree Ministries: The End-Times in Chronological Order.  www.ronrhodes.org

NO COST * NO REGISTRATION

OUR HOTEL:

Baymont Inn & Suites

7740 Flying Cloud Drive

Eden Prairie, MN  55344

(952) 942-9000

Ask for the Olive Tree Ministries special group rate of $74/night.

For more information call us at: 763-559-4444 M-F 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST

Also watch our Web site for a spring, 2014 conference date. We have dropped down to one day two times a year to help you stay informed and become watchmen on the wall!

Grace Church offers a lunch for a small cost. There are area restaurants as well, or bring a lunch.

Join the remnant from 25 states and a few foreign countries who meet each year in Minneapolis/St. Paul to better understand our incredible times.

What is the conference like?  Here is a clip from the 2012 conference:

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October 5-6, 2012

On October 5-6 we held our 15th Understanding the Times conference in Minneapolis, MN. Our speakers informed and edified attendees and one even warranted a standing ovation. Also, according to a raise of hands, nearly 100 attendees came into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as a result of Jonathan Cahn's closing call to repentance and salvation.

Over the two days, the suburban mega-church we rent was filled with between five and six thousand unique attendees from 20 states and some foreign countries. A pastor journeyed all the way from India to enjoy like-minded fellowship.

Here are some pictoral memories of this year's conference:

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, presented two vital messages:
"One Minute After You Die: A Preview of Your Final Destination"
and
"When a Nation Forgets God"




So many were grateful for this year's conference:

"This conference was the best I have ever attended anywhere. You presented the facts, which can be disheartening, but you also lifted us by presenting Jesus Christ and our blessed hope."

"Just wanted to thank you for the 2012 UTT Conference -- every speaker was outstanding.  But thank you so much for doing 'due diligence' in checking out The Harbinger and having the courage to invite Jonathan Cahn. His stunning message is sorely needed today in this great nation. God bless you, Jan, and all the folks at OTM."

A Facebook reader wrote, "We were there and can't stop praising God."

"I wanted to let you know how blessed I was at your conference.  I could not stop crying all day on Saturday, I was so blessed.  I have not felt God move in my heart like that for too long of a time, I am sorry to admit.

"When Jonathan arrived and began to speak, the glory of the Lord fell upon that place.  By the time he finished, I looked at our group and tears were streaming down faces even as they streamed down many faces around us. All around us hearts were being broken and contrite before a Holy God!"



There was an electric moment Friday night when a trumpet blast was heard in the auditorium.  Then Jan answered her cell.  She reported that it was God performing a trial run!




Jan's assistant, Heidi (center), with The Songmasters -- Jerry and Ginger Dallin,
who provided special music for the conference this year.





Bill Koenig, Christian White House news correspondent, spoke of "America at the Crossroads," and subsequently gave comments on the upcoming election.




Congresswoman Michele Bachmann attended our conference this year.  On Saturday afternoon, Jan's assistant, Heidi, got a spur-of-the-moment photo op.




Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn gave a poignant message of America's need to repent, and of how that begins with individual Americans.  During Jonathan's closing call to individual repentance and salvation, nearly 100 people indicated that they were choosing to accept God's gift of salvation through Jesus Christ's death on the cross!




 The entire radio team from Olive Tree Ministries.  From L to R:  Eric Barger; Jill Martin Rische; Jan Markell and Larry Kutzler

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We just finished a phenomenal conference! Thank you to every speaker and every individual who attended and made this year's event memorable. We do have the CD and DVDs already for sale in our online store here.

The CD album features 7 CDs which include two messages each from David Reagan and Mark Hitchcock, and one message each from Mike Gendron and Gary Kah. There is also a Q & A session included which closed out the conference. Issues addressed include Bible prophecy, current events from a biblical perspective, and the rising end-time apostasy. Cost: $30 and $5 for shipping and handling (shipping for out-of-country orders will be a bit higher).

The DVD album features 4 DVDs with all of the above speakers, but includes valuable PowerPoint presentations. Cost: $55 and $5 for shipping and handling (shipping for out-of-country orders will be a bit higher).

Purchase the 2010 Understanding the Times Conference CDs and DVDs here

Eric Barger leads Q&A on Saturday interviewing Mike Gendron, David Reagan and Gary Kah. Mark Hitchcock was also one of our speakers, but he was unable to participate in this forum.

Dr. Mark Hitchcock talks about our blessed hope

Mike Gendron questioned whether we aren't trying to undo the Reformation by bringing "Evangelicals and Catholics Together"

Eric Barger explains the critical nature of Caryl Matrisciana's latest DVD project, Wide is the Gate: The New Emerging Christianity, that has a scheduled release date of spring 2011

Gary Kah described his journey to 20+ year discovery of the push toward a one-world government.

The CD album features 7 CDs which include two messages each of Gary Kah, Eric Barger, and Ron Rhodes. There is also a Q & A session included which closed out the conference. Issues addressed include Bible prophecy, current events from a biblical perspective, and the rising end-time apostasy. Cost: $30 and $5 for shipping and handling (shipping for out-of-country orders will be a bit higher).

The DVD album features 4 DVDs with all of the above speakers, but includes valuable PowerPoint presentations. Cost: $55 and $5 for shipping and handling (shipping for out-of-country orders will be a bit higher).

Purchase the 2009 Understanding the Times Conference CDs and DVDs here

The CD album features 9 CDs which include two messages each of Dr. David Reagan, Bill Koenig, Nonie Darwish, and Mike Gendron.? There is also a Q & A session included which closed out the conference. Issues addressed include Bible prophecy, current events from a biblical perspective, the rising end-time apostasy, radical Islam?s probable next move, and the uplifting testimony of Nonie Darwish ? a former Muslim, now a believer. Cost if ordering by Pay Pal: $25 (includes shipping & handling).

The DVD album features 5 DVDs with all of the above but includes valuable PowerPoint presentations.? Cost if ordering by Pay Pal: $50 (includes shipping & handling).

Purchase the 2008 Conference CDs and DVDs can be ordered here.

CD album with two messages by Dr. David Reagan, two by Joel Rosenberg, two Q & A sessions with Reagan/Rosenberg, one message on “false Christs” by Dr. Ron Carlson, one message on the Emergent Church by Jason Carlson, and one message on the death of discernment by Caryl Matrisciana. Jan Markell is the conference host. $30.00

DVD album of same: $60.00 (includes all PowerPoint)

Purchase the 2007 Conference CDs and DVDs can be ordered here.

About 4,000 people traveled from 15 states and Canada to “Understanding the Times 2006″ in St. Paul, MN. It was a day and a third packed with information not heard many places.

Topics were deception in the church (Oakland), Bible prophecy (Reagan), America’s vulnerability (Farah), and much more, plus Q & A sessions.

Comments:

“This was your best, Jan. I am going home so much more in tune with what’s happening thanks to your diligent work.”

“I could listen all day to David Reagan and wish Joseph Farah would run for president.”

“The Bible and world events came together. My husband finally caught the urgency of the hour.”

For information on the film shown, “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War against the West,” visit the web site www.matmn.org. They allowed a special presentation to be shown at our event but it is not available through Olive Tree Ministries. The film is up for an international award.

This was our eighth major conference since 2002 and clearly one that generated the most interest and enthusiasm. With over 4,000 in attendance, there are hungry church attendees getting no Bible prophecy in their churches and this ministry fills a void.

Testimonials:

Jan, I have never enjoyed standing for an event more in my entire life and I have never been in a group that large that was so attentive. Great job. Keep it up! :John, e-mail

This was your best, Jan. The information given was so cutting-edge I wish everyone I knew could have been there. I will get several sets of CDs and some DVDs for my church. :Carol, e-mail

What a weekend. I am so glad I made the effort to come 1,000 miles. It was worth every minute. Carl, e-mail