Restoration Forum XXV

Topics include:

  • "Love for Christ"
  • "Love for the Word"
  • "Love for our Heritage"
  • "Love for the Church"
  • "Love for the Lost"

September 4-6, 2007

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The planning committee for Restoration Forum XXV has selected "In All Things, Love" to be the theme of the final Restoration Forum, the longest-running unity meeting between Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The forum will be held September 4-6, 2007 at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE where the forums began in 1984.

Restoration Forum XXV will open with Rick Atchley speaking in chapel on September 4, Tuesday morning, on "Love for the Church." Atchley is preaching minister for the Richland Hills Church of Christ in Richland, Texas.

Click here to download the forum brochure (4.5 MB PDF).
Click here to see more history about the Restoration Forum (POEM web site).

Other scheduled speakers:


Dennis Randall
Brandenton, FL


Ken Idleman
Newburgh, IN


Chris DeWelt
Joplin, MO


Jeff Walling
Charlotte, NC


Royce Money
Abilene, TX


Rubel Shelly
Rochester Hills, MI


Jerry Rushford
Malibu, CA


Victor Knowles
Joplin, MO

Schedule:
Registration fee includes banquet meals on Tuesday and Wednesday. The OCC Dining Hall will be open for purchasing other meals.

  • Tuesday - September 4
    • 10:00 a.m. - Main Session
    • 11:30 a.m. - Lunch
    • 1:30 p.m. - Main Session
    • 3:00 p.m. - Open Time / Tour Ministries (click here for list - 22KB PDF)
    • 5:00 p.m. - Banquet
    • 7:00 p.m. - Main Session
  • Wednesday - September 5
    • 9:00 a.m. - Devotions
    • 10:00 a.m. - Main Session
    • 11:30 a.m. - Lunch
    • 1:30 p.m. - Main Session
    • 3:00 p.m. - Open Time / Tour Ministries
      or Special Session with Tom Jones
    • 5:00 p.m. - Banquet
    • 7:00 p.m. - Main Session
  • Thursday - September 6
    • 9:00 a.m. - Devotions
    • 10:00 a.m. - Main Session
    • 11:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremonies

Click here to download the complete schedule (136KB PDF).

Marvin Phillips of Tulsa, OK, and Sam E. Stone of Cincinnati, OH, will speak at banquets on successive evenings. Morning devotionals will be led by Gary Morrison of Webb City, MO, and Boyce Mouton of Carl Junction, MO.

The original 106 who attended the inaugural forum in 1984 will be recognized, including a Moment of Silence for the deceased. Certificates of Appreciation will be given to churches and colleges who have hosted the forum. Twelve additional people will be added to the Honor Roll of Unity. The Restoration Forum Award will also be presented. Video clips will be shown, testimonies will be shared, and a group photo will be taken. The forum will close on Thursday with a shared statement and a closing prayer circle.