TEXAS MEN’S ADVANCE
Lakeview Methodist Conference Center
Palestine, Texas
Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2025
The setting is in the peaceful piney woods of East Texas where you can get alone with the Lord, meditate on His Word; rest and renew your mind
Men, this is a strategic time to build; to reinforce spiritual values for your life, family, and business. There is a prevalent fatherless spirit that can limit us; in fact, man’s quest is summed up as orphans striving to survive. In contrast, adopted sons of God find provision, protection, and position in the Father. With great teaching this weekend, come discover the Father’s heart.
Our work is based on God’s principles presented in the all-time best selling,
life management book– The Holy Bible.
Men, this is a strategic time to build; to reinforce spiritual values for your life, family, and business. There is a prevalent fatherless spirit that can limit us; in fact, man’s quest is summed up as orphans striving to survive. In contrast, adopted sons of God find provision, protection, and position in the Father. With great teaching this weekend, come discover the Father’s heart.
CHRISTOPHER BURGE, TMA program emcee, is a long-time member of the FGBMFA™ Greenville Chapter in Texas. Over the years he has served in many NexGen leadership roles and has spearheaded the remake of the FGBMFA™ website as well as participating in boosting our social media presence.
Chris has an Associates Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies, which include computer science courses. He also has four different code language certifications and will soon be attaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Management Degree.
Chris' journey has taken him from custodial staff to Manager of Data Management and Development at L3Harris, a worldwide manufacturing company with a diverse portfolio of industry-leading technologies. Dedication, innovative mindset, and willingness to speak up propelled Chris to new leadership roles with his employer.
He took advantage of the opportunities through doors the Lord opened. His real source of strength is anchored in the Word of God, which transformed his ambitions into reality.
“Since I was seven, God’s constant presence has filled me with His peace, guiding my path. Now in my 40s, through the new door of social media and web development He’s opened, I’m driven to share His hope to the world, eager for others to experience His transformative grace.”
STEPHEN NEWTON, TMA praise and worship leader, has worked as an independent delivery contractor for years, and has now started a new career with FedEx.
Stephen has served as a worship leader for over twenty years with a heart to lead people into the presence of God through music and authentic worship. Throughout his ministry, Stephen has guided congregations of all sizes, from small gatherings to large church services, always with a passion for helping others encounter Jesus in a real and
personal way. With a deep love for both contemporary worship and timeless hymns, Stephen blends musical excellence with a shepherd’s heart, inspiring others to lift their voices and lives in praise.
JEFF SYMONS had a profound salvation experience in 2006 and felt a calling to ministry, however the Lord directed him to stay in the workplace. As a director of technical operations, he has been with the same software company for 22 years.
As he learned how to use spiritual gifts in ministering to strangers on the streets in Dallas, Jeff started to train and equip others to do the same. He is the co-founder of Kingdom Awakening International and
leads crusades, and mission trips. He also hosts the Kingdom
Awakening Podcast and is cohost of the Minor Prophets podcast.
The Lord has used Jeff in many prophecies, deliverances, healings, and miracles. God has directed Jeff through many series of dreams and divine connections. This has led to ministry opportunities across the globe – Guatemala, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, India, and the Philippines.
Jeff’s passion is to serve the Lord wherever the Lord desires.
ALAN SCHMOOK, MBA, MAI, FGBMFA™ National President, With a professional background as owner and management in Commercial real estate appraisal and consultation business, combined with many years as a leader in FGBMFA™, Alan has influenced success in others. He strongly believes that “when each of us is walking in the fullness of God's plan and purpose for our life, we can accomplish all that God desires of us. As we individually fulfill our part in the body of Christ, we will collectively be fulfilling God's vision for this Fellowship.” Alan, and wife Susan, live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
COL LEIF WILSON (USAF Ret.), Since retiring after 26 years of service in the Air Force and another 17 years with USAA, Leif has spent time in Matt 6:33 and development of a more personal and intimate relationship with his Heavenly Father, Jesus, and the precious Holy Spirit.
His weekend objective is for each one to Believe more in the Great Value of speaking in tongues. Speaking or Praying In Tongues [PIT] is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit told me, as I have questioned the value of praying in tongues: “If you believe it, you’ll do it. If you don’t, you won’t.” Choose to believe in the value of speaking in other tongues and do it continually and you, your family, your Church/the Body of Christ, and the world will be edified, strengthened, encouraged, and comforted by the Holy Spirit of God [Rom 8:26-28].
PETER SCHNEIDER is a past chapter president of the Fellowship and sought-after speaker with a prophetic anointing. He is founder of The Continental Technology Group, an international trading company with a vision to help financially facilitate the end-time harvest. The business began as an exporter of Original Equipment Automotive & Truck Parts to an overseas market. Today his company includes the design and manufacture of water purification plants used in global infrastructure projects.These plants are built to a rugged design standard and
supply desperately needed water to people in remote areas. His company also built a prototype for a Mobile Ice Plant that was used during Hurricane Katrina. Within two hours of arrival, this plant can begin producing 2 tons of crushed bagged ice per hour.
Peter and his wife Debbie founded The Nehemiah Project in 1988, a faith based non-profit organization. This network of business, church and ministry leaders is connected by the Holy Spirit to see cities transformed with a continual outpouring of God’s Presence.
Peter ministers throughout the U.S. and abroad passionately demonstrating the finished work of the cross. He brings a NOW word to the Body of Christ accompanied by powerful impartations of The Holy Spirit.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025