Dear friends,
Bill Potter will be joining a panel of distinguished historians and churchmen, including Dr. Peter Lillback of Westminster Seminary, for a fascinating examination of past Presidents—the good, the bad and the rest. Our friends at Dominion Baptist Church in Alabama are hosting the conference and are ready to answer any questions you may have. Hope to see you there!
—Kevin Turley, President of Landmark Events
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Hand of God in History Conference JANUARY 25-28, 2022
Five speakers over four days will review past presidents, well-known and obscure. Their performance as leaders of this great nation will be critiqued through the lens of the Constitution and the Word of God.
The presidents being covered are as follows:
- John Tyler
- James Know Polk
- Grover Cleveland
- Woodrow Wilson
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Herbert Hoover
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- Jefferson Davis
Other Topics Related to the Office of the Presidency
- Social Justice
- Biblical Economics
- God’s Servant to uphold God’s Laws
- Luther on Executive Powers
- Constitutional Limits on Presidential Powers
- Forgotten Presidents
- Interposition
Speakers
 (Ret.) Lt. Col. John Eidsmoe, PhD, JD |
|  Dr. H. Rondel Rumburg |
|  Bill Potter, Historian |
|  Pastor Ben Gardner |
|  Rev. Dr. Peter Lillback (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) |
Location
Bible Methodist Camp is tucked away in the Alabama foothills in Pell City, Alabama twenty minutes away from downtown Birmingham. This quiet campus will host the conference and will also provide housing options at a reduced rate.

Breakfast and Lunch will be available for all registered participants.
Located at 1355 Chula Vista Dr. Pell City, AL 35124
Off Exit 153. Interstate 20
Camp Accommodations
- Private rooms with bathroom – These include a full-size bed, microwave and fridge. $35/night
- Private room with shared bathrooms – Full sized bed, shared bathroom. $25/night
- Camp room options with public bathroom – 2 bunk beds and a full-size bed per room. Access to shared showers and bathrooms. Large families may bring extra cots or mattresses as needed -- $15/night
- Laundry Facilities on site.
- Restaurants less than 10 minutes
For more details on accommodations or to make a reservation contact the camp office directly as follows:
- Email: southernbiblemethodistcamp@gmail.com
- Phone: (205) 338-3012
- Text: (256) 493-0393
Other Accommodation Options
Pell City, AL offers a variety of hotel options which are a 5-10 minute drive from the Bible Methodist Camp including:
- Holiday Inn Express, Pell City
- Comfort Suites, Pell City
- Hampton Inn, Pell City
- Quality Inn, Pell City
Local Sites of Interest
Besides being 20 minutes from the heart of Birmingham, points of interest closer by the Methodist Bible Camp include:
- Bucc-ee’s
- Outlet Shops of Grand River
- Bama Flea Market and Antique Mall
- Bass Pro Shop

For General Questions call Mark Liddle at (205) 587-0925

Conference Schedule
Tuesday January 25th
7:00-8:30am |
Breakfast Served |
9:15-9:45am |
Morning Devotions |
10:00-11:00am |
1st Session—Col. John Eidsmoe “Constitutional Limits on Presidential Power” |
11:15am-12:15pm |
2nd Session—Dr. Ron Rumburg “The Nation and Presidency in Crisis—Lincoln, Pt 1” |
12:30-1:45pm |
Lunch Served |
2:00-3:00pm |
3rd Session—Pastor Ben Gardner “The Presidency as God’s Servant Upholding God’s Law” |
3:15-4:15pm |
4th Session—Historian Bill Potter “John Tyler: President with Principles But Not a Party” |
7:00pm |
5th Session—Dr. Peter Lillback |
Wednesday January 26th
7:00-8:30am |
Breakfast Served |
9:15-9:45am |
Morning Devotions |
10:00-11:00am |
1st Session—Col. John Eidsmoe “Forgotten Presidents: The Worst or the Best” |
11:15am-12:15pm |
2nd Session—Dr. Ron Rumburg “The Nation and Presidency in Crisis—Lincoln, Pt 2” |
12:30-1:45pm |
Lunch Served |
2:00-3:00pm |
3rd Session—Pastor Ben Gardner “The Presidency and Biblical Economics” |
3:15-4:15pm |
4th Session—Dr. Peter Lillback |
7:00pm |
5th Session—Historian Bill Potter “James Knox Polk: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say” |
Thursday January 27th
7:00-8:30am |
Breakfast Served |
9:15-9:45am |
Morning Devotions |
10:00-11:00am |
1st Session—Col. John Eidsmoe “Will the Real Thomas Jefferson Please Stand Up” |
11:15am-12:15pm |
2nd Session—Dr. Ron Rumburg “The Nation and Presidency in Crisis—Davis, Pt 1” |
12:30-1:45pm |
Lunch Served |
2:00-3:00pm |
3rd Session—Pastor Ben Gardner “The Presidency and Social Justice” |
3:15-4:15pm |
3rd Session—Historian Bill Potter “Two Pastor’ss Kids: A Comparison—Cleveland and Wilson” |
7:00pm |
5th Session—Dr. Peter Lillback |
Friday January 28th
7:00-8:30am |
Breakfast Served |
9:15-9:45am |
Morning Devotions |
10:00-11:00am |
1st Session—Col. John Eidsmoe “Luther on Executive Power” |
11:15am-12:15pm |
2nd Session—Dr. Ron Rumburg “The Nation and Presidency in Crisis—Davis, Pt 2” |
12:30-1:45pm |
Lunch Served |
2:00-3:00pm |
2nd Session—Historian Bill Potter “Theodore Roosevelt: Child-Rearing Tactics Inside the Tornado” |
3:15-4:15pm |
4th Session—Dr. Peter Lillback |
7:00pm |
2nd Session—Historian Bill Potter “Herbert Hoover: A Quaker at War” |
DAILY RATE $30/Family | $15/Individual |
WEEKLY RATE $100/Family | $50/Individual |
Breakfast and lunch included for all registered attendees |

For General Questions call Mark Liddle at (205) 587-0925

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