Date & Time
About This Event
This year’s theme is: The Invisible Enemy, EXPOSED!
September 19-20, 2025 @ City Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Conference Schedule:
Friday - 5:30 p.m. Check-In. 9:30 p.m. End of Day 1.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts. 11:30 a.m. Box lunch served. 4:00 p.m. Conclude.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Karl Payne – Discipleship Pastor, Antioch Bible Church
- Pastor Mike Schill, Psy.D. – Tozer Seminary
- Dean VanderMey – Executive Director, Set Free Ministries
- Emcee: Trenton Herald - Lead Pastor, City Hill Church
Most people are fighting battles they don’t fully understand. The Bible tells us our struggle isn’t against flesh and blood, but against unseen spiritual forces. Are you equipped to stand firm?
Join us for a powerful two-day conference on September 19 & 20, where we shine light on the invisible war raging around us—and within us. You’ll hear from three powerful speakers, authors, and spiritual leaders with extensive experience in dealing with spiritual warfare and oppression. Trenton Herald will facilitate as you hear from, Karl Payne, Michael Schill, and Dean Vander Mey. We will have some light snacks and coffee on Friday Night and Saturday morning. A boxed lunch will also be provided on Saturday. Save your seat today; we look forward to seeing you there!
More About Your Speakers:
- Dr. Karl Payne – Discipleship Pastor, Antioch Bible Church
Dr. Karl Payne is a pastor, teacher, speaker, author, and former NFL chaplain. He earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Western Seminary in Portland. For over 25 years, Dr. Payne has equipped believers through his discipleship and apologetics training. He currently serves at Antioch Bible Church in Redmond, WA, as the Pastor of Leadership Development and Discipleship Training, and is the founder of the Transferable Cross Training Foundation. He also served as chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks from 1994 to 2015.
- Pastor Mike Schill, Psy.D. – Tozer Seminary
Dr. Mike Schill has worked as a psychiatric technician, paramedic, and marriage & family counselor. He has been a lead pastor, ordained in the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination, director of counseling and wellness center at Simpson University, a referral resource for Freedom in Christ Ministries, and holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Currently, he does pastoral counseling and is an adjunct professor for A.W. Tozer Seminary teaching pastoral counseling and spiritual warfare. He is the author of the book "Putting God Back into Counseling" and is also a consultant to churches and pastoral staff.
- Dean Vander Mey – Executive Director, Set Free Ministries
Dean Vander Mey has served as the Executive Director of Set Free Ministries since 2002 and served before that as a board member since 1996 when Set Free was founded. Dean is married to his wife Sharie for 41 years, they have 7 daughters, 5 son in laws and 19 grand children! "Family Time" is top priority for the Vander Mey family with lots of days set aside to enjoy each other at the ball park, beach, camping, or having smores over a camp fire at home. Dean enjoys the adventure of traveling the world to advance God's Kingdom as Set Fre teams bring Faith, Hope and Love to a hurting and broken world helping 1000's. He also enjoys the great outdoors as a sportsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and still loves to spend a little time in the summer riding His Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle.
- Emcee: Trenton Herald - Lead Pastor, City Hill Church
Trenton Herald is a dynamic voice of inspiration and hope, dedicated to igniting revival and empowering leaders to step into their divine purpose. A graduate of Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, OK, Trenton carries a passion for awakening hearts and fostering authentic transformation through Christ. He and his wife, Jessica, are the founders and lead pastors of City Hill Church in Holland, MI, where they are committed to cultivating a thriving community of faith. With a vision that reaches beyond borders, Trenton inspires individuals worldwide to embrace their true potential and walk boldly in their calling.
About This Event
This year’s theme is: The Invisible Enemy, EXPOSED!
September 19-20, 2025 @ City Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Conference Schedule:
Friday - 5:30 p.m. Check-In. 9:30 p.m. End of Day 1.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts. 11:30 a.m. Box lunch served. 4:00 p.m. Conclude.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Karl Payne – Discipleship Pastor, Antioch Bible Church
- Pastor Mike Schill, Psy.D. – Tozer Seminary
- Dean VanderMey – Executive Director, Set Free Ministries
- Emcee: Trenton Herald - Lead Pastor, City Hill Church
Most people are fighting battles they don’t fully understand. The Bible tells us our struggle isn’t against flesh and blood, but against unseen spiritual forces. Are you equipped to stand firm?
Join us for a powerful two-day conference on September 19 & 20, where we shine light on the invisible war raging around us—and within us. You’ll hear from three powerful speakers, authors, and spiritual leaders with extensive experience in dealing with spiritual warfare and oppression. Trenton Herald will facilitate as you hear from, Karl Payne, Michael Schill, and Dean Vander Mey. We will have some light snacks and coffee on Friday Night and Saturday morning. A boxed lunch will also be provided on Saturday. Save your seat today; we look forward to seeing you there!
More About Your Speakers:
- Dr. Karl Payne – Discipleship Pastor, Antioch Bible Church
Dr. Karl Payne is a pastor, teacher, speaker, author, and former NFL chaplain. He earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Western Seminary in Portland. For over 25 years, Dr. Payne has equipped believers through his discipleship and apologetics training. He currently serves at Antioch Bible Church in Redmond, WA, as the Pastor of Leadership Development and Discipleship Training, and is the founder of the Transferable Cross Training Foundation. He also served as chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks from 1994 to 2015.
- Pastor Mike Schill, Psy.D. – Tozer Seminary
Dr. Mike Schill has worked as a psychiatric technician, paramedic, and marriage & family counselor. He has been a lead pastor, ordained in the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination, director of counseling and wellness center at Simpson University, a referral resource for Freedom in Christ Ministries, and holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Currently, he does pastoral counseling and is an adjunct professor for A.W. Tozer Seminary teaching pastoral counseling and spiritual warfare. He is the author of the book "Putting God Back into Counseling" and is also a consultant to churches and pastoral staff.
- Dean Vander Mey – Executive Director, Set Free Ministries
Dean Vander Mey has served as the Executive Director of Set Free Ministries since 2002 and served before that as a board member since 1996 when Set Free was founded. Dean is married to his wife Sharie for 41 years, they have 7 daughters, 5 son in laws and 19 grand children! "Family Time" is top priority for the Vander Mey family with lots of days set aside to enjoy each other at the ball park, beach, camping, or having smores over a camp fire at home. Dean enjoys the adventure of traveling the world to advance God's Kingdom as Set Fre teams bring Faith, Hope and Love to a hurting and broken world helping 1000's. He also enjoys the great outdoors as a sportsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and still loves to spend a little time in the summer riding His Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle.
- Emcee: Trenton Herald - Lead Pastor, City Hill Church
Trenton Herald is a dynamic voice of inspiration and hope, dedicated to igniting revival and empowering leaders to step into their divine purpose. A graduate of Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, OK, Trenton carries a passion for awakening hearts and fostering authentic transformation through Christ. He and his wife, Jessica, are the founders and lead pastors of City Hill Church in Holland, MI, where they are committed to cultivating a thriving community of faith. With a vision that reaches beyond borders, Trenton inspires individuals worldwide to embrace their true potential and walk boldly in their calling.