Have you ever wondered how the last days will be? Have you asked if you would be prepared if we lost access to some of our basic amenities in the city? (i.e. running water, electricity, transportation, etc.) How would you and your family survive? 

The "Be Ready Summit" is designed to train families and individuals on the basic disaster survival and country living skills. We will cover topics on radio communication, rainwater harvesting, canning and food preservation, growing your own food, and back packing to name a few of the workshops. Our well experienced presenters and staff are excited to see you there.

Who should attend: 

• Anyone who wants to prepare for last days or learn how to live off the grid
• Adventist Community Service teams
• Pathfinder and Master Guides
• Health Ministry teams
• Open to the public

Pamlyn Grove

Pamlyn Grove is a nurse, homemaker, gardener, small business owner and educator in all things pertaining to food preservation. Although she grew up gardening and canning with her mother and grandmother, her journey into ministry began in Snellville, Georgia in 2008, when a friend convinced her that her knowledge regarding the importance of gardening and preserving one's own produce needed to be shared with the church. Currently, Preserving Life Ministries travels across the country giving presentations and demonstrations on the Biblical Principles for and History of Food Preservation, Essential Equipment for Preserving, Water Bath and Pressure Canning, Grains, Grain Mills, Dry Goods Storage and many other topics.

Spencer Scott

Spencer Scott has developed a program to instruct anyone who would like to learn how to grow their own food. Spencer Scott’s Unstoppable Garden program will instruct in the areas of cool to cool weather Gardening , Harvest to Harvest growing and living only on what you grow, Water management, Do I really need a well?, and more!

Spencer Scott is an Award Winning Commercial Grower, who has developed a program to instruct anyone who would like to learn how to grow their own food. Spencer Scott’s Unstoppable Garden program will instruct in the areas of cool to cool weather Gardening , Harvest to Harvest growing and living only on what you grow, Water management, Do I really need a well?, and more!

Paul Muhammad

Paul Muhammad is a dedicated city official and emergency management professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. Paul has built a robust career focused on emergency management, specializing in search and rescue operations, organizing Emergency Operation Paul serves as the head of the Code Enforcement Department for the City of South Fulton. In this role, he is committed to fostering a safe and compliant community, ensuring that residents are well-informed and supported in their endeavors.

Paul's diverse skill set and unwavering dedication to public service make him a valuable asset to the City of South Fulton and the broader emergency management community.

Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson is a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served for eight years then worked as a government contractor for several years after, in the same capacity as his military service. His first deployment was to Balad, Iraq in February 2010 and departed Iraq in December 2010 and his final deployment ended in May 2020. He has a total of 11 deployments during his military career and contractor service: Iraq (2x), Afghanistan (2x), Somalia, Djibouti (3x), Niger (2x), and Germany. In May 2020, Eric departed his field of work to spend more time with his family: Hermique (wife), Ethan, and Hope. Eric is currently the Vice President of CVP Business Ventures LLC a venture capital firm that is currently focused on providing medical supplies, consulting services, and government contracting.

Lance Horton

Lance Horton has been a Master Guide in the SDA church for over 15 years. During those 15 years he served in many different roles within the Youth Ministries. He has worked with the very young, the Pathfinders, teen leaders and fellow Master Guides. His love for the Bible, young people and nature has made him gain mastery in many critical survival skills, i.e. fire building, water purification, and shelter building. These are just a few of his areas of expertise.

Lance Horton is seeking to have the most impact within our adult and youth ministries, and to glorify God in his creation, by utilizing these skills to teach, train or facilitate.

Joshua Nelson, DMin

Joshua Nelson, DMin is an author, activist, and Pastor.  Pastor Nelson serves as the Community Service and ASI Director for the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventist.

Friday – April 4, 2025

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Registration/Check in

1:00pm-7:50pm - Tent Pitch

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Super Session 1 - Spencer Scott and Paul Muhammad

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm - Dinner

7:30 pm - 8:10 pm - Opening Service/Worship

Saturday – April 5, 2025

6:30 am - 7:00 am – Early Morning Manna

7:00 am - 8:10 am – Breakfast

8:20 am - 9:00 am – Mini Session A Track 1

9:10 am - 9:50 am - Mini Session A Track 2

10:00 am - 11:00 am – Super Session 2

11:00 am - 12:15 pm – General Session/Worship - Spencer Scott

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Lunch

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm – Wilderness Hike & Land Navigation Class

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm - Children's Scavenger Hunt

3:20 pm - 4:00 pm Mini Session B Track 1

4:10 pm - 4:50 pm - Mini Session B Track 2

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Dinner

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - General Session/Worship

7:45 pm - 8:45 pm - Super Session 3

7:50 pm - 9:30 pm - Vendor Booths Open & ABC Open

9:00 pm Bonfire & Bread Roast

Sunday – April 6, 2025

6:30 am - 7:00 pm – Early Morning Manna

7:00 am - 8:15 am – Breakfast

8:00 am - 1:30 pm - Vendor Booths Open & ABC Open

9:00 am - 11:00 am - Children's Corner

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Super Session 4 Track 1

9:40 am - 10:40 am - Super Session 4 Track 2

10:50 am - 11:50 am - Super Session 4 Track 3

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch & Closing Thought