Sampling of Events in North America and Beyond
SEMINAR OPPORTUNITY:
"Preaching I Thessalonians: From Text to Sermon" with Dr. Jeffrey A.D. Weima
Calvin Theological Seminary Professor of New Testament Jeffrey Weima is happy to arrange to hold this two-day seminar for pastors. The seminar is aimed at pastors who wish to brush up on the exegetical steps required in moving from the biblical text to a sermon that faithfully expresses its message for the church today. The brief letter of I Thessalonians deals with important subjects such as the second coming of Christ, the sanctity of sex, comfort concerning believers who have passed away, models of behavior for church leaders, and much more. The seminar examines the historical context, epistolary structure and text of this important epistle of Paul, all with the larger goal of helping pastors write sermons that make this ancient letter relevant for the contemporary church.
Dr. Weima has taught at CTS since 1992, is the author of numerous articles, two books, and is currently writing a commentary on I & II Thessalonians for Baker Books. He frequently lectures throughout North America and overseas and also leads tours on Paul's Missionary Journeys. If you are interested in trying to arrange a seminar for pastors in your area, please contact Dr. Weima at 616-957-6019 or by email at weimje@calvinseminary.edu
Upcoming Events and Conferences:
If you are in the Grand Rapids area, check out upcoming events in Grand Rapids!
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"National Preaching Conference", Haddon Robinson, Alistair Begg, Soong-Chan Rah, Boston, MA, September 9-10, 2010
This conference will feature Haddon Robinson, Alistair Begg, Soong-Chan Rah, with others to be announced. For more information please go to www.gordonconwell.edu/lifelong_learners/preachingconference
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This seminar will be led by Dr. Will Willimon. For more information, please go to http://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=43902
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"Celebration of Biblical Preaching: Biblical Preaching as a Matter of Life and Death", Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, October 4-6, 2010This conference, featuring Anne Carter Florence, Tom Long, Paul Scott Wilson, Michael Curry and Karoline Lewis, gathers preachers, teachers and pastors to explore the life and death gravity of biblical preaching.
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Featuring an array of speakers, including Calvin College's Deborah Haarsma, this conference will seek to empower leaders of the Christian church to hold the Gospel out to our society with fearless, Christ-honoring integrity. "We hope to equip leaders in the church to influence – even define – the terms of discussion between science and faith. The historic and oft used 'two books' analogy of God’s revelation is helpful here; the 'book of nature and the 'book' of the Bible. Since both 'books' are from the Triune God, the information revealed in these 'two books' will enhance our understanding of both, and ultimately will be acknowledged as consistent, though they may seem partially incongruent at times because of human limitations and misconceptions."
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Professor of Pastoral Ministries and Missions John Pless will critically examine the Advent preaching of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Helmut Thielicke and Gerhard Ebeling in order to offer suggested outlines and illustrations for Advent preaching. For more information, please go to http://www.goodshepherdinstitute.org/index.php?page=preachingsem
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Dr. Walter Brueggemann will lead this conference through preaching, lecturing and breakout sessions focused on preaching, worship and pastoral ministry. For more information, please go to http://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=61979
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Speakers scheduled to participate include Barbara Brown Taylor, Walter Brueggemann, Brian McLaren and Craig Barnes.