Presenter: Frank Moore, Location: ONU
The new millennium brought with it new ways of understanding God and God's Kingdom in our world. Some proposals line up well with biblical and orthodox understandings of the Christian faith; others present new challenges to traditional orthodoxy. So, how shall we then assess the Emerging Church Movement, Process Theology, Open Theology, the Social Justice Movement, and syncretism with world religions?
Presenters: Panel Discussion, Location: MNU
This presentation is a dialogue for those who identify with or are deeply concerned about the Emergent, Emerging and Missional Church. As the title suggests, the listener will discover a conversational and grace-filled discussion lead by a panel with many assignment in the mission of of God.
Presenters: Panel Discussion, Location: MNU
The second presentation drills down more deeply into the topic and focuses on the engagement of the Church of the Nazarene. In this session there is a candid question-and-answer-time with pastors.
Understanding the people and issues involved in the emerging church: what to celebrate, what to question and what to reject.
Presenter: Mike Van Zant, Location: MVNU
How does biblical theology help us relate to congregations from the pulpit? God has a way of working through us so that what we say and how we live has a positive effect on those we serve.
Presenter: Barth Smith, Location: MNU
For more than 30 years Barth Smith has taught at MidAmerica and been a pastor in the Kansas City area. In this session you will hear how worship has kept his passion for ministry fresh and vibrant. This is a very practical session on the Christian calendar and Christian corporate worship.
Presenter: Andy Johnson, Location: MNU
There has been a debate over the doctrine of justification since the 1500’s. Luther said, “justification is the doctrine on which the Church stands or falls”. Andy narrows this very broad topic and offers a seminar on Paul’s teaching of justification in the New Testament.
How can the Church participate in the mission of God? This theological approach goes beyond an individual effort and is question for the body of Christ. Participation in missional theology is based in Philippians 2 and leads us to an awareness of the kingdom of God.
Presenter: Tim Crutcher, Location: SNU
Tim offers a quality workshop/discussion on the “long standing debate” over God’s sovereignty and human freedom. The issues that divide people come into play (historically) before the Bible is brought into play. What do we believe about the world informs how we read and interpret scriptures.
Presenter: Dan Spross, Location: TNU
Dan is a preaching educator and brings to this session an enthusiasm for the scriptures. His personal experience as a pastor anchors his workshop in experience. How can a pastor interpret and live in the experience of truth and flesh out our Wesleyan tradition?
Presenter: Tim Crutcher, Location: SNU
For over 2000 the Church has navigated change and culture. The good news is God is still in control! Tim uses history, theology and bits of humor to teach hearers in this workshop. Our tradition has a history of challenging culture and identifies with a Wesleyan tradition of critical thinking and innovative ways to effectively connect with people.
Presenter: Steve Ruby, Location: MVNU
Steve is a pastor who works with the East Central region’s I-21. In the presentation, you will hear a healthy response to emergent thinking. Steve clearly explains the difference between emergent thinking and the emergent church.
We believe that our movement was Missional before the word became popular. Our roots are grounded in Wesley’s example and tradition. For out of the pulpits and into the culture. What is the missional mood?
Viewing the church as a discipleship-making community is imperative if we are going to fulfill the call to holiness. Perhaps general neglect of the doctrine of holiness has less to do with particular soteriological formulations and more to do with inadequate ecclesiology. Perhaps the church is necessary for sanctification!
Presenter: Nate Kerr, Location: TNU
This question was asked by Dietrich Bonheoffer when Christianity was struggling in its identity during WWII. This creative presentation asks us to consider how the posture of the Church impacted the poor and marginalized. Discover applicable lessons for today (both practical and theological).
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