In the church, the wisdom of God is made manifest in the folly of the gospel. Somehow God puts his goodness and glory on display through the weak, the foolish, and the broken. That is especially true in multiracial ministry, where the Spirit works alongside the jagged edges of mistrust, racism, and injustice. Dr. Drew Thompson, Pastor of Union City Church, will offer his own church as a case study of God’s wisdom through human folly, asking how the theological wonders of the gospel of Christ shine through the mess of racial reconciliation in a local church.

The Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. Lunch will be provided to those who will be attending in person, and RSVP is required for in-person attendance. RSVP is not required for online attendance.

The Dean’s Forum is hosted by the Academic Dean’s office. The event will take place in Alumni Hall in Kerr Building at the Hamilton campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. It will be streamed live through Facebook and at www.gcts.edu/live.

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Registration closes on Wednesday, September 10

Dean’s Forums exist to explore topics of church, culture, and theology. To learn more about upcoming events and to watch recordings of previous events, visit the Dean’s Forum page.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Drew Thompson is the Pastor of Union City Church, and an Adjunct Faculty member at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is ordained in the CCCC denomination and heads their Committee on Church Multiplication. His pastoral interests include church planting, multiracial ministry, and the deep connection between the gospel and social justice. Dr. Thompson is the author of How to Preach the Prophets (Fontes Press, 2024). He lives in Brunswick, Georgia with his wife and two children.