BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gordon Conwell - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gordon Conwell REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20261008T124653Z CREATED:20250709T200437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T124653Z UID:10004589-1791504000-1791676799@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Telos Bible & Theology Conference DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 9-10\, 2026\nJACKSONVILLE\, FL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Telos 2026\n \n Speakers\n \n About\n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fourth Annual Telos Conference & Twentieth Year in Jacksonville \n \n \n \n \n \n Redeemed & Restored:\nThe Jubilee in Biblical-Theological Perspective\n \n \n \n \n \n The Telos Bible and Theology Conference brings together scholars\, pastors\, leaders\, and laypeople in the greater Jacksonville area to engage robust and accessible theological learning. Hosted by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and its faculty\, Telos explores key topics in biblical studies and theology to cultivate Christian maturation across the whole Church. \nAs Gordon-Conwell celebrates 20 years in Jacksonville\, the October 9–10 conference will explore the theme of Jubilee. Join us as we dive into the riches of God’s Word together\, reflecting on the Jubilee and God’s heart for bringing freedom to the captives and rest to the weary. \nRegister Today \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Jubilee?\n Leviticus 25 instructs the Israelites to practice the year of Jubilee\, which required that every 50 years all debts would be cancelled and land that had been sold would revert back to the original owners. \nThis unique practice ensured that once in every generation\, Israelite society would have a “reset”\, in which every person was released from the toil of their labors and burden of their debts to be reunited with family on their ancestral inheritance. \nThe Jubilee was a homecoming that served as a signpost of the coming redemption\, when all creation would be released from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom of the children of God (Rom. 8:21). \nJesus began his public ministry by announcing that the Jubilee had arrived in him: “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21). He came to release those in bondage to sin\, restore them to the Father and secure for them their heavenly inheritance as redeemed children of God. \nAs his body\, the Church is called to proclaim and embody that same Jubilee by bringing freedom to the captive and rest to the weary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Christine Palmer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. David Palmer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Scott M. Gibson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, October 9: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n6:30–7:00 p.m.\nWorship in Song\n\n\n7:00–8:00 p.m.\nKeynote Session: Christine Palmer\, “Jubilee and the Coming Kingdom”\n\n\n8:00–8:30 p.m.\nTime of Prayer/Worship in Song\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 10: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n9:00–9:30 a.m.\nWorship in Song\n\n\n9:30–10:30 a.m.\nKeynote Session: David Palmer\, “Jesus and the Jubilee”\n\n\n10:30–11:00 a.m.\nSpecial Presentation\n\n\n11:00–12:00 p.m.\n\n\nBreakout Sessions \n\nDr. Erin Crider\, “Church Planting and Jubilee: Reflecting on the Promise”\nRev. Armando Jackson\, “The Reliability of the Bible”\nRev. Tim Lusk\, “Living Together in Jubilee Community”\nRev. Joel Laton\, “Bind up the brokenhearted: Tips for Providing Comfort”\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00–1:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n1:00–2:00 p.m.\nKeynote Session: Scott Gibson\, “Peace for the Parson: Finding Calm in the Middle of Ministry”\n\n\n2:00–2:45 p.m.\nPanel Discussion and Q/A\n\n\n2:45–3:00 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Host\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Justin Young\n (MAOT ’14) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Young is Program Faculty (Old Testament) of Special Programs at Gordon-Conwell and an alumnus of the seminary. His research focuses on the covenant at Mount Sinai and the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 19–40. He also studies the Psalms\, Biblical Theology\, and ancient Near Eastern ritual. He teaches Biblical Hebrew and exegesis\, and is coauthoring a commentary on Exodus for The Bible in God’s World series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n The conference is named after a Greek word (telos)\, meaning “end\,” “consummation\,” or “aim\,” with a view toward encouraging believers to live today in light of the ultimate victory that has been secured in Christ. Join us as we delight in the great riches of the Scriptures together and rejoice in the gospel of our Triune God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Attend Telos?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Previous Telos Highlights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Today \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Southpoint Community Church\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7556 Salisbury Rd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32256\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Scott M. Gibson\nDr. Gibson is a Haddon W. Robinson Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell. He is the author and editor of numerous books on preaching\, including The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching\, Preaching with a Plan\, and Preaching Hope in Darkness\, and has contributed to many volumes and journals. An ordained Baptist minister\, he is a co-founder and past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. His interests include contemporary issues in preaching\, discipleship\, pastoral ministry\, and the history of preaching and evangelicalism. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Christine Palmer (MAOT ’99)\nDr. Palmer is adjunct professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell. She is dedicated to helping others encounter the Lord through his Word. She teaches courses on Hebrew exegesis and biblical theology and leads global archaeological study tours. She authored ESV Expository Commentary: Leviticus and has contributed articles on Israelite religion and culture in other major publications. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. David Palmer (MDiv ’97)\nDr. Palmer is adjunct professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell. A pastor-scholar with a deep love for the Church\, he has pastored at Kenwood Baptist Church for over two decades and has been blessed to participate in missions across the globe. He is the author of Casket Empty: God’s Plan of Redemption through History and contributed to thirty articles in the Archaeological Study Bible. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/telos-bible-theology-conference/ LOCATION:Jacksonville\, FL\, Jacksonville\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Telos-Event-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260929T134126Z CREATED:20260903T134343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T134126Z UID:10004913-1790877600-1790886600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:2026 Gordon-Conwell Hamilton Summit DESCRIPTION:God is at work. He is advancing his Kingdom through his Church. And Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is equipping men and women to lead in this eternal task. \nJoin us for the 2026 Gordon-Conwell Summit on Thursday\, October 1\, at our Hamilton campus. We’ll consider how the Church is leaning into the challenges and opportunities it faces in North America today and how Gordon-Conwell is strengthening it. You will hear from ministry leaders who are empowering their congregations to fulfill the Great Commission and serve the needs of their communities. You will also be introduced to some of the men and women who have been called to follow in their footsteps\, hear why their preparation at Gordon-Conwell is relevant today\, and be granted the opportunity to support them and help recruit more students like them. It will be a time of food\, fellowship\, worship\, and learning that you will find encouraging and inspiring. \nGive thanks “for the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:5\, NIV) \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/gordon-conwell-hamilton-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/summit_thumbnail.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T133000 DTSTAMP:20260824T202900Z CREATED:20260727T203330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T202900Z UID:10004904-1790856900-1790861400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Creativity in the Wilderness — Hamilton\, MA DESCRIPTION:Dialogue with cellist\, composer\, and artist-in-context Kendall Ramseur. \n\n\n\nKendall Ramseur\, an award-winning cellist\, composer\, vocalist\, and musical storyteller\, is the artist in context at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for the 2026-2027 academic year. During this time\, he will be composing Songs from the Wilderness\, a new cello concerto inspired by the Exodus narrative that invites audiences to reflect on God’s presence and faithfulness in seasons of wilderness. \nAs part of the creative process of composing\, Kendall will spend time in dialogue with students\, faculty\, and community members about wilderness experiences\, identity\, and the role of creativity within the journey of faith. Moderated by Dr. Wes Vander Lugt\, director of the Leighton Ford Inititive in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell\, this informal gathering provides a unique opportunity to participate in honest dialogue and to influence and learn about a major musical composition. \nAnyone is welcome to register for this free event\, which will take place on the first floor of the Retreat House. Students are welcome to bring lunches. If you are coming from off campus\, there is parking available by the Retreat House\, which is the first building up the hill once you take a left at the fork. Registration is limited to 20\, so please be sure to sign up in advance. \nRegister Today \n\nMore about Kendall: A founding member of Sons of Serendip\, Kendall now performs and creates as a solo artist\, with performances and original works presented on stages around the world and featured across film\, television\, and other media\, including large-scale orchestral commissions that bring together music\, narrative\, and cultural reflection. Born in Charlotte\, NC\, Kendall now resides in Boston with his wife and two sons. \n\n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/creativity-in-the-wilderness-hamilton/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CINW1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T170430Z CREATED:20260707T203421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T170430Z UID:10004897-1790418600-1790427600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Feasting: Visual Art & Spoken Word DESCRIPTION:Feasting is a central theme in our lives and in the story of God\, and this event is an opportunity to reflect creatively on how we experience the goodness of God in material\, sensory\, and edible ways. A series of original paintings by Hilary Siber Edwards are inspired by the Old Testament Feasts of the Lord as filtered through her own story\, and a spoken word performance by Monica Harrison will explore this theme through the gift of words. \nThis event includes dialogue with visual artist Hilary Siber Edwards\, a presentation from spoken word artist Monica Harrison\, opportunity for audience response and Q&A\, time to enjoy the artwork\, and an optional invitation to stay and feast together over lunch. Attendees can also enjoy viewing the other visual art display entitled “We Three Kings.” \nThis event takes place within the Explore Seminary opportunity at Gordon-Conwell’s Charlotte campus\, and if you are interested in this whole event\, please visit Charlotte Explore Seminary. \nHilary Siber Edwards is an artist living and working in Charlotte since 2016. She graduated in 2007 from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Environmental Design and in 2015 from Clemson University with an MFA in Painting. Her personal studio work explores the fractured aspects of perception through contemporary landscape painting and sculptures. She creates murals and sculptural installations as well as teaching part-time at the college level. \nMonica Harrison\, South Carolina native\, now residing in Charlotte\, is a dynamic Christian spoken word artist. Her gift allows her to blend life experiences with biblical applications to deliver poetry that encourages\, inspires\, and uplifts audiences. Not afraid to address touchy topics\, her perspective and delivery will capture your attention and leave you better than you were before. She holds to a motto that “one word can change your life.” \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/feasting-visual-art-spoken-word/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Feasting-Event-graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T131500 DTSTAMP:20260804T134442Z CREATED:20260730T110359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T134442Z UID:10004906-1789646400-1789650900@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Humility as a Christian Identity-Marker DESCRIPTION:If Christians would wholeheartedly embrace humility\, our witness in the world can be radically improved. Humility is often misunderstood\, overlooked\, or even disparaged. Such is the case today and was also true in the early days of the Jesus movement. However\, humility is part of Christ’s self-description (Matthew 11:29) and ought to be an identifier of his followers. Let’s recover Scripture’s presentation of humility\, dispel some myths about it\, and accept the invitation to live humbly. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. No RSVP required for those joining online. \nRegistration is only required for those planning to attend in person at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person. \nRegistration closes on Wednesday\, September 9 \nThe 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. \n  \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nRev. Dr. Dennis R. Edwards is currently Senior Research Faculty at Northern Seminary (Lisle\, IL). Until recently\, Dr. Edwards was Seminary Dean and Vice President for Church Relations at North Park Theological Seminary\, after having previously served as Associate Professor of New Testament. He has nearly four decades of urban pastoral ministry experience and is the author of Humility Illuminated: The Biblical Path Back to Christian Character (IVP)\, 1 Peter in the Story of God Bible Commentary series (Zondervan)\, What is the Bible and How Do We Understand It? (Herald Press)\, Might from the Margins: The Gospel’s Power to Turn the Tables on Injustice (Herald Press)\, along with several academic essays. \nDr. Davi C. Ribeiro Lin is an assistant professor of Pastoral Theology and Ministry at Gordon-Conwell. His interest in pastoral theology and ministry has been shaped by an interdisciplinary perspective; he is trained in practical theology\, counseling psychology\, and the pastoral perspective of Augustine of Hippo. Dr. Ribeiro Lin has served for a decade as an evangelical pastor in Brazil\, covering a wide range of areas within the church\, including preaching\, teaching\, discipleship\, pastoral care\, and counseling. He brings a global perspective to the Gordon-Conwell community as an Asian-Latin American pastor who was theologically trained in Europe and South and North America\, and specialized in the work of African Bishop Augustine of Hippo. As someone who was raised between two cultures (Brazilian mother and a Taiwanese father)\, he soon realized how grace and truth were to be cultivated in order to foster unity in diversity\, both in family\, church\, and society. \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/humility-as-a-christian-identity-marker/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Sep-Deans-Forum.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T171023Z CREATED:20260526T124529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T171023Z UID:10004834-1789646400-1789646400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Explore DMin Webinar: Women in Leadership Track DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on the Doctor of Ministry track in Women in Leadership led by Dr. Jana Holiday and Dr. Emily Gierer on Thursday\, September 17\, at 12 p.m. (ET). \nIn a time when female ministry leaders often face loneliness and isolation in their professional lives\, this program is designed to equip women serving in church\, parachurch\, and educational contexts to lead with spiritual depth\, theological clarity\, and practical skill. \nRooted in Scripture and shaped by the global church\, this track draws on a rich biblical heritage of women who led with courage and faithfulness—from Miriam\, Deborah\, and Huldah in the Old Testament to Mary\, Phoebe\, Priscilla\, and Junia in the New. \nDuring the webinar\, Dr. Holiday and Dr. Gierer will provide an introduction to the DMin program and application process and a presentation of this track. You will have an opportunity to get to know and engage them. Visit the DMin page to read about admissions requirements\, and register below. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/explore-dmin-webinar-women-in-leadership-track/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/explore-dmin-webinar-women-in-leadership-track/ CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-England-Missions-Network.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260330T180707Z CREATED:20260316T181936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T180707Z UID:10004818-1785974400-1786233599@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Refresh: A Retreat for Creatives DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness\nRefresh is a soul-care retreat for Christian artists and creatives\, facilitated by Gordon-Conwell alumna and visual artist Melanie Spinks (MABS ’07)\, with contributions from Dr. Leighton Ford\, Dr. Wes Vander Lugt\, worship leader Sam Marsh\, and others. \nWe invite you to step away for a time of spiritual renewal\, reflection\, and connection. Together\, we will explore three movements of creative formation: Upward\, reconnecting with the Creator who inspires our work; Inward\, attending to the renewal of our inner life and calling; and Onward\, considering how our creative gifts can serve others and reflect the light of Christ. \nThrough biblical reflection\, historical examples of Christian artists\, workshops\, listening prayer\, visio divina\, and shared conversation\, participants will reflect on the relationship between faith and creativity. While some sessions will draw on the visual arts\, the retreat welcomes writers\, musicians\, dancers\, performers\, and creatives of all kinds. \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/refresh-a-retreat-for-creatives-2026/ LOCATION:Rock Hill Oratory\, SC\, 434 Charlotte Ave\, Rock Hill\, 29730\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Refresh-2026-No-border-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T101500 DTSTAMP:20260528T140040Z CREATED:20260528T135902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T140040Z UID:10004895-1780650000-1780654500@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \n\nCome join us in learning from Gordon-Conwell missionary alumnus Karl Dahlfred (MDiv ‘06) \nKarl Dahlfred (MDiv ‘06) has served in Thailand with OMF International since 2006\, focusing on church planting\, theological education\, and leadership development. Currently teaching at Chiang Mai Theological Seminary\, he equips current and future Thai church leaders through courses in church history\, missions\, and theology\, helping strengthen the growing church in Thailand with a solid foundation in God’s Word. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, adjunct professor of missions and co-assistant director of the Wilson Center\, will reflect on the topic of leadership development. \n\nRegister for Free \n\nPresenters \nKarl Dahlfred (MDiv ‘06)\n \nProfessor of church history and mission studies at Chiang Mai Theological Seminary in Thailand. \n  \nDr. Brent Burdick\nAdjunct Professor of Missions at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-5/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-5/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T101500 DTSTAMP:20260429T131331Z CREATED:20251208T203103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T131331Z UID:10004791-1777626000-1777630500@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \nCome join us in learning from Gordon-Conwell missionary alumnus Eugen Begu (MACT ‘21) \nEugen will share his journey from atheist Albania under communist rule to Christ\, after hearing the gospel when the country opened to missionaries. He will reflect on the early days of the Evangelical Church in Albania\, his call to disciple new believers\, and his ministry planting churches in Albania\, Kosovo\, and now North Macedonia. Hear how God is moving in the Balkans\, the joys and challenges of reaching Muslim Albanian communities\, and key lessons from decades of ministry across the region. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, adjunct professor of Missions and co-assistant director of the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell\, will reflect on will reflect on Church Planting. Come join us for this incredible opportunity to connect and learn! \nRegister for Free \n\nPresenter \nEugen Begu (MACT ‘21)\nMissionary serving in Struga\, North Macedonia \n  \nDr. Brent Burdick\nAdjunct Professor of Missions at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-4/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-4/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T131500 DTSTAMP:20260729T134555Z CREATED:20251208T164957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T134555Z UID:10004788-1776340800-1776345300@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Singing Through Struggle: Building Community in Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:Music is often called “the universal language” but digging deeper\, we can see how music helps us communicate values\, deeply felt needs\, complex feelings\, and core identities. At church\, when we sing\, sing a certain way\, fund and defund singing\, or argue about singing\, we’re conveying something about who we are or want to be. \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown will share her research on ways the Black Church has historically relied on music to navigate challenging waters and changing courses\, resist racist forces without and power structures within\, and formulate an authentic and Christ-centered community identity. Considering how cultural polarities\, diverse social issues\, and global struggles effect congregations today\, Dr. Hitter Brown will suggest possible ways music in worship can heal and build Christian community. \nDr. Nicholas Rowe\, Kenneth and Jean Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership\, and Dr. Wes Vander Lugt\, Adjunct Professor of Theology and Acting Director of the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness\, will give the response. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free\, open to the public\, and will stream live on Facebook and at www.gcts.edu/live. \nRegistration is only required for those planning to attend in person at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton.  \nRegister by Wednesday\, April 8 \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nAfter earning her MM in Music Composition from the School of Church Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\, Dr. Carolynne Hitter Brown served as music and worship minister at churches in Laurel\, MD and Cambridge\, MA\, where she also assisted in church planting. Her curiosity about the influence of historical memory on worship and congregational life led her to pursue a ThD at Boston University School of Theology in biblical and historical studies. As an interdisciplinary scholar\, she applied herself to a rich exploration of Christian history and worship with a deep dive into evangelical history and Black Christian experience. A lifelong passion for urban ministry that began in Detroit and continued in cities like Dallas\, St. Louis\, Washington D.C.\, and Boston\, led Carolynne to pursue a teaching role at Gordon-Conwell\, where she felt called to support the seminary’s ongoing commitment to urban ministerial education and training. Carolynne’s book Singing Through Struggle: Music\, Worship\, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches came out from The University Press of Mississippi last spring and represents over 15 years of archival research. \nDr. Nicholas Rowe is the Kenneth and Jean Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon-Conwell. His teaching and research interests investigate how communities use the past to form collective identities and how this fuels intergroup conflict. He spent more than twenty years consulting about cross-racial and cross-ethnic reconciliation and conflict resolution. He also provided pastoral counseling and spiritual direction for reconciling communities in the USA and South Africa. \nDr. Wes Vander Lugt serves as adjunct professor of theology and acting director of the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and a PhD in Theology\, Imagination\, and the Arts from the University of St. Andrews. In addition to teaching and writing\, Wes is the co-founder of Kinship Plot\, a nonprofit in Charlotte that cultivates resonant relationships of every kind. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/singing-through-struggle-building-community-in-challenging-times/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Apr-Deans-Forum.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T101500 DTSTAMP:20260302T160315Z CREATED:20251208T202338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T160315Z UID:10004790-1775811600-1775816100@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \nCome join us in learning from Gordon-Conwell missionary alumnus David Kim (MAIS ‘22). \nDavid will share his journey from New Jersey to Japan\, where God shaped his call through short-term missions\, deepened his love for the Japanese people\, and eventually led him to pursue intercultural studies at Gordon-Conwell. Hear how God is at work in Japan\, the challenges and joys of disciple-making in a highly secular context\, and key lessons from his ministry with OMF as he serves through language learning\, outreach\, discipleship\, and worship ministry. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, adjunct professor of Missions and co-assistant director of the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell\, will reflect on Media and Technology in the Church. \nRegister for Free \n\nPresenter \nDavid Kim (MAIS ‘22).\nOMF Missionary serving in Sapporo\, Japan \n  \nDr. Brent Burdick\nAdjunct Professor of Missions at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-3/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-3/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTSTAMP:20260330T192639Z CREATED:20240426T190108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T192639Z UID:10004605-1775692800-1775951999@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:East Asian Christianity Conference DESCRIPTION:East Asian Christianity Conference\nChristian Witness and Presence among East Asian Religions\n  \nApril 9-11\, 2026\nHamilton\, MA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Speakers\n \n Schedule\n \n Location\n \n Accommodation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary welcomes you to the second annual East Asian Christianity Conference\, April 9–11\, 2026\, at our  Hamilton campus on the historic North Shore of Boston\, Massachusetts. \nThe East Asian Christianity Conference series is generously sponsored by the Dao Feng & Angela Foundation and the Bedrock Foundation\, which share Gordon-Conwell’s commitment to educational excellence\, cultural understanding\, and spiritual development in service to Christ and His church. This seminal series convenes scholars and practitioners from around the world to explore the development\, challenges\, and opportunities for Christianity in East Asia. \nAs an annual gathering\, this event brings scholars and practitioners together to engage comparative research on Christianity’s development and significance in East Asia\, with implications for church ministry and mission today. The theme of this year’s conference is Christian witness and presence among East Asian religions. \nChurch leaders from Asia and the West will come together to foster creative Christian discourse on outreach and leadership\, drawing on current academic research and the lived experience of those in frontline ministry. \nREGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jiushuang Chen\n Visiting Research Scholar at Fuller Theological Seminary\, Art Critic\, and Practicing Artist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Eun Ah Cho\n Dean of Gordon-Conwell Institute and Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rev. Dr. Jae Hoon Lee\n Senior Pastor\, Onnuri Church \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Todd M. Johnson \n Co-Director of Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Professor of Mission and Global Christianity \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rev. Dr. Yutaka Morishima \n Professor and University Chaplain\, School of Culture and Creative Studies\, Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Terry C. Muck\n Professor of Religion\, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Retired) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Zhiqiu Xu \n Dean of Kepha Institute and professor\, Columbia International University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peng Yang\n Senior Research Fellow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 9\n\n\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nOpening Banquet\n\n\n7:30 p.m.\nLecture 1 Christianity Among Asian Religions\, Dr. Todd Johnson\n\n\n8:30 p.m.\nLecture 2 Ecumenical Theology in Asia\, Dr. Scott Sunquist\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, April 10\n\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nBreakfast\n\n\n7:45 a.m.\nPrayer Gathering\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nMorning Welcome and Worship\n\n\n8:45 a.m.\nLecture 3 Christianity and Buddhism\, Dr. Terry Muck \n\n\n9:45 a.m.\nLecture 4 Christianity and Confucianism\, Peng Yang \n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n11:15 a.m.\nLecture 5 An Acts-Shaped Missional Ecclesiology: Onnuri Church and Critical Contextualization\, Rev. Dr. Jae Hoon Lee \n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nLecture 6 Christianity Among Religions of Japan\, Rev. Dr. Yutaka Morishima\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nBreak\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nCase Study Presentations 1-2 \n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nCase Study Discussions 1-2\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nCase Study Panel Discussion\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\nBreak\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nBanquet\n\n\n7:30 p.m.\nInterview: Christianity and Chinese Contemporary Art\, Dr. Jiushuang Chen and Dr. Peter Balentine \n\n\n8:30 p.m.\nGreat Hall Social Hour\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, April 11\n\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nBreakfast\n\n\n7:45 a.m.\nPrayer Gathering\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nMorning Welcome and Worship\n\n\n8:45 a.m.\nLecture 7 Christianity in Contemporary South Korea\, Dr. Eun Ah Cho\n\n\n9:45 a.m.\nLecture 8 Revitalizing the House Church Tradition: A Viable Path for the Churches in China Today\, Dr. Zhiqiu Xu\n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n11:15 a.m.\nCase Study Presentations 3-4 \n\n\n12:15 p.m.\nCase Study Discussions 3-4\n\n\n12:40 p.m.\nListener Summary and Closing\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nLunch and Farewell\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Each lecture will be 40 minutes followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 130 Essex Street\, South Hamilton MA 01982\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\n For available housing on the Gordon-Conwell Hamilton Campus visit our Guest Housing page\, or view a list of hotels in the area. \nBoston Marriott Peabody\n8A Centennial Drive\, Peabody\, MA 01960877-901-2083 \nBest Western Plus North Shore Hotel\n50 Dayton Street\, Danvers\, MA 01923978-777-1700 \nThe Cabot Lodge\n278 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA 01915978-998-4460 or welcome@thecabotlodge.com \nDouble Tree by Hilton\n50 Ferncroft Road\, Danvers\, MA 01923978-750-7952 \nHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites\n1 Newbury Street (US1 North)\, Peabody\, MA 01960855-516-1090 \nSonesta Select Boston Danvers\n275 Independence Way\, Danvers\, MA 01923833-456-0726 \nSpringHill Suites Boston/Peabody\n43 Newbury Street\, Peabody\, MA 01960978-535-5000 or 888-236-2427 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Along with The Bedrock Foundation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jiushuang Chen\nVisiting Research Scholar at Fuller Theological Seminary\, Art Critic\, and Practicing Artist\nTopic: Christianity and Chinese Contemporary Art \nBiography:Jiushuang Chen (PhD\, Tsinghua University) is an art critic\, practicing artist\, and scholar working at the intersection of Christianity and Chinese modern and contemporary art. A fourth-generation Christian who witnessed the post–Cultural Revolution revival of faith in China\, Chen brings an insider’s attention to how religious experience becomes public—especially under shifting institutional and cultural constraints. Trained in both studio practice and art criticism\, Chen has taught drawing and painting and art theory at the China Academy of Art. His scholarship appears in the Journal of Chinese Theology (Brill) and in edited volumes including Modern Chinese Theologies III (Fortress Press\, 2024). He regularly presents at academic conferences (CAA\, AAR) and has exhibited internationally\, including solo exhibitions in Beijing\, Hangzhou\, and Oxford. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Eun Ah Cho\nDean of Gordon-Conwell Institute and Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies\nTopic: Christianity in Korea’s Religious Context \nBiography:Dr. Eun Ah Cho is a seasoned cross-cultural leader whose life embodies the integration of scholarship\, ministry\, and creative expression. Born in Korea and raised primarily in Canada\, she earned her undergraduate degree in Russian philology from Russian State Pedagogical University in St. Petersburg\, Russia before completing both her MA and PhD at Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of Intercultural Studies. Her academic credentials are grounded in years of frontline ministry. Alongside her husband\, she trained Christian leaders and planted a multiethnic church in Kokshetau\, Kazakhstan\, ministering fluently in Russian\, Korean\, and English. This cross-cultural experience deeply informs her theological vision and pedagogical approach. Dr. Cho is also a gifted poet who authored one of Korea’s most beloved praise songs\, demonstrating how creative artistry can give voice to profound theological truth. Her work seamlessly weaves together scholarly rigor\, pastoral wisdom\, and artistic sensitivity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rev. Dr. Jae Hoon Lee\nSenior Pastor\, Onnuri Church\nTopic: An Acts-Shaped Missional Ecclesiology: Onnuri Church and Critical Contextualization \nBiography:Reverend Jae Hoon Lee serves as the senior pastor at Onnuri Church\, a church committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. Onnuri\, which translates to “all nations\,” is dedicated to spreading and embodying the transformative message of the gospel worldwide. Onnuri Church is committed to global missions and has deployed 876 missionaries to seventy-five countries\, and also has embraced various ethnic groups coming to Korea\, including migrant workers and refugees\, by offering worship services and community care service in twenty-one languages across eleven Korean campuses and thirty campuses abroad. Onnuri Church operates CGN (Christian Global Network)\, a Christian satellite broadcasting network offering programs in seven languages; and A Better World\, a non-profit organization dedicated to infrastructure development in thirty-two countries. Rev. Lee serves as the chairperson of Handong Global University\, recognized as the most biblical and transformative university in South Korea\, and also serves the Lausanne Movement as the chair of the Lausanne Korea committee and co-chair of the organizing committee for the 2024 Lausanne Congress in Seoul. Rev. Lee holds degrees from Myongji University (BA)\, Hapdong Theological Graduate School (MDiv)\, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (ThM)\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (DMin)\, and Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (DD). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Todd M. Johnson\nCo-Director of Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Professor of Mission and Global Christianity\nTopic: Christianity Among Asian Religions \nBiography:Todd M. Johnson (PhD\, William Carey International University) is the Eva B. and Paul E. Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity and co-director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Johnson is Research Associate at Boston University’s Institute for Culture\, Religion and World Affairs leading a research project on international religious demography. He is co-author of the World Christian Encyclopedia (2nd and 3rd editions)\, co-editor of the Atlas of Global Christianity\, and series editor (with Ken Ross) of the 10-volume Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity series. He is associate editor of the World Christian Database and the World Religion Database (Brill). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rev. Dr. Yutaka Morishima\nProfessor and University Chaplain\, School of Culture and Creative Studies\, Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan\nTopic: Christian Witness and Presence in Japan Today \nYutaka Morishima is a professor and university chaplain at Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan and visiting scholar at OMSC in Princeton Theological Seminary (2023-2024). The subject of his Ph.D. dissertation was the Atonement Theology of P.T. Forsyth. He has served as a Protestant church pastor in Nagasaki\, where the atomic bomb was dropped. His recent research is on the ideological history of human rights\, especially the formation process of a unique human rights concept in Asia. In particular\, the use of terms such as “human rights” and “peace state” in political documents is demonstrated to support the concept of Japan’s national polity\, shedding new light on the formation of modern imperial ideology. \nFrom the perspective of Christianity\, he has discerned overlooked aspects in the study of Japan’s national polity and State Shinto\, specifically\, the differences between Western and Japanese ideologies\, gaining attention. \nIn 2015\, he received the prestigious Ruikotsu Award for Excellence from the Chugai Nippo Press for his paper titled “The Influence and Challenges of Christian Human Rights Thought in Japan.” Furthermore\, in 2021\, he was awarded the Aoyama Gakuin Academic Prize for his work “The History of Thought on Resistance Rights and Human Rights: A Clash of the Western and Tenno (Japanese) Type.” \nHe has published widely for both academic and general readers in Japanese. He also studies why the Christianity is not spreading in Japan and\, in his ministry\, he makes various efforts to preach the gospel to young souls.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Terry C. Muck\nProfessor of Religion\, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Retired)\nTopic: Christianity and Buddhism \nBiography:Terry C. Muck is a scholar of religion\, specializing in the study of Theravada Buddhism and the interactions among Buddhists and Christians. He was the executive director of the Louisville Institute from 2012-2015. He received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in the History of Religions. He taught for ten years at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and twelve years at Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to that he served as editor of Christianity Today Magazine and as executive director of the Christianity Today Institute. He has authored ten books and numerous scholarly articles on religion and theological education. His published books include including Christianity Encountering World Religion (Baker Academic\, 2009)\, Christian Handbook of Religion (Baker Academic 2014)\, and Why Study Religion? (Baker Academic\, 2016). He is general editor of the NIV Application Commentary\, a 44-volume biblical commentary published by Zondervan and the Faith In Action Study Bible. He and his wife\, Frances S. Adeney\, a professor emerita at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary\, have six children and live in Oakland\, California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Wes Vander Lugt\nDirector\, Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness\nTopic: Christianity and Chinese Contemporary Art \nBiography:Dr. Wes Vander Lugt (PhD\, University of St Andrews) teaches theology and directs the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is the co-founder of Kinship Plot\, a nonprofit that creates stories\, places\, and beautiful schemes of rooted belonging. Wes is the author of several books\, including Living Theodrama: Reimagining Theological Ethics (Routledge\, 2014)\, Beauty Is Oxygen: Finding a Faith that Breathes (Eerdmans\, 2024)\, and Modern Protestant Theology: Introducing the Classics (T&T Clark\, 2026) and editor of Theatrical Theology: Explorations in Performing the Faith (Wipf & Stock\, 2014) and A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault (IVP Academic\, 2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Zhiqiu Xu\nDean of Kepha Institute and professor\, Columbia International University\nTopic: Revitalizing the House Church Tradition: A Viable Path for the Churches in China \nBiography:Zhiqiu (Z.Q.) Xu: Born in Mainland China\, became a follower of Christ at the age of 17 after hearing the Gospel message on the radio. He pursued higher education\, earning a BA from Renmin University and a Master’s degree from Peking University. He advanced his theological studies with a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Boston University. He was ordained in 2006 and served as a pastor for approximately 15 years. He is currently the Dean of the Kepha Institute and a Professor of Theology at Columbia International University in South Carolina. Zhiqiu is the author of Reconfiguring Natural Theology (Routledge) and has contributed multiple articles to various academic journals and magazines. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peng Yang\nSenior Research Fellow\nTopic: Christianity and Confucianism \nPeng Yang is a Chinese scholar and the author of thirteen books. His academic work focuses on comparative theology\, with particular attention to the encounter between Christianity and the classical intellectual traditions of China. \nYang’s research seeks to reinterpret key theological and anthropological concepts embedded in classical Chinese texts—such as worldview\, understandings of human life\, social order\, and historical consciousness—through sustained dialogue with Christian doctrine. His work aims to construct a cross-cultural theological framework that enables Christianity to be articulated meaningfully within the Chinese intellectual world. \nIn 2004\, Yang published A Textual Study on the Origins of Shangdi in China\, the first scholarly monograph in modern Chinese academic history to apply comparative religious methodology to a systematic study of the concept of Shangdi (the Supreme Deity) in pre-Qin texts. Since then\, he has published theological and interpretive studies on major Chinese classics\, including the Book of Documents\, the Analects\, the Dao De Jing\, and The Great Learning. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/east-asian-christianity-conference/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/East-Asian-Christianity-Conference.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T131500 DTSTAMP:20260319T131349Z CREATED:20251208T161735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T131349Z UID:10004787-1774526400-1774530900@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:What is the Context? Athanasius's Biblical Interpretation DESCRIPTION:All seminary students and pastors are familiar with the dreaded phrase “out of context.” We all know that we should interpret each biblical passage in light of its historical and literary context\, and a great deal of what we learn in seminary is how to do exactly that. But when we compare our own biblical interpretation with that of the early church\, we find that that theirs seems puzzling and maybe even disturbing. Are the church fathers allegorizing the text inappropriately? Are they taking most passages out of context? \nIn this Dean’s Forum\, we’ll examine one of the most important writings from the early church to try to gain insight on this question. Athanasius is one of the most celebrated early Christian writers\, and he writes against the most famous heretic of all time\, Arius. Furthermore\, Athanasius’s main point is that Arius is interpreting all his favorite biblical passages wrong. What is the interpretive principle that enables Athanasius to be so confident? And what can we learn from his interpretation today? \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free open to the public. RSVP is required for in-person attendance and lunch only. You don’t not need to register to join us for the livestream on Facebook. \nRegistration for in-person closes on Wed\, Mar 18 \nThe 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. \nMany of our events are recorded (with speakers permission) and photographs may be taken for publicity purposes and promotion on social media. For more information regarding this or to request that your image not be used for this purpose\, please contact the Academic Dean’s office at deansforum@gordonconwell.edu. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nDr. Don Fairbairn is the Robert E. Cooley Distinguished Professor of Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His research interests focus on the relation between the doctrines of the Trinity\, Christ\, salvation and Christian life in the early church\, especially in the 4th through 6th centuries. His current research project (which he is preparing with Gordon-Conwell adjunct Dr. Slavik Lytvynenko) is a new translation of Athanasius’s greatest work\, Against the Arians. \nDr. Sean McDonough is the Mary French Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He came to Gordon-Conwell in 2000 from Pacific Theological College in Suva\, Fiji\, where he had served as the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department and as a lecturer in New Testament. His research interests include creation/cosmology in the Bible and the Ancient Near East\, Hellenistic Judaism\, Greek philosophy and religion and the Book of Revelation. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/what-is-the-context-athanasiuss-biblical-interpretation/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Mar-Deans-Forum-1.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260130T150113Z CREATED:20260130T142935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T150113Z UID:10004805-1772798400-1772805600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Supervision for High-Stakes Work: IPV\, War Zones & Supervisee Wellness DESCRIPTION:Supervision for High-Stakes Work: IPV\, War Zones & Supervisee Wellness equips clinical supervisors to lead effectively in complex\, trauma-heavy contexts. This 2-hour continuing education event focuses on supervising intimate partner violence cases\, disaster and war-zone settings\, and supporting supervisee wellness under sustained stress. \nLed by Dr. Taylor Patterson\, Dr. Cynthia Fisher\, and Dr. Julia Guan\, the training draws on trauma-informed care\, family systems theory\, and cross-cultural clinical practice to strengthen supervision alliances\, manage primary and secondary trauma\, and promote ethical\, resilient supervision. \nThe session includes focused instruction and case-based application centered on regulation\, differentiation of self\, and ethical decision-making in high-risk environments. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply trauma-informed supervisory competencies in high-risk contexts\, including intimate partner violence (IVP) cases\, disaster/crisis environments\, and secondary traumatic stress management.\nStrengthen supervision alliances by fostering psychological safety\, enhancing supervisee confidence in crises\, and supporting ethical decision-making under heightened risk.\nIdentify their own vulnerabilities for experiencing compassion fatigue as it relates to differentiation of self\, family of origin\, and secondary trauma exposure.\nApply supervision strategies to facilitate supervisee awareness of vulnerabilities and the ability to regulate in session.\n\nRegister Today \n\nPresenters \n\nDr. Cynthia Fisher\, PhD\, LFMT\, LMHC\, is an associate professor at Gordon-Conwell and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over twenty-five years of clinical experience in trauma-informed care. \n  \n \n\nDr. Taylor Patterson\, PhD\, LPC\, is an instructor in the counseling department at Regent University and a trauma-informed clinician specializing in survivors of interpersonal violence. \n  \n \n\nDr. Julia Guan\, PhD\, LMFT\, is an adjunct professor of counseling at Regent University and the University of Redlands and a clinician specializing in immigrant and cross-cultural mental health. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/supervision-for-high-stakes-work-ipv-war-zones/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/supervision-for-high-stakes-work-ipv-war-zones/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Charlotte-CE-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T101500 DTSTAMP:20260305T154731Z CREATED:20251208T201814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T154731Z UID:10004789-1772787600-1772792100@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \n\n\nCome join us in learning from Gordon-Conwell missionary alumnus ‘Emmanuel’. \n\n\nBorn into a Muslim family in Nigeria\, Emmanuel came to Christ after a series of divine encounters that transformed his life. Once a professor and religious leader\, his conversion led to persecution\, imprisonment\, and exile—but also to a powerful ministry of reconciliation and discipleship. Emmanuel and his wife\, now lead a ministry equipping Muslim background believers and strengthening the Church across Nigeria through training\, leadership development\, and holistic community care. \n\n\nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, adjunct professor of Missions and co-assistant director of the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell\, will reflect the topic of resiliency. \nRegister for Free \n\nPresenters \nEmmanuel\nMinistry leader and missionary. \n  \nDr. Brent Burdick\nAdjunct Professor of Missions at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-2/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-2/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T173000 DTSTAMP:20260129T173136Z CREATED:20251212T171324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T173136Z UID:10004797-1772292600-1772299800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Grand Opening: Community Counseling Center DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Community Counseling Center at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary–Charlotte! The Community Counseling Center exists to provide compassionate\, faith-integrated mental health care services while training the next generation of counseling professionals to integrate the highest level of clinical practice with a theological and Biblical foundation. \nTheme: Called to Care: Yesterday\, Today\, and Tomorrow\nSchedule: \n3:30–4:30 p.m.\nMeet the Staff & Tour the Counseling Center \n4:30–5:30 p.m.\nProgram of Prayer and Dedication \nWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful milestone in caring for our community. \nRSVP URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/grand-opening-community-counseling-center/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Community-Counseling-Center-Grand-Opening.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260209T165715Z CREATED:20260106T021848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T165715Z UID:10004786-1771660800-1771678800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Congreso de Evangelismo 2026 DESCRIPTION:La Iglesia AMEC Casa de Alabanza invita a pastores\, líderes de ministerios\, laicos\, evangelistas y seminaristas a su congreso de evangelismo: “Conecta y Anuncia” en colaboración con Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Acompáñenos para profundizar en el llamado al evangelismo y fortalecer su labor ministerial. \n¿Dios le ha llamado a servir? Le invitamos a visitar nuestra mesa de Gordon-Conwell para aprender cómo pasar del llamado a la preparación: recibiendo las herramientas y la formación necesaria para fortalecer su ministerio. \nInvitados especiales: \n\nDr. Ángel Marcial\, Obispo y Director de la Iglesia de Dios para América Latina)\nDr. Scott W. Sunquist\, Presidente del Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary)\nDr. Mizraim Esquilín García\, Founder of AMEC\n\nReserve su Puesto URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/congreso-de-evangelismo/ LOCATION:Iglesia AMEC Casa de Alabanza\, Carr 185\, Canovanas\, 00729\, Puerto Rico CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/webpage-event-graphics-listing-images-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260206T144521Z CREATED:20260127T153222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T144521Z UID:10004804-1771326000-1771333200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Public Lecture: Spirit-Empowered Christianity as a Global Movement DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Todd Johnson on Tuesday\, February 17 for an in-person-only public lecture and lunch in Jacksonville\, FL. Explore the origins\, key characteristics\, and diverse expressions of Global Pentecostalism\, and examine the movement’s current demographic landscape and its significant contribution to Christian mission around the world. \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nPrice: $10 (lunch included) \nRegister Today!\n \n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nDr. Todd Johnson is the Eva B. and Paul E. Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His research focuses on world Christianity\, global religious demographics\, and mission studies. This lecture is part of his week-long intensive seminary course on Global Pentecostalism\, taught at Gordon-Conwell—Jacksonville. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/spirit-empowered-christianity/ LOCATION:Jacksonville Site: Salem Center\, 7235 Bentley Rd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32256\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Listing-Photo-Web-Calendar.jpg GEO:30.241728;-81.5960218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jacksonville Site: Salem Center 7235 Bentley Rd Jacksonville FL 32256 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7235 Bentley Rd:geo:-81.5960218,30.241728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T131500 DTSTAMP:20260107T214634Z CREATED:20251210T140856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T214634Z UID:10004793-1770897600-1770902100@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean’s Forum: Exodus: Then and Now DESCRIPTION:The Exodus is the seminal moment in Israel’s history as a nation. This signal act of God’s saving power liberated Israel from oppression in Egypt\, enabling the Israelites to serve God freely\, even as he dwelt in their midst on their journey to the promised land. Recalling their deliverance from Egypt\, the Israelites celebrated the Passover each year. The story did not end with the inauguration of the New Covenant by Jesus. The Exodus instead became the template for God’s saving act in Christ: baptism represents the liberation from the kingdom of sin and death\, but the Christian life remains a perilous journey through the wilderness of the world until we reach the Promised Land of the New Jerusalem. In this Forum\, we will explore the roots of the Exodus in the deep history of Israel\, and see its final flourishing in the Exodus journey of the Apocalypse. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person. NO RSVP NEEDED IF YOU PLAN TO WATCH ONLINE. Lunch will be provided to those who will be attending in person. \nRegistration by February 4 \nThe 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. \nMany of our events are recorded (with speakers permission) and photographs may be taken for publicity purposes and promotion on social media. For more information regarding this or to request that your image not be used for this purpose\, please contact the Academic Dean’s office at deansforum@gordonconwell.edu. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nDr. Justin Young is the Program Faculty (Old Testament) of Special Programs at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His main area of research is in Pentateuchal studies\, with a particular view toward the covenant at Mount Sinai and the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 19-40. Some of his other research interests include the theology and exegesis of the Psalms\, Biblical Theology\, and cultic rituals in the ancient Near-East. \nDr. Sean McDonough is the Mary French Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He came to Gordon-Conwell in 2000 from Pacific Theological College in Suva\, Fiji\, where he had served as the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department and as a lecturer in New Testament. His research interests include creation/cosmology in the Bible and the Ancient Near East\, Hellenistic Judaism\, Greek philosophy and religion and the Book of Revelation. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/exodus-then-and-now/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/exodus-graphic.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T101500 DTSTAMP:20260107T163824Z CREATED:20260107T135556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T163824Z UID:10004799-1770368400-1770372900@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \n\n\n\n\n\nCome join us in learning from Gordon-Conwell student and missionary Kaye Anthony. \n\n\nRaised in West Africa as the child of missionary parents\, Kaye sensed God’s call to serve among Muslims early in life. For the past thirty years\, she and her husband\, Rob\, have worked in Central Asia with Frontiers and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church\, serving in conflict-affected contexts marked by displacement\, evacuation\, and long-term resilience. Kaye has taught ESL\, discipled local women\, supported language learning\, and led Bible translation efforts. She served as an exegetical consultant and project leader for a full Bible translation\, completed in 2025. \n\n\nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, adjunct professor of missions and co-assistant director of the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell\, will reflect the topic of Orality. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Free \n\nPresenters \nKaye Anthony \nBible Translator and Missionary \n  \nDr. Brent Burdick\nAdjunct Professor of Missions at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-feb-6/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues-feb-6/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTSTAMP:20260119T190526Z CREATED:20250819T144812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T190526Z UID:10004748-1770336000-1770508799@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Art of the Psalms: Ancient Creativity\, Contemporary Imagination DESCRIPTION:The Art of the Psalms\nAncient Creativity\, Contemporary Imagination\nFebruary 6—7\, 2026  |  Gordon-Conwell—Charlotte\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Speakers & Artists\n \n Schedule\n \n Sponsors\n \n Location\n \n Accommodation\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Overview\nThe book of Psalms is the treasured prayerbook and songbook of God’s people as well as an artistic masterpiece\, inviting those who read\, listen\, pray\, sing\, and interact with its word to respond to God with the full scope of human thoughts\, emotions\, and imagination. In this unique event\, participants will be guided during main sessions to engage with the Psalms in creative ways through music\, visual art\, poetry\, liturgy\, dance\, sermons\, and scholarly perspectives. Interactive workshops will provide practical tools for integrating the Psalms into private devotion\, public worship\, and artistic practice. In addition\, two visual art exhibits will present works inspired by the Psalms\, one featuring work by Sandra Bowden and the other displaying prints created for the Revealed Psalter project led by Ned Bustard and Square Halo Books. \nFeatured speakers and artists include W. David O. Taylor\, Poor Bishop Hooper\, Julian Davis Reid\, Tramaine Parker\, Ellen Davis\, Paiter van Yperen\, Winfield Bevins\, and many more. \nScroll down to learn more about our incredible slate of speakers and artists\, and get your tickets now before early bird pricing ends on October 31st. \nRegister to attend in person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Isaac Akanmu\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Bergmeier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winfield Bevins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Bowden\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ned Bustard\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Carroll\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ranika Chaney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Crotts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sammy Gonzales\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brenton Good\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edward Knippers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron McClelland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Kay Mooney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tramaine Parker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Prince\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julian Davis Reid\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse and Leah Roberts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suzy Schultz\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n W. David O. Taylor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wes Vander Lugt\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paiter van Yperen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 6\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 p.m.\nArt Gallery Reception\n\n\n7:30–9:00 p.m.\nSession 1\nPresenters include Julian Davis Reid\, Tramaine Parker\, David Taylor\, Ron McClelland\, Sara Kay Mooney\, Sandra Bowden\, and Ranika Chaney\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n9:00–10:30 a.m.\nSession 2\nPresenters include Poor Bishop Hooper\, David Taylor\, Isaac Akanmu\, Ron McClelland\, Sammy Gonzalez\, Brenton Good\, Suzy Schultz\, John Bergmeier\, and Ranika Chaney\n\n\n10:45–12:00 p.m.\nSession 3\nPresenters include David Taylor\, Ron McClelland\, Abigail Carroll\, Ned Bustard\, Ed Knippers\, Steve Prince\, Stephen Cross\, Ranika Chaney\, Ellen Davis\, and Paiter van Yperen\n\n\n12:00–1:15 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n1:15–2:30 p.m.\nSession 4: Workshops\nWorkshop 1: The Arts of the Psalms and Corporate Worship (David Taylor);\nWorkshop 2: The Art of the Psalms and Private Devotion (Winfield Bevins);\nWorkshop 3: Sacred Prints\, Sacred Songs\, Sacred Psalms (Ned Bustard\, Steve Prince\, Stephen Crotts)\n\n\n3:00–4:30 p.m.\nSession 5\nPresenters include Steve Prince\, Julian Davis Reid\, Tramaine Parker\, Poor Bishop Hooper\, Wes Vander Lugt\, Ron McClelland\, and Ranika Chaney\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creo Arts\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creo Arts\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring this event\, please reach out to Dr. Wes Vander Lugt\, the director of the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Location\nThis event will be hosted at Gordon-Conwell–Charlotte (see map below)\, and because of the artistic and interactive nature of this event\, online participation is not available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Charlotte\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte\, NC 28273\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlotte Campus\n 14542 Choate Cir\, Charlotte\, NC 28273\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegister to attend in person \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nIf you are traveling from outside of Charlotte\, there are many options for accommodations near the campus. We suggest Embassy Suites\, Tru\, or Hilton Garden Inn at Ayrsley\, or Comfort Inn\, TownPlace Suites\, or SpingHill Suites at I-77 and Carowinds Blvd. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wes Vander Lugt\n Exhibit Organizer and AdjunctProfessor of Theology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions?\nWe look forward to seeing you in Charlotte! If you have any questions about the symposium\, please feel free to reach out. \n\n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Question(Required)\n Reach Out \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Isaac Akanmu\n\nIsaac Akanmu is a Nigerian American writer from Staten Island\, NY\, now residing in Charlotte\, NC. He is the author of two poetry chapbooks: hallelujah\, honey bun (Harbor Editions\, forthcoming) and not belonging anywhere (Bottlecap Press\, 2022). His words also appear in The Westchester Review\, Chestnut Review\, Ekstasis Magazine\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ranika Chaney\n\nRanika Chaney is a certified mental health coach\, a speaker for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau\, and engagement director for Engage Art. As the founder of RanikaSpeaks\, she specializes in facilitating impactful events\, panels\, and discussions that foster connection\, collaboration\, and actionable outcomes. Affectionately known as the “conversation curator\,” she uses her platform to create purpose-driven experiences that leave a lasting impact. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Bergmeier\n\nJohn Bergmeier received his BA in Studio Arts from Hastings College and his MFA in Printmaking and Drawing from Wichita State University. A Color\, Materials and Finish Designer and Design Manager in the decorative films industry since 1992\, he has recently retired. Bergmeier has exhibited internationally and has also taught studio art and graphic design classes and is currently working on prints and mixed media pieces in his studio in Waxhaw\, North Carolina. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winfield Bevins\n\nWinfield Bevins is an artist\, author\, and the executive director of Creo Arts. He is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary and theologian-in-residence for Renaissance Movement in London where he champions the integration of art\, theology\, and mission. He is the author of several books\, including Liturgical Mission and Ever Ancient Ever New. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Bowden\n\nSandra Bowden is a visual artist and art collector who was president of Christians in Visual Arts (CIVA) from 1993-2007. Bowden’s work fuses the vivid yet traditional imagery of the Old Testament – stone tablets and artifacts\, Hebrew inscriptions\, architectural depictions – with images of Christ’s passion\, important music scores\, and God’s natural creations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ned Bustard\n\nNed Bustard is a graphic designer\, children’s book illustrator\, author\, and a printmaker. He is the creative director for World’s End Images and Square Halo Books\, curates the Square Halo Gallery\, and is the editor for Revealed Psalter: The Psalms Illustrated for Grown-Ups. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Carroll\n\nAbigail Carroll is a pastor and writer residing in Vermont\, and the author of three poetry collections: Cup My Days like Water\, Habitation of Wonder\, and A Gathering of Larks: Letters to Saint Francis from a Modern-Day Pilgrim. Her poems have been anthologized in How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope as well as in Between Midnight and Dawn: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Lent\, Holy Week\, and Eastertide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Crotts\n\nStephen Crotts is an illustrator whose woodcuts and drawings have been featured in award-winning books\, album covers\, and magazines. He is currently illustrating Malcolm Guite’s forthcoming Arthurian epic\, “Merlin’s Isle.” Stephen lives with his family in South Carolina\, where he enjoys cooking in iron cauldrons\, playing banjo\, and exploring nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Davis\n\nEllen Davis is the Amos Ragan Kearns Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School. In addition to her many books\, including Getting Involved with God: Rediscovering the Old Testament\, her new translation of the Psalter\, prepared to celebrate the centennial of Duke Chapel\, appears in The Chapel Hymnal: An Ecumenical Collection of Congregational Song (2026). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sammy Gonzales\n\nSammy Gonzalez has served as Pastor of GSEspañol at Good Shepherd Church of Charlotte since 2012. Rev. González holds a BS in Human Services from Springfield College\, MA\, and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (’17)\, where he was the recipient of the Leadership Award. He is ordained by the American Baptist Church and is the ForCharlotte Latino Pastors Network leader. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brenton Good\n\nBrenton Good is a painter\, printmaker\, and Professor of Art at Messiah University\, where he has been teaching since 2005. He has participated in over 100 exhibitions both nationally and internationally\, in locations such as Berlin (Germany)\, Vicenza (Italy)\, Dubai (UAE)\, and Ankara (Turkey). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Howell\n\nJames Howell has been Senior Pastor of Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte since 2003. A native of Columbia\, SC\, he has a Ph.D. in Old Testament Theology from Duke and is the author of numerous books\, including The Heart of the Psalms: God’s Word to the World (2025). James is married to Lisa\, a photographer\, and they have three grown children. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edward Knippers\n\nEdward Knippers is a visual artist who has been a fellow at S. W. Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris and was a student in Zao Wou-ki’s painting studio at Oskar Kokoschcka’s School of Vision in Salzburg\, Austria. He also was awarded the Prize of Salzburg in printmaking under Otto Eglau. Knippers undertook serious study of the human figure beginning at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiere in Paris. He holds a Master of fine Arts from the University of Tennessee where he studied under Walter H. Stevens and The Knoxville Seven. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ron McClelland\n\nRon McClelland is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University Drama and The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He currently serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting at UNC Charlotte and is an instructor and mentor at The Wisdom Tree Collective School of Spiritual Direction in Tennessee. Ron is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual life\, creative works of artists\, and creative people from all walks of life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sara Kay Mooney\n\nSara Kay Mooney is a writer and poet based in East Charlotte. Her work has appeared in The Charlotte Observer\, Bustle\, Christianity Today\, and Earth & Altar. A former middle school teacher and librarian\, she now works as a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer at a global nonprofit and shares poetry recommendations on Instagram. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tramaine Parker\n\nTramaine Parker is a vocalist who has performed solo and with choral ensembles such as John Work Chorale\, Vocality\, Black Monument Ensemble\, and Lakeside Singers. She is a background singer for Chance the Rapper\, has sang with the Chicago Freedom Singers featuring Kathleen Battle\, and has performed around the world. In addition to performing\, Parker works for the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Chicago as a Child Welfare Specialist. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Prince\n\nSteve Prince is Director of Engagement and Distinguished Artist in Residence at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William and Mary University. He is an educator\, community leader\, and artist with experience leading community projects and creating both private and public commissions\, including a 10’ bronze sculpture titled “Sankofa Seed” at William and Mary University. Prince has received numerous honors for his art and scholarship including the 2020 International Engage Art Contest Visual Art Grand Prize Winner and the VMFA Artist Fellowship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Julian Davis Reid\n\nJulian Davis Reid (M.Div.\, Candler School of Theology) is a Black artist-theologian from Chicago whose work invites us to rejoice\, lament\, and hope together. A pianist\, composer\, producer\, speaker\, and writer\, Julian is the founder of the ministry Notes of Rest®\, a contemplative-musical experience that invites the weary to practice God’s transforming rest. Julian steadily releases and performs new music\, this year having released Vocation\, Notes of Rest Hymns Vol.1\, and BEHOLD (with The JuJu Exchange). Julian is also the Artistic Director for Testify!\, a project from Christian Theological Seminary that strengthens Christian witness in Black churches by reviving testimony traditions for contemporary practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jesse and Leah Roberts (Poor Bishop Hooper)\n\nJesse and Leah Roberts (Poor Bishop Hooper) began writing\, recording\, and performing in 2013. What began as a duo\, weaving together a patchwork of melodies atop an upright bass and a guitar\, has since blossomed into a plethora of technicolor expressions – all to bring glory to God and beauty to the earth. Though still often performing simple tunes in simple places\, PBH has been blessed to develop a vibrant musical ministry – ranging from full band\, heavy mood moments like that in ‘The Golgotha Experience\,’ to their ambitious and sonically diverse ‘EveryPsalm\,’ project\, to their most recent release ‘As Foretold’ which walks through the prophetic fulfillment passages in Matthew’s gospel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n W. David O. Taylor\n\nW. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books\, including A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship (2023)\, Open and Unafraid: The Psalms and the Life of Faith (2020) and Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts (2019). An Anglican priest\, he has lectured widely on the arts\, from Thailand to South Africa. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wes Vander Lugt\n\nWes Vander Lugt teaches theology and directs the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is the co-founder of Kinship Plot\, an intentional community cultivating resonant relationships of every kind. He is the author and editor of several books\, including Living Theodrama: Reimagining Theological Ethics (2014)\, Beauty Is Oxygen: Finding a Faith that Breathes (2024)\, and A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault (2024). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paiter van Yperen\n\nPaiter van Yperen is a dancer\, choreographer\, dance educator\, and a collective artist with Ad Deum Dance Company. He is a Certificate graduate of The Alvin Ailey School in New York City\, specializing in classic American modern\, ballet\, and contemporary dance. He has performed\, taught\, and choreographed across the U.S. and internationally\, and he also works closely with artists and scholars to explore the intersection of movement\, art\, humanity\, and faith. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suzy Schultz\n\nSuzy Schultz is a representational figurative painter whose work explores the complexities of the human experience using the mediums of watercolor\, oil\, graphite\, and intaglio printmaking. Her work has won many awards\, been featured in art books and magazines\, and been shown in galleries and museums throughout the US. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-art-of-the-psalms-ancient-creativity-contemporary-imagination/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Psalm-Sandra-Bowden.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wes Vanderlugt":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gordonconwell.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260107T184157Z CREATED:20251211T143810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T184157Z UID:10004794-1769079600-1769086800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Public Lecture: Aging Towards Sabbath Rest DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Autumn Ridenour for a public lecture on the challenges of aging in Western culture\, where individualism\, autonomy\, and productivity often shape identity. She will draw on medical ethics and Christian theology to reframe aging as a calling marked by dependence\, community\, worship\, and hope. \nThis talk discusses the challenges to aging from western culture given its emphasis on individualism\, autonomy\, and productivity. Instead\, turning to themes across geriatrics in medical ethics as well as Christian theology causes us to rethink the meaning of aging and the important role of dependence\, community\, and worship for identity and agency that ends in hope. \nRegister Today! \n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n Dr. Autumn Ridenour is the Mockler Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at Gordon-Conwell. She teaches theological ethics specializing in aging\, death\, virtue ethics\, and the spiritual impact of technology. Author of Sabbath Rest as Vocation\, she writes widely on Christology\, ethics\, and moral development. She worships at First Baptist Church of Sudbury\, MA where her husband is senior pastor. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/aging-towards-a-sabbath-rest/ LOCATION:Jacksonville Site: Salem Center\, 7235 Bentley Rd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32256\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg GEO:30.241728;-81.5960218 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jacksonville Site: Salem Center 7235 Bentley Rd Jacksonville FL 32256 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7235 Bentley Rd:geo:-81.5960218,30.241728 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000 DTSTAMP:20251203T154807Z CREATED:20251114T144625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T154807Z UID:10004782-1764939600-1764952200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Soul of Counseling in an Age of AI: Where Wisdom Meets Technology DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming mental health care—from client intake to assessment\, treatment planning\, supervision\, and spiritual care. Yet AI also raises profound ethical\, relational\, and theological questions. This 3-hour continuing education event explores both the promise and peril of AI integration in counseling and pastoral contexts. \nThrough dialogue between Dr. Ingo Tophoven\, PhD\, LPC-S\, assistant professor of counseling\, and Mr. Adam S. Brooks\, MSTS\, MBA\, senior director of technology services & associate CIO\, participants will gain an informed and ethically grounded understanding of how AI tools impact clinical decision-making\, counselor identity\, and the spiritual dimensions of care. \nThe session blends lecture\, live demonstrations\, case scenarios\, small-group discussion\, and theological reflection. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the emerging uses of AI technologies in clinical counseling\, supervision\, and client support—including generative AI\, predictive analytics\, and virtual agents.\nEvaluate ethical implications of AI for confidentiality\, informed consent\, and clinical decision-making using leaning into existing and forthcoming codes of ethics.\nAnalyze how AI reshapes counselor identity\, client autonomy\, and the therapeutic relationship through case-based exploration.\nReflect theologically on the intersection of AI\, human dignity\, and spiritual care within Christian counseling and pastoral ministry contexts.\n\nRegister Today \n\nPresenters \nIngo Tophoven\, PhD\, LPC-S\, is an assistant professor of counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a licensed professional counselor and supervisor (VA). Dr. Tophoven has studied and integrated AI concepts into teaching\, counseling\, and consulting since 2015. Neither alarmist nor avoidant\, he advocates for thoughtful engagement and augmentation and has presented on this topic to professional counseling audiences in recent years. \n  \n \nAdam S. Brooks\, MSTS\, MBA\, is the senior director of technology services and associate CIO at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Adam is a servant leader and executive in technology enablement for education\, ministry\, and corporate sectors. Skilled in digital transformation\, AI\, business intelligence\, cybersecurity\, and systems integration. \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-soul-of-counseling-in-an-age-of-ai-where-wisdom-meets-technology/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-soul-of-counseling-in-an-age-of-ai-where-wisdom-meets-technology/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Charlotte-CE-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T101500 DTSTAMP:20251119T130206Z CREATED:20251113T135637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T130206Z UID:10004781-1764925200-1764929700@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \nCome learn from Gordon-Conwell missionary alumni in this special event series as they share incredible stories and highlight how God is moving where they serve; areas of fruitfulness and challenges in their labors; and fascinating missional insights which inspire and encourage Christians in their service to God and the advancement of His Kingdom. \nDr. Stefan Sultanov will share his journey from Bulgaria\, where he came to faith after the fall of communism to his current ministry training pastors and planting churches across the region. Hear how God is moving in Eastern Europe\, the challenges and joys of disciple-making in post-communist contexts\, and key lessons from over three decades of ministry experience. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, adjunct professor of Missions and co-assistant director of the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell\, will reflect on key Lausanne Global Classroom missional topics\, which are impactful for global evangelization. Come join us for this incredible opportunity to connect and learn! \nRegister for Free \n\nPresenter \nDr. Stefan Sultanov (MDiv. ‘13\, MACC ‘14\, DMin. ‘24)\nFounder of the Koinonia Center for Theological Studies and Ministerial Training in Bulgaria \n  \nDr. Brent Burdick\nAdjunct Professor of Missions at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-dec-25/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-dec-25/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T203000 DTSTAMP:20251105T204830Z CREATED:20251021T191943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T204830Z UID:10004778-1764788400-1764793800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Christians and Immigration: A Roundtable Discussion on the Bible\, Theology\, and Immigration Policy DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Public Square\n\n\n\nHow can Christians approach the changing landscape of immigration policy in the U.S. and U.K.? What biblical and theological frameworks can guide a faithful response in pluralistic societies? \n\n\n\nJoin the Mockler Center for Faith and Ethics in the Public Square for a roundtable discussion featuring Dr. Glenn Butner\, Dr. Jules Martínez-Olivieri\, and Paul Wilson\, with Dr. Sara Minard moderating. Together\, they will examine key issues in immigration policy and ethics\, explore implications for Christian ministry\, and engage audience questions. \nTune In on Dec 3 at 7 p.m. \nAbout the Speakers: \n \n  \nMr. Paul Wilson\, Paul Wilson\, associate lecturer at the Scottish Baptist College\, works with refugee support in Glasgow and researches migration and mobility in Acts as a PhD candidate at Edinburgh. \n  \n \n  \nDr. Jules Martinez-Oliviere\, Dr. Jules Martínez-Olivieri\, theologian and church planter with Redeemer City to City\, has taught at several seminaries and authored A Visible Witness. \n  \n \n  \nDr. Glenn Butner\, associate professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell and Mockler Center senior fellow\, is author of Jesus the Refugee and leads refugee resettlement efforts. \n  \nModerator: \n \n  \nDr. Sara Minard\, associate director of the Mockler Center for Faith and Ethics at Gordon-Conwell\, leads research\, writing\, and convenes thought leaders on faith\, ethics\, and public life. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/christians-and-immigration-a-roundtable-discussion-on-the-bible-theology-and-immigration-policy/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/christians-and-immigration-a-roundtable-discussion-on-the-bible-theology-and-immigration-policy/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Gordon-Conwell Institute Connection,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EventbriteFB-event-coverHilltop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Mockler Center":MAILTO:sminard@gordonconwell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T101500 DTSTAMP:20251105T174733Z CREATED:20251022T121353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T174733Z UID:10004779-1762506000-1762510500@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Stories From the Field: Global Missions and Gospel Issues DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions \nCome learn from Gordon-Conwell missionary alumni in this special event series as they share incredible stories and highlight how God is moving where they serve; areas of fruitfulness and challenges in their labors; and fascinating missional insights which inspire and encourage Christians in their service to God and the advancement of His Kingdom. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Brent Burdick\, Adjunct Professor of Missions and Co-Assistant Director of the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions at Gordon-Conwell\, will reflect on key Lausanne Global Classroom missional topics\, which are impactful for global evangelization. Come join us for this incredible opportunity to connect and learn! \nRegister for Free URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/stories-from-the-field-global-missions-and-gospel-issues/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Digital-Signs-pg-2QR-code-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T131500 DTSTAMP:20250924T153302Z CREATED:20250804T204314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T153302Z UID:10004738-1762257600-1762262100@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence DESCRIPTION:This lecture seeks to open a compassionate\, biblically grounded conversation about how Christian leaders and counselors can support survivors of domestic violence. Participants will explore the dynamics of abuse and examine the challenges that Christian survivors face\, as they often hear one message from the church and a different message from the domestic abuse advocacy community. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person because free lunch is provided. You can also watch the livestream on Facebook. \nRegister by Monday\, October 27 \nThe Dean’s Forum is hosted by the Pendleton Lectureship\, MACO\, and the Academic Dean’s office. 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. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nFrances Jimenez Kumar earned her master’s degree in counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and brings experience from both clinical and faith-based settings. She provides trauma-informed care\, advocates for survivors\, and trains others to support women impacted by domestic violence through Hagar’s Sisters\, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence. She is deeply committed to addressing abuse with compassion\, justice\, and biblical integrity. \n  \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/deans-forum-supporting-survivors-of-domestic-violence/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Nov-Deans-ForumPendleton-Lectures-1.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000 DTSTAMP:20250730T201453Z CREATED:20250724T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T201453Z UID:10004726-1761822900-1761836400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Fall Ministry Forum: Healing Leadership Trauma DESCRIPTION:Come learn from Dr. Nicholas Rowe in this hybrid event as he teaches and expands on key concepts from a book he co-authored with his wife\, Sheila Wise Rowe\, Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding Emotional Health and Helping Others Flourish. He explores the critical need for healing leadership trauma and supporting others in their journeys towards flourishing. This workshop will provide key guidance for identifying issues of trauma that commonly arise among pastors and ministry leaders within churches and other contexts of pastoral care. Dr. Rowe will highlight best practices for individual and corporate healing\, forgiveness\, pastoral care\, and restorative relationships that lead to collective flourishing. \nPlenary Session 1: Leadership Trauma: Understanding the Issue and its Scope of Influence \nPlenary Session 2: Restoration: Mapping Out Individual and Collective Journeys of Flourishing \nRegister Today! \n  \n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nDr. Nicholas Rowe is the Kenneth and Jean Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has over thirty years of senior leadership roles in higher education and nonprofit organizations and is a consultant in cross-cultural reconciliation and conflict resolution in the USA and South Africa. As a historian\, Nicholas reflects on cultural identity formation in marginalized communities in the Atlantic World. He also provides spiritual direction for individuals and reconciling communities. He is co-author\, along with his wife\, Sheila Wise Rowe\, of the book Healing Leadership Trauma. \n  \n\nAbout the Event\nThis event is co-organized by the Gordon-Conwell Institute and Thriving in Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. \nThe Gordon-Conwell Institute (GCI) serves and equips God’s missionary people for the renewal of the Church and its faithful participation in God’s mission. Gordon-Conwell Institute is comprised of a number of centers\, initiatives\, and global partners who support the Church and equip Kingdom workers with practical skills to impact the world. \nThriving in Ministry serves to encourage\, equip\, and empower pastors to flourish in their personal lives and pastoral leadership\, by helping them to develop life giving practices that foster communion with Christ\, competency in ministry\, and community with others. This ministry is accomplished through pastor cohorts\, a respite program\, a pastoral residency program\, counsel for crisis situations\, and special events. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/healing-leadership-trauma/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Gordon-Conwell Institute Connection,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Healing-Leadership-Trauma-Banner.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T170000 DTSTAMP:20251016T174227Z CREATED:20251007T205834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T174227Z UID:10004776-1761314400-1761325200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Human Flourishing Research and Projects: Considerations for BIPOC Communities DESCRIPTION:Human flourishing addresses factors of optimal well-being across multiple domains of life—psychological\, relational\, physical\, vocational\, and spiritual. It goes beyond the absence of illness or distress and emphasizes thriving. \nJoin us to learn about current research and practical projects that contribute to the human flourishing of individuals and communities. A special emphasis will be given to considerations of human flourishing for BIPOC communities. In addition\, the role of faith in human flourishing will be explored. A panel discussion will allow for active participation of attendees. This event is geared towards professional and lay counselors\, social workers\, pastors/faith leaders\, students of people-helping professions\, and all who have a vested interest in the flourishing\, growth\, and improvement of their communities and the people who live in these communities. \nRegister Today! \nThis event does not qualify for NBCC CE credits. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/human-flourishing-research-and-projects-considerations-for-bipoc-communities/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus & Online\, 14542 Choate Cir\, Charlotte\, NC 28273\, 28273 CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Macc-Roundtable.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus & Online 14542 Choate Cir Charlotte NC 28273 28273;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Cir:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T203000 DTSTAMP:20250903T162305Z CREATED:20250903T153832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T162305Z UID:10004753-1760108400-1760128200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Gordon-Conwell Charlotte Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:God is at work. He is advancing his Kingdom through his Church. And Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is equipping men and women to lead in this eternal task. \nJoin us for the 2025 Gordon-Conwell Summit on Friday\, October 10\, at our Charlotte campus. We’ll consider how the Church is leaning into the challenges and opportunities it faces in North America today and how Gordon-Conwell is strengthening it. You will hear from ministry leaders who are empowering their congregations to fulfill the Great Commission and serve the needs of their communities. You will also be introduced to some of the men and women who have been called to follow in their footsteps\, hear why their preparation at Gordon-Conwell is relevant today\, and be granted the opportunity to support them and help recruit more students like them. It will be a time of food\, fellowship\, worship\, and learning that you will find encouraging and inspiring. \nGod is at work. Give thanks “for the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:5) URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/gordonconwell-summit-charlotte-2025/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/summit_thumbnail.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T131500 DTSTAMP:20250924T153059Z CREATED:20250804T203826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T153059Z UID:10004737-1760011200-1760015700@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: The State\, God’s Servant to do Good? DESCRIPTION:In many theological discussions of immigration\, Romans 13’s exhortation to be subject to governing authorities plays a central role\, especially in framing discussions of undocumented immigration. However\, Christian ethics would do well to consider crucial passages like this one from multiple angles and within the broader frameworks of the canon and moral theology. Join us for The State\, God’s Servant to do Good? Romans 13 & Justice in Immigration Law to explore this topic. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person because free lunch is provided. You can also watch the livestream on Facebook. \nRegister by Wednesday\, October 1 \nThe Dean’s Forum is hosted by the Academic Dean’s office. 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. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nDr. Glenn Butner comes to Gordon-Conwell after serving for eight years on the theology and ministry faculty of Sterling College in Kansas\, where he also directed the honors program. Dr. Butner’s research and writing is focused on dogmatic theology and social ethics. His dogmatic writings\, including Trinitarian Dogmatics and Christological Dogmatics (forthcoming)\, draw from a wide range of Christian traditions throughout history and across the globe with analyses rooted in the inerrant text of Scripture. In his social ethics writings\, like Jesus the Refugee and Work Out Your Salvation\, he seeks a nuanced analysis informed by detailed recognition of the social\, legal\, and economic contexts within which moral decision making occurs. \n  \n  \nDr. Alvin Padilla returned to Gordon-Conwell in 2022 after serving as Academic Dean\, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives\, and Director of Advanced Degrees at Western Theological Seminary. He has taught at Nyack College\, Spanish Eastern School of Theology\, New York Theological Seminary and pastored Fort Washington Heights Presbyterian Church in New York City. He is an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and has also served as the interim pastor of churches in Newton and Lawrence\, MA\, and Windham\, NH. Having written commentaries on the Gospels of John and Luke for Fortress Press\, he is currently working on a commentary on the Book of Hebrews. \n  \n  \nDr. Autumn Ridenour’s primary interests are in the areas of theological\, philosophical\, and social ethics\, with attention to Scripture\, history\, and systematic theology. Her book Sabbath Rest as Vocation: Aging toward Death with Bloomsbury/T&T Clark (2018) explores the meaning of death and aging in the theologies of St. Augustine and Karl Barth. Her more recent research concerns technology and digital devices\, given their impact on moral development\, spirituality\, and relationships. She is passionate about the foundations of theological ethics and looks forward to exploring this theme further in the classroom. Ridenour also participates in her local faith community of First Baptist Church\, Sudbury\, MA\, where her husband serves as the senior pastor. \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/romans-13-immigration-christian-ethics-and-justice-today/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Great Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Oct-Deans-Forum-1-2.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Great Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T203000 DTSTAMP:20250903T162314Z CREATED:20250829T142849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T162314Z UID:10004752-1758985200-1759005000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Gordon-Conwell Hamilton Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:God is at work. He is advancing his Kingdom through his Church. And Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is equipping men and women to lead in this eternal task. \nJoin us for the 2025 Gordon-Conwell Summit on Saturday\, September 27\, at our Hamilton campus. We’ll consider how the Church is leaning into the challenges and opportunities it faces in North America today and how Gordon-Conwell is strengthening it. You will hear from ministry leaders who are empowering their congregations to fulfill the Great Commission and serve the needs of their communities. You will also be introduced to some of the men and women who have been called to follow in their footsteps\, hear why their preparation at Gordon-Conwell is relevant today\, and be granted the opportunity to support them and help recruit more students like them. It will be a time of food\, fellowship\, worship\, and learning that you will find encouraging and inspiring. \nGod is at work. Give thanks “for the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:5) URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/gordonconwell-summit-hamilton-2025/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/summit_thumbnail.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000 DTSTAMP:20250910T194927Z CREATED:20250910T194927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194927Z UID:10004755-1758654000-1758659400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Beauty in Brokenness: Stories from the Field DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Hamilton and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \nJoin us the evening of September 23rd for a free\, engaging\, and enlightening talk with humanitarian Anne Reitsema\, CEO of Medair. Anne will share stories of how faith in God and his grace fuel her team’s efforts across the globe. Light refreshments will be served. \nMedair is a Christian humanitarian organization that responds to conflicts\, diseases\, and disasters\, enabling the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to-reach people to live with dignity and hope. \nAnne has been leading Medair as CEO since 2023. Since 2005\, Anne has spearheaded Medair programs across Africa\, including Zimbabwe\, Angola\, and Sudan. As International Programs Director\, she oversaw all of Medair’s Country Programs. Anne’s extensive experience includes humanitarian coordination\, presenting to the UN Security Council\, and serving on the board of the ICVA. She holds degrees in Social Work and Counselling. \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/beauty-in-brokenness/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Hamilton\, 630 Bay Road\, Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/beauty-brokennes-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20250804T131709Z CREATED:20250611T141127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T131709Z UID:10004697-1758366000-1758387600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Exploring Digital Frontiers in Biblical and Religious Studies (Library Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive and thought-provoking workshop exploring the impact of digital and computational methods in biblical and theological studies research. As these methodologies gain prominence in the humanities\, biblical scholarship stands at the cusp of exciting opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to digital humanities\, this event will provide valuable insights and engaging discussions. \nTopics include: \n\nDigital Biblical Studies: Where it’s Been and Where it’s Going (Dane Rich)\nMath and Biblical Studies: The Pastoral Epistles as a Test Case (Dr. Tommy McCauley)\nMathematically Modeling Early Christian Literature: Theories\, Methods\, and Future Directions (Dr. Erich Benjamin Pracht)\nDigital Approaches to Paul’s Letters: Statistics\, Data Visualization\, and Higher Order Theories (Dr. Paul Robertson)\nComputational Stylometrics and the Pauline Corpus: A Methodological Rebuttal (Anthony Rosa)\nThe AI Enabled Experience: Technology Leaders Playbook (Adam Brooks)\n\nRSVP by September 12 to Dane Rich at drich1@gordonconwell.edu.\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the Gordon-Conwell Goddard Library and Toccoa Falls College Distance Education.\n \n\nOrganizers\n \nErich Benjamin Pracht\, PhD\nErich Benjamin Pracht is Dean of Distance Education at Toccoa Falls College. He holds a PhD in New Testament from Aarhus University and has published on the Bible in its ancient literary context\, as well as on quantitative approaches to early Christian texts. \n  \n \nDane Rich (MATS ’25)\nDane Rich has a Master of Arts in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Languages from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His technical background in software development and biblical studies finds a natural home in digital biblical studies projects. His interests include hermeneutics and digital approaches to text analysis. \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/exploring-digital-frontiers-in-biblical-and-religious-studies-library-workshop/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Library-Workshop.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20250801T155823Z CREATED:20250731T190154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T155823Z UID:10004736-1758304800-1758384000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Evangelism and Discipleship in the Local Church DESCRIPTION:About the Course\nExplore how the gospel is communicated across cultures in this three-weekend course on evangelism and discipleship taught by President Scott Sunquist. Each weekend\, meet at a local church as President Sunquist rotates teaching locations. Together\, you’ll examine how Jesus shared the message of peace and reconciliation with diverse people in his ministry and how our own contexts shape how we engage in evangelism and discipleship today. \nThere will be three locations to participate in this course\, with one weekend being taught live at each location and digitally from the other two: \nLocations\nGordon-Conwell CUME–Boston\, MA\nCorinth Reformed Church–Hickory\, NC\nCommunity Bible Church–Orange Park\, FL \nRegister Today! \nStudents & Official Auditors Unofficial Auditors \nAbout the Professor\nDr. Scott Sunquist is president and professor of missiology at Gordon-Conwell. His main scholarly interests include Christian mission\, evangelism\, and world Christian history. He is the author of The Shape of Christian History\, Why Church\, and The Unexpected Christian Century among other books and articles. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/evangelism-and-discipleship-in-the-local-church-2025/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Evangelism-Discipleship-Local-Church.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T203000 DTSTAMP:20250806T135030Z CREATED:20250801T120155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135030Z UID:10004731-1758222000-1758227400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Holy Spirit and the Arts DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness and Creo Arts\nJoin us for an interdisciplinary dialogue on the role of the Holy Spirit in the artistic process and the life of artists. Ruth Chia\, Jeremy Hunt\, Ron McClelland\, and Wes Vander Lugt bring rich experiences and expertise to this dialogue\, including spiritual direction\, pastoral ministry\, theological reflection\, and proficiency in music\, theatre\, film\, visual art\, dance\, and creative writing. \nParticipate either in person or online for a panel discussion\, artistic examples\, and ample time for open discussion. The event is free\, but registration is required. A link will be sent to online participants prior to the event. \nFor those joining us at the Charlotte campus\, feel free to come early and enjoy the exhibit of visual artist William Schickel\, whose painting “Pentecost” is the featured image for this event. \nRegister Today \n\nRuth Chia (MDiv) is an artist\, a musician\, and a Spiritual Director certified by Peacock Soul Care. As a creative\, she expresses her intimacy with God through the violin\, piano\, and voice. She makes music\, dances\, and paints as a way of prayer and communing with the Lord. In her spiritual journey\, the Holy Spirit has used the arts to bring healing\, joy\, and freedom. Ruth is passionate about prayer\, spiritual formation\, healing from trauma\, the arts\, and justice. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in The Arts\, Ministry\, and Mission at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. \n  \nJeremy Hunt (PhD) is an affiliate assistant professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and social media manager at Davidson College. He is the author of From Chaos to Ambiguity: A Theology of Noise Rock\, and his music and video art explore spaces where noise and music\, visuals and static collide in contradiction and synchronicity. He runs Philip K. Discs\, a DIY record label dedicated to experimental genres\, and has multiple collaborative music projects with musicians around the globe. \n  \nRon McClelland (BFA\, MA\, CSD) is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University Drama and is the recipient of their New York Alumni Award for Acting\, an honor he shares with Academy Award-winning actress and fellow alum Holly Hunter. Ron is also a graduate of The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology\, where he earned his Master’s in Christian Studies (Theology and Culture) and a Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction. He currently serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting at UNC Charlotte and is an instructor and mentor at The Wisdom Tree Collective School of Spiritual Direction in Tennessee. Ron is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual life\, creative works of artists\, and creative people from all walks of life. \n  \nWes Vander Lugt (PhD) teaches theology and directs the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is also the co-founder and co-director of Kinship Plot\, an intentional community that cultivates resonant relationships of every kind through collaborative learning\, formative artistry\, slow cultivation\, contemplative action\, and liberatory welcome. Wes is the author of several books\, including Living Theodrama: Reimagining Theological Ethics (2014) and Beauty Is Oxygen: Finding a Faith that Breathes (2024) and editor of Theatrical Theology: Explorations in Performing the Faith (2014) and A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault (2024). URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-holy-spirit-and-the-arts/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Holy-Spirit-and-the-Arts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T131500 DTSTAMP:20250903T201652Z CREATED:20250903T162658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T201652Z UID:10004754-1758196800-1758201300@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: The Multiracial Church: A Case Study in Wisdom Through Folly DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nMany of our events are recorded (with speakers permission) and photographs may be taken for publicity purposes and promotion on social media. For more information regarding this or to request that your image not be used for this purpose\, please contact the Academic Dean’s office at deansforum@gordonconwell.edu. \nRegistration closes on Wednesday\, September 10 \nDean’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. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nDr. 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. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/deans-forum-the-multiracial-church-a-case-study-in-wisdom-through-folly/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Sep-Deans-Forum.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T160000 DTSTAMP:20250210T204956Z CREATED:20250106T151832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T204956Z UID:10004670-1750330800-1750348800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Preachers’ College DESCRIPTION:Are you called to preach the Word of God but have not had a chance to learn how? \nIn the spirit of C.H. Spurgeon’s effective school for training preachers\, the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching is pleased to provide Preachers’ College. \nPreachers’ College is an intensive training seminar for anyone who preaches or teaches but has not had much training. Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Center for Preaching will guide participants through the process of moving from text to sermon and equip them with essential tools for composing and presenting biblical\, relevant\, and effective sermons. \nSample topics to be covered include: \n\nChoosing a Passage\nFinding the Central Truth\nCrafting Introductions and Conclusions\nUsing Illustrations\nPrinciples of Effective Delivery\n\nRegister Today \n$100 | Regular Registration\n$75 | Recording Only URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/preachers-college-2025/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/preachers-college-2025/ CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Webpage-Event-Cover-2024-Preachers-College.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching":MAILTO:preaching@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604 DTSTAMP:20250528T191617Z CREATED:20250414T140752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T191617Z UID:10004694-1748908800-1748995199@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:An Encounter with the God Who Sees You: A Gathering for Women Pastors DESCRIPTION:“So\, she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her\, ‘You are a God of seeing\,’ for she said\, ‘Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.’” (Genesis 16:13\, ESV)\nAmid busy church calendars\, complex ministry decisions\, pastoral care needs\, and a divisive cultural context\, the story of Hagar in Genesis reminds us God’s kindness. This kindness extends hospitality to us from the One who sees\, hears\, and knows our needs. It is a needed balm for our own lives and for a hurting world. Join other women pastors for a time of refreshment and renewal to: \n\npause for a time of spiritual care and rest in between the busy seasons of Easter and summertime\nconnect with other women pastors for encouragement and support\, and\nlearn from God and one another\, reflecting on God’s hospitality and how we extend it to others.\n\nLocations | In-person in South Hamilton\, MA and Charlotte\, NC\, and Online via Zoom \nRegistration required | In-person: $15\, Online: Free \nSchedule (All Times in ET)\n9:45 a.m. | Gathering\n10:00 a.m. | Opening: Experiencing and Extending the Hospitality of God-David Crosby\, Thriving in Ministry Director\n10:00 a.m. | Session I: Encountering the God Who Hears\, Sees and Knows Me- Rama Ziegenhal\n11:30 a.m. | Session II: Becoming a Person of Welcome: Healed Hearts See Hurting Hearts-Laura Murray-\n12:30 p.m. | Closing Reflections\n12:45 p.m. | Lunch for in-person attendees. \nRegister by May 27 \nThis event is is brought to you by Gordon-Conwell’s Thriving in Ministry program and OWLS (Ordained Women Leading and Serving). \n\nAbout the Gathering Leaders \nLaura Murray\nDirector of Spiritual Engagement and Innovation\, Fuller \nLaura Baghdassarian Murray (DMin\, Fuller Seminary) is the Director of Spiritual Engagement and Innovation at Fuller Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Formation. Her newest book\, Becoming a Person of Welcome\, will be available from InterVarsity Press in October 2025.  She serves on the Ministry Collaborative Advisory Board\, and previously served at Highland Park Presbyterian Church as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation. For 20 years she has worked with individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development and spiritual formation. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband and two children. \nRama Ziegenhals\nFounder & Executive Director\, Pax Center for Spiritual Formation \nRama has a Masters Degree in Spiritual Formation & Leadership from Spring Arbor University and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction through the Listen Course. She offers spiritual direction in NH & virtually. She values spiritual direction as a place of discovery & awareness of God’s abiding & transforming love. Her ministry experience includes leading retreats\, workshops\, pilgrimages\, and spiritual formation small groups. Rama is married with two adult daughters and two granddaughters. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/gathering-for-women-pastors/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Encounter–Women-Pastors-TIM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T204500 DTSTAMP:20250318T130310Z CREATED:20250307T212950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T130310Z UID:10004688-1747938600-1747946700@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Quest for Beauty: The Life and Art of William Schickel (Gallery Opening and Film Premiere) DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness and Creo Arts\nView a unique collection of William Schickel’s visual art and a premiere of Quest for Beauty\, a film documentary on Schickel’s life and career\, exploring the challenges he faced\, his vision for the church\, and his heart for unity in the body of Christ. Following the film\, enjoy a panel discussion and dialogue with Winfield Bevins\, Joe Schickel\, and Nathan Smith. \nDiscounted copies will available for purchase of Gregory Wolfe’s phenomenal book Sacred Passion: The Art of William Schickel (University of Notre Dame Press\, 2010). \nRegister Today  Watch the Trailer \n\nWilliam Schickel (1919-2009) was a prominent twentieth-century Christian artist and architect. His prolific art career spanned more than sixty years\, and he produced a large body of paintings\, sculptures\, stained glass\, and architectural designs. He is most well-known for his renovation of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky\, where he worked personally with Thomas Merton. His works can be found in numerous private collections and museums\, including the Vatican Museum. \n\nWinfield Bevins is an artist\, author\, and the executive director of Creo Arts. He is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary and theologian-in-residence for Renaissance Movement in London where he champions the integration of art\, theology\, and mission. He is the author of several books\, including Liturgical Mission and Ever Ancient Ever New. \n\nNathan Smith serves as the Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary Home Missioners and a Consultant for the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is currently completing his postgraduate work at Durham University under the supervision of Paul Murray and on the topic of ecumenism. His ministry seeks to enhance understanding\, reduce alienation\, and foster reconciliation between Catholics\, Pentecostals\, and Evangelicals. \nJoe Schickel is curator and owner of the William Schickel Gallery in Loveland\, Ohio\, and author of Face to Face: Conversations with My Father. The artist William Schickel (1919-2009) is his late father. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/quest-for-beauty-the-life-and-art-of-william-schickel-gallery-opening-and-film-premiere/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2-Schickel-Quest-for-Beauty-Gallery-Film-Premiere-Gordon-Conwell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523 DTSTAMP:20250520T232622Z CREATED:20250304T160642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T232622Z UID:10004687-1747872000-1747958399@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Innovative Ministry & Nonprofit Seminar DESCRIPTION:Innovative Ministry & Nonprofit Seminar\n  \nOne-Day Seminar | Thursday\, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nCharlotte\, NC and Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Panelists\n \n Tracks & Sessions\n \n Location\n \n Seminar Registration\n \n Course Application\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us online or in person on May 22 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a day filled with inspiration and practical guidance for pastors\, lay leaders\, and nonprofit leaders. This seminar is for you if you: \n\nare a pastor or nonprofit leader who needs some fresh ideas\nare a church planter seeking new ways to reach people for Christ\nare a student looking to connect with innovative leaders\n\nAt the Innovative Ministry and Nonprofit Seminar\, you’ll hear from experienced leaders about discerning God’s direction for your church or nonprofit\, and you’ll get practical advice in the context of either church ministries or nonprofit organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a community that is dedicated to exploring new ways to impact the world for Christ. Also\, learn about the upcoming graduate-level Innovative Strategies for Ministry Course at Gordon-Conwell this summer. \n  \nRegister by May 16   Apply for the Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists\nClick on our panelists to view their bios\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pete Miller\n Need Him Global \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hannah Arrowood\n Present Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madhur Dey\n Just Love \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emily Peters\n City on a Hill Church \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Warren Smith\n MinistryWatch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carol Fouse\n Love Life \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Drew Thompson\n Union City Church \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brad Howell\n Gordon-Conwell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim and Susan Wood\n Wears Valley Ranch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tracks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Church Ministries\n \n Nonprofits\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 a.m.\nOpening\nKick off the seminar with prayer and a brief welcome from Dr. Brad Howell.\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\n\nSession 1: Finding Your Footing \nAttend the ministry track or the nonprofit track \n\nHear panelists’ stories of how their innovative ministry or organization began. To help you find your footing\, they’ll highlight the catalysts that set their mission in motion—including prayer and biblical reflection\, community needs\, godly mentors\, technological breakthroughs\, and the steps they took to secure key resources.\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nLunch\nLunch is provided for on-campus attendees.\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\n\nSession 2: Failing Forward \nUnified Roundtable \n\nDiscover how the panelists overcame setbacks in their ministry or nonprofit work. To help you fail forward in your innovative work\, they’ll explore cultural influences\, the importance of solid biblical application and spiritual formation\, adjustments in mental frameworks\, and redemptive lessons.\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nBreak\nStretch your legs\, reflect\, or connect with others in person or online. Coffee and snacks are provided for on-campus attendees.\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\n\nSession 3: Fostering Flow \nAttend the ministry track or the nonprofit track \n\nJoin panelists as they share insights on creating and sustaining momentum in ministries or nonprofits. Learn how innovative flow is fostered by developing things like spiritual guardrails\, sustainable budgets and staffing\, and sharing the vision with your team and community.\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nBreak\nStretch your legs\, reflect\, or connect with others in person or online.\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nClosing\nConclude with final insights and a closing prayer by Dr. Brad Howell.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nGeneral Admission: $23 | Gordon-Conwell Students: $13 \n \n Register by May 16\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | In Person and Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte\, NC 28273\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTake the Seminar to the next step\nInnovative Strategies for Ministry Course\n \n \n \n \n \n This one-day seminar also serves as the kick-off for Dr. Brad Howell’s course Innovative Strategies for Ministry\, where each student will receive one-on-one guidance for building and maintaining an innovative ministry plan. If you apply to Gordon-Conwell and are admitted (deadline April 30)\, you can take the full course\, including a special session on using data in your ministry context. \nIf you enroll in the full course\, your ticket cost for the one-day seminar will be refunded. \n  \n Apply Now for the Additional Course \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pete Miller\nNeed Him Global\nPete Miller is the president and CEO of Need Him Global (NHG)\, which works toward the presentation\, clarification\, and advancement of the gospel across the globe. The ministry creates and enables live conversation through innovative technology with those searching for biblical truth and hope. It also empowers a global community of Christian Responders\, ministries and future leaders to share the Gospel and collaboratively partner towards fulfilling the Great Commission. Pete is responsible for managing the staff along with all strategic and operational elements of the ministry\, including media\, information technology\, finance\, volunteer services\, and partnerships. \nAfter earning his JD from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law\, Pete worked in corporate technology. While serving as vice president of client services at Asurion\, he felt God’s call into the innovative field of digital missions and joined the team at NHG in 2010. Pete is passionate about leveraging all forms of media to facilitate thousands of conversations each day about how knowing Jesus changes everything. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hannah Arrowood\nPresent Age Ministries\nHannah Arrowood is the founder and executive director of Present Age Ministries\, a nonprofit organization committed to combatting the sexual abuse\, exploitation\, and trafficking of teen girls. After studying business administration and project management at George Washington School of Business\, Hannah spent over a decade working for prominent financial and investment corporations. In 2009\, she began to dream about more\, walked away from her comfortable job\, and founded Present Age. Hannah utilizes her experience to develop new programs and evaluate existing systems to establish collaborative approaches that best serve and protect our children. \nIn North Carolina\, Hannah is also the president of the Charlotte Metro Human Trafficking Task Force and a member of the Cabarrus County Task Force and Regional Task Force\, where she chairs the Minor Victims Sub-Committees. Internationally\, she sits on the board of directors of counter-trafficking agencies in Kenya and Thailand. Under her leadership\, Present Age has received numerous awards for its outstanding work. Hannah was recently recognized for her outstanding advocacy work by the US Attorney’s Office with an award for “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madhur Dey\nJust Love\nMadhur Dey is passionate about equipping churches to embody God’s heart for reconciliation. Madhur’s 13 years of experience in church ministry culminated in his work in the area of Gospel-centered reconciliation alongside Drew Thompson at Union City Church in Brunswick\, GA. The powerful way that this ministry evidenced genuine Christ-like love\, made it a catalyst for change beyond Union City. Requests from groups in other areas brought about JustLove\, an organization that facilitates Gospel-centered reconciliation within churches and their communities. \nAs Founding Director of JustLove\, Madhur and his team come alongside churches with gospel-centered tools\, spiritual practices\, and communal experiences that empower them to pursue reconciliation across racial and cultural lines. Madhur and his team envision a future where the Church\, united by the Gospel\, heals division\, restores communities\, and transforms cities through Jesus’s Justice and Love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emily Peters\nCity on a Hill Church\nAlongside her husband Pastor Aaron Peters\, Emily Peters helped launch City on a Hill Church (Brighton) in Boston\, MA as a church plant in 2018. She has served as Director of Operations since COAH-Brighton opened as a permanent site the following year. Together with the church’s charter members\, Emily and Aaron have invested themselves in their adopted community through such initiatives as the church’s all-hands-on-deck day of service for Boston’s annual Big Move\, sharing the gospel through both words and actions. \nEmily has been working in ministry on a church staff since 2012. She received her Bachelor’s degree in both International Business and Management as well as a Certificate in Business Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Emily and Aaron have two daughters and pursue foster care and adoption in the Boston area. She enjoys reading\, taking walks with the family dogs\, and having dance parties with her daughters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carol Fouse\nHouse of Refuge\nAs Director for House of Refuge\, Dr. Carol Fouse works with churches to support and empower mothers\, protect the unborn and vulnerable\, and facilitate healing for those affected by abortion. Carol is passionate about helping churches equip their people to view life issues from a biblical perspective. \nIn addition to managerial duties\, Carol’s role at House of Refuge (a branch of Love Life Ministry) involves training and coaching\, skills for which she is well equipped from over twenty years of work in public and private education\, including 10 years as a middle school principal. Her formal preparation includes a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Missouri (St. Louis)\, a Master’s in School Administration from Lindenwood University\, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from St. Louis University. \nCarol and her husband\, Jeff\, have been married nearly 50 years. They have three married adult children and eight grandchildren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Drew Thompson\nUnion City Church\nDr. Thompson is the pastor and one of the planters of Union City Church in Brunswick\, Georgia\, a church with a passion for Gospel-centered reconciliation from racial division\, as it flows first from reconciliation of people to God through Christ. Drew is ordained in the CCCC denomination and heads their Committee on Church Multiplication. He received a doctorate from the London School of Theology\, and is also a proud graduate of Gordon-Conwell (MDiv ’09\, ThM ’10) and the University of Georgia. Dr. Thompson is the author of How to Preach the Prophets (Fontes Press)\, and he remains passionate about equipping ministry leaders as faithful stewards of Christ’s Kingdom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Warren Smith\nMinistryWatch\nWarren Cole Smith is a leading advocate for ethical standards in nonprofit organizations. As president of MinistryWatch\, he promotes transparency\, effectiveness\, and credibility among evangelical ministries. MinistryWatch maintains a financial database of the nation’s 500 largest ministries and provides independent journalism that both exposes misconduct and highlights exemplary organizations to guide donors. In addition to his leadership role\, Warren hosts a widely followed weekly podcast\, offering insightful commentary informed by his experience in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. Previously\, he held executive roles at the Colson Center and WORLD News Group and spent seven years as a marketing director at PricewaterhouseCoopers. \nA prolific writer\, Smith has authored more than 3\,000 articles\, including investigative pieces on major Christian ministries\, and has written\, co-written\, or edited over 10 books. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in English from the University of Georgia. Warren and his wife\, Missy\, have been married for 42 years\, have four grown children\, and reside in Charlotte\, N.C. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim and Susan Wood\nWears Valley Ranch\nJim and Susan Wood each felt God’s call during their teens to minister to children of families in crisis. When they met in 1974\, they already knew God was leading them to create a safe place where kids could experience both healing from trauma and hope in Christ. They also felt God’s call to approach this goal in a new way\, and this led to their dream of starting a ranch for children to take part in equine therapy\, high quality schooling\, and mental health counseling in a family setting. \nGod sustained this dream as Jim obtained his MA at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\, as well as throughout his time pastoring on Cape Cod and in Sandy Springs\, Georgia. God opened doors for the dream to become a reality in 1991 when they were given property for their ministry. Following God’s call\, Jim\, Susan\, and their three sons moved to the mountains of Tennessee to establish Wears Valley Ranch. \nHaving served as Executive Director of Wears Valley Ranch for nearly 30 years\, Jim retired from this capacity in December 2020. He remains as the Ranch’s Founder\, continuing his ministry of teaching and preaching at the Ranch\, on radio\, and elsewhere\, and ministering to the Ranch’s donors and friends. Jim and his wife Susan have authored several books and often lead seminars on marriage and parenting. Jim also serves as Senior Pastor of Covenant Community Church of Wears Valley in Sevier County\, Tennessee. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/innovative-ministry-nonprofit-seminar/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus & Online\, 14542 Choate Cir\, Charlotte\, NC 28273\, 28273 CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eventbrite-Banner-5.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus & Online 14542 Choate Cir Charlotte NC 28273 28273;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Cir:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T203000 DTSTAMP:20250414T135313Z CREATED:20250414T132935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T135313Z UID:10004693-1746126000-1746131400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Special Charlotte Chapel DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for an evening of miraculous storytelling. How does a crown prince of a Nigerian emir decide to follow Jesus? Dr. Emmanuel Abdullah Muhammed will share his fascinating story of leaving his professorship at the University of Medina after Jesus appeared to him in a dream. \nAfter studying towards his MDiv degree at Gordon-Conwell\, Emmanuel has returned to Nigeria\, where over 6\,000 Muslims have recently decided to follow Jesus. Emmanuel and his wife\, Grace\, established Hebron Home Ministry (HHM) to be a powerful gospel witness. HHM is a movement building bridges between Muslim and Christian communities in West Africa. You do not want to miss Emmanuel’s story! \nEmmanuel will also be speaking at the April 23 chapel service in Hamilton\, MA\, which we encourage you to join us for in person or online.   URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/special-charlotte-chapel/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000 DTSTAMP:20250106T164441Z CREATED:20250106T150929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164441Z UID:10004669-1742299200-1742302800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Big Idea Group with Dr. Jeff Arthurs DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Big Idea group\, led by Dr. Jeff Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. \nThe Big Idea Group meets a couple of times each semester to work through the big idea of a biblical passage. These informal workshops are facilitated by Gordon-Conwell preaching faculty\, PhD students\, and sometimes by local pastors. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to determine a subject/complement or brush up on finding the central idea of a passage. We invite Gordon-Conwell students\, pastors\, and lay people who have preaching/teaching ministries to explore God’s Word with us! \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea-group-with-dr-jeff-arthurs-3/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Big-Idea-Preaching.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching":MAILTO:preaching@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T133000 DTSTAMP:20250310T200149Z CREATED:20250221T153310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200149Z UID:10004685-1741867200-1741872600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Future of AI and the Future of the Church DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Public Square\nOver the next five to ten years\, every area of life will be dramatically impacted by Artificial Intelligence\, including: business and economics\, medicine\, education\, social media and politics (to name just a few). The question is: how will it affect the Church? \nFree lunch | Registration required by March 11 \nRegister Now \n\nPanelists \nDr. Sebastian Vaduva\nEditor-In-Chief\, The Journal of Ethics in Entrepreneurship & Technology\, Emanuel University of Oradea\, Romania \n  \nDr. Sean McDonough\nMary French Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament; Senior Research Fellow\, Mockler Center\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  \nDr. Kenneth J. Barnes\, FRSA\nMockler-Phillips Professor of Workplace Theology and Business Ethics; Director\, Mockler Center\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  \nModerator\nDr. Adonis Vidu\nAndrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology; Director\, PhD Program\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-future-of-ai-and-the-future-of-the-church/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Future-of-AI-and-the-Future-of-the-Church-Gordon-Conwell-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Mockler Center":MAILTO:sminard@gordonconwell.edu GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T130000 DTSTAMP:20241218T191642Z CREATED:20241209T212607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T191642Z UID:10004664-1741608000-1741611600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Love in Business and Economics DESCRIPTION:The Mockler Center for Faith and Ethics in the Public Square is happy to announce its participation in the “Love in Business and Economics” program\, hosted by the Study of Love in Religion Project at Regent’s Park College\, University of Oxford. This 12-week series of interfaith seminars will explore the role of love as a universal value in the pursuit of ethical business conduct and economic justice. \nDr. Kenneth Barnes\, Mockler-Phillips Professor of Workplace Theology and Business Ethics\, director of the Mockler Center\, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)\, will serve as a respondent during the March 10 seminar\, “Love\, Justice\, and the Evolving Values of Corporate Social Responsibility.” All seminars are available online and free to attend\, but registration is required. \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/love-in-business-and-economics/ LOCATION:Private: Regent’s Park College\, Pusey Street\, Oxford\, OX1 2LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Love-in-Business-and-Economics.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Mockler Center":MAILTO:sminard@gordonconwell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000 DTSTAMP:20250106T164301Z CREATED:20250103T191316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164301Z UID:10004666-1741345200-1741352400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Counseling Virtual Workshop: Adlerian Supervision—Using Early Recollections & Focusing on Supervisees Strengths DESCRIPTION:Join Gordon-Conwell and guest facilitator Stacy Sampson in this NBCC ACEP accredited training on Supervision from an Adlerian Theoretical Perspective. \nAlfred Adler (1870-1937)\, was a medical doctor\, psychotherapist\, and the founder of Adlerian psychology\, also known as Individual Psychology. Adler’s unique perspective for his time took a holistic approach\, seeing one’s internal and external—that is\, social or communal—lives as being equally important. This workshop will delve into Adler’s core principles and equip participants to utilize them\, as applicable\, in counseling and supervising roles. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand aspects of Alfred Adler and Adlerian theory. \nIdentify key Adlerian concepts\, including early childhood recollections\, striving for meaning\, individual as a whole person\, and strengths based approach\nApply Adlerian theory and techniques into working with supervisees.\n\n*The event offers 2 CE hours for continuing education. \nRegister Today \nGeneral Registration: $30\nGordon-Conwell Student Fee: $10\nCurrent Gordon-Conwell Site/Clinical Supervisors: Free \n\n \nStacy Sampson (MS\, LPC\, CPCS) has been a member of the Georgia Alderian Society since 2017 and has spoken at their annual conferences on domestic violence\, narrative therapy\, and healing from trauma. Over the last twelve years she supervised master’s level interns and associate level counselors while at Project Safe and as the owner and director of Oasis Counseling Center.  \nFrom 2007–2015\, Stacy served at Project Safe\, a non-profit domestic violence (DV) agency\, where she provided counseling\, facilitated groups and workshops\, conducted detailed DV assessments\, assisted with filing protective orders\, and testified as an expert witness in court. Stacy opened Oasis Counseling Center in 2012 where the bulk of her practice comprises trauma survivors. Since 2012\, Oasis has expanded into a larger agency with thirteen counselors serving clients navigating any number of mental health struggles. Stacy completed a certified clinical trauma professional competency course in 2019 and became trained in EMDR in 2020. \n\nGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte Counseling Department has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 4525. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte Counseling Department is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/counseling-virtual-workshop-adlerian-supervision/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/counseling-virtual-workshop-adlerian-supervision/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Virtual-Counseling-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250429 DTSTAMP:20250429T184940Z CREATED:20250226T200639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T184940Z UID:10004686-1740528000-1745884799@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Exhibit: Abstract Art by Josh Jensen (MACC '09) DESCRIPTION:This exhibit is sponsored by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness.\nJoin us at Gordon-Conwell—Charlotte to view a collection of abstract art by Gordon-Conwell alumnus Josh Jensen (MACC ’09). \nCharlotte Campus Hours\nMonday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. \nAbout the Artist\nJosh Jensen was trained in representational oil paintings\, but his work has evolved to more abstract themes in mixed media that focus on color and movement. His body of work is influenced by his established career as a marriage and family therapist. He finds that continuing to practice both art and psychotherapy is the perfect informants for one another.⁠⁠ His distinct style continues to progress as he expands his vocabulary and practice of mark-making and color composition. His work has always sought to strike a balance of exploration\, seeking a high degree of access to “accidents” and commitment\, using established techniques and standards.⁠⁠ Josh believes the best art has a strong concept along with a strong aesthetic. He hopes that his work expresses a sense of gratitude and beauty\, urging the viewer to see more than what initially meets the eye.⁠⁠ URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/exhibit-abstract-art-by-josh-jensen-macc-09/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Josh-Jensen-exhibit.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T213000 DTSTAMP:20250207T190409Z CREATED:20241216T143459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T190409Z UID:10004663-1740249900-1740259800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Inkwell: A Night of Arts & Ideas with Christianity Today’s Ekstasis Magazine DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Inkwell at Gordon-Conwell—Charlotte in partnership with Christianity Today!\nThere will be refreshments\, charcuterie\, networking\, poetry\, music\, and art. Inkwell offers a warm atmosphere to connect\, mingle\, and admire great writing and creativity with the goal of refilling your aesthetic\, spiritual\, and communal inkwells. Featured artists and presenters include John Mark McMillan\, Sho Baraka\, Amanda Held Opelt\, Josh Jensen (MACC ’09)\, Harvey Cummings\, Sara Kay Mooney\, Carolyn Etzel Branch\, Isaac Akanmu\, Rebecca Ince\, Chelsea Fraser\, and Wes Vander Lugt\, adjunct professor of theology and acting director of the Leighton Ford Initiative. \nThis event is hosted by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness. \nRegister URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/inkwell-a-night-of-arts-ideas-with-christianity-todays-ekstasis-magazine/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Inkwell-A-Night-of-Arts-Ideas-with-Christianity-Todays-Ekstasis-Magazine-Gordon-Conwell-Leighton-Ford.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000 DTSTAMP:20250106T164445Z CREATED:20250106T150656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164445Z UID:10004668-1739448000-1739451600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Big Idea Group with Dr. Jeff Arthurs DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Big Idea group\, led by Dr. Jeff Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. \nThe Big Idea Group meets a couple of times each semester to work through the big idea of a biblical passage. These informal workshops are facilitated by Gordon-Conwell preaching faculty\, PhD students\, and sometimes by local pastors. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to determine a subject/complement or brush up on finding the central idea of a passage. We invite Gordon-Conwell students\, pastors\, and lay people who have preaching/teaching ministries to explore God’s Word with us! \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea-group-with-dr-jeff-arthurs-2/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Big-Idea-Preaching.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching":MAILTO:preaching@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250429 DTSTAMP:20250429T185009Z CREATED:20250211T145203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T185009Z UID:10004682-1739232000-1745884799@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Exhibit: Sacred Art of Ethiopia\, Ancient Traditions and Contemporary Icons DESCRIPTION:This exhibit is sponsored by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness.\nJoin us at Gordon-Conwell—Charlotte to view this season’s new art exhibit\, Sacred Art of Ethiopia: Ancient Traditions and Contemporary Icons\, a collection by contemporary Ethiopian folk artisans who use time-honored techniques and iconographic motifs. \nCharlotte Campus Hours\nMonday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. \nAbout the Exhibit\nChristianity has a long and venerable history in Ethiopia. In the fourth century\, Christianity was proclaimed the official faith of the Ethiopian Aksumite Kingdom. Located at the meeting point of three continents on the Horn of Africa\, the country developed a richly diverse culture\, drawing on Egyptian\, African\, Byzantine\, Arabic-Islamic\, and European art to create a style of Ethiopian Orthodox sacred imagery unique in Christendom. \nThese pieces were created on leather as modern variations on historic illuminated manuscripts. They depict the life of Christ from the annunciation of his birth to his ascension into heaven\, as well as processionals of choristers and priests. Some images include titles in Ge’ez\, the ancient language of the Ethiopian Church\, and in modern-day Amharic. None of the works are signed\, but the hand of individual artists can be recognized in border decorations and distinctive styles of image-making. Overall\, these anonymous artists work in the styles of the church schools where they train\, continuing an art form rooted in illuminated manuscript painting while adding their own touches. \nThere are several distinctive features of Ethiopian Christianity expressed in its sacred art. Ethiopians consider themselves to be direct descendants of the Children of Israel through the Emperor Menelik\, a son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba\, who\, according to tradition\, brought the Ark of the Covenant from Jerusalem to Ethiopia. All churches have a tabot\, a wooden box containing a stone slab\, representing the Ark\, which is carried in processions. The Trinity in Ethiopian sacred art is traditionally presented as three identical figures seated on one throne\, often with a seamless garment representing the unity of the Godhead. \nAccording to Ethiopian author Tim Bascom\, “to learn about the history of Ethiopian icon-making is to learn about the history of the entire nation.” URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/gallery-sacred-art-of-ethiopia-ancient-traditions-and-contemporary-icons/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gordon-Conwell-Ethiopian-Sacred-Art-Exhibit-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T211108Z CREATED:20241209T201732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T211108Z UID:10004662-1738263600-1738270800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Showing Truth Slant: Gallery Opening & Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Emily Dickinson wrote that the role of poets and artists is to “tell all the truth but tell it slant.” This is particularly true of non-representational visual artists\, who allude to aspects of reality through unique combinations of colors\, lines\, shapes\, and textures. \nShowing Truth Slant is a unique opportunity to encounter the visual art of contemporary artist Josh Jensen while celebrating the work of the French modernist artist George Rouault and the release of A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault by Dr. Wes Vander Lugt. The event is hosted by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness and will include a light dessert reception\, short talks from the artist and author\, and a raffle giveaway of several copies of the book. \nRegister Today \n\nJosh Jensen (MACC ’19) was trained in representational oil paintings\, but his work has evolved to more abstract themes in mixed media that focus on color and movement. His body of work is influenced by his established career as a marriage and family therapist. He finds that continuing to practice both art and psychotherapy is the perfect informants for one another.⁠⁠His distinct style continues to progress as he expands his vocabulary and practice of mark-making and color composition. His work has always sought to strike a balance of exploration\, seeking a high degree of access to “accidents” and commitment\, using established techniques and standards.⁠⁠ Josh believes the best art has a strong concept along with a strong aesthetic. He hopes that his work expresses a sense of gratitude and beauty\, urging the viewer to see more than what initially meets the eye.⁠⁠ Learn more and view Josh’s work. \n  \nDr. Wes Vander Lugt is the acting director of the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness and adjunct professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell. He is celebrating the launch of his new edited volume\, A Prophet in the Darkness\, a collection of essays and artistic responses to Georges Rouault’s work. Many consider Rouault (1871–1958) one of the most important religious painters of the last few centuries. Yet both the secular art world and the church have struggled to engage with his work\, which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith while starkly exploring the pain and darkness of human experience. In A Prophet in the Darkness\, a group of theologians\, artists (including Josh)\, and historians seek to bring Rouault out of the shadows and explore how Rouault showed slant the truth of a broken world redeemed by Christ. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/showing-truth-slant-gallery-book-opening/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jensen-Gordon-Conwell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T160000 DTSTAMP:20250110T220738Z CREATED:20241211T155720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T220738Z UID:10004665-1737793800-1737820800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Great CO-Mission: Discipleship & Mission Workshop with Jeff Vanderstelt DESCRIPTION:Join Gordon-Conwell’s Discipleship Experience for a discipleship and mission workshop for seminary students\, ministry leaders\, and pastors. Explore hands-on tools for discipleship\, gospel-witness\, and biblically-based missional practices that can be applied in your context. \n$50\, with discounts for groups & Gordon-Conwell students\, staff\, and faculty \nRegister \nSCHEDULE\n8:30–9:00 a.m. Registration & Connection (breakfast pastries provided)\n9:00–9:15 a.m. Welcome & Worship\n9:15–12:00 p.m. Session 1\n12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)\n1:00–4:00 p.m. Session 2 \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nJeff serves as the executive director of Saturate. He is also the Founder of Soma\, a global family of churches committed to seeing every woman\, man\, and child meet Jesus through His body on mission everyday. He regularly works with teams toward gospel saturation in greater Seattle\, Charleston\, and Tokyo. Jeff has authored Saturate\, Gospel Fluency\, and Making Space. He lives in Seattle\, WA with his wife Jayne and their three children. \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-great-co-mission-discipleship-mission-workshop-with-jeff-vanderstelt/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Great-Co-Mission-Gordon-Conwell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Discipleship Experience":MAILTO:discipleship@gcts.edu GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T140000 DTSTAMP:20250106T164318Z CREATED:20250103T193055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164318Z UID:10004667-1737190800-1737208800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Learning from Lausanne DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the J Christy Wilson Center for World Missions and New England Missions Network\nIn September 2024\, more than 5\,000 Christians from over 200 nations gathered for a week in South Korea for intentional collaboration around twenty-five strategic gaps remaining in Great Commission efforts. A clarion call was given that week—“Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together.” \nHow does this call resonate in New England? What does collaboration look like here? What missions gaps can we work to close? \nOn January 18\, join pastors\, mission leaders\, and globally-minded Christians from around New England for a special day of discussion\, prayer\, and thoughtful engagement on the key themes emerging from the Fourth Lausanne Congress. \nRegister Today \n$15 is the suggested donation for food and materials and can be paid in cash at the door. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/learning-from-lausanne/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Learning-from-Lausanne-Wilson-Center-Gordon-Conwell.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000 DTSTAMP:20241002T211733Z CREATED:20241002T203150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T211733Z UID:10004651-1731142800-1731150000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Teaching and Preaching Difficult Texts in Difficult Times DESCRIPTION:Join us for a teaching session from Dr. Drew Thompson followed by a time of Q&A with Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs. Dr. Thompson will be teaching a group in person at the Jacksonville campus\, and Dr. Arthurs will lead a watchparty and the Q&A from the Hamilton campus. Attendance at both locations is free. \nRegister \nEnhance your toolkit for winsomely teaching or preaching portions of the Scripture that seem challenging in today’s culture\, while still remaining faithful to God’s truth. Cost is free\, but you are asked to register in advance. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Drew Thompson is the pastor and one of the the planters of Union City Church in Brunswick\, Georgia. He is ordained in the CCCC denomination and heads their Committee on Church Multiplication. He received a doctorate from the London School of Theology\, and is also a proud graduate of Gordon-Conwell (MDiv and ThM) and the University of Georgia. Dr. Thompson authored How to Preach the Prophets (Fontes Press)\, and he remains passionate about equipping ministry leaders as faithful stewards of Christ’s Kingdom. \nDr. Jeffrey Arthurs was raised in western Pennsylvania in a nominally Christian home and came to saving faith in Christ when he was fourteen years old. He soon became deeply involved in the life of the church\, receiving a call to preach at age sixteen. To this day his passion is preaching\, and he uses his wide-ranging experience as a teacher\, pastor\, missionary\, director\, announcer\, and consultant to equip others for more effective proclamation of the Word. His books reflect his love of preaching and communication: Preaching with Variety\, Preaching as Reminding\, and Preaching Narrative. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/teaching-and-preaching-difficult-texts-in-difficult-times/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Preaching-Difficult-Texts-and-Topics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T210000 DTSTAMP:20241030T124831Z CREATED:20241024T191452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T124831Z UID:10004658-1731007800-1731013200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Women in Seminary: Fireside Chat with Megan J. Robinson DESCRIPTION:The Gordon-Conwell Women in Seminary group invites you to a virtual Fireside Chat with other female seminarians! We will hear from Megan J. Robinson about her vocational journey and have space for questions and discussion afterwards. Current and prospective students and alumnae are invited to attend. \nRegister to Join Online \n  \n \nAbout the Speaker | Megan J. Robinson is founder of R21.5 Coaching\, where she seeks to help exhausted Christians (and others!) make sense of the bewildering forces that shape our desires\, decisions\, and behaviors. Her emphasis is on personal formation as an invitation to desire better\, decide wisely\, and behave differently so that we do what matters most for ourselves and for others. Megan was formerly the executive director of the Gordon-Conwell Institute and the assistant director of enrollment management in Charlotte. She is a writer and is developing People Watching\, a podcast about real people who’ve found real role models in their own lives\, launching in January 2025. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/women-in-seminary-fireside-chat-with-megan-j-robinson/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fall-2024-Fireside-Chat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T131500 DTSTAMP:20260804T100214Z CREATED:20240809T150206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T100214Z UID:10004646-1730203200-1730207700@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: A Theology of Mental Health for Ministerial Practice DESCRIPTION:This forum focuses on a theological framework for ministerial practice in postmodern times. The goals are to serve the present age with increased mental health awareness\, to incorporate trauma-informed insights into the work of ministry\, to recognize thresholds of referral\, and to effectively collaborate with the mental health community without compromising the institutional identity\, vision\, mission\, and orthodoxy of the Christian Church. Special attention will be given to how these goals might be achieved in historically underserved communities. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. Lunch is included. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person\, or you can watch the livestream on Facebook. \nRegister by Monday\, October 21 \nThis Dean’s Forum is hosted by the Pendleton Lectureship\, MACO\, and the Academic Dean’s office. 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. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nC. Guy Robinson is a bishop\, pastor\, educator\, certified leadership coach\, and mental health theologian. He serves as pastor of the Tabernacle of the Lord Church in Baltimore\, Maryland. He also serves the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International in dual roles as Bishop of Mental Health Awareness and Maryland State Bishop. \nAs an educator\, Dr. Robinson is a faculty instructor in the School of Social Work at Morgan State University in Baltimore\, Maryland and the School of Religion at Hampton University in Hampton\, Virginia\, teaching courses in critical thinking\, cultural competence in the helping traditions\, and pastoral care and counseling. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (Piano) from Morgan State University\, a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University\, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Robinson is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in leadership studies with an emphasis on the role of transformational leadership in organizational trauma and recovery at Anderson University in Anderson\, South Carolina. \nDr. Robinson has conducted extensive research and workshops in mental health theology formation\, biblical counseling\, and paradigms for healthy partnerships between pastoral and mental health professionals. Dr. Robinson is the author of Critical Collaboration: Pastors and Mental Health Professionals as Partners in Care and The Soul Care Birthright: A Theology of Mental Health for Ministerial Practice. He is also the cohost of Spirit in Mind\, a weekly podcast featuring theological and mental health perspectives on current affairs. \nDr. Robinson and his wife Sandra are the parents of four adult children and reside in Baltimore\, Maryland. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/deans-forum-a-theology-of-mental-health-for-ministerial-practice/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mental-health-ministerial-practice-1.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T131500 DTSTAMP:20241018T172221Z CREATED:20241018T150058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T172221Z UID:10004656-1729681800-1729689300@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Global Missions Chapel & Luncheon: Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the J Christy Wilson\, Jr. Center for World Missions and the Gordon-Conwell Institute.\nChapel: 11:10–12:00 p.m. (Kaiser Chapel)\nLuncheon: 12:00–1:15 p.m. (Alumni Hall) \nWe are honored to host Dr. Eun Ah Cho\, dean of the Gordon-Conwell Institute\, Dr. Uchenna Anyanwu (MDiv & MAWME ’15)\, and Ray Unang (current international student) for chapel to present takeaways from their experiences at the 4th Lausanne Movement Conference. At the luncheon\, several panelists will share their reports and impressions of the conference. Lunch will be provided. \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/global-missions-chapel-luncheon-let-the-church-declare-and-display-christ-together/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/World-Mission-Week.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T160000 DTSTAMP:20240925T134905Z CREATED:20240829T174909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T134905Z UID:10004649-1729587600-1729612800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Chaplaincy Day DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a current Gordon-Conwell or Gordon College student\, in-person or virtual\, a local pastor or a proud veteran—Chaplaincy Day is free and open to the public. \nThis event has three parts: \n\nChaplaincy Representatives in the Great Hall\nChaplains and chaplain recruiters from various chaplaincy entities (military\, health care\, prison\, law enforcement) will have tables\, swag\, and friendly faces to meet you. Drop by any time during the day to speak with these representatives about opportunities and processes.\nFree Informational Lunch in Alumni Hall\n(12:00–1:15 p.m.) Hear from Rev. Dr. CH. Mike Stewart of the PRCC* speak on The Amazing Ministry of Chaplaincy as well as hear from a panel of representatives from various chaplaincies represented (all military branches\, national guard\, health care\, prison\, law enforcement). Lunch is free\, and registration is required for both in-person and online.\nTargeted Chaplaincy Entity Meetings\, in-person and via Zoom\nIf you are interested in a focused\, uninterrupted time hearing about a specific kind of chaplaincy\, every forty-five minutes in Kerr 418\, representatives from specific chaplaincies will be presenting their ministry. Come in person or join via Zoom.\n\nRegister to Join In Person & Online \nSchedule\n\n\n\n9:00–9:30 a.m.\nUS Navy: LCDR Francisco Muniz Valle\n\n\n9:45–10:15 a.m.\nPrison and Aftercare Chaplain: CH. Doug and Caroline Gregan with Dr. Katherine Horvath\n\n\n10:30–11:00 a.m.\nLaw Enforcement & Health Care: Local pastor CH. Sam Kim & CH. Larry Atkins of Beverly Hospital\n\n\n11:10–11:30 a.m.\nPrayer Chapel (chaplains will attend\, but other representatives will still be in Alumni Hall)\n\n\n12:00–1:15 p.m.\nLuncheon in Alumni Hall with Dr. Mike Stewart and panel of chaplains\n\n\n1:30–2:00 p.m.\nAir Force: CH. Capt. Jordan Huggins & CH. Joshua Carollo\n\n\n2:15–2:45 p.m.\nArmy National Guard: CH. Maj. Christopher Ziegler\, CH. Paul Narnett & CPT Matthew Matosic\n\n\n3:00–3:30 p.m.\nPresbyterian & Reformed Commission on Chaplains: Rev. Dr. CH. Mike Stewart & CH. Jin-Taek Lee\n\n\n3:30–4:00 p.m.\nPresbyterian Federal Chaplaincies: CH. Dennis Hysom & Rev. Doug Slater\n\n\n\nChaplaincy Day is hosted by the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Career Services Office. \n\n\n\n\n*Lunch is generously being provided by the Presbyterian & Reformed Commission on Chaplains (PRCC). Speaker Dr. Michael Stewart serves as the Associate Endorser of Civilian Chaplains for the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel. (PRCC). He is an ordained Presbyterian Church in America minister having served two decades as the Director of Pastoral Care at Piedmont Columbus Regional Healthcare in Columbus\, Georgia. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/chaplaincy-day/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chaplaincy-Day-Gordon-Conwell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon-Conwell Career Services Office":MAILTO:careerservices@gcts.edu GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T150000 DTSTAMP:20240927T174833Z CREATED:20240809T145128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T174833Z UID:10004645-1728553500-1728572400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Fall Ministry Forum: Strength for Today\, Bright Hope for Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:The Fall Ministry Forum is hosted by the Academic Dean’s office\, Gordon-Conwell Institute\, and the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. \nDuring these sessions we will take a close look at how not to be “branded” by discouragement. We will discuss how to embrace pain\, disappointment\, and failure as pathways to greater intimacy with God and usefulness for the cause of Christ. We will also highlight the beauty\, value\, and mission of the Church. \nSchedule\n9:45–11:00 a.m. Plenary Session I: Strength for Today\, Bright Hope for Tomorrow: Encouragement in Ministry\n12:00–1:30 p.m. Dean’s Forum: Isn’t She Beautiful: The Value of the Church\n1:45–3:00 p.m. Plenary Session II: Strength for Today\, Bright Hope for Tomorrow: Encouragement in Ministry \nRegister by Friday\, October 4 \nThe Dean’s Forum portion is free and open to the public. Lunch is included. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person\, or you can watch the livestream on Facebook. \n  \n\nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Crawford Loritts has traveled throughout the US and much of the world\, speaking in churches\, evangelistic outreaches\, conferences\, colleges and seminaries. He has been the featured speaker at Super Bowls\, NCAA Final Four Chapel and the Pentagon with senior military officers. He has been a church planter\, served for twenty-seven years on the staff of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) and served for fifteen years as Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church\, Roswell\, Georgia. He and his wife\, Karen\, have been featured speakers at FamilyLife marriage conferences. \nCrawford is the author of 9 books including Your Marriage Today… and Tomorrow\, co-authored with Karen. He is the host of two national radio programs\, the weekend program Living a Legacy and the daily program Legacy Moments. \nCrawford has served on several boards including Passion\, Cru\, FamilyLife and Chick-fil-A. He has received five honorary Doctorates (Biola University\, Cairn University\, Moody Bible Institute\, Trinity International University and Columbia International University). \nCrawford is President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation and is committed to encouraging and helping to shape the next generation of Christian leaders. He and his wife Karen have four adult children and eleven grandchildren. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/fall-ministry-forum-strength-for-today-bright-hope-for-tomorrow/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Gordon-Conwell Institute Connection,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isnt-She-Beautiful-The-Value-of-the-Church.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006 DTSTAMP:20240926T191716Z CREATED:20240708T181220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T191716Z UID:10004642-1728000000-1728172799@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Mygration Christian Conference DESCRIPTION:The sixth annual Mygration Christian Conference will be held on October 4-5\, 2024 at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton in partnership with the seminary’s Latino and Global Ministries program. \nCome learn from world-class theologians\, pastors\, and community leaders about what it means to care for (im)migrants and refugees in your neighborhood. This year’s keynote speakers will be scholar Dr. Justo L. González and the National Director of Churches of Welcome at World Relief\, Daniel Yang. Gordon-Conwell’s Dr. Glenn Butner\, associate professor of theology\, and Daniel Montañez\, adjunct instructor and director of the conference\, will also be among the many speakers. \nStudents can attend for FREE by applying for conference funding through the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium (BTIC). \nLearn more about the conference topics and speakers\, and register today! \nRegister Apply for BTIC Funds \n \nLa sexta Conferencia Cristiana de Migración se llevará a cabo del 4 al 5 de octubre de 2024 en Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton en asociación con el Latino y Global Ministries Program. \nVenga a aprender de teólogos\, pastores y líderes comunitarios de talla mundial sobre lo que significa cuidar de (in)migrantes y refugiados en su vecindario. Los oradores principales de este año serán el académico Dr. Justo L. González y el Director Nacional de Iglesias de Bienvenida de World Relief\, Daniel Yang. El Dr. Glenn Butner\, profesor asociado de teología de Gordon-Conwell\, y Daniel Montañez\, instructor adjunto y director de la conferencia\, también estarán entre los muchos oradores. \nLos estudiantes pueden asistir GRATIS solicitando fondos para la conferencia a través del Consorcio Teológico Interreligioso de Boston (BTIC). \nObtenga más información sobre los temas y los oradores de la conferencia\, ¡y regístrese hoy! \nRegistrarse Solicitar Fondos BTIC URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/2024-mygration-christian-conference/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mygration-Conference-2023-Gordon-Conwell.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922 DTSTAMP:20240828T174422Z CREATED:20240119T181823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T174422Z UID:10004574-1726790400-1726963199@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Embodied Faith and the Art of Edward Knippers DESCRIPTION:A Theology and Arts Symposium\nEmbodied Faith and the Art of Edward Knippers\n\nSeptember 20-21\, 2024\nGordon-Conwell–Charlotte & Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Ed Knippers\n \n Speakers\n \n Artists\n \n Schedule\n \n Sponsors\n \n Location\n \n Accommodation\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-Person & Online Symposium\nThe Embodied Faith symposium will gather pastors\, artists\, educators\, art historians\, theologians\, art appreciators\, and others to explore the dynamics of embodiment in the life of faith and in the paintings of Edward Knippers. In addition\, the symposium will feature an original dance performance in response to Knippers’ body of work as well as a participatory drum circle. The Knippers exhibit at Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Charlotte will include over two dozen works\, including several of his large-scale works that have never been displayed publicly. In keeping with the emphasis on embodiment and the importance of experiencing Knippers’ work\, in-person attendance is encouraged but there are virtual ticket options that provide access to the main sessions. \n“Disembodiment is not an option for the Christian.” This statement by visual artist Edward Knippers is a guiding principle in his work\, which features the human body\, often in connection with biblical scenes. Disembodiment is not an option for those who believe that human beings are created in God’s image with beautiful bodies\, that everything from sin to salvation are embodied experiences\, and that God’s redemption comes through the broken and risen body of Jesus.The paintings of Edward Knippers invite us to consider the goodness\, brokenness\, mystery\, and glory of embodiment\, urging us to grapple with the temptation to avoid\, sexualize\, downplay\, or disparage bodies along with a fully embodied faith. \nThis theology and arts symposium is sponsored by the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Seminary. \nRegister to attend in-person or online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ed Knippers\n Edward Knippers is a visual artist who has been a fellow at S. W. Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris and was a student in Zao Wou-ki’s painting studio at Oskar Kokoschcka’s School of Vision in Salzburg\, Austria. He also was awarded the Prize of Salzburg in printmaking under Otto Eglau. Knippers understood his serious study of the human figure beginning at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiere in Paris. He holds a Master of fine Arts from the University of Tennessee where he studied under Walter H. Stevens and The Knoxville Seven. His work has been displayed in museums\, galleries\, and private collections all around the world\, and at the center of that work is the human body. \n(Image: Catherine Prescott\, The Artist\, Edward Knippers\, Oil on panel\, 12 x 9″\, 2022\, Private Collection) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Prince\nDirector of Engagement and Distinguished Artist in Residence at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William and Mary University \nA native of New Orleans\, Louisiana\, and currently resides in Williamsburg\, Virginia. He received his BFA from Xavier University of Louisiana and his MFA in Printmaking and Sculpture from Michigan State University. He is the Director of Engagement and Distinguished Artist in Residence at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William and Mary University. He is an educator with over 25 years of experience teaching middle school\, high school\, and college throughout his career. He has created several public and private commissions nationally including a 10’ bronze sculpture titled Sankofa Seed at William and Mary University\, and a 15’ stainless steel sculpture titled Song for John for the city of Hampton. He has received numerous honors for his art and scholarship including the 2020 International Engage Art Contest Visual Art Grand Prize Winner\, the VMFA Artist Fellowship\, and the 2010 Teacher of the Year for the City of Hampton. Prince has shown his art internationally in various solo\, group\, and juried exhibitions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie Carnes\nProfessor of Theology and Affiliate Faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies at Baylor University \nNatalie Carnes is Professor of Theology and Affiliate Faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies at Baylor University. As a scholar of theology and the arts\, constructive theology\, and feminist theology\, Natalie writes in the conviction that these fields are distinct but not properly separate. She has published three books (Beauty\, Image and Presence\, and Motherhood) and anticipates her fourth\, Attunement: The Art and Politics of Feminist Theology\, will be out in fall 2024. She is currently finishing a co-authored book on how Christians justify making and supporting the arts in a world where people die of unmet need and is beginning to think about a project on creativity\, spirituality\, and the arts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Herman\nPainter\, Writer\, and Speaker \nBruce Herman lives with his best friend Meg\, married for fifty years. They live in the same house as their daughter Sarah\, her husband Peter\, and grandson Tristan—along with two dogs\, two barn cats\, a horse name Willow and assorted wildlife. Herman is a painter\, writer\, and public speaker who taught studio art for forty years—recently retired from Gordon College\, where he continues to curate exhibitions. His art has been shown in more than 150 exhibitions––nationally in a dozen US cities\, including New York\, Boston\, Washington\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles and internationally in Canada\, Italy\, England\, Japan\, Hong Kong\, and Israel. His artwork is featured in many public and private art collections including Hammer Museum\, Los Angeles; Cincinnati Museum of Fine Arts;  De Cordova Museum\, Boston; Cape Ann Museum; the Vatican Museums in Rome; and in many colleges and universities throughout the US and Canada. Bruce’s art is widely published in books\, journals\, popular magazines\, newspapers\, and online art features. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Taylor\nAssociate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary \nW. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books\, including Prayers for the Pilgrimage(IVP\, 2024)\,A Body of Praise (Baker Academic\, 2023)\, Open and Unafraid (Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins\, 2020)\, and Glimpses of the New Creation (Eerdmans\, 2019). He has also written for The Washington Post\, Image Journal\, Religion News Service\, and Christianity Today\, among others. An Anglican priest\, he has lectured widely on the arts\, from Thailand to South Africa. In 2016 he produced a short film on the psalms with Bono and Eugene Peterson. He lives with his family in Austin\, Texas\, and you can usually find him on Twitter (@wdavidotaylor) or on Instagram (@davidtaylor_theologian). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rondall Reynoso\nArtist and Assistant professor of art and the Art Program Coordinator at Lee University \nRondall Reynoso studied art and art history at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY where he received his M.F.A. in painting and a M.S. in art history and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Art & Religion at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley\, CA. Currently\, Reynoso is an assistant professor of art and the art program coordinator at Lee University in Cleveland\, TN. His scholarly and artistic life lies at the often uncomfortable intersection of studio practice\, art history\, philosophy\, and religious studies. His art historical and religious studies work has been presented at conferences across North America including The Conference of Faith and History and The American Academy of Religion. Reynoso’s artwork has been exhibited in over ninety solo and group exhibitions across North America. His formal abstraction deals heavily with metaphors\, both sociological and spiritual\, including the exploration of the boundaries between 2-D and 3-D as a metaphor for the relationship between the corporeal and the spiritual. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Kapic\nProfessor of Theological Studies at Covenant College \nKelly M. Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College where he has taught since 2001. With a PhD in Systematic and Historical Theology from King’s College University of London\, Kapic has written or edited over fifteen books\, with his new book You’re Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God’s Design and Why that’s Good News (2022) winning a number of awards\, including Christianity Today’s Book of the Year award in Theology (Popular). His earlier work includes Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering and two volumes with the economist Brian Fikkert called Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty isn’t the American Dream and A Field Guide to Becoming Whole: Principles for Poverty Alleviation Ministries. In 2014 Kapic received a Templeton Grant to be part of The Center for Christian Thought studying the topic of Psychology and Spiritual Formation. Currently he serves as part of the Core Research Teams for the Templeton funded studies called “Project Amazing Grace” and “Christian Meaning-Making\, Suffering and the Flourishing Life.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Roach\nStephen Roach is host of the Makers and Mystics Podcast and founder of The Breath and The Clay creative arts organization. He is a published author\, keynote speaker and multi-instrumentalist with a background in ethnomusicology and film composition. He has penned five volumes of poetry\, a practical guide for artists titled\, Five Creativity Killers and How To Avoid Them and his most recent book\, Naming The Animals: An Invitation To Creativity published by Square Halo Books. Stephen lives in North Carolina with his wife Sarah and children Evangelyn Belle and Isaac Brighton. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winfield Bevins\nWinfield Bevins is an artist\, author\, and the executive director of Creo Arts. He is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary and theologian-in-residence for Renaissance Movement in London where he champions the integration of art\, theology\, and mission. He is the author of several books\, including Liturgical Mission and Ever Ancient Ever New. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Council\nDancer\, Choreographer\, Teaching Artist\, and Director of Sarah Council Dance Projects \nSarah Council is a dancer\, choreographer\, and teaching artist who specializes in movement integration and facilitation. She is the Director of Sarah Council Dance Projects\, a modern contemporary dance company currently located in Charlotte North Carolina. Her work has been presented extensively throughout the New York City and east coast region and was described as “…uncommonly honest and expressive.” by the Washington post. She has received funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities\, Queens Council on the Arts\, The North Carolina Arts Council and the Arts and Science Council. Sarah is also a certified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis instructor. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Drum\nSocial Work and Drum Circle Facilitator \nDavid is a social worker who uses drum circle facilitation in his social work practice in North Carolina. David uses an experiential education model that allows participants with a range of experiences from no musical experience to advanced musical skills to come together and create music as a group. Rhythm events are used for community and team building\, promoting health and emotional wellbeing\, and for groups to express their spirit through the joy of communal music making. Facilitated rhythm events are recreational rhythm activities tailored for specific populations with a specific goal. David augments clinical activities with psycho-educational activities and curriculums. David has facilitated rhythm events for at-risk youths\, recovery programs\, multiple sclerosis support groups\, cancer support groups for survivors and caregivers\, corporate retreats\, grief groups and worship services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olaniyi Zainabu\nChange coach\, diversity consultant\, and drum circle facilitator \nOlaniyi has been an integral part of the drumming community since February 2018. After her exposure to the healing aspects of grief through the drum rhythms\, she eventually became a co-facilitator along with David Drum. This led to becoming a part of DrumStrong\, The Drum Circle Facilitators Guild\, and co-facilitating in various other community events and support classes. Participants range from those in grief support\, cancer support groups for survivors and caregivers\, foster care children and mentors\, client celebrations for those re-entering society after incarceration\, and cultural events. Olaniyi brings a passion for “Cultivated Communication\,” a term she created as a technique to promote the healing in the mind\, soul\, body\, and spirit while participating in a rhythm activity. She agrees with research that proves drumming and other hand instruments not only build physical muscle but also improve social functioning and treat mental health conditions such as depression\, anxiety\, addictions\, aggression\, and PTSD symptoms. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, September 20\, 2024\n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 p.m.\nDessert Reception\n\n\n7:30–7:45 p.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n7:45–8:30 p.m.\nA Hint Half-Guessed: The Incarnate Faith of Edward Knippers – Bruce Herman\n\n\n8:30–8:45 p.m.\nPerformance by Sarah Council Dance Projects\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\n\n\n\n9:00–9:45 a.m.\nThe Physicality of the Son of God: Our Discomfort\, Our Only Hope 
- Kelly M. Kapic\n\n\n9:45–10:30 a.m.\nEmbodying the Spiritual: The Incarnational Prayer of Edward Knippers – Rondall Reynoso\n\n\n10:30–11:00 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n11:00–11:45 a.m.\nStrange Flesh: The Body of the Risen Jesus in the Art of Edward Knippers – David Taylor\n\n\n11:45–12:00 p.m.\nDrum Circle – Olaniyi Zainabu and David Drum\n\n\n12:00–1:15 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n12:15–1:00 p.m.\nLunch Workshop: Cultivating Community for Artists – Winfield Bevins of CREO Arts\n\n\n1:15–2:00 p.m.\nThe Body of the Magdalene: Natality\, Vitality\, Desire\, and Death – Natalie Carnes\n\n\n2:00–2:45 p.m.\nSalt & Light: Art and Faith as a Catalyst for Communal Change – Steve Prince\n\n\n2:45–3:00 p.m.\nBreak\n\n\n3:00-3:45 p.m.\nMakers and Mystics Live: Stephen Roach Interviews Edward Knippers\n\n\n3:45-4:00 p.m.\nConclusion\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bandersnatch Books\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creo Arts\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Maker Institute\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Network of Christians in Visual Arts\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To inquire about sponsoring this event\, please contact Dr. Wes Vander Lugt \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Location\nThis event will be hosted at Gordon-Conwell–Charlotte (see map below) and will also be available online.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Charlotte\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte\, NC 28273\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlotte Campus\n 14542 Choate Cir\, Charlotte\, NC 28273\, USA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegister to attend in-person or online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nIf you are traveling from outside of Charlotte\, there are many options for accommodations surrounding the campus. We suggest Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn at Ayrsley\, or Comfort Inn and TownPlace Suites at I-77 and Carowinds Blvd. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wes Vander Lugt\n Exhibit Organizer and AdjunctProfessor of Theology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions?\nWe look forward to seeing you in Charlotte! If you have any questions about the symposium\, please feel free to reach out. \n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Question(Required)\n Reach Out URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/embodied-faith-and-the-art-of-edward-knippers/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Charlotte-CE-flyer-Facebook-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wes Vanderlugt":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gordonconwell.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T131500 DTSTAMP:20240826T160822Z CREATED:20240809T141909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160822Z UID:10004644-1726574400-1726578900@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: Does God Suffer? DESCRIPTION:Does a God who suffers in the divine nature retain sufficient majesty and independence from creation? Does a God free from suffering in the divine nature adequately respond to human suffering? How does the cross relate to such questions? Join Gordon-Conwell faculty for a discussion of this major modern debate in theology. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. Lunch is included. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person\, or you can watch the livestream on Facebook. \nRegister by Monday\, September 9 \nDean’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.\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nDr. Glenn Butner comes to Gordon-Conwell after serving for eight years on the theology and ministry faculty of Sterling College in Kansas\, where he also directed the honors program. Dr. Butner’s research and writing is focused on dogmatic theology and social ethics. His dogmatic writings\, including Trinitarian Dogmatics and Christological Dogmatics (forthcoming)\, draw from a wide range of Christian traditions throughout history and across the globe with analyses rooted in the inerrant text of Scripture. In his social ethics writings\, like Jesus the Refugee and Work Out Your Salvation\, he seeks a nuanced analysis informed by detailed recognition of the social\, legal\, and economic contexts within which moral decision making occurs. \nDr. Mateus de Campos‘ scholarly work focuses on Christology and discipleship in the Gospels\, and the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament. He is the author of Resisting Jesus: A Narrative and Intertextual Analysis of Mark’s Portrayal of the Disciples of Jesus (Brill\, 2021)\, and has written commentaries on 2 Peter and Jude (The New Testament in Color: A Multiethnic Commentary\, IVP 2024)\, and Ephesians (Hendrickson\, forthcoming)\, among other works. Currently\, he is writing commentaries on the Gospel of Mark and on the discipleship narratives in the Gospels. \nDr. Sean McDonough came to Gordon-Conwell in 2000 from Pacific Theological College in Suva\, Fiji\, where he had served as the Chair of the Biblical Studies Department and as a lecturer in New Testament. He remains active in ministry and is a Sunday School teacher and occasional preacher at First Congregational Church in Hamilton. He is also a speaker for Medair\, a Christian relief organization based in Switzerland. His research interests include creation/cosmology in the Bible and the Ancient Near East\, Hellenistic Judaism\, Greek philosophy and religion and the Book of Revelation. \nDr. Autumn Ridenour‘s primary interests are in the areas of theological\, philosophical and social ethics\, with attention to Scripture\, history\, and systematic theology. Her book Sabbath Rest as Vocation: Aging toward Death with Bloomsbury/T&T Clark (2018) explores the meaning of death and aging in the theologies of St. Augustine and Karl Barth. Her more recent research concerns technology and digital devices given their impact on moral development\, spirituality\, and relationships. She is passionate about the foundations of theological ethics and looks forward to exploring this theme further in the classroom. Ridenour also participates in her local faith community of First Baptist Church Sudbury\, MA where her husband serves as the senior pastor. \nDr. Adonis Vidu came to Gordon-Conwell from his native Romania\, where he previously taught at Emmanuel University and the University of Bucharest. He is a constructive theologian who is involved in a recovery of the patristic and medieval Trinitarian theology for the contemporary church\, with an eye to its conceptual clarity and validity. Having done previous work in theological epistemology (Theology After Neo-Pragmatism\, 2009)\, hermeneutics (Postliberal Theological Method\, 2005)\, and the doctrine of the atonement (Atonement\, Law\, and Justice\, 2014)\, his latest research focuses on a recovery\, clarification and defense of the ancient rule of the inseparable operations of the Trinity (The Same God Who Works All Things\, 2021). This project also generates a fundamental rethinking of several loci of systematic theology through the doctrine of ‘divine missions.’ URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/deans-forum-does-god-suffer/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Does-God-Suffer-Deans-Forum.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T210000 DTSTAMP:20240530T155702Z CREATED:20240529T125848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T155702Z UID:10004637-1718960400-1719003600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:#MyFaith Urban Youth Ministry Summit DESCRIPTION:Calling all Urban Youth Leaders: It’s time to come together and build a network! \nHear from nationally-renowned urban youth ministry voices and receive perspectives from Boston area urban immigrant youth ministry pastors. \nSchedule\n9:00–11:30 a.m. | Pastors & Leaders Breakfast (Separate registration required)\n1:00–6:00 p.m. | Main Sessions\n6:00–7:00 p.m. | Networking Urban Youth Leaders Dinner\n7:00 p.m. | Worship Night Featuring Jay Todd \nPlease register by Monday\, June 17. \nRegister for the Summit \nRegister for the Pastors & Leaders Breakfast \n  \n  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/myfaith-urban-youth-ministry-summit/ LOCATION:Bethel AME Church\, 38 Walk Hill St.\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CUME-Eventbrite-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T210000 DTSTAMP:20240522T192308Z CREATED:20240327T184929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T192308Z UID:10004597-1718910000-1718917200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Beauty is Oxygen: Book Launch and Gallery Opening DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the release of Beauty Is Oxygen by Dr. Wes Vander Lugt\, director of the Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness. \nIn this book\, Dr. Vander Lugt contends that beauty is oxygen for a life of faith\, hope\, and love because it comes from the lungs of God. This wild and wondrous beauty cannot be used\, purchased\, or achieved; it must be encountered\, witnessed\, and received. \nThe evening will include a gallery opening featuring work by several local artists\, live music\, readings from the book\, and time for open dialogue. Hardback copies of Beauty Is Oxygen will be available for purchase. \nRegister URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/beauty-is-oxygen-book-launch-and-gallery-opening/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beauty-is-Oxygen-Book-Launch-and-Gallery-Opening.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T160000 DTSTAMP:20240426T185243Z CREATED:20240408T153711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T185243Z UID:10004601-1718881200-1718899200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Preachers' College DESCRIPTION:Are you called to preach the Word of God but have not had a chance to learn how? \nIn the spirit of C.H. Spurgeon’s effective school for training preachers\, the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching is pleased to provide Preachers’ College. \nPreachers’ College is an intensive training seminar for anyone who preaches or teaches but has not had much training. Dr. Jeffrey Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Center for Preaching will guide participants through the process of moving from text to sermon and equip them with essential tools for composing and presenting biblical\, relevant\, and effective sermons. \nRegister Today \nSample topics to be covered include: \n\nUnderstanding what expository preaching is\nIntroducing how to do accurate\, biblical exegesis\nFinding the “central truth” and using illustrations\nBuilding effective intros and conclusions\n\n$100 | Regular Registration\n$75 | Recording Only\n$40 | Add-On: Send Dr. Arthurs a short sermon to review URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/preachers-college/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Webpage-Event-Cover-2024-Preachers-College.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching":MAILTO:preaching@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000 DTSTAMP:20240426T185237Z CREATED:20240418T195047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T185237Z UID:10004603-1717837200-1717855200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:New England Missions Network Gathering DESCRIPTION:Presented by New England Missions Network and the J Christy Wilson Center for World Missions \nJoin church missions leaders to be inspired and equipped by the missions faculty at Gordon-Conwell. We’ve asked several members of the missions faculty at Gordon-Conwell to share a summary of their most important insights for church missions leaders today. We will also get a chance to hear from the Wilson Center to learn how our church missions programs can benefit year round from a closer relationship with the seminary and the missions resources they offer to churches in our region. \nRegister by May 21 \nSchedule:\n9:00 a.m. | Coffee\, networking\, and missions tables\n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Program\, including lunch \nCost: $15 suggested donation for food and materials (Pay in cash at the door.) \n*Optional: A tour of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary including the Wilson Center and the Center for the Study of Global Christianity will be available during the lunch hour. \nQuestions? Email newenglandmissionsnetwork@gmail.com. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/new-england-missions-network-gathering/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/webpage-event-graphics-1.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240506T172852Z CREATED:20240327T141546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T172852Z UID:10004595-1716026400-1716033600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Commencement: Hamilton\, CUME\, LGM\, DMin DESCRIPTION:Visit the commencement page to learn more. \nPlease note: Attendance is limited. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/commencement-hamilton-cume-lgm-dmin/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hamilton-Boston-LGM-graduation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20240506T173559Z CREATED:20240327T141517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T173559Z UID:10004596-1715965200-1715977800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Baccalaureate Buffet & Service DESCRIPTION:Baccalaureate Buffet for graduates and their families:  5:00–6:00 p.m.—RSVP required by May 9 \nBaccalaureate Service: 7:30 p.m. \nVisit the commencement page to learn more.\nPlease note: Attendance is limited. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/baccalaureate-hamilton-cume-lgm-dmin/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Graduation-Commencement-Baccalaureate-Students-Worshiping.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240327T141645Z CREATED:20240327T141645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T141645Z UID:10004594-1715421600-1715425200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Commencement: Networked Education & DMin DESCRIPTION:Visit the commencement page to learn more. \nPlease note: Attendance is limited. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/commencement-networked-ed/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Charlotte-Networked-Ed-Graduation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T150000 DTSTAMP:20240405T194517Z CREATED:20240322T190440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T194517Z UID:10004593-1715338800-1715353200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Charlotte Student-Professor Reception and Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled time of mingling with professors\, fellow students\, and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know your professors outside the classroom\, learn more about the programs and resources available at the seminary\, and see our theology-themed art exhibits & renovated classrooms. Come enjoy some refreshments\, ask questions\, and make new connections. We can’t wait to see you there! \nRegister by April 15 \nSchedule \n11:00–1:00 p.m. | Take a self-guided tour of Charlotte’s permanent exhibits of theologically themed artwork\, walk through our newly remodeled classroom and community spaces\, contemplate the regionally famous Parable of the Sower chapel fresco\, and explore our oasis of outdoor nature trails.\n1:00–3:00 p.m. | Enjoy light refreshments while chatting with professors from throughout the US\, including Dr. Fairbairn\, Dr. McDowell\, Dr. Young\, Dr. Lytvynenko\, Dr. Wheaton\, Dr. Howell\, President Sunquist\, and others! URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/charlotte-student-professor-reception-and-open-house/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Eventbrite-covers.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T113000 DTSTAMP:20240313T173358Z CREATED:20240214T201836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T173358Z UID:10004592-1714212000-1714217400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Women’s Café & Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Council Transition Committee invites you to come and learn about our emerging vision and lend your insight and ideas to this important discussion about how we can best engage women in our area\, and also local churches\, to support students and share the mission of Gordon-Conwell. \n\nLearn about the mission of the Women’s Council\nJoin an interactive discussion\, reimagining how to better engage women and churches\nEnjoy refreshments from local favorites: Bonny Breads\, Honeycomb\, and Speedwell Coffee Company\n\nLocation: Retreat House at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton\nPlease register below by April 22. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/womens-cafe-roundtable-discussion/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Retreat House\, 130 Essex Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Womens-Council-Cafe-Roundtable.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Retreat House 130 Essex Street South Hamilton 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex Street:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T203000 DTSTAMP:20240131T140418Z CREATED:20240126T142921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T140418Z UID:10004578-1712862000-1712867400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Tending to Grief through Beauty and Art with Author Rachel Marie Kang DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Gordon-Conwell’s Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness.\nGrief undulates—it is one thing to one person and presents differently to and through another. This is why we need language for loss; space to give voice to the personal and collective grief we carry. In her compassionate and deeply personal book\, The Matter of Little Losses\, author Rachel Marie Kang explores loss through a framework of poetry\, poignant storytelling\, and reflective explorations on art and faith. Join us for a soulful\, soothing evening as we ponder the invitation to tend to grief through beauty and art. Among select readings\, Rachel Marie Kang will lead the night with poetic and practical reflections that will help participants (and\, thus\, the people they serve) make meaning as they grieve the things that always mattered—and always will. \nRachel Marie Kang is a New York native\, born and raised just outside New York City. A mixed woman of African American\, Native American (Ramapough Lenape Nation)\, Irish\, and Dutch descent\, she holds a degree in English with Creative Writing\, and a minor in Bible. She is founder of The Fallow House and her writing has been featured in Christianity Today\, Ekstasis\, Proverbs 31 Ministries\, She Reads Truth\, and (in)courage. Rachel is the author of Let There Be Art and The Matter of Little Losses. \nCopies of The Matter of Little Losses will be available for $15 at the event (one-night offer only)\, and anyone who purchases the book (cash\, check\, or Venmo) will receive a code to redeem a free copy of the audiobook. Tickets for entry are free\, but please register to reserve your spot. \nRegister URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/tending-to-grief-through-beauty-and-art-with-author-rachel-marie-kang/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tending-to-Grief-through-Beauty-and-Art-An-evening-with-author-Rachel-Marie-Kang.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T150000 DTSTAMP:20240308T142740Z CREATED:20230727T143823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T142740Z UID:10004510-1712655900-1712674800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Spring Pastors' Conference: The Imperfect Pastor DESCRIPTION:Leaders in ministry are pressured to produce large\, famous things as fast as possible. But the things that matter most in the lives of those we serve require small\, mostly overlooked graces over a longer period of time. Pastoring and preaching are best when seen as acts of love and wonder hovering within the ordinary lives of particular people. This means we also need wisdom. When competing cultural questions\, political voices\, and individual doubts rise\, it can feel more difficult to know which voices belong with Jesus\, and how to wisely help others hear his voice and biblically follow him. In these conversations\, Dr. Zack Eswine will spur you on to taste the goodness of wiser loves and skills for your life and ministry. \nSchedule\n9:45-10:45 a.m. Plenary Session I: The Imperfect Preacher\n12:00-1:30 p.m. Dean’s Forum: Locating Jesus in our Political Moment (lunch included)\n1:45-3:00 p.m. Plenary Session II: The Imperfect Pastor \nRegister by April 1 \nMany of our events are recorded (with speakers permission) and photographs may be taken for publicity purposes and promotion on social media. For more information regarding this or to request that your image not be used for this purpose\, please contact the Hamilton Dean’s office at deansforum@gordonconwell.edu. \n\n\n\n\nDean’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.\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Zack Eswine (PhD) serves as Lead Pastor of Riverside Church in Webster Groves\, Missouri. Having served in campus ministry\, congregational ministry\, and as a professor\, Zack has served as a pastoral leader for over thirty years. \nZack’s books include The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus\, Preaching to a Post-Everything World\, Recovering Eden: The Gospel According to Ecclesiastes\, and Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those Who Suffer from Depression. \nZack and his wife Jessica co-founded Sage Christianity to bring the questions of our cultural moment into conversation with the wisdom of Jesus by providing wisdom formation for leaders in ministry. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/april-2024-deans-forum/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Community Life,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/webpage-event-graphics-2.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T131500 DTSTAMP:20240108T141625Z CREATED:20230727T143714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T141625Z UID:10004509-1711022400-1711026900@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: Seize the (Imago) Dei: Reclaiming Human Identity and Vocation DESCRIPTION:Human identity (in all its dimensions) is up for grabs in our world today. Now is a strategic time to revisit what the Bible says about what it means to be human. In Genesis we encounter a theological anthropology robust enough to navigate the new sexual revolution and the rise of artificial intelligence and offer a meaningful path forward towards human flourishing. Join us and hear Dr. Carmen Imes address some of these issues. Dr. Carol Kaminski will offer a response. \nRegister by March 13 \nDean’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.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carmen Joy Imes (PhD Wheaton\, MABS Gordon-Conwell Charlotte) is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology\, Biola University\, in Southern California. \nShe is the author of Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters\, Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters and Reading the Psalms with Augustine and Friends. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites\, including Christianity Today\, The Well\, and The Politics of Theology blog. She’s appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/march-2024-deans-forum/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2024-Mar-Deans-Forum-1.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T130000 DTSTAMP:20240131T140328Z CREATED:20240131T134608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T140328Z UID:10004585-1710849600-1710853200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Big Idea Group with Dr. Jeff Arthurs DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Big Idea group\, led by Dr. Jeff Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. \nThe Big Idea Group meets a couple of times each semester to work through the big idea of a biblical passage. These informal workshops are facilitated by Gordon-Conwell preaching faculty\, PhD students\, and sometimes by local pastors. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to determine a subject/complement or brush up on finding the central idea of a passage. We invite Gordon-Conwell students\, pastors\, and lay people who have preaching/teaching ministries to explore God’s Word with us! \nRegister URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea-group-with-dr-jeff-arthurs-mar-24/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea-group-with-dr-jeff-arthurs-mar-24/ CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Big-Idea-Preaching.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching":MAILTO:preaching@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T163000 DTSTAMP:20240226T134258Z CREATED:20240214T210140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T134258Z UID:10004590-1710579600-1710606600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Appreciating Genre & Rhetoric in the New Testament (ETS Northeast Regional Meeting) DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Region of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024. The theme is “Appreciating Genre & Rhetoric in the New Testament.” The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeannine K. Brown\, professor of New Testament\, and the MDiv Program Director\, at Bethel Seminary\, St. Paul\, MN. She is well known for her work on the Gospels\, and has authored several commentaries and books\, including Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics\, (Baker Academic\, 2nd edition\, 2021). \nRegistration fee\, includes lunch: $45 (general admission) | $20 (students) \nLearn More & Register by March 11 URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/ets-northeast-regional-meeting/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ETS-Northeast-Regional-Conference.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T210000 DTSTAMP:20240213T175130Z CREATED:20240206T200713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T175130Z UID:10004586-1709839800-1709845200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Creation Story: Its Significance for Christian Thought & Life DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation\, discussion\, and celebration of the new book by Dr. Dennis Hollinger\, Gordon-Conwell president emeritus and senior distinguished professor of Christian ethics. Copies of Creation and Christian Ethics: Understanding God’s Designs for Humanity and the World will be available for purchase following the program. \nRegister \nSponsored by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\, Westminster Presbyterian Church\, and Charlotte Institute for Faith and Work. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-creation-story-its-significance-for-christian-thought-life/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Creation-Story-Hollinger.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000 DTSTAMP:20240131T140215Z CREATED:20240131T134500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T140215Z UID:10004584-1709208000-1709211600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Big Idea Group with Dr. Jeff Arthurs DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Big Idea group\, led by Dr. Jeff Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. \nThe Big Idea Group meets a couple of times each semester to work through the big idea of a biblical passage. These informal workshops are facilitated by Gordon-Conwell preaching faculty\, PhD students\, and sometimes local pastors. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to determine a subject/complement or brush up on finding the central idea of a passage. We invite Gordon-Conwell students\, pastors\, and lay people who have preaching/teaching ministries to explore God’s Word with us! \nRegister URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea-group-with-dr-jeff-arthurs-jan-24/ LOCATION:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea-group-with-dr-jeff-arthurs-jan-24/ CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Big-Idea-Preaching.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching":MAILTO:preaching@gcts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T203000 DTSTAMP:20240227T132124Z CREATED:20240125T211824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T132124Z UID:10004576-1709060400-1709065800@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Women in Seminary: Fireside Chat with Dr. Mimi Haddad DESCRIPTION:The Gordon-Conwell Women in Seminary group invites you to a virtual Fireside Chat with other female seminarians! We will hear from Dr. Mimi Haddad (MATS ’91) about her vocational journey and have space for question and discussion afterwards. \nCurrent and prospective students and alumnae are invited to attend. \nRegister Today \nJoin the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 958 9458 0036) \n\nGordon-Conwell alumna Dr. Mimi Haddad currently serves as president and CEO of CBE International. She holds a PhD in historical theology from the University of Durham\, Durham England and has taught as an adjunct associate professor of historical theology at Fuller Theological Seminary\, Olivet University\, and other institutes and organizations worldwide. She was a founding member of the Evangelicals and Women Study Section at the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) and Evangelicals for Justice. Dr. Haddad is an award-winning author and has written more than one hundred fifty academic\, popular\, and blog articles. She has also contributed to over fifteen books and co-hosts CBE International’s Mutuality Matters podcast. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/fireside-chat-with-dr-mimi-haddad/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Women-in-Seminary-Spring-2024-flowers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T130000 DTSTAMP:20240122T194328Z CREATED:20231220T154747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T194328Z UID:10004568-1708775100-1708779600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Charlotte Lenten Chapel and Community Lunch DESCRIPTION:In this Lenten season\, join us for worship and a time of reflection led by Dr. Wes Vander Lugt. \nFollowing chapel\, you are invited to stay for lunch and connect with fellow students\, faculty members\, and staff. Pizza\, soft drinks\, water\, desserts\, and snacks provided! \nFor more information and to RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, February 21\, email networkededcommunitylife@gcts.edu URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/charlotte-lenten-chapel-and-community-lunch/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lenten-Chapel-Networked-Education.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223 DTSTAMP:20240212T133613Z CREATED:20231026T164703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T133613Z UID:10004547-1708560000-1708646399@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Why Should Christians Care About Abstract Art? DESCRIPTION:Gallery Opening\, Reception & Lectures\nWhy Should Christians Care About Abstract Art?\n\nFebruary 22\, 2024\nGordon-Conwell–Charlotte & Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Speakers\n \n Schedule\n \n Location\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary\nThe Leighton Ford Initiative for Art\, Theology\, and Gospel Witness is excited to host an evening exploring the question\, Why Should Christians Care About Abstract Art? For some people of faith\, abstract art is difficult to engage because the meaning remains unclear\, and the form can appear chaotic or uncompelling. For others\, abstract art is an invitation to engage the whole person\, contemplate spiritual realities\, and encounter God in transformative ways. If abstract art can facilitate the latter\, then Christians have a unique opportunity to learn and care about abstract art for theological\, practical\, missional\, and relational reasons. This event is a unique opportunity to experience abstract art\, learn about abstract art\, and have formative interaction with one another on this topic. \nThe evening begins with a gallery opening and reception to enjoy the visual art of Alfred Manessier and other art on display at the Charlotte campus of Gordon-Conwell. We will then hear and learn from two leading scholars in theology and the arts\, Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt and Dr. Jonathan Anderson. Following these lectures there will be a facilitated Q&A session and ample time for open interaction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt\n Dr. Weichbrodt is associate professor of art and art history and a Little Endowed Scholar at Covenant College (Georgia). She studies how we are formed by images\, and her writing and teaching focus on representations of race and gender in nineteenth and twentieth-century art. Her first book\, Redeeming Vision: A Christian Guide to Looking at and Learning from Art\, is a practical introduction to engaging art with generosity and grace. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Jonathan Anderson\n Dr. Anderson is the Eugene and Jan Peterson associate professor of theology and the arts at Regent College (Vancouver). His scholarship explores the interrelations of art history\, theology\, and religious studies\, with a focus on modern and contemporary art. He is the coauthor of Modern Art and the Life of a Culture: The Religious Impulses of Modernism. With both an MFA and PhD in theology & religious studies\, he is trained as an artist\, art critic\, and theologian. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, February 22\, 2024\n\n6:30–7:15 p.m. | Gallery opening and dessert reception\n7:15–8:30 p.m. | Lectures and Q&A session\n8:30–9:00 p.m. | Open interaction\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Location\nThis event will be hosted at Gordon-Conwell–Charlotte (see map below) and online. \nThe Manessier exhibit\, featured at the event\, is on display at Gordon-Conwell—Charlotte now through April 30\, 2024. Anyone is welcome to visit between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.\, Tuesday through Friday. Upon arrival\, simply ring the bell by the front door and indicate that you are there to view the Manessier art exhibit. The exhibit is located on the second floor\, and there is other art on display throughout the building\, so feel free to have a look around. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Charlotte\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte\, NC 28273\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlotte Campus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegister Today \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wes Vander Lugt\n Exhibit Organizer and AdjunctProfessor of Theology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions?\nWe look forward to seeing you in Charlotte! If you have any questions about the symposium\, please feel free to reach out. \n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Question(Required)\n Reach Out URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/why-should-christians-care-about-abstract-art/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus & Online\, 14542 Choate Cir\, Charlotte\, NC 28273\, 28273 CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Why-Should-Christians-Care-About-Abstract-Art-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wes Vanderlugt":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gordonconwell.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus & Online 14542 Choate Cir Charlotte NC 28273 28273;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Cir:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T173000 DTSTAMP:20240129T171227Z CREATED:20231027T154701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T171227Z UID:10004548-1708012800-1708104600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Evangelicalism\, Identity\, and Culture: Challenges and Opportunities DESCRIPTION:2024 Conference\nEvangelicalism\, Identity\, and Culture: Challenges and Opportunities\nFebruary 15 – 16\, 2024 \nHamilton\, MA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Speakers\n \n Schedule\n \n Location\n \n Accommodations\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Conference\nThe evangelical church\, especially in North America\, has come to a serious time of self-reflection in the past few years. The clash with an increasingly secularized and polarized society is causing evangelicals to reflect deeply on their identity and how they interact with the culture. In the book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self\, Carl Trueman traces the evolution of cultural shifts from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century\, leading to an ultra-individualized and psychologized understanding of the self. We have invited Dr. Trueman to join us in considering the implications of his analysis for the evangelical identity and mission. Join us for a two-day conference with Dr. Trueman and leading evangelical authors and scholars as we explore how the church can engage with modern culture through Christ-centered apologetics and missions. \nAmong the discussions\, author Collin Hansen will lead an exploration and analysis of the evangelical movement through the experiences of one of its foremost figures\, Gordon-Conwell alumnus the late-Timothy Keller\, as well as a reflection on evangelicalism in the West as part of global evangelicalism. \nRegister Today \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Speakers\nHear from leading evangelical scholars and authors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl R. Trueman\, PhD\n Dr. Carl R. Trueman is a Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College\, and he previously taught on the faculties of the Universities of Nottingham\, Aberdeen\, and Westminster Theological Seminary (PA). He is widely published in both academic and popular circles and serves as a contributing editor at First Things and Touchstone Magazine\, an opinion columnist at World magazine\, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington DC. His most recent books are The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Expressive Individualism\, Cultural Amnesia and the Road to Sexual Revolution and Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution (both from Crossway) and The Oxford Handbook to Calvin and Calvinism\, co-authored with Bruce Gordon (Oxford University Press). His writing has also appeared in Deseret Journal\, Wall Street Journal\, National Review Online\, American Mind\, Claremont Review of Books\, and Public Discourse. He and his wife Catriona have two adult sons and a granddaughter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collin Hansen\, MDiv\n Collin Hansen serves as vice president for content and editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition\, as well as executive director of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He hosts the Gospelbound podcast and has written and contributed to many books\, most recently Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation and Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ Is Essential. He has published with the New York Times and the Washington Post and offered commentary for CNN\, Fox News\, NPR\, BBC\, ABC News\, and PBS NewsHour. He edited Our Secular Age: Ten Years of Reading and Applying Charles Taylor and The New City Catechism Devotional\, among other books. He is an adjunct professor at Beeson Divinity School\, where he also co-chairs the advisory board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott W. Sunquist\, PhD\n Dr. Scott W. Sunquist is Professor of Missiology and the seventh president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Before coming to Gordon-Conwell\, he served as the Dean of Intercultural Studies and Professor of World Christianity at Fuller Theological Seminary for 8 years. Prior to this\, he taught for seventeen years at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Dr. Sunquist and his wife\, Nancy\, served as missionaries in the Republic of Singapore from 1987–1995\, where he was the pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church and lecturer in church history\, ecumenics\, and Asian Christianity at Trinity Theological College. Before this\, he was a campus staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in Virginia and Massachusetts. \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adonis Vidu\, PhD\n Dr. Adonis Vidu is Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Emmanuel University and the University of Bucharest in his native Romania. He is a constructive theologian who is involved in a recovery of the patristic and medieval Trinitarian theology for the contemporary church\, with an eye to its conceptual clarity and validity. His latest research focuses on a recovery\, clarification and defense of the ancient rule of the inseparable operations of the Trinity (The Same God Who Works All Things\, 2021). This project also generates a fundamental rethinking of several loci of systematic theology through the doctrine of ‘divine missions.’ He is married to Adriana and they have one daughter\, Hannah. \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura M. Quay\, PhD\n Dr. Laura M. Quay is Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Adjunct Professor of Christian Thought and Greek. She completed her MDiv at Gordon-Conwell then went on to complete a doctorate at Boston University on Friedrich Nietzsche’s Use of Scripture in “Thus Spoke Zarathustra.” She has taught at several institutions including\, Wheaton College and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn\, IL. She is currently serving as Senior Pastor to a wonderful flock at Linebrook Church in Ipswich\, MA. She lives in Haverhill with her husband\, Ron Quay\, also an alumnus of Gordon-Conwell. \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicholas Rowe\, PhD\n Dr. Nicholas Rowe is Kenneth and Jean Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Most recently\, he was Associate Vice President for Student and Global Engagement at Gordon College. He spent the previous ten years on the faculty of St Augustine College of South Africa in Johannesburg\, culminating in the role of Academic Dean and Interim President. Dr. Rowe’s teaching and research interests investigate how communities use the past to form collective identities and how this fuels intergroup conflict. He spent more than twenty years consulting about cross-racial and cross-ethnic reconciliation and conflict resolution. He also provided pastoral counseling and spiritual direction for reconciling communities in the USA and South Africa. Dr. Rowe and his wife\, writer Sheila Wise Rowe\, live in Boston and are grateful parents to Jonathan (and his wife Elisa) and Alexia. \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mateus de Campos\, PhD\n Dr. Mateus de Campos is Associate Professor of New Testament and Dean of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Hamilton campus. He is originally from Brazil where he served as a pastor for ten years at the Church of the Nazarene in Americana. His enthusiasm for Scripture led him to Cambridge\, UK\, where he earned his doctoral degree in New Testament\, writing on the subject of Resistance to Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. Dr. de Campos’ areas of expertise include the Gospel of Mark\, the Synoptic Gospels\, the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament\, and historical Jesus studies. He is currently engaged in various writing projects\, including a commentary on the discipleship narratives in the Gospels and a commentary on the Gospel of Mark. He lives in Middleton\, MA\, with his wife Renata\, and his children Matt and Zoe Victoria. \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, February 15\n\n\n4:00-6:00 p.m.: Registration & Reception \n\n\n6:00-6:30 p.m.: Introductions by Dean Mateus de Campos \n\n\n6:30-8:00 p.m.: Lecture by Carl Trueman \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, February 16\n\n\n7:30-8:30 a.m.: Breakfast \n\n\n8:45-9:00 a.m.: Prayer and Announcements led by Dean Mateus de Campos \n\n\n9:00-10:00 a.m.: Lecture with Scott Sunquist \n\n\n10:00-10:15 a.m: Break \n\n\n10:15-11:15 a.m: Lecture with Collin Hansen \n\n\n11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.: Workshops with Nicholas Rowe and Laura Quay \n\n\n12:30-2:00 p.m.: Lunch \n\n\n2:30-3:30 p.m.: Lecture with Carl Trueman \n\n\n3:30-4:00 p.m.: Break \n\n\n4:00-5:30 p.m.: Discussion Panel with Adonis Vidu \n\n\n5:30 p.m: Closing \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Open Through Feb. 7\nRegister \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hamilton Campus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 130 Essex St\, South Hamilton\, MA 01982\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations Available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 130 Essex St\, South Hamilton\, MA 01982\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nGordon-Conwell—Hamilton has a limited number of guest housing apartments and dorm-style units available. Some dorm-style units have a shared hall bath and kitchen\, and others are suites with two single rooms\, a shared bath\, and a communal kitchen. If you are interested in staying in one of these rooms/suites\, please book accommodations through our guest housing portal \nPlease email guesthousing@gcts.edu with any questions about housing on campus. \nThere are also many great inns\, hotels\, and other local accommodations near campus and around the North Shore. Here are a few recommendations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore Gordon-Conwell\nGo deeper in your faith and be equipped for your calling with us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attend In-Person & Online Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn About In-Person\, Online & Hybrid Degrees URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/evangelicalism-identity-and-culture-challenges-and-opportunities/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/conference-trueman-image.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T133000 DTSTAMP:20240131T174751Z CREATED:20240131T174751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T174751Z UID:10004119-1707825600-1707831000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Missions Lunch with Missionary John Eide on the Church in Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch on Tuesday\, February 13 in Kerr 418. Jon Eide\, Mission to the World (MTW) regional director for Eastern Europe\, will be joining us to speak about Ukraine. Come hear about the church in a country of war. The Ukraine church is united in Christ as the country searches for hope. \nTo register\, please email sarah.jones@mtw.org. Lunch is free for attendees. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/missions-lunch-with-missionary-john-eide-on-the-church-in-ukraine/ LOCATION:Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\, 130 Essex Street\, Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 130 Essex Street Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex Street:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T140000 DTSTAMP:20231220T210617Z CREATED:20231220T205516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T210617Z UID:10004570-1705741200-1705759200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:It's Personal: Relational Discipleship in Urban Church Contexts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ministry training day based on principles from the book It’s Personal: Five Questions You Should Answer to Give Every Kid Hope. Co-authors Reggie Joiner and Rev. Dr. Virginia Ward\, dean of Gordon-Conwell–Boston and assistant professor of youth ministry and leadership\, will provide relevant and practical insights and resources for ministry volunteers and leaders who work with children and teenagers. \nThis training is contextualized for application in the urban church context of Greater Boston and will prove invaluable for those eager to effectively disciple the next generation. \nFree\, including lunch\nRegister by January 13 URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/its-personal-relational-discipleship-in-urban-church-contexts/ LOCATION:Kingdom Builders’ Worship Center\, 301 Columbia Rd.\, Boston\, 02121\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/webpage-event-graphics-1.jpg GEO:42.3089905;-71.0735011 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kingdom Builders’ Worship Center 301 Columbia Rd. Boston 02121 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Columbia Rd.:geo:-71.0735011,42.3089905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121 DTSTAMP:20231221T184224Z CREATED:20231206T210608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T184224Z UID:10004564-1705363200-1705795199@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Evangelism and Discipleship in the Local Church with President Sunquist DESCRIPTION:Examine the content and communication of the gospel within various cultural contexts in this one-week intensive course on evangelism and discipleship in local church contexts\, taught by President Sunquist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course: This class will focus on the content of the gospel\, how the gospel is to be presented\, and how it is Good News in various contexts. We will look at how Jesus presented the message of peace and reconciliation to different people in his ministry and how our different cultural and social contexts shape the message of evangelism and discipleship. Learn more about the course in the preliminary syllabus. \nLocation:  Southpoint Community Church (Jacksonville\, FL) & Online \nTimes:\n6:00–9:00 p.m. | Tuesday (1/16)–Friday (1/19)\n9:00–4:00 p.m. | Saturday (1/20) \nHow to Enroll: \n\nNew students: Learn about enrollment options by contacting our Admissions Department for application information.\nAs a student or official auditor: Register\, as usual\, through SONIS.\nAs an unofficial auditor: Visit EventBrite.\n\nIn-Person Attendance: Enrolled students and official & unofficial auditors\nOnline Attendance: For enrolled students and official auditors only \nThe option to unofficially audit this course is for in-person attendance only in Jacksonville or at one of the pre-approved hub sites. If you would like to join the course online\, you will need to register as an enrolled student or official auditor through Gordon-Conwell’s Registration Office. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/evangelism-and-discipleship-in-the-local-church/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Academics - Class,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Evangelism-and-Discipleship-in-the-Local-Church.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000 DTSTAMP:20231122T190158Z CREATED:20231113T142615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T190158Z UID:10004560-1701950400-1701954000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Big Idea Group with Dr. Jeff Arthurs DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Big Idea group\, led by Dr. Jeff Arthurs\, Robinson Chair of Preaching and Communication and director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. \nThe Big Idea Group meets a couple of times each semester to work through the big idea of a biblical passage. These informal workshops are facilitated by Gordon-Conwell preaching faculty\, PhD students\, and sometimes by local pastors. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn how to determine a subject/complement or brush up on finding the central idea of a passage. We invite Gordon-Conwell students\, pastors\, and lay people who have preaching/teaching ministries to explore God’s Word with us! \nRegister Now URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/big-idea/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Big-Idea-Preaching.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T131500 DTSTAMP:20230901T185628Z CREATED:20230727T143501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T185628Z UID:10004508-1701172800-1701177300@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: Small Town\, Big Gospel: Ministry in Small Places DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 28 for the final Dean’s Forum of 2023! \nFor decades now\, evangelicals have implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) privileged and prioritized ministry in big cities and suburbs. After all\, that’s where the action is\, that’s where to go in order to make your life count\, to influence influencers\, to shape culture. The Apostle Paul focused on cities. A small church in a no-name town doesn’t have the same cachet or importance. But for those of us who long to see God’s glory spread everywhere\, throughout the world\, it’s worth asking: is the case for privileging large-place ministry compelling? Is it possible to live a fruitful and significant life devoted to small-place ministry? If so\, how ought we to go about it? Small-town pastor and Gordon-Conwell adjunct faculty\, Dr. Stephen Witmer will address these questions in the forum. \nDr. Jason McConnell\, Gordon-Conwell adjunct faculty and pastor of Franklin United Church and East Franklin Union Church\, will give a response. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person. Lunch will be provided to those who will be attending in person. \nREGISTER FOR FREE \nDean’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. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/november-2023-deans-forum/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-Nov-Deans-Forum-2.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T160000 DTSTAMP:20231101T192319Z CREATED:20230918T154121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T192319Z UID:10004403-1699524000-1699545600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:New England Church Planting Conference DESCRIPTION:New England\nChurch Planting Conference\nThursday\, November 9 – Boston\, MA\n10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n Speakers\n \n Breakout Sessions\n \n Schedule\n \n Register\n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Conference\nCome learn from those on the frontlines of church planting in New England and beyond! Whether you are just exploring church planting or are serving on a church planting team\, this conference\, on November 9\, will provide a great opportunity to learn\, grow\, and connect. We will have several main sessions and breakout sessions to equip and encourage you. \nRegister \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nMain Sessions\nAll main sessions will be TED talk-style presentations followed by table discussions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Why Church?” \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT Dr. SCOTT W. SUNQUIST\n Bio: Dr. Scott W. Sunquist is the president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and professor of missiology. He helped plant churches in Singapore and in Pasadena\, California. He is the author of Why Church?\, Understanding Christian Mission\, and several other books. Visit his biography page to learn more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Planting Among thePoor and Marginalized” \n \n \n \n \n \n About Morgan Proudfoot\n Morgan and his wife\, Jess\, along with their 5 kids\, 1 grandson\, have deep New England roots. Though Morgan originally grew up in inner-city Seattle\, most of their family is in New England. Since being married 20 years ago\, Morgan has served at a couple of small churches\, planted a church in Pittsburgh in 2007\, and then served on staff at The Village Church. Most recently their family made one last and final move back home in August 2018 to New Bedford\, Massachusetts to plant and establish a new church in the city. Seeing the incredible need in New Bedford and surrounding areas\, he launched Neighborhood Churches for Forgotten Places. Through this ministry\, he is working to enlist church planters and partners to establish 30 more neighborhood churches in New Bedford and 20 neighborhood churches in nearby Fall River. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Empowering Women In Church Plants” \n \n \n \n \n \n About Amy Castello\n In the last 15 years\, Amy has helped launch two church plants\, taking part in discipleship\, counseling\, teaching\, strategy\, and leadership. She has been involved in almost every area of ministry at various stages of a church’s growth. She also serves as the Send Boston Network Spouse Care Advocate for over 60 pastor wives and female leaders across the Greater Boston area. Her role involves helping leaders pursue holistic health for effectiveness and longevity in both life and ministry. Amy is an avid reader\, mother of four teenage daughters\, and loves the mountains. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Keeping Evangelism in Focus in Church Planting” \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sean Sears\n Sean and his wife\, Billie\, started Grace Church in Avon\, MA\, in 2005 with a couple of their spiritually disconnected neighbors and 3 college students. It took 4 years to reach 100 people\, but then they began to grow rapidly. Grace is now in 4 locations\, has sent out 9 church plants since 2009\, and baptized more than 1\,300 people in Metro Boston. They just sent out their last planting resident and are now interviewing for their next one. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Partnering to Serve the Community” \n \n \n \n \n \n About Josh Wyatt \n Josh is the founder and lead pastor of Charles River in Boston. In addition to serving the city of Boston\, he has a passion for seeing the spiritual tide turn in New England in his lifetime. For nearly 20 years\, he has been active in church planting in Greater Boston\, most recently through the development and deployment of church planting residents. Josh’s unique focus is starting ministries for youth and residents in urban housing developments that serve to create a microcosm and vision for what the Lord can do in the city at large. In his free time\, he enjoys coaching baseball at Boston Trinity Academy\, marathon running\, and exploring New England with his family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Engagingthe City” \n \n \n \n \n \n About James Roberson\n James grew up in Westchester County\, outside of New York City. James’s father worked for IBM before becoming a pastor and James’s mother worked as a Social Studies teacher. In college\, James played football for James Madison University\, while majoring in Speech Communications and minoring in Theatre. James is diligently focused on social justice issues and has developed programs on youth empowerment\, AIDS\, substance abuse\, and domestic violence. In 2011\, James graduated from Southeastern Seminary while simultaneously pastoring a church in Raleigh\, North Carolina. James has since helped to plant churches in Maryland\, Georgia\, and New York. His family moved to Brooklyn in 2013 to start Bridge Church. James and his wife Natasha were married in 2003. In his spare time\, he loves watching sports and going to the gym. James and Natasha live in Brooklyn with their three daughters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions\n Special Guest Dr. Erin Crider and others will lead breakout sessions for you to explore specific topics & engage with other local church planting leaders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Church Planting in Post-Christian Culture” \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Erin Crider\n Dr. Erin Crider is an adjunct professor of practical theology and director of church planting at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is passionate about ecclesiology and church planting and earned a PhD in Divinity from the University of Aberdeen\, Scotland with a thesis titled “Planting the Word: Theological reflection on the operant missional ecclesiology of US church planting movements 1960s-present.” \nVisit her biography page to learn more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Planting Churches in Rural Places for God’s Glory” \n \n \n \n \n \n About David Pinckney\n Missions Pastor\, River of Grace\, Concord\, NH; Rural Church Planting Strategist. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “How Community Restoration Can Lead to Starting a Community of Faith.” \n \n \n \n \n \n About John Ames\n Director\, Boston Send Relief Center \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Open Through Nov. 7\nRegister \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tremont Temple Baptist Church\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 88 Tremont Street Boston\, MA 02108 URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/new-england-church-planting-conference/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Eventbrite-Header-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000 DTSTAMP:20231004T144137Z CREATED:20231004T144137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T144137Z UID:10004544-1699518600-1699549200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Discipleship and Mission Workshop DESCRIPTION:We all feel the effects of the discipleship crisis we’re in. What if you could lead your church or ministry to have a culture that produced followers of Jesus that were growing in health in all areas–character development\, relational health\, building authentic community\, learning to hear God and do what He says – not only becoming healthy themselves and growing a vibrant relationship with God but learning to multiply themselves into others (i.e.\, becoming disciple-makers). The way of Jesus is so compelling. The kind of disciples He made were disciples who made disciples who made disciples. The culture they created kept reproducing more disciples who followed Jesus with full abandon and built shared-life kinds of communities who went on mission together. \nImagine what would happen if New England was filled with missionary disciples that kept reproducing themselves? Join us this fall for a Discipleship and Mission Workshop where we will take a deep dive into what it looks like to build a discipling culture in your context. \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/discipleship-and-mission-workshop/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/webpage-event-graphics-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Discipleship Experience":MAILTO:discipleship@gcts.edu GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T194500 DTSTAMP:20231102T184054Z CREATED:20231102T182444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T184054Z UID:10004549-1699297200-1699299900@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:#MyFaith Cohort Informational Meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about engaging the next generation in your church? Do you need more resources for your church’s youth? Would you like training from national youth ministry voices?  \nJoin us on November 6 from 7:00–7:45 p.m. to hear about the #MyFaith 2024 cohort\, meet our team\, and see if the program is right for you! \n#Myfaith is for Urban churches of color who are: \n\ndeveloped in youth ministry\ngrowing but not fully developed\, or\nbuilding from the ground up\n\nCohort Requirements: \n\nmiddle and/or high school students must attend your church\ncommit to a full year of training\nattend the first training on Jan. 20\, 2024\n\nRSVP for Info Session  Apply by Nov 10 \nFor more info\, email Katelyn: khannan1@gcts.edu. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/myfaith-cohort-informational-meeting/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/webpage-event-graphics-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000 DTSTAMP:20231027T184054Z CREATED:20231011T172657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T184054Z UID:10004546-1699088400-1699099200@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Old Testament Casket Empty Seminar DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Old Testament Seminar with Dr. Justin Young\, adjunct professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\, and learn the storyline of the entire Old Testament through CasketEmpty! \nThis Old Testament Seminar will: \n\nHelp you learn the storyline of the Old Testament\, with Jesus at the center.\nHelp you grapple with contemporary issues as they are addressed biblically from Scripture.\nHelp you understand how the Old Testament fits together theologically.\nEquip you to teach the Old Testament in your local church using the Casket Empty Bible\nStudy\, Timeline\, and Maps.\n\nLocation: \nZion Hope Missionary Baptist Church\n2803 Edgewood Avenue West\nJacksonville\, Florida 32209 \nRegister Today \nQuestions?\nEmail Jonathan Crum URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/old-testament-casket-empty-seminar-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/casket-empty-seminar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T163000 DTSTAMP:20231027T184458Z CREATED:20231004T170031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T184458Z UID:10004545-1699016400-1699029000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:The Complexities of Burnout & Self-Care DESCRIPTION:Much in this world gets reduced to cookie-cutter steps and simplistic advise\, which often do not apply or address the needs of an individual. This seminar is for professional counselors\, lay counselors\, any people helpers\, clergy\, students\, and anyone interested in the topic\, to help address the growing issue of burnout. To explain the many dimensions of an individual’s life\, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory will be utilized as a foundational model to conceptualize the many factors influencing a human being’s life. Participants will be able to experience a time of personal reflection\, experiential moments\, voluntary interaction\, and some lecture with the goal to better serve themselves and their clients around individualized self-care strategies. \nLearning Objectives | Participants will:\n1) Be able to identify interacting dimensions and etiologies of burnout.\n2) Be able to work on personalized self-care strategies for clients and/or for self.\n3) Learn how to safely and ethically use spiritual dimensions of self-care for clients. \n*The event offers 3 CE hours for continuing education. \nRegister Today \nGeneral Registration: $30 (+$3.85 Processing Fee)\nGordon-Conwell Student Fee: $10 (+$2.51 Processing Fee)\nCurrent Gordon-Conwell Site/Clinical Supervisors: Free \n\nAbout the Speaker\, Ingo Tophoven PhD\, LPC \nDr. Tophoven was born in Krefeld-Uerdingen\, Germany\, near Cologne on the Rhine River and speaks English and German. Over the last 28 years\, ‘Dr. T.’ has worked as professional counselor (LPC) and supervisor in Texas\, directing of a large church-based counseling center\, founding several private counseling practices\, helping two struggling and dying churches by serving as an interim pastor\, and doing counseling and educational work in Europe for ten years. He was department chair at Regent University overseeing three online counseling ministries graduate degrees and serves now as a new assistant professor of counseling at Gordon-Conwell–Charlotte. In his work with individuals and couples and in his own life and family\, there has always been a tension around living well in a societies where work and performance are cultural values (Germany and the USA). That tension in the narrative continues in Dr. T’s personal and professional life and receives regular attention in all of Dr. T’s endeavors in counseling\, webinars/seminars\, and speaking engagements. Dr. T. likes bicycle touring\, soccer\, yoga\, and roughing it\, only to get back home and be comfortable. Dr. T. holds double major undergraduate degrees in Psychology and English Literature from Evangel University. He earned a masters degree in Counseling from Regent University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision also from Regent University. He is currently licensed in Virginia as an LPC. \n\nGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte Counseling Department has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 4525. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte Counseling Department is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/the-complexities-of-burnout-self-care/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Complexities-of-Burnout-Self-Care-Gordon-Conwell.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T210000 DTSTAMP:20230920T192225Z CREATED:20230706T195049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T192225Z UID:10004371-1697999400-1698008400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Worship\, Creativity\, and the Arts: An Evening with Yellowhammer Hymns DESCRIPTION:Christ Church Presbyterian\, Jacksonville\, FL & Livestream\nFree | Registration Required \nCreativity and the arts are an integral part of Christian worship\, especially in the form of music and singing. But how are creating\, playing\, and singing music for congregational worship different than other contexts? What are the gifts\, limits\, and potential pitfalls of creating new music for worship\, and what do pastors and music directors desire their congregations to know about music and singing for the sake of edifying and God-glorifying worship? \nThis special event is an opportunity to engage these questions\, learn more about the intersection of worship and creativity\, and enjoy worshipping together with the music of Yellowhammer Hymns\, a collaborative project at Christ Church Presbyterian in Jacksonville between pastor\, Chuck Colson\, and Artist-in-Residence\, Andy Zipf. The duo collaborates in the creative process to compose songs for congregational worship that also facilitate contemplation of the beauty\, power\, and goodness of God throughout the week. Inspiration for Yellowhammer’s work comes from in-depth reflection on the Scriptures\, particularly the Psalms\, where the promises of God intersect the everyday needs and struggles of the believer. From this rich fund\, Colson and Zipf compose songs and field test them in the congregation to access their sing-a-bility and spiritual resonance. All albums are recorded at Christ Church by the musicians from their congregation. \nSince this event will involve singing some of these hymns together\, you may enjoy listening beforehand or even downloading the lyrics and chord charts on their website so you can sing or play along. No prior familiarity with these hymns or ability to sing\, however\, is required to enjoy this evening. \nThe Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology\, the Arts\, and Gospel Witness is pleased to sponsor this free event\, but please note that registration is required in advance for both in-person and livestream attendance. If you are planning to connect via livestream\, the link will be emailed prior to the event. The program will last approximately 90 minutes\, and everyone is invited to stay afterwards for a reception. If you have any questions\, please email Dr. Wes Vander Lugt. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/worship-creativity-and-the-arts-an-evening-with-yellowhammer-hymns/ LOCATION:Christ Church Presbyterian\, 9794 Old Augustine Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32257\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Worship-Creativity-and-the-Arts-–-An-Evening-with-Yellowhammer-Hymns-Gordon-Conwell-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Leighton Ford Initiative in Theology%2C the Arts%2C and Gospel Witness":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gcts.edu GEO:30.1990246;-81.6160951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ Church Presbyterian 9794 Old Augustine Rd. Jacksonville FL 32257 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9794 Old Augustine Rd.:geo:-81.6160951,30.1990246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T153000 DTSTAMP:20230911T184220Z CREATED:20230825T155213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T184220Z UID:10004537-1697544000-1697556600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Gordon-Conwell Institute Fall Forum: Mental Health in Pastoral Counseling DESCRIPTION:The Gordon-Conwell Institute Fall Forum: Mental Health in Pastoral Counseling is hosted in partnership with the Pendleton Lectureship\, Gordon-Conwell’s Master of Arts in Counseling program\, and Gordon-Conwell’s Hamilton Dean’s office. The Forum is intended to provide pastors\, practitioners\, and students with insight into pastoral counseling models\, caregiving responses\, and methods of self-care. \n12:00–1:15 p.m. | Dean’s Forum: Pastoral Counseling in the Asian American Context and Church \nIn this seminar\, we will examine particular mental health concerns of Asian Americans and pastoral counseling issues in the Asian American context. Moreover\, we will explore creative models of counseling that will encourage and equip our churches to increase mental health awareness and improve our caregiving systems. All are welcome\, as we learn together and expand the caregiving roles of our churches\, through the lens of Asian Americans. \n2:00–3:30 p.m. | Caregiving Responses: A Personal Assessment and Tools for Pastors \nIn this seminar\, we will examine different ways of caregiving responses and explore how we can improve how we care for others from a variety of contexts. Church leaders\, teachers\, and pastors who are interested in improving one’s mental and emotional health are welcome to participate in this conversation. \nIn-person Location: Alumni Hall\, Hamilton Campus \nLivestream option available for both sections. \nRegister by October 9 \n\nRev. Dr. John Huh is passionate about restoration and renewal of mental\, emotional\, and spiritual health of people. As a bilingual\, bi-cultural Korean American\, he is active in the community as an ordained pastor\, a counselor\, and a professor. John earned his PhD (pastoral theology and counseling) and MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. He co-planted and led New Mercy Community Church\, an emerging church in northern New Jersey with the vision to be a “church for the broken\,” for twelve years. Currently\, John is the Dean of Chapel and Vice President for Student Life at Princeton Theological Seminary. His research and teaching interests include pastoral care and counseling in the Asian American context\, positive psychology\, church planting\, and leadership. John is the founder and director of The Lighthouse Counseling Network\, a non-profit organization that provides counseling through a network of churches and therapists in the NJ/NY region. John loves spending time with his wife Hannah and his two kids\, Benjamin and Noelle. For self-care\, he prefers playing basketball\, golf\, and taking naps. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/gordon-conwell-institute-forum-with-rev-dr-john-huh/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Gordon-Conwell Institute,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GCI-Forum-with-John-Huh.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T131500 DTSTAMP:20230901T185745Z CREATED:20230727T143322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T185745Z UID:10004507-1697544000-1697548500@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Dean's Forum: Pastoral Counseling in the Asian American Context and Church DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 17 for our second Dean’s Forum of the academic year! \nPastoral care and counseling have always played an integral part of establishing pastoral responsibilities and identities. In recent years\, addressing mental health concerns is becoming more prevalent in our churches\, and church leaders are paying attention to the caregiving and counseling needs of their community. In this forum\, we will examine particular mental health concerns of Asian Americans and pastoral counseling issues in the Asian American context. Moreover\, we will explore creative models of counseling that will encourage and equip our churches to increase mental health awareness and improve our caregiving systems. All are welcome\, as we learn together and expand the caregiving roles of our churches\, through the lens of Asian Americans. \nThe Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. RSVP is required for those who are planning to attend in person. Lunch will be provided to those who will be attending in person. \nREGISTER FOR FREE \nDean’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. URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/save-the-date-october-2023-deans-forum/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall\, 130 Essex St.\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-Oct-Deans-Forum-Digital-Sign-3.jpg GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Alumni Hall 130 Essex St. South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex St.:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231017 DTSTAMP:20230911T210119Z CREATED:20230908T121847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T210119Z UID:10004392-1697414400-1697500799@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Virtual Explore Seminary DESCRIPTION:Considering seminary? \nThe Gordon-Conwell Admissions team invites you to Virtual Explore Seminary on Monday\, October 16\, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – choose whichever time works best for you! \nDuring the event\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAttend a mini-lecture with a Gordon-Conwell faculty member and experience Networked Education.\nAsk questions about Financial Aid and discover the Partnership Program.\nLearn more about degree programs and life as a seminary student.\n\nPlease RSVP below to receive the meeting link. We will begin our time together on Zoom and then transition over to the metaverse space of Topia\, where you can interact with the Admissions team and various other members of the Gordon-Conwell community. \nQuestions? Please email admissions@gcts.edu or call 1.800.428.7329 \nWe look forward to connecting with you! URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/virtual-explore-seminary-2/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Admissions Deadlines,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Explore-Seminary-Facebook-Event-Covers-1800-x-800-px-1800-x-900-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000 DTSTAMP:20231003T180128Z CREATED:20231003T180128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T180128Z UID:10004543-1697277600-1697288400@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Explore Seminary: Charlotte DESCRIPTION:Do you feel the call to attend seminary?  Are you looking for ways to advance your ministry? \nJoin us for Explore Seminary at our Charlotte Campus on Saturday\, October 14 from 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. \nDuring this event\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAttend a free class!\nLearn more about degree programs and life as a seminary student.\nAsk questions about Financial Aid and discover the Partnership Program.\nEnjoy a free lunch with Faculty and current Students\nWin prizes and more…\n\nPlease RSVP below. \nQuestions? Please email admissions@gcts.edu or call 704-295-2349. \nWe look forward to connecting with you! URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/explore-seminary-charlotte/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Charlotte-exterior-daytime.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T150000 DTSTAMP:20230828T131246Z CREATED:20230828T131246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T131246Z UID:10004538-1696496400-1696518000@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:A Place to Stand: Church Engaging Culture DESCRIPTION:Thriving in Ministry invites you to A Place to Stand: Church Engaging Culture\, a one-day conference led by Rebecca McLaughlin\, author of Confronting Christianity. \nEngaging our post-Christian culture often feels like we are standing in quicksand. Where should the church stand on many of the complex issues of our day? Join Thriving in Ministry and other pastors and lay leaders from across New England\, and hear from Rebecca McLaughlin\, a thoughtful voice in exegeting both culture and God’s Word. \nConference Schedule : Kaiser Chapel\n9:00–10:15 a.m. – Session 1\n10:15–10:45 a.m. – Break\n10:45–12:00 p.m. – Session 2\n12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lunch\, Provided in Alumni Hall\n1:15–3:00 p.m. – Session 3 and Q&A \nRegister Today! URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/a-place-to-stand-church-engaging-culture/ LOCATION:Hamilton Campus: Kaiser Chapel\, 130 Essex Street\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Thriving-in-Ministry-A-Place-to-Stand-Church-Conference-October-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thriving in Ministry New England":MAILTO:thrivinginministry@gcts.edu GEO:42.606693;-70.8427794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Campus: Kaiser Chapel 130 Essex Street South Hamilton MA 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=130 Essex Street:geo:-70.8427794,42.606693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T150000 DTSTAMP:20230920T194505Z CREATED:20230920T194409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T194505Z UID:10004405-1696410000-1696431600@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Barna's Resilient Pastor Conference DESCRIPTION:A free\, full day\, in-person experience to give pastors the space and time to invest in themselves and one another.\nCharlotte Campus | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.\nFree\, including lunch\nAs part of these free gatherings\, you’ll get the chance to: \n\nHear Pastor Glenn Packiam and other leaders share key insights for navigating cultural change and growing in resilience\nLearn from the challenges and opportunities a panel of local pastors are experiencing\nConnect with other pastors in your area and worship and pray alongside them\nDiscuss the struggles you’re facing and hope you’re finding in a small-group setting with like-minded leaders\n\nRegister for Free \nHosted by Barna.  URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/barnas-resilient-pastor-conference/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Life,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Resilient-Pastor-Barna-Conference.jpg GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512 DTSTAMP:20240417T212232Z CREATED:20230922T192215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T212232Z UID:10004541-1696118400-1715471999@www.gordonconwell.edu SUMMARY:Alfred Manessier: Composer in Colors DESCRIPTION:Visual Art Exhibit\nAlfred Manessier: Composer in Colors\n\nExhibit: October 1\, 2023–May 11\, 2024\nGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary–Charlotte\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Artist\n \n From the Exhibit\n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Leighton Ford Initiative for Art\, Theology\, and Gospel Witness is delighted to host Alfred Manessier: Composer in Colors\, a visual art display that includes the Suite de Pâques\, a series of fifteen abstract images\, many consisting of luminous color radiating from beneath dark latticed patterns\, and several other lithographs. The exhibit introduces Manessier as an important artist of faith whose art displays vibrant witness\, a model of hope in a world searching for meaning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\nAlfred Manessier (1911-1993) was a non-figurative French painter and stained-glass maker associated with the Lyrical Abstraction movement. He is known for his vibrantly colored lithographs—prints made using prepared stones—many of which are featured in this exhibit. \nIn 1943\, Manessier experienced a religious awakening during his visit to a Trappist monastery. Soon after he converted to Catholicism and had a fertile period of abstract painting with luminous colors. His non-figurative works are not simply an exercise in formal elements of color or design\, but evoke the central narratives of his Christian faith. The titles of his works allude to the religious meaning made evident through combinations of symbols\, color\, and abstract imagery\, with an emphasis on Jesus’ Passion and the Easter story. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From the Exhibit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n La Jardin des Oliviers (The Garden of Gethsemane)\n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Les Tortures (Jesus Tortured)\n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n La montee au Calvaire (Mount of Calvary) \n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le crucifiement (The Crucifixion)\n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le tombeau vide (The Empty Tomb)\n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le message de l’ange (The Angel’s Message)\n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n L’apparition a Marie de Magdala (Mary Magdalene Sees Jesus)\n Alfred Manessier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nThe exhibit will be on display at the Charlotte campus of Gordon-Conwell from October 1\, 2023 to May 11\, 2024. Anyone is welcome to visit between 9am and 4pm\, Tuesday through Friday. Upon arrival at Gordon-Conwell (14542 Choate Cir\, Charlotte\, NC 28273)\, simply ring the bell by the front door and indicate that you are there to view the art exhibit. The Manessier exhibit is located on the second floor\, and there is other art on display throughout the building\, so feel free to have a look around. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Charlotte Campus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte\, NC 28273\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlotte Campus\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This exhibit is on loan from the Bowden Collections\, and we are grateful to Bob and Sandra Bowden for their generosity and flexibility in allowing Gordon-Conwell to enjoy this exhibit for the 2023-24 academic year. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wes Vander Lugt\n Exhibit Organizer and AdjunctProfessor of Theology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions?\nWe look forward to seeing you in Charlotte! If you have any questions about the symposium\, please feel free to reach out. \n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Question(Required)\n Reach Out URL:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/event/alfred-manessier-composer-in-colors/ LOCATION:Charlotte Campus\, 14542 Choate Circle\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gordonconwell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Alfred-Manessier-Le-Crucifiement_Cache.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wes Vanderlugt":MAILTO:wvanderlugt@gordonconwell.edu GEO:35.0962816;-80.961939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte Campus 14542 Choate Circle Charlotte NC 28273 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14542 Choate Circle:geo:-80.961939,35.0962816 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR