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Death to Self: The Path to Fruitfulness

26 May 2024 | Ann Blaser

What does it mean to die to self? In John 12, Jesus is trying to help His disciples understand that He would be voluntarily going to the cross. It was completely incomprehensible to them. Why would anyone, much less God incarnate, make the determined choice to suffer death by crucifixion? And yet, that is what God calls each of us to do. What does it look like in our lives to die to self? How does God use this to bring about lasting fruit in our lives and ministries?

Fundraising Success in the Digital Age

26 May 2024 | Shawn Boskie

Discover the dynamic landscape of modern fundraising as we uncover innovative strategies to leverage the power of the internet and social media platforms. Explore cutting-edge tools, data-driven insights, and best practices for reaching donors in the digital era. Learn how to craft compelling online campaigns, build donor relationships, and maximize your fundraising potential. In this talk, you will be better equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the ever-evolving world of digital fundraising.

Interview: A Historical and Textual Critique of Islam

28 May 2024 | Jay Smith

So much of what we have been told concerning how Islam actually began is proving, through historical research, to be false. This talk introduces some of the newest and most exciting research on one of Islam's greatest weaknesses, an 'Achilles Heel' which will be the undoing of Islam's historical credibility.

Lessons Learned from the American Evangelical Theological Movement

27 May 2024 | Darrell Bock

With so many important issues within evangelical circles, it is far too easy to ignore concerns in the culture at large. How can we engage well in a world that is often hostile to Christianity? In this talk, we consider how the American evangelical theological movement provides both encouraging examples and pitfalls to avoid for theological engagement with an increasingly pluralistic and secular society.

Impact of Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on Christian Leaders

28 May 2024 | Snezana Andjelic

As humans, we are impacted by the pain and suffering of others. God created us with the capacity to feel people’s pain. Exposure to a traumatized society puts us in danger of becoming traumatized ourselves. Feeling things we didn't experience means living the traumas of those we serve. In this talk, we talk about secondary trauma’s impact on Christian leaders and what practical things we can do to address compassion fatigue and burnout.

Pastoral Care: How to Disciple People in Need

27 May 2024 | Paul Coulter

Confusion about pastoral care abounds. On one hand, it may seem like a distraction from the urgent mission of the Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ and plant churches in post-Christian Europe. On the other hand, the term pastoral care is used in schools and some workplaces to describe care that is not rooted in Christian faith. In this talk, we seek to recover the historical meaning of pastoral care and its roots in Scripture with the aim of developing a vision for pastoral care shaped by the Gospel which could be described as making disciples from people in need.

Language DNA & Thermodynamics

26 May 2024 | Andy McIntosh

What is the relationship between intelligence and the material world? In confirmation of John 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word,” there is a top-down flow of control such that the thermodynamics of DNA is essentially governed by software in a similar way to how man-made digital computers are controlled by programmed algorithms originating from intelligent minds. This talk examines how the language of DNA connects with thermodynamics and shows how a Christian worldview provides a framework for new research.

Interview: What Can We Learn About Persuasively Communicating the Gospel from the Early Church?

28 May 2024 | Roland Werner

In the face of current debates within the church, it can be immensely helpful to listen to the voice of the Early Church. The next couple of generations after the apostolic age were still very close to the source. How did the so-called "Apostolic fathers" - church leaders of the early 2nd century AD and subsequently, the "Apologists", formulate and also "contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints“ (Jude 3)? In this interview, we look at some of their main themes and lines of argumentation, and how their life of discipleship was an integral part of their witness.

AI Foundations: A Brief History and Update on the state of AI

27 May 2024 | Charlie Catlett

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but in recent years it has fueled amazing new capabilities, from computer vision to language processing. Developed with enormous volumes and diversity of data and unprecedented computing power, large-scale AI systems have begun to manifest emergent—unplanned, unexpected, unexplainable—capabilities. This seminar will cover, at a high level, the foundations for AI technology, where it has excelled, and an update on the use of AI in diverse contexts.

AI Applications: Opportunities and Cautions

27 May 2024 | Charlie Catlett

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but in recent years it has fueled amazing new capabilities, from computer vision to language processing. Developed with enormous volumes and diversity of data and unprecedented computing power, large-scale AI systems have begun to manifest emergent—unplanned, unexpected, unexplainable—capabilities. This seminar will cover, at a high level, the foundations for AI technology, where it has excelled, and an update on the use of AI in diverse contexts.

AI Ethics and Society: Current and Potential Impacts of AI

27 May 2024 | Charlie Catlett

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept, but in recent years it has fueled amazing new capabilities, from computer vision to language processing. Developed with enormous volumes and diversity of data and unprecedented computing power, large-scale AI systems have begun to manifest emergent—unplanned, unexpected, unexplainable—capabilities. This seminar will cover, at a high level, the foundations for AI technology, where it has excelled, and an update on the use of AI in diverse contexts.

The Gift of Curiosity in Discipleship

29 May 2024 | Michelle Clifford

In the Bible, we often see Jesus teach through asking questions. Awakening the curiosity that lies within another can be our greatest tool for making disciples. This talk explores the power of questions and how they pave the way toward deeper growth and a vibrant discipleship culture.

Communication, Fundraising, and Building Effective Systems and Structures

26 Apr 2025 | Peter Saunders

As Jesus and the Apostles demonstrated, the key to advancing Christ’s Kingdom through both churches and parachurch organisations is through effective leadership.

Interview: Delegating Like Jesus

28 May 2024 | Dave Patty

An integral part of being human and made in God’s image is to be stewards over creation. The idea of God creating us to be stewards reminds us that the Father is happy to delegate to us – indeed He rejoices in seeing us partner Him and take on the task of being fruitful in our work. The implication is that as image bearers we too should be willing to delegate; not just willing, but delight in seeing others flourish with the responsibility and objectives we give them.

Understanding and Responding to Deconstruction and Exvangelicals

29 May 2024 | Kristi Mair

A growing number of once-committed Christians are questioning their faith, leaving the church, and even identifying themselves as “exvangelical.” Why are they walking away and what can we do about it? This talk unpacks the faith deconstruction movement, provides a biblical analysis, and suggests ways Christian leaders can respond.