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Using Scripture Immersion to Catalyze Discipleship

27 May 2024 | Lindsay Olesberg

Scripture is central to discipleship, yet common forms of Scripture engagement (such as personal Bible reading and expository preaching) do not necessarily result in spiritual maturity. This talk explores how periodic Scripture immersion experiences can shift peoples’ posture towards Scripture and help them to be doers of the Word and not merely hearers.

The Secular Age and the Struggle for Meaning

26 May 2024 | Andrew Fellows

Our culture is presently in a crisis of meaning that is unprecedented historically. The impact on human life has been devastating. In this talk, we explore why this is the case and how the arts point to meaning.

What Can the Global Church Learn From the Chinese Church?

28 May 2024 | David Ro

Churches in China have experienced a recent wave of persecution with churches banned, pastors arrested, and church members detained and harassed. COVID has also drastically forced the church back to the homes. In the midst of these challenges, a movement of God has been quietly growing among the house church with a heart for the nations. A prayer movement for world missions has been gaining momentum. The evangelistic fervour and the explosive church planting movement of the Chinese church under persecution are patiently moving towards the day of a global missionary movement awakening.

Does Science Disprove God?

27 May 2024 | Alexander Fink

Many people still think that you can’t believe in God and science at the same time. Has science truly disproved the existence of a personal God? Asking this question can trigger very interesting conversations about worldview presuppositions, the scientific method, and evidence. In this talk, we explore some of these arguments and their limits, ultimately showing that good reasoning points in the opposite direction: that a personal creator exists.

Storytelling Keys in Visual Media

25 May 2024 | Shawn Boskie

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a great video is worth a million! The impact of stories communicated in a powerful way can amplify your message and transform your organisation. Visual storytelling is not new. From cave paintings thousands of years ago to today’s virtual reality platforms, the fundamentals have held constant. Dive into the power of storytelling by examining the art of communicating messages, emotions, narratives, and information in a way which reaches viewers at a deep and lasting level.

Interview: The Teenage Brain and Digital Wellness

29 May 2024 | Kristy Williams

In this talk, Emanuel Tundrea interviews Kristy Williams about the teenage brain and digital wellness. Adolescent brain development is highly sensitive to particular inputs, including social media. Research has shown a decline in adolescent mental health since 2012, the same year that key changes occurred with the large social media platforms. This talk looks at the effects of social media and persuasive technology on brain development and addiction in order to consider how we can better shepherd the next generation.

How to Lead Fruitfully and Effectively: Creating Structures and Confronting Failures

26 May 2024 | 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.

Preaching and Teaching a Difficult Prophet

26 May 2024 | Peter Mead

While Jonah may be a familiar and popular Bible story, Nahum would generally be considered to be neither familiar nor popular. How can we preach and teach a book like Nahum effectively in our own context? What approaches can we take that might help our listeners gain maximum benefit from the full counsel of God’s Word - even Nahum?
 

The Work of Christian Academics Within the Academy and Beyond

27 May 2024 | Darrell Bock

How can Christian academics live faithfully in what is largely a secular environment? This is a question that has been forced upon us as our culture has become so post-Christian. In this talk, we begin with a few opening remarks about the secular academic environment and then generate a conversation about what it requires of us as listeners as well as students of culture. How we approach the space, how we engage it, the tone it requires, and how to deal with the results that are often challenging are among the topics covered.

Education and Catechesis in the Ancient Church: What We Can Learn from It

28 May 2024 | John Dickson

How did the early church retain its Gospel content? What were their methods? How rigorous was their approach? This talk examines vital evidence for the way Christians learned and passed on their message, and it offers lessons for today.

The Key Elements of a Healthy Board and Why They Matter for Ministry

29 May 2024 | Keith Bintley

The health of a ministry’s board is one of the most important parts of Christian ministry, yet it is the aspect of leadership that is rarely discussed. A healthy board can help ensure a ministry flourishes and is sustained and can protect the leadership in a time of crisis. This talk identifies the key principles of a healthy trustee board and the parts played by the chair, trustees, and ministry leaders, as well as the underlying biblical principles.

Soul Care: When Overwhelmed with Life and Leadership

28 May 2024 | Scott Poling

Stress, over-commitment and anxiety take their toll on our life and leadership. What do we do when difficulties weigh us down, affecting every area of our lives? This talk gives us practical, biblical insight to refresh and encourage our souls.

Interview: A Short Guide to Islam

26 May 2024 | Beth Peltola

In this talk, Emil Shehadeh interviews Beth Peltola about a biblical response to Isalm. When Christians read the Qur’an, they will notice how different it is from the Bible. The god it speaks about, the prophet it proclaims, and the way of life it encourages stand at odds with the core tenets of the Christian faith. This interview looks at topics of conversation, obstacles to discussions with Muslims, our theological differences, and a biblical response to Islam.