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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.

Building Intimate Communities

27 May 2024 | Stephen McQuoid

The church is described in the New Testament in community terms. It is a family of brothers and sisters, a body with Christ as the head and a called-out people. Despite this, many churches lack that sense of togetherness and consequently fall short of what Christ expects from his church. Moreover, this distance between church members actually detracts from the effectiveness of church life. This talk does an initial analysis of the cause of this distance and explores remedies to the problem.

A Biblical Theology of the Written Scripture: Jeremiah, the New Covenant, and New Testament Letters

28 May 2024 | Dirk Jongkind

It becomes increasingly problematic in Western society to simply open up the Bible and teach the Gospel from its pages. The attitude towards Scripture, and even towards any authoritative text, is changing for a variety of reasons. In this talk, we begin to analyse what is happening in society and the church and also explore the Bible to learn which of its qualities need to be taught in the contemporary church in order to help people appreciate Scripture as the permanent and authoritative Word of God.

Mind, Body, Heart

30 May 2024 | Scott Poling

True soul care involves our mind, body and heart, resulting in a life that experiences peace. How does this take place? What changes does God want us to make? We'll look at everyday steps we can take as we learn the truths of biblical soul care.

How Fundraising Events Are Indispensable for Fueling Your Vision

27 May 2024 | Shawn Boskie

Planning and executing successful fundraising events, such as galas, auctions, or campaigns, all have one very important goal: to engage your constituents! In this talk, we learn the five reasons you must have an event strategy paired with the five fundamentals of executing excellent events.

An ELF Interview with Philip Miller by Peter Mead

17 Nov 2024 | Philip Miller

In this interview, Peter Mead, leader of the ELF Bible Teachers and Preachers Networks, has a conversation with Philip Miller, Senior Pastor at The Moody Church, about all things related to preaching ministry.

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.

An ELF Interview with Professor John Lennox

11 Nov 2024 | John Lennox

In this ELF Zoom Interview, David Sandifer and Per Ewert, leaders of the ELF Academic Network, interview Professor John Lennox about his life and ministry as a leading Christian academic. Professor Lennox clarifies lessons learned from his experiences and offers advice for Christian academics about how to be faithful in their callings.

Father God: God's Father Heart for You

28 May 2024 | Dave Patty

"God uses many words to describe himself, but one is stunningly personal – Father. This is thrilling… and problematic. You don’t have another Jesus, or another Holy Spirit, but you do have another father, and your experience of him shapes the way you see God. Because of this, unknowingly, you may be 'Father deficient', missing key resources God the Father is offering. In this talk, we will draw from Scripture to evaluate four key areas of your heart and give practical steps for deep transformation through Father resources from God.

Persuasion Post-Christendom: Insights from Psychology, Antiquity, and Scripture

26 May 2024 | John Dickson

Interacting with both recent and ancient accounts of rhetoric, this talk attempts to set the theme of Christian persuasion on a strong biblical foundation. Specifically, Aristotle’s influential work on the topic will be brought into conversation with Scripture to provide a positive framework for Christian engagement in a sceptical world.

How to Move from Failure and Condemnation to Joy and Freedom

27 May 2024 | Maurice Nightingale

An understanding of God’s grace is vital if we are to fully enjoy the freedom we have found through our relationship with Jesus Christ. Sadly, many Christians are more aware of a sense of failure and condemnation than of reigning and rejoicing. The people of God must be restored to a fresh appreciation of all that is theirs in Christ.