On Being Pastoral Prophets in the Public Square
J. Brent Walker, Executive Director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
This workshop will teach Baptists how to “fight like heaven” in politics and public life by telling the truth, telling it in love and respecting the opinions of those with whom we disagree.
400 Years of the King James Bible: Facts and Misconceptions
Lydia Hoyle, Associate Professor of Christian History and Baptist Heritage, Campbell University Divinity School
The King James Bible just celebrated its 400th anniversary. This session will examine how we came to have this influential translation and some of the misconceptions that have developed in the intervening years.
Being Baptist in America
Bill Leonard, Professor of Church History, Wake Forest School of Divinity
Baptists, once part of the American Protestant establishment, confront a religious culture in major transition. As culture “privilege” diminishes, how might Baptists rethink issues of identity, Believers’ Church, conscience, dissent, and the responsibility of a religious minority?
The Book of Revelation: To Preach or Not to Preach?
Robert Canoy, Dean, Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity
This workshop will feature an interactive conversation about preaching from the Book of Revelation. Special emphases will include both sermonic entry points into Revelation and the use of multi-media.
Circles: A Way to Cross Race and Class Lines
Annette C. Snyder, Circles Communities Coordinator for the NC State Office
Circles model creates the opportunity to bridge the gaps that keep us from learning, living and loving together.
The Resurrection of Lottie Moon
Glenn Jonas, Professor of Religion, Campbell Divinity School
Lottie Moon is arguably the most famous missionary that Southern Baptists ever produced. This workshop will give
particular attention to new research into the events of her life.
Restorative Acts: The Miracles of Jesus & The Apostles
Jim McConnell, Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Gardner-Webb University Divinity School
We will consider the miracles of Jesus and those of the apostles in Luke and Acts, arguing that through them community, and ultimately shalom, is restored.
What’s in it for the Leper?
Hugh Hollowell, Pastor to the Homeless and Director of Love Wins Ministries
Using the St. Francis story as the example, we will be discussing our tendency to de-humanize the poor, in effect making them extras in a movie about us.
Encouraging Faith Formation for the Children in Your Life
Shirley Womble - Minister to Children and Families, Masonboro, Wilmington
Explore the best ways that a parent, grandparent, teacher or pastor can dialogue with a child about salvation. Participants will discover ways to encourage faith within the family unit.
Social Networking and the Church
John Vestal, Computer Engineer and College Sunday School Teacher at Greystone, Raleigh
With all the changes to our social order being driven by Facebook and Twitter, how does Social Networking change the ways we interact and distribute information to members and potential members? This will be an interactive discussion on ideas and implications.
Leading the 21st Century Congregation
David Key, Director of Baptist Studies, Candler School of Theology
Congregational life is always changing. How do we keep up with the changes? We will explore sociological realities and new leadership theories for today’s congregations.
How to Translate a Mission Trip into an Experience for the Whole Church
Linda Jones, Missions Coordinator, CBFNC, and Michelle Norman, CBF Field Personnel in Greece
Often teams go on a mission trip or work in their community with little involvement of the congregation. Hear some “best practices” that will help the congregation be inspired and motivated to participate in God’s mission for the world!
Preaching for Action and Reconciliation
Darryl Aareon, Pastor, First Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem; Ryan Eller, Lead Organizer, C.H.A.N.G.E.
Explore hermeneutical strategies for relevant, and results-oriented preaching. Participants will learn how personal and spiritual transformation, born out of the worship experience, moves towards an active and positive community transformation. Out of that transformation we discover reconciliation and redemption.
Women and Calling to Ministry
Ka’thy Gore Chappell, Leadership Development Coordinator, CBFNC
When a woman is “raised” to find out what God wants you to do, then do it—what does a woman do when the rules change and others do not affirm her call to ministry? How does a woman who is pursuing her call to ministry by seeking a ministerial position and ordination demonstrate the heart of Jesus and exemplify ONE-ness?
Friday Night Worship Service - March 23, 2012
Saturday Morning Worship Service - March 24, 2012