Renewing the Evangelical Soul
The word “Evangelical” historically referred to followers of Jesus who believe in the authority of the Scriptures, who are shaped by the message of the cross, who recognize the need for personal conversion, and who are active in sharing the Gospel in word and deed. Unfortunately, in our current culture the term “Evangelical” is more often tied to a political identity than a theological reality. This shift has been detrimental to the unity and witness of Christ’s church. Therefore, in this year’s conference we are seeking to renew the soul of the word “evangelical” by refocusing on what is central.
Part 1 of the conference will be a refocusing on the Evangel and the practice of Gospel conversations. During two workshop sessions, we will learn from a couple NEDA pastors and lay leaders about a simple pathway to train followers of Jesus to share the message of Jesus. The goal is that there will be an increase in the number of Christians in NEDA churches actively engaging in Gospel conversations.
In Part 2 of the conference, author Jonathan Leeman will present principles from his book, How The Nations Rage, that will help us rethink the connection of faith and politics. The goal is that we, as evangelicals, will have a greater focus on living out true righteousness and justice through our local churches and a more effective engagement in the cultural square.
Jonathan Leeman
Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks. After doing undergraduate & graduate degrees in political science, Jonathan began his career in journalism where he worked as an editor for an international economics magazine in Washington, D.C. Since his call to ministry, Jonathan has earned a master of divinity and a Ph.D. in theology & worked as an interim pastor.
Jonathan lives with his wife & four daughters in a suburb of Washington, DC & serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church. He teaches as an adjunct professor at Midwestern Baptist, Southern Baptist, & Reformed Theological Seminaries.
Schedule
Friday, October 27th
1:00pm Registration
1:30pm Gospel Conversations Seminar 1
3:00pm Break
3:30pm Gospel Conversations Seminar 2
5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Keynote Session 1
Saturday, October 28th
8:30am. Coffee/Registration
9:00am Keynote Session 2
10:30am Break
11:00am Business Meeting
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Prayer Breakouts
2:15pm Keynote Session 3
3:30pm Depart
Location:
Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church
511 Maple Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
