Information And Schedule
The Spurgeon Fellowship meetings begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude by 2:00 p.m. The format of each meeting is as follows: |
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| Registration | 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Session #1 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Lunch | 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Session #2 | 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
| Discussion | 1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
All meetings convene at Western Seminary. Lunch is provided without charge for all participants. |
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2008 - 2009 Schedule
September 9, 2008 (Tuesday) |
DR. R. KENT HUGHES |
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| A Prolegomenon To Biblical Exposition | |
 Introductions . . . Illustrations . . . Transitions . . . Outlines . . . Conclusions. The acquisition of communicative skills seems to dominate present day discussions of preaching. But before a preacher ever seeks to master certain techniques he must be mastered by certain convictions. What are the foundational presuppositions indicative of a biblically informed commitment to preaching? |
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October 14, 2008 (Tuesday) |
DR. TODD MILES DR. DON CARSON |
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| Todd Miles: The King Of The Kingdom Don Carson: A Pastoral Theology Of Suffering And Evil |
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Session 1: "The King Of The Kingdom." The evangelical church has historically struggled with the tension between the proclamation of the gospel and a call to social action. Recently, the rise of the Emerging Church has shifted attention to the biblical theme of the kingdom of God, often couched in a call to social action and missional living. But can there be a kingdom without the gospel? Can there be a kingdom without a King?
Session 2: "A Pastoral Theology Of Suffering And Evil." In a world running over with suffering and evils of many kinds, one of the most urgent and yet perennial imperatives of pastors is helping people cope with such awful realities. This is a modest attempt to show how several complementary biblical perspectives must be melded together to forge a coherent pastoral theology, thereby grounding grief counseling in the Word of God and in the gospel of Jesus Christ.January 13, 2009 (Tuesday) |
DR. SCOTT GILCHRIST |
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| Staying Fresh In The Pastorate |
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What is it that contributes to a fresh walk with God over the long haul? Why is it that some shepherds bear much fruit over an extended period of time while others seem to lose their effectiveness and joy? What can we do to ensure that we stay effective and God-honoring in our lives and ministries?March 17, 2009 (Tuesday) |
DR. ART AZURDIA |
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| Worship: On Earth As It Is In Heaven | |
 "I prefer seeker-sensitive worship.” “Given our postmodern context emergent worship is the best option.” “Liturgy is the real key to worship.” Is worship content and style a matter of personal preference and taste? Should expressions of worship be defined by our distinct cultural mores? How should the gospel influence our corporate worship? |
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