Preach the Good News Conferences (Tue 4 - Thu 6 August 2009)

In these one day conferences Rev David Cook (Principal Sydney Missionary & Bible College - SMBC), Dr Abraham Kuruvilla (Professor of Preaching, Dallas Theological Seminary USA) and Dr Malcolm Gill (Lecturer in NT and Preaching SMBC) will look at a number of key elements in preparing and delivering Biblical sermons and talks with a particular focus on preaching Mark's Gospel.

Dates and Locations

Launceston - Tue 4 August
St Aidan's Anglican Church - 21-23 Arthur St, East Launceston

Melbourne - Wed 5 August
St Mark's Anglican Church - 1 Canterbury Rd, Camberwell

Brisbane - Thu 6 August
Creek Rd Presbyterian Church - Cnr Creek & Fursden Rds, Carina

Programme

9:00 Registration and Refreshments
9:30 Sample Sermon - Obadiah: The God who has Enemies - David Cook
10:00 Preaching the Gospel of Mark (Part 1) - Abraham Kuruvilla
11:00 Morning tea
11:30 Preaching the Gospel of Mark (Part 2) - Abraham Kuruvilla
12:15 Clear as Crystal: Clarity in Preaching - David Cook
12:45 Clear as Crystal: Effective Illustations - Malolm Gill
1:15 Lunch
2:00 Narrative Preaching to Generation Y - Malcolm Gill
3:00 Afternoon tea
3:15 Sample Sermon from Mark's Gospel - Abraham Kuruvilla
3:50 Feedback & wrap up
4:00 Finish

More Information

For more information or to register for the conference please download the conference brochure.

Apologetics in the 21st Century Conference (Sat 28 March 2009)

Apologetics in the 21st Century is a one day conference to be held in Sydney with John Dickson and Greg Clarke from the Centre for Public Christianity. The conference looks at the issue of apologetics and how Christians can respond to questions and issues about their faith in a thoughtful, gracious manner.

Topics covered will include:-

" Biblical foundations for apologetics.
" An overview of apologetics and some principles for dealing with people's questions and issues.
" Worldviews and how they shape people's thinking (whether they know it or not).
" A number of common issues that people raise.

There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion throughout the day.

Programme

9:00 Registration and Refreshments
9:30 Bible Study: The Gospel as the Foundation for Apologetics - John Dickson
10:00 Apologetics is Dead, Long Live Apologetics - Greg Clarke
11:00 Morning tea
11:30 An Overview of World Views - Greg Clarke
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Electives Session 1 - Key Issues
•   Sensitively dealing with the Issue of Suffering - John Dickson
•   Taking the Bible Seriously Today - Greg Clarke
•   Science & Christianity - Friend or Foe? TBA
2:00 Electives Session 2 - Key Issues
•   Relativism and Other Religions - John Dickson
•   A Believer's Guide to Atheism - Greg Clarke
•   Science & Christianity - Friend or Foe? TBA
3:00 Afternoon tea
3:15 Panel - Question and Answer Session
4:00 Feedback & wrap up
4:15 Finish

Location

Sydney Missionary & Bible College - 43 Badminton Rd Croydon

More Information

For more information or to register for the conference please download the conference brochure.