Equipping Christians to more effectively build bridges and communicate to non-Christians.
Grace DC, Christ our Shepherd and Church of the Resurrection host Prof Jerram Barrs for a free conference on Engaging Contemporary Culture, this weekend, Jan 23-24 at Calvary Baptist Church.
For those of you who are interested in a post-conference follow-up gathering, join us this Sunday at 3:30pm @ Calvary Baptist Church, Kendall Room #1 (directions: when you enter the main doors, go straight across the foyer and the room will be on your left). We’ll spend some time in small groups moving from the theoretical to the concrete—discussing some key concepts (e.g., “Echoes of Eden”), reflecting upon practical implications (e.g., What does it really mean to treat your non-Christian friend’s questions with respect? What can you do to learn more about what he/she thinks and believes?), and praying for God’s help in specific relationships you have.
BIO
Jerram Barrs is presently Professor of Christian Studies and Contemporary Culture at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. Professor Barrs joined the Seminary faculty in 1989 after 18 years with L’Abri Fellowship in England, where he also pastored the International Presbyterian Church. Prof Barrs’ field of expertise is cultural apologetics. He has recently been seeking to develop a more biblical approach to evangelism by studying Jesus’ conversations with unbelievers.
Other interests include the arts and literature. He has written several books, including Being Human, Shepherds and Sheep, Who Are the Peacemakers?, The Great Rescue, The Heart of Evangelism, The Heart of Prayer, and is about to release Through His Eyes and Learning Evangelism From Jesus.
MP3 Recordings of the Talks
- Friday Night Session I: Cooperating with God’s Testimony in the Lives of Unbelievers
- Saturday Morning Session II : Echoes of Eden in Literature, Legend and Myth
Saturday Afternoon Session III, The Evangelism of Jesus: Parables for a Mixed Gathering - Sunday Evening Sermon : Acts 17: Paul and the Athenians (worship with Grace DC)
Note: We are unable to provide childcare for this conference, we apologize for any inconvenience.