Is there still a place for preaching in the public square of the 21st century? What role should Christian preaching play in engaging and shaping contemporary culture? Should preachers deal with public square issues like politics, public policy, the arts and entertainment – and if so, how do we do so wisely?
“Preaching and the Public Square” is the theme of the 2008 National Conference on Preaching, which will be held April 7-9, 2008, on the campus of Hylton Memorial Chapel in suburban Washington, DC. The conference is sponsored annually by Preaching magazine.
You’ll find new excitement for preaching and a renewal of your ministry as you share in these exciting days with a gathering of outstanding preachers and teachers. The 2008 conference offers a dynamic team of speakers, a chance to build relationships with ministry colleagues from across the U.S. and around the world, and an opportunity for planning and renewal with your own leadership team. (There’s a dramatic reduction in registration fees for additional participants from the same church or organization.)
The National Conference on Preaching annually provides a time of renewal and new insights for hundreds of pastors from across the nation (as well as many nations).
Some of the conference highlights:
Dynamic general sessions featuring addresses on “Preaching and the Public Square,” including Charles Colson, James Emery White, William Willimon, and more
Inspiring sermons by great preachers like James MacDonald, Robert Smith, Barry Black, J. Alfred Smith and many more. Enjoy powerful evening worship sessions featuring worship leader Richard Allen Farmer
Fascinating panel discussions featuring pastors, media leaders, public policy experts and more as they deal with the issues raised by our theme and field questions from conference participants
More than a dozen practical workshops on a variety of preaching-related topics. A special workshop track will be provided for ministry spouses.
New this year: Two practical pre-seminars providing three hours of intensive training in key preaching areas.