Dr. Todd Scoles (pictured) associate pastor at the Marysville, Ohio, Grace Brethren Church and author of the recently-published Grace Brethren historical work Restoring the Household, is one of the speakers for the upcoming conference of the East Side Grace Brethren Church (Chip Heim, pastor). Here is further information on the conference:
Engage 2009: Saturday, February 7th, 9am – 2:45pm East Side GBC, Columbus OH
$25/person
$40/couple
Lunch included
Register online at www.esgbc.org or in the church’s lobby starting January 11th
Register by Sunday, February 1st
SCHEDULE
The conference will begin promptly at 9am; check-in starts at 8:30am. We will all begin in the auditorium for the opening session. The remainder of the day will consist of workshops. You will have the option of choosing from 4 of 6 workshops.*
WORKSHOPS
Distinctively Brethren: Our Place in God’s Work
There’s so much more to being Grace Brethren than the unique methods of baptism and communion. We’ll explore the dynamics that shaped the five key perspectives of Alexander Mack and his companions in 1708, and the ways in which the principles they found in Scripture apply to our lives today. Dr. Todd Scoles, Associate Pastor of Marysville Grace Brethren Church
The Four Major Religions of the World
A look at the top religions around the world and how we, as Christians, can reach out to those who believe in them. *This workshop is two parts, which means that you will take it for two consecutive workshops. Dr. Tom Stallter, Professor & Chairman of the Department of Intercultural Studies and World Mission at Grace Theological Seminary
Getting Past the Pain of your Past
During this insightful workshop, we’ll reveal how the wounds we receive as children can trigger the reactive behaviors we have as adults. Bob Combs, Senior Pastor at Grace Church in Norton, Ohio and Founding Pastor of East Side Grace Brethren Church
Overcoming Male Passivity: How Ancient Insights Address a Modern Day Problem
Men and women, please join us for a discussion of how the Bible speaks to the passivity amongst men of our society and how both men and women play a role in identifying and correcting the problem. Coach Mike Stanley & Beau Stanley, Pastor of Young Marrieds at Grace Brethren Church of Columbus
Which God, Whose Way: A Case for the Uniqueness of Christ
We will explore and develop the case for Christ’s uniqueness and the significance for considering Christianity.
Winning the War Over Your Soul
So often, we don’t know why the same issues, concerns and problems plague us over and over, sometimes for years. We do what we think God would want, and yet are often discouraged in our efforts. This seminar will examine biblical truths, provide practical strategies and expose common pitfalls related to God’s desire for His people to have an abundant life. Dr. Tammy Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Threshold Counseling
Jim Hocking