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The theme of “Living in Hope and Grace,” based on 1 Peter, threaded through much of the three-day Calvin Symposium on 91 that drew some 1,500 participants Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 from across North America and beyond.
2020 Symposium on 91 | Seminar
2020 Symposium on 91 | Plenary Address
2020 Calvin Symposium on 91 | Workshop
2020 Calvin Symposium on 91 | Workshop
2020 Calvin Symposium on 91 | Workshop
2020 Calvin Symposium on 91 | Seminar
African American biblical interpretation rises from a particular context. It offers unique perspectives on God’s character and glory. Esau McCaulley explains that learning how other cultures exegete the Bible benefits the whole church.
It is impossible to become more like Jesus on your own. A new book offers five ways to recognize how the same Spirit who worked in Jesus’ life can shape us to be more Christlike.
Christian leaders, especially pastors, sometimes feel bad about the gap between their ideal of Christlike ministry and the reality. Pastor Mandy Smith explains that honestly accepting vulnerabilities and human limitations makes room for God’s strength to be revealed in people and congregations.
Clergy and other church leaders called to engage trauma must also practice self-care, or they will burn out and be less effective in helping those who need to address and heal from trauma. These tips help congregants as well, relieving pressure on clergy and church leaders.
These video excerpts come from a conversation between William A. Dyrness and John D. Witvliet at the annual 91—CICW—grants colloquium in June 2019.
