Thien Dang

"Flourishing in Spaces of Marginality"

How do we flourish when we feel like we don’t belong? What do we do when our very own church becomes a marginalizing space? How do we thrive when our Christian neighbors haphazardly lob painful microaggressions and rhetoric? For all types of minorities struggling to survive in their churches, and for those seeking to learn how to embody compassion toward those who feel marginalized, this session is for you.

Tim Willis 

David is held up in the Old Testament as the model king, and the long-awaited Messiah is often called the “son of David.” Yet, David seems to come up short as a father. David’s life provides a good example of the challenges some face in balancing their public roles as leaders and their private role as fathers/parents.

Jen Hale Christy

Are you in transition? The transition from adolescence to young adulthood involves rumbling with questions of identity. Who am I? What does God desire for my life? You don’t just figure it out once and move on, though. These questions continue to surface throughout our lives as we go through various transitions. Whatever your stage of life, come explore how to be the person that God calls you to be.

Carisse Berryhill

"Stories of Faith and Courage: Remembering Our Foremothers in the Restoration Movement"

Hear inspiring stories of courageous women in our heritage who pioneered in teaching children, in missions, and in higher education. Hosted by the Jerry Rushford Center for Research on Churches of Christ and the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement

Chris Doran

Experts propose that there will be between 200 million and 2 billion climate refugees attempting to relocate by the end of the 21st century. The vast majority will likely come from the regions where the world’s great cities are built next to ocean ports, and the tragedy and suffering that is likely to ensue demands a Christian response. The mindful and creative practice of Christian virtues like solidarity, hospitality, courage, and justice will provide hopeful ways for Christians to be the face of Christ to climate refugees wherever they might be.

Craig Brown

"Lessons from a Hospital Chaplain"

The good news of Jesus becomes overwhelming when one experiences overwhelming grief and loss. How do we respond to the unbearable? What do we tell others when it appears that God is nowhere to be found? How can we seek and find God’s presence in the midst of hopelessness?

Landon Saunders

"How to Save Your Day, Your Life, Your Children, Your Church, Your World"

Who are we as human beings? Christians, world religions, humanists, the sciences, artificial intelligence advocates—all weigh in. People of faith are in great need for a vision that meets the challenges of our time, that is intellectually and existentially defensible, and that captures our passion, hopes, and dreams.

Greg Daum

The significance of the first miracle to the ministry, death, and Resurrection of Jesus.

Kevin Youngblood

"David as Worshiper and King in Samuel and Chronicles"

Bryan Schackmann

The majority of churches around the world are what we would consider small. What does it look like to seek God in this context? How could we focus on God's unique calling for a smaller body of believers? Join us as we hear from ministers, elders, and others who have seen God's big work in a smaller context.