SEMINARS
Plenary Sessions
Plenary Session 1: Dr. J. Paul Tanner
Title: “Striving for Rest: Hebrews 4:1-13 and the Goal of Finishing Well”
The author of Hebrews warned his readers that some might be in danger of coming short of God’s Rest. This message will look at the meaning this passage had for the original audience in light of its Old Testament background, and draw application for how this applies to those of us today who are striving to finish well in our Christian walk and ministry.
Theological Forum
Plenary Session 2: Dr. J. Paul Tanner
Title: “Battling Hardships: Hebrews 10:32-39 and the Challenge of Endurance”
The author of Hebrews was well aware that his readers had suffered for their Christian profession, yet he challenged them to endure in their faith. This message will consider the importance of a growing and active faith—despite struggles we may have to go through—in light of what awaits us at our Lord’s future return.
Plenary Session 3: Bishop Alberto Patacsil
Title: “The Whole World for Jesus (Acts 1:4-11)”
The message seeks to point out the patterns that emerge from history toward effective witness: The gospel is above culture, partners with culture, relates to culture and converts culture. It is a disaster if the gospel is compromised by culture.
Special Seminar: Dr. Andrew Liuson
Title: “The Debt-Free Lifestyle Seminar”
Breakout Seminars
September 14 - *choose 1 only
Seminar Code: 14-1
Title: "Important Developments Preceding our Lord's Return (Insights from Daniel and Revelation)"
by: J. Paul Tanner
Description: Both the books of Daniel and Revelation point to the importance that Israel will have in the period of Tribulation that precedes our Lord's return. This seminar will investigate the relationship that the Antichrist will have with Israel during this time and how this will affect the nations of the world. Some unique insights will be suggested in light of the expected rebuilding of the Jewish Temple and why "Babylon" is given such emphasis in the book of Revelation.
Seminar Code: 14-2
Title: "Effective Interventions for the Urban Poor"
by: Raineer Chu
Description: This seminar will explore effective ways of helping the poor, which includes understanding who the poor are (i.e., not all slums are poor), why they are poor, and how God looks at them. We will look at documented and evidence-based interventions with proven correlations or causality. More than resolving their materialistic concerns, we need to journey with the poor to understand why the Bible says that the poor are rich in faith.
Seminar Code: 14-3
Title: "Making Disciples in a Relativistic World"
by: Jim Whelchel
Description:
Discussion topics will include practices of critical contextualization; examination of specific trends; Postmodernism is dead—long live postmodernism; evidences of resurgent Modernism; Premodernism is more influential than you think; if everything is relative, nothing is; how do I disciple this millennial generation?
Seminar Code: 14-4
Title: "Why Conversations, Not Confrontations: Reaching the Postmodern Generation"
by: Mike Cariño
Description: We live in a changing world with an emerging postmodern culture. It has become more difficult to do evangelism today. We need new ways of reaching out to the new generation, and become like the men of Issachar who “understood the times they lived in and knew what they should do” (I Chronicles 12:32). There is an on-going methodical shift from the confrontational approach of the past, towards a more conversational attitude to pre-believers. Today, people prefer others to walk with them, instead of preach at them. Thus, successful evangelism today integrate spiritual conversations that engage people in such a way that the next time they see us, they would want to continue the conversation.
Seminar Code: 14-5
Title: "Preparing the Church to be a Healing Community" [Acknowledging Our Need and the Mess in our Churches]
by: Rod Santos, Derick Parfan, Raymond Chan
Description: Our church today is challenged with different faces of brokenness in people and many leaders are inept, or worse, mistaken in dealing with them. This seminar will help participants recognize crucial elements in making the church a healing community, the necessity of regularly practicing honest confession of sins and weaknesses not just to God but to one another, the destructive patterns of addiction and how to overcome them, and learn simple steps in forming their own support group with fellow Christians to fight habitual sins and grow toward wholeness in Christ.
Seminar Code: 14-6
Title: "Why Children? Why Now? A Fresh Vision for Reaching Today's Children"
by: Gerri Miller
Description: God is on the move in raising up a young generation of followers of Jesus. Come learn how to be a part of this worldwide movement of reaching every child for Christ by equipping local believers, and working together to get the job done. This seminar will give you a snapshot of God’s movement among children, refresh your focus of God’s heart for children, and begin to answer the question, “What leads to lasting ministry to children?”
September 15 - *choose 2 only
Seminar Code: 15-1
Title: "Mobilizing Churches for Mission"
by: Rock Yoon
Description: This seminar will focus on short theological and biblical foundations for mobilizing churches for mission. It will include case studies on some church practices in Korea and others.
Seminar Code: 15-2
Title: "Contextual and Evangelical Theology: Further Reflection on the Church Catholic"
by: Stephen Pardue
Description: This seminar will explore further what it might mean for evangelical Christians to embrace the turn to contextual theology. In particular, we will examine the doctrine of providence, suggesting ways in which that conversation can be better informed by reflection coming from the majority world.
Title: "Contextualization - God's Way and Our Way for Reaching the World"
by: Paul Sung-Ro Lee
Description: The Lord Jesus has commanded us, his Church, to "go" into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). The task of "going" effectively into our world demands a skillful contextualization of all our efforts to transmit God's truths regardless of culture and generation. Besides, Jesus not only gave us theeminent mandate but also empirically demonstrated to us perfect modes of contextualization through his incarnation. This session will elaborate upon and suggest some of the contextualization methodology that may serve as a path-finder for outreach and cross-cultural missionary efforts of the 21st century Church from the missiological perspective.
Seminar Code: 15-3
Title: "Finding My Voice: Gaining the Courage to Sing the Song God Has Put in Your Heart"
by: Wilma Tan
Description: What is the “music” within you that needs to be played? If you have ever asked yourself this question and didn’t know how to articulate the answer, this seminar is for you. This seminar will provide a biblical perspective and insightful exercises that will help grow your confidence in owning and proclaiming your own unique story. As you find your voice, you will experience a deep desire to fulfill God’s plan and align with His purpose for you—making a difference in people’s lives and ultimately reaching the world for Christ.
Seminar Code: 15-4
Title: "Change: Leadership and Management of Transitions"
by: Henry Tan
Description: Every time change takes place there are elements that are not taken in consideration. Structural change is always accompanied by emotional responses. How you manage those transitions is key to having change that has a lasting impact. Come and learn more.
Seminar Code: 15-5
Title: "Church Mobilization for Missions in Singapore and China"
by: Chan Chong Hiok
Description: Dr Chan Chong Hiok will share his experience of how his vision of Singapore as a missionary sending base propelled the ministry onto the frontiers of missions. The mission thrust provided the driving force to spur the Cru ministry in a small nation of 4 million, into making the Singapore Dream, a Blessing unto Nations, a reality. This missionary thrust continues today. He will also share his experience of seeing the East Asia Dream to be a Missionary Sending Base became a reality.
Seminar Code: 15-6
Title: "Relevance and Discipleship: Inerrancy and a Biblical Woldview in a Fallen World"
by: Ron Watters
Description: Contemporary societies around the world are increasingly in conflict with the cultural values of the past in one country after another. Christians are caught in this clash of worldviews and in danger of being seen as irrelevant and becoming isolated because of their unpopular beliefs. This session will be providing a time of interaction and discussion, and will highlight practical application for helping make multiplying disciples who are truly biblical in their worldview when non-believers are increasingly opposed to critical aspects of it.
Seminar Code: 15-7
Title: "Preparing the Church to be a Healing Community" [Teachings and Testimonials About Overcoming Addictions on Drugs, Sex and Others]
by: Rod Santos, Derick Parfan, Raymond Chan
Seminar Code: 15-8
Title: "Preparing the Church to be a Healing Community" [Fighting Together: Forming Gospel-Centered Discipleship/Accountability Groups]
by: Rod Santos, Derick Parfan, Raymond Chan