"Pastoring Well in a Polarized World" with Dr. Vincent Bacote
The world around us is becoming increasingly more polarized. Pastoring well today can be difficult, yet is so greatly needed. Join us for food and fellowship as we hear from Dr. Vincent Bacote on how to faithfully serve in a polarized world!
Dr. Vincent Bacote is Professor of Theology and the Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.
He is the author of the The Political Disciple: A Theology of Public Life (2015), The Spirit in Public Theology: Appropriating the Legacy of Abraham Kuyper (2005), and has contributed to books including On Kuyper (2013), Aliens in the Promised Land (2013), Keep Your Head Up (2012) and Prophetic Evangelicals (2012).
Details
Date: October 21, 2021
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: College Church - Commons Hall - 332 E Seminary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Parking: Parking is available in the main parking lot at College Church
Cost: $10 (lunch included)
This event is sponsored by:
THE ORCHARD SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
The Orchard School of Ministry offers two programs to help pastors and ministry leaders thrive in long-term ministry:
- For current pastors/ministry leaders: Join Colin Smith, Scott Lothery, and other pastoral staff at The Orchard Arlington Heights on Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. this fall. This semester’s courses include Watch Your Life, The Gospel, The Church in the World, and Watch Your Doctrine. Register here for any (or all) of the fall courses.
- For aspiring preaching pastors: The Certificate of Pastoral Ministry is a three-year program which provides aspiring preaching pastors with the benefit of church-based training along with coursework taught by experienced, theologically trained pastors. The CPM includes approximately 13 hours of classes and homework per week as well as full-time or part-time paid employment at The Orchard, with no costs other than books. If you know a good candidate for the program, encourage them to send their resumes here to begin the process. The application deadline for Fall 2022 is April 30, 2022. Any questions? Email [email protected].
