Bishop’s Conference 2019
November 5-6

Letting Go of Certainty in Order to Survive

This year’s Bishop’s Conference will focus on the UNCERTAINTIES surrounding the reformation that is currently unfolding within American Christianity. Churches are closing, “Nones” are increasing, and the integrity of clergy is being questioned. It appears that all truth is equal. All reformations lead to questions and uncertainties. There is:

• Uncertainty in scriptural interpretation and dogmatic statements;
• Uncertainty in the life of the church and our worship practices;
• Uncertainty in our lives of faith, as people of God.

Dr. Peter Enns will help us create a safe space where we can discuss, share, think, and reflect on these uncertainties as church leaders. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar who teaches and writes on Old Testament, New Testament, Second Temple Judaism, and the intersection of biblical studies and contemporary Christian faith. He has taught extensively at the seminary and doctoral levels (Westminster Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, Fuller Theological Seminary, Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Biblical Theological Seminary) and on the undergraduate level (Temple University and Messiah College).

Debbie Frey has three of Peter Enns’ books available to borrow for a two-week period. They are: The Bible Tells Me So…, The Sin of Certainty, and How the Bible Actually Works. If you are interested, contact her at debbie@nepsynod.org or 610-266-5101, ext. 21.

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