The School of Theology (English) will be conducting a seminar on 6th Feb 2009 on the theme "Spiritual Maturity: A call to the Christian, the church and the theological school." Our speaker is Dr Gordon T. Smith, President of reSource Leadership International and at one time Academic Dean at Regent College in Vancouver. Dr Smith will present a series of three lectures where he will provide participants with a biblical definition of Christian maturity and propose how this goal of the Christian life can inform the life of the individual, the ministry of the church and the work of good theological education. I draw attention to the final meeting which is designed particularly for the ears of church leaders and leaders of theological institutions. If you, your colleagues in your schools, or your denominational co-workers need to hear a message about graduate outcomes and assessing those outcomes, please do come and join us for that session.
Morning sessions
Maturity in Christ: Living the Christian life with definition, purpose and hope"
9:10 - 10:30 a.m. Part I
10:45 - 12: noon Part II
Afternoon sessions
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Assessment and Spiritual Formation: Can and must theological schools assess spiritual development?
Biographical details
Gordon T. Smith is the president of reSource Leadership International, an agency that fosters excellence in international theological education. He also teaches at Regent College, Vancouver, Canada and serves as the interim preaching pastor of Tsawwassen Alliance Church, near Vancouver. He is the author of a number of books, including: Beginning Well: Christian Conversion and Authentic Transformation (IVP 2001); The Voice of Jesus: Discernment, Prayer and the Witness of the Spirit (IVP, 2003), and A Holy Meal: The Lord's Supper in the Life of the Church (Baker, 2005). Gordon is married to Joella and they have two grown sons.
To enable us to gauge attendance and plan refreshments, please contact Veronica to indicate your interest at deaneng@sbc.edu.sg. More information is available at http://www.sbc.edu.sg/content/view/257/96/lang,en/
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