Colossians: an Ancient-Future Letter for Today’s Christian and Culture
Course dates: June 9-12, 2010
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What does it look like to live a faithful and fruitful life as a Christian in today’s postmodern culture? How can Christians deal with the challenges of syncretism and legalism in the church as well as a culture that largely values pluralism and popular philosophy and spirituality? Come explore these questions as we probe its ancient- future message, section-by-section, and do Christian theology in context for mission, spiritual formation, and cultural engagement with practical applications.
Section 1: Intro to Colossians: Context Then, Christians Now.
Section 2: Colossians 1: Christ is Supreme! (Mission and Theology)
Section 3: Colossians 2: Complete in Christ: (Syncretism and Legalism)
Section 4: Colossians 3: Centered in Christ: (Spiritual Formation and Family)
Section 5: Colossians 4: Case Studies: Witness and Community
June 9 – 10 (6:30 – 9:45pm) June 11-12 (8:30am – 4:00pm)
This course will be offered on Wed. & Thurs. night (6:30 – 9:45pm) and all day Friday and Saturday (8:30am – 4:00pm).
You may enroll for graduate credit or for audit.
Roger Helland, D.Min.
Roger serves as the District Executive Coach of the Baptist General Conference in Alberta. He has over 20 years experience as a pastor, Bible college teacher & seminary adjunct instructor, author of 3 books & numerous articles, mentor & missional leader. He holds degrees from Dallas Seminary (Th.M.) & Trinity Western Univ. (D.Min. Leadership & Spiritual Formation). His passion is to empower church leaders.
For Information & Syllabus contact:
Dr. Ed Stuckey
780-463-2161
estuckey@journeycentre.ca
www.journeycentre.ca
