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Theological Symposium Meets at Welch College

NASHVILLE, TN—The 2012 Theological Symposium met at Welch College October 22-23 for the two-day, annual event. Sponsored by the Commission for Theological Integrity, the symposium featured nine papers from pastors, teachers, professionals, and students.

Presenters expressed enthusiasm and conviction as they covered a wide range of topics:

• Aaron Baldridge - “Reclaiming the Church’s Mission by Recovering Our Understanding in the Old Testament”
  

• Keith Kenemer - “The Call to Christian Education”
  

• Greg Ketteman - “Toward a Christian View of Sport”
  

• Denny Kuhn - “Calvinism, Compatibilism, and Evil: An Insurmountable Problem”
  

• Thomas Marberry - “The Lucan Travel Narrative: A Journey into Discipleship.”
  

• Matthew McAffee - “The Good Word: Its Non-Covenant and Covenant Significance in the Old Testament”
  

• Matthew Pinson - “Ineffectual Grace in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards”
  

• Barry Raper - “Saints in the Hands of an Authentic Guide: Learning Piety from Jonathan Edwards”
  

• Jackson Watts - “‘In One Accord’: Bridging the Divide Between Doctrine and Practice”

Following each presentation, attendees were allowed to comment and ask questions. This led to healthy, relevant discussion concerning real issues that touch the church today. Everyone from laymen to pastors to veteran theologians joined the discussion.

You can purchase the 243-page, spiral-bound collection of papers for only $20. Make checks payable to the Commission for Theological Integrity. Send orders to:

Commission for Theological Integrity,
Attention: Matt Pinson,
3606 West End Avenue,
Nashville, TN 37205

The 2013 Theological Symposium will meet October 21-22, on the campus of Hillsdale FWB College in Moore, Oklahoma. To learn more, contact Matthew Pinson: president@welch.edu.

Search for Home Missions Director Underway

Antioch, TN—Present director of Home Missions, Larry A. Powell, will retire from the position of General Director on December 31, 2013, after 12 years of service. Home Mission Board Chairman, Reverend Randy Wright, will receive resumés for the position from January through March 2013. The cutoff date is March 31.

Please send resumés to:
Rev. Randy Wright,
PO Box 5002,
Antioch, TN 37011-5002.

Foundation Announces Expansion of Ministry

Antioch, TN—Free Will Baptist Foundation will begin a partnership with Cornerstone Estate Services of Woodstock, GA, beginning January 2013. The organization will sponsor estate-planning seminars presented by Cornerstone personnel. More than informational, the seminars will offer individuals a customized estate plan for a price of $1,995.

The Foundation will subsidize the cost for Free Will Baptists and offer payment plans to make it affordable for anyone. Doug Little will serve as the Foundation’s part-time field representative, coordinating efforts between the two agencies. Initially, seminars will be held in Tennessee and Alabama before expanding to other states.

For more information, visit www.fwbgifts.org or contact 877-336-7575.