Truett Seminary Hosts National Preaching Conference Nov. 15-17
Truett Seminary's National Preaching Conference echoes the best of yesterday's traditions and resounds with the needs of tomorrow's church
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WACO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2022) The Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will present the third annual National Preaching Conference Nov. 15-17 at First Baptist Church of Waco. "Baylor’s Truett Seminary places a priority on gospel preaching. This conference is a tangible expression of that steadfast commitment," said Todd D. Still, Ph.D., The Charles J. and Eleanor McLerran Delancey Chair of the Dean and The William M. Hinson Chair of Christian Scriptures at Truett.
"It is part of our manifold response to the pressing question posed by the Apostle Paul in Romans 10:14: 'How will they hear [of the Lord Jesus Christ] without a preacher?,'" Still said.
The annual festival of preaching, worship and fellowship will feature some of the most gifted proclaimers of God’s Word, as well as choral praise, workshops and music performances. Over three days, ministry leaders and Truett students will be refreshed and renewed, encouraged and challenged, enriched and empowered, Still said.
Truett Seminary's National Preaching Conference echoes the best of yesterday's traditions and resounds with the needs of tomorrow's church
Featured speakers will be:
- Beth Moore, founder of Living Proof Ministries, Houston
- Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church, Chicago
- Mary Hulst, Ph.D., university pastor and adjunct professor, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Tim Dilena, senior pastor, Times Square Church, New York
- R.T. Kendall, founder of R.T. Kendall Ministries, Cross Plains, Tennessee
- Ralph Douglas West, Ph. D., founder and senior pastor of The Church Without Walls, Houston
- Patrica Batten, Ph.D., assistant professor of preaching, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts
- Jared E. Alcantara, Ph. D. professor of preaching, The Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in Preaching, Truett Seminary
The National Preaching Conference is sponsored by The Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching, named after Kyle Lake, a Baylor Truett Seminary graduate who died in an accident while pastoring. Lake’s ministry lives on through its establishment with help from his parents, Dave and Shirley Lake. The center aspires to provide the best possible preparation for Truett seminary students as well as continuing education in preaching to pastors and others in ministry.
For information, visit the Truett Seminary conference website.
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ABOUT GEORGE W. TRUETT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary provides theological education leading to the Master of Divinity, the Doctor of Ministry or the Master of Theological Studies degree that is centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ and consistent with historic Baptist commitments to prepare persons to carry this gospel to the churches and the world. Within the M.Div. degree program, students can choose concentrations in Biblical Studies and Theology, Christian Education, Ministry Leadership, Missions and World Christianity, Worship Leadership and Youth/Family/Student Ministry. Truett Seminary also offers two Dual Degree programs - M.Div./MSW and MTS/MSW - through a partnership with Baylor's School of Social Work and an M.Div./Master of Music through a partnership with the Baylor University School of Music. Visit www.baylor.edu/truett to learn more.
ABOUT THE KYLE LAKE CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE PREACHING
The Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching is named for Kyle Lake, a 1997 Truett Seminary graduate who died while pastoring Waco's University Baptist Church. His dynamic, creative and effective ministry as a preacher continues to impact many people. Through the generosity of his parents, David and Shirley Lake, in helping to establish the Center, Kyle's influence will be felt for generations to come. The center aims to provide the best possible preparation for our seminary students as well as continuing education in preaching to pastors and others in ministry. Furthermore, all programs are made available at a minimal charge to students in order to provide the greatest access to these exceptional services.