Christian Churches of NZ (formerly Assoc. Churches of Christ) Leadership Summit, Wed 18th to Sat 21st August, 2010, Bridge Valley Conference & Adventure Centre, Nelson.

Christian Churches of NZ (formerly Assoc. Churches of Christ) Leadership Summit, Wed 18th to Sat 21st August, 2010, Bridge Valley Conference & Adventure Centre, Nelson.

Christian Churches of NZ (formerly Assoc. Churches of Christ) Leadership Summit, Wed 18th to Sat 21st August, 2010, Bridge Valley Conference & Adventure Centre, Nelson.

Christian Churches of NZ (formerly Assoc. Churches of Christ) Leadership Summit, Wed 18th to Sat 21st August, 2010, Bridge Valley Conference & Adventure Centre, Nelson.

A conference exploring congregationally-rooted, holistic, public mission - sponsored by:
• Wellington Theological Consortium, University of Otago's Centre for Theology and Public Issues
• Peoples Coffee
• Urban Vision
• LifePoint

Jesus is Lord, and Caesar isn't! Since Jesus is Lord of all, the gospel requires that together we take action to resist "the ways of the world" by promoting ways of living that show evidence of Jesus' lordship. This is not something we can do alone; nor are we expected to. Christ-like living and work in the world cannot be undertaken apart from the body of Christ. Local congregations are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. Through them he continues to take action.
How may we develop our vision of the gospel? How may our faith communities become missional peoples?
The conference aims to encourage grassroots, congregation-centred, engagement with the whole gospel. Local activists will provide reflections, workshops, and discussion input on a range of local and global considerations, possibilities, opportunities, and challenges. Your input is also welcomed.

Plenary sessions:
Andrew Bradstock (Howard Paterson Professor of Theology and Public Issues and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues at the University of Otago)
Topic: Why Christian theology is a public matter

Jonathan Boston (Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Institute of Policy Studies, Victoria University of Wellington)
Topic: Some personal reflections: Christian faith, public faith, and public life

Chris Marshall (Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington)
Topic: Just Compassion: The good Samaritan and the ethics of restorative care

Ruby Duncan (CEO of IOSIS (providing practical support, including learning, to encourage struggling families)
Topic: The character of thoughtful, informed, Christian social support

Workshops:
Kim Workman - Justice is a public affair
Peter McKenzie - The Clapham Sect
Justin Duckworth - Doing the gospel
Tom Noakes Duncan - Covenanted community as a basis for witness
Matt Lamason & Andrew Bradstock - Just trade and the gospel

In addition, others engaged in public Christian practice will provide workshops on a range of local and global considerations, possibilities, opportunities, and challenges. Also, there will be a facilitated panel discussion with "from the floor" participation .

6:30pm to 8:45pm Friday 27 and
9:30am to 4pm Saturday 28 August 2010
Venue
LifePoint Church
61 Hopper Street, Mt Cook, Wellington

Fees
Pre-conference discount: Waged $30.00, Unwaged & Students $10.00
Fees "on the day" : Waged $40.00, Unwaged & Students $15.00

Please mail your registration slip and cheque, payable to "Wellington Theological Consortium", to:
Public Christianity Conference, C/- Wellington CEC, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140

For further information contact:
Tom Noakes Duncan, Urban Vision, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Ph. (04) 380 1659; Gavin Drew, Wellington Theological Consortium, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Ph. (04) 4798 377

A conference exploring congregationally-rooted, holistic, public mission - sponsored by:
• Wellington Theological Consortium, University of Otago's Centre for Theology and Public Issues
• Peoples Coffee
• Urban Vision
• LifePoint

Jesus is Lord, and Caesar isn't! Since Jesus is Lord of all, the gospel requires that together we take action to resist "the ways of the world" by promoting ways of living that show evidence of Jesus' lordship. This is not something we can do alone; nor are we expected to. Christ-like living and work in the world cannot be undertaken apart from the body of Christ. Local congregations are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. Through them he continues to take action.
How may we develop our vision of the gospel? How may our faith communities become missional peoples?
The conference aims to encourage grassroots, congregation-centred, engagement with the whole gospel. Local activists will provide reflections, workshops, and discussion input on a range of local and global considerations, possibilities, opportunities, and challenges. Your input is also welcomed.

Plenary sessions:
Andrew Bradstock (Howard Paterson Professor of Theology and Public Issues and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues at the University of Otago)
Topic: Why Christian theology is a public matter

Jonathan Boston (Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Institute of Policy Studies, Victoria University of Wellington)
Topic: Some personal reflections: Christian faith, public faith, and public life

Chris Marshall (Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington)
Topic: Just Compassion: The good Samaritan and the ethics of restorative care

Ruby Duncan (CEO of IOSIS (providing practical support, including learning, to encourage struggling families)
Topic: The character of thoughtful, informed, Christian social support

Workshops:
Kim Workman - Justice is a public affair
Peter McKenzie - The Clapham Sect
Justin Duckworth - Doing the gospel
Tom Noakes Duncan - Covenanted community as a basis for witness
Matt Lamason & Andrew Bradstock - Just trade and the gospel

In addition, others engaged in public Christian practice will provide workshops on a range of local and global considerations, possibilities, opportunities, and challenges. Also, there will be a facilitated panel discussion with "from the floor" participation .

6:30pm to 8:45pm Friday 27 and
9:30am to 4pm Saturday 28 August 2010
Venue
LifePoint Church
61 Hopper Street, Mt Cook, Wellington

Fees
Pre-conference discount: Waged $30.00, Unwaged & Students $10.00
Fees "on the day" : Waged $40.00, Unwaged & Students $15.00

Please mail your registration slip and cheque, payable to "Wellington Theological Consortium", to:
Public Christianity Conference, C/- Wellington CEC, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140

For further information contact:
Tom Noakes Duncan, Urban Vision, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Ph. (04) 380 1659; Gavin Drew, Wellington Theological Consortium, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Ph. (04) 4798 377