News
James M. Grier Web site Launched
Jun 27, 2008
Dr. James M. Grier, Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology has developed a new Web site located …
A Tribute to Dr. Victor M. Matthews
Apr 17, 2008
In conjunction with Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, the family of Dr. Victor Matthews has scheduled …
Talking Points
Face the Race: How do we equip ourselves and our ministries to understand, partner, and engage multi-cultural relationships?
Monday, October 20, 2008
Talking Points is a semi-annual forum designed to bring thoughtful perspectives on current ministry topics through presentation, dialogue and interaction. The fall event will focus on the issue of multicultural ministry and reflects the seminary’s commitment to provide a forum for people interested in this crucial issue. More information about the event (e.g., schedule, registration, etc.) will be available in the upcoming week.
Sessions
Session # 1: Dr. Emerson (9:00-10:15)
Facing our Changing World: What is the new landscape of America?
Session # 2: Dr. Livermore (10:30-11:45)
Facing our Fears/Understanding/Perceptions: What is cultural intelligence?
Session # 3: Dr. Yancey (1:15-2:30)
Facing our practices: Where do we go from here and what steps are needed to get there?
Session #4: Q&A Time with Speakers (2:30-3:00)
Speakers
Michael Emerson, Professor of Public Affairs and Sociology at Rice University
Emerson is the author of numerous articles on race relations and religion, and the co-author of United by Faith. His book with Christian Smith, Divided by Faith, was the winner of the distinguished book award by The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion.
George Yancey, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas
Yancey is the author of Beyond Black and White and Beyond Racial Gridlock. He is the founder of Reconciliation Consulting, helping churches and ministries develop and sustain a multiracial emphasis.
David Livermore, Assistant Professor of Multicultural Ministries at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Livermore is the author of Serving with Eyes Wide Open and an upcoming book on Cultural Intelligence. He is the Executive Director of the Global Learning Center at GRTS and co-founder of Intersect which provides training and coaching for emerging leaders around the globe.
Previous Talking Points
Click below for audio recordings and handouts from our past Talking Points events:
"Church Planting" with Jim Griffith, Jeff Manion, and George Coon
"Ministry Transitions" with Joe Stowell and Doug Fagerstrom
"Where Youth Ministry Must Go" with Kara Powell, Steve Argue, and Mark Oestreicher
"What is the Gospel?" with Scot McKnight, Ruth Tucker, and David Turner
"What is Emerging?" with Brian McLaren, Mike Wittmer, and Ed Dobson
