Many Voices
Unexpected Communion
August 21, 2016 • Mark Labberton
Mark Labberton, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, brings to his leadership a deep awareness of the urgency of the gospel of Jesus Christ—and a passion for the vital role that Fuller plays in the enactment of that gospel. Mark infuses concepts such as freedom and joy into his presidency, while using his history of pastoral ministry to help prepare Christian leaders holistically for their callings, nurturing each student’s personal, spiritual, academic, and global formation. Prior to joining Fuller Seminary’s faculty in 2009, he served for 16 years as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, California.
The Necessity of Lament in Troubled Times
August 7, 2016 • Soong-Chan Rah
Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is the Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of church growth and evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. He was formerly the founding senior pastor of the Cambridge Community Fellowship Church. Engaging in urban ministry is his passion, and he enables and expands the understanding of his students of the values of racial reconciliation and social justice that combine in the relationship between the church and urban settings.
Embraced and Invited
July 31, 2016 • Renee Notkin
As the pastor of Union Church, UPC’s satellite congregation, Renée Notkin’s passion is to Biblically and theologically encourage people that the God on High delights in them and invites them into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through the equipping of the Spirit. Renée received her undergraduate degree from the UW in biology and her M.Div. from Regent College.
The Kingdom vs. The Empire
July 3, 2016 • Rodger Nishioka
Born in Honolulu and raised in Seattle at the Japanese Presbyterian Church, Rodger Nishioka received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social and Cultural Foundations of Education from Georgia State University and earned his Master of Arts in Theological Studies from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He recently joined the staff of Village Church (Prairie Village, Kans.) as the new director of Adult Educational Ministries after having taught at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta for the past 15 years.
Who Me?
June 26, 2016 • Brenda Salter McNeil
Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil is an Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies in the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University, where she also directs the Reconciliation Studies Minor program. She is also an author, speaker, and thought leader with over 25 years of ministry experience in the field of racial, ethnic and gender reconciliation. Her mission is to inspire and equip young Christian leaders to practice reconciliation around the world and to build communities that partner with God to bring relational healing and social wholeness.
A Matthew 25 Moment for the American Church
June 19, 2016 • Richard Stearns
As president of World Vision U.S., Rich Stearns calls Christians to action on the greatest needs of our day. He is driven by his passion to raise awareness and support for poverty and justice issues. Today, he continues to leverage his influence by boldly calling churches to engage with the Syria refugee crisis and follow Jesus into the hurting places of our world.