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WRF/REFO500 Wittenberg Conference Registrations are now OPEN
Registrations are now OPEN for the WRF/REFO500 Conference in Wittenberg, Germany, in October of 2017. The link to the conference website is here – http://wrf500wittenberg.org/
Below is a list of the speakers at the conference along with the topics they will be addressing. Obviously, this will be a SUPERB event!
The all-important link to the online registration page for the conference is here – http://wrf500wittenberg.org/register-refo500/
The registration process is now OPEN! Keep in mind that accommodations are VERY limited in Wittenberg in late October of 2017 and we must use those dreaded words, “first-come, first-served.” Once our allocation of about 100 rooms at the Luther Hotel is taken by registrants, we will not be able to add more rooms. So, if you want to attend the conference, we would recommend that you REGISTER NOW. [In addition, there is a financial bonus if you register soon. See the registration page.]
The WRF Executive Committee has determined that registrations will not be available for just part of the conference. Anyone who registers must register and pay for the entire conference.
Here are the detains about the conference:
The World Reformed Fellowship Refo500 Conference 25 – 30 October, 2017 The Luther Hotel Wittenberg, Germany
“The Global Impact of the Reformation and its Relevance for Continuing Reformation”
The conference will begin with registration at 14:00 on Wednesday, 25 October, and will conclude with a worship service at 12:00 noon on Monday, 30 October. Saturday, 28 October will be a free day.
The presenters (listed in alphabetical order) and their topics are:
Bishop Nazir Ali, Bishop of Rochester in the Church of England (1994 – 2009) and Director of the Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue, “The Relevance of the Judeo-Christian Worldview of the Reformers For Today” (plenary)
The Bach Choir from Seoul, South Korea, Sacred Concert on Sunday night, 29 October
Dr. D. A. Carson, Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Co-Founder of the Gospel Coalition, “Sola Scriptura Then and Now: Until Everything Is Accomplished” (plenary)
Dr. Michael W. Goheen, Director of Theological Education at The Missional Training Center (Phoenix), Professor of Missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary (Grand Rapids), and Senior Fellow at Newbiggin House of Studies (San Francisco), “Global Urban Church Planting” (plenary)
Dr. Davi Gomes Chancellor of Mackenzie Presbyterian University in São Paulo and International Director Designate of the World Reformed Fellowship, “Reformational Motives for Mission to Unreached People Groups” (plenary)
Dr. Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, Founder of the White Horse Inn, and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Reformation, “The Relevance of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith Today” (plenary)
Dr. Benyamin Intan, President of the Evangelical Reformed Seminary in Jakarta, “Globalization, Post-Secularism and Sphere Sovereignty” (workshop)
Dr. Thomas Johnson, Global Scholars Professor and Research Vice President at Martin Bucer Seminary and Research Institutes, Senior Advisor to the Theological Commission of The World Evangelical Alliance, and Advisor to The International Institute for Religious Freedom, “The Pursuit of Unity Among Christians” (plenary)
Prof. Dr. Roel Kuiper, Member of the Dutch Senate, Professor of Christian Identity at Kampen Theological University, and Professor of Reformational Philosophy at Erasmus University of Rotterdam, “Global Reformed Mission for the 21st Century from the Perspective of Christian Politics” (plenary)
Archbishop B. A. Kwashi of Nigeria, Preaching at the Closing Worship Service on Monday, 30 October
Dr. Samuel Logan, Associate International Director of the World Reformed Fellowship, “Martin Luther and Jonathan Edwards: A Correct Understanding of Justification by Faith Alone” (workshop)
Dr. Fergus Macdonald, Former General Secretary of the United Bible Societies and Honorary Chairman of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, “The Psalms: Gospel Gateway for Postmoderns” (workshop)
Dr. Ron Man, Director of Worship Resources International, “Biblical and Reformational Principles of the Christology of Worship” (workshop)
Rev. Iver Martin, Minister of the Free Church of Scotland and Principal of Edinburgh Theological Seminary, “The Impact of the Scottish Reformation on World Missions” (plenary)
Dr. Mauro Meister, President of the Andrew Jumper Graduate Center in São Paulo, “The Global Challenges for Reformed Theological Education” (workshop)
Dr. Michael Oh, Executive Chair of the Lausanne Movement, Preaching on Sunday, 29 October
Dr. Stephan Paas, Professor of Missiology and Intercultural Theology at the Free University of Amsterdam and Professor of Missiology at the Theological University of Kampen, “Revitalization of Traditional Reformed Churches” (workshop)
Prof. Dr. B. J. G. Reitsma, Director of The Open Doors International Study Centre (2005 – 2009) and Professor of Missiology at the Free University of Amsterdam, “Ministry in Islamic Contexts” (plenary)
Rev. David Robertson, Minister of St. Peter’s Free Church in Dundee, Scotland, and Executive Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, “Addressing Atheism and Neo Paganism” (plenary)
Dr. Christine Schirrmacher, Executive Director of the International Institute of Islamic Studies of the World Evangelical Alliance, “Is ‘Reformation’ in Islam Possible? Can Islam Be Transformed Into a Religion of Peace?” (plenary)
Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights and Ambassador for Human Rights and Executive Chair of the Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance, “A Theology of Persecution and Suffering”(plenary)
Dr. Herman Selderhuis, Professor of Church History at the Theological University of Apeldoorn (The Netherlands) and Director of Refo500, a Co-Sponsor of the Wittenberg Conference, “REFO500 – The Next Steps” (plenary)
Professor Bong Ho Son, Korean Philosopher and author of Some Dangers of Rapid Church Growth, “Ministries of Mercy and Compassion in the Midst of Poverty and Prosperity Gospel Challenges” (workshop)
Dr. Stephen Tong, Minister of the Evangelical Reformed Church (Jakarta), Preaching on Sunday, 29 October
For further information, contact:
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