Biola on the Road
Be Ready Conference
Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World
Calgary, AB, Canada • March 8-9, 2013
Always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence...
I'm sure we don't need to tell you how much our culture is confused about God. Most people don't believe He's relevant to their lives and many even see religion as a force for evil rather than good. It's no wonder they see Christianity as not worth even examining.
That hasn't changed our mandate to be ambassadors for Christ, of course. We are called to always be ready to give a defense for the hope we have, sharing our faith with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
But Christians themselves are struggling to articulate their worldview. Our generation is one of the least biblically literate in history.
We want Christians to know that their faith is reasonable; that loving God means loving Him with all our heart, soul and mind.
Sponsored by: Centre Street Church, Faith Beyond Belief and Biola University.
When
March 8-9, 2013
Where
Centre Street Church
3900 2nd Street NE
Calgary, AB, T2E 9C1
Cost
Individual Registration - With Lunch
$60 - Until February 28, 2013 (While tickets last)
After March 1, 2013 tickets with lunch are not available.
Individual Registration - No Lunch
$50 - Until February 28, 2013
$65 - After March 1, 2013
Group Registration (minimum 10)
$50 - Until February 28, 2013 (With Lunch)
$65 - After March 1, 2013 (No Lunch / Full non-group rate)
Questions? Contact us at (888) 332-4652 or conference.coordinator@biola.edu
Speakers
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Dr. William Lane Craig
World Renowned Apologist and Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
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Dr. J.P. Moreland
Renowned Apologist and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
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Dr. Craig Hazen
Founder and Director of M.A. Program in Christian Apologetics and Director of M.A. Program in Science and Religion at Biola University
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Dr. Clay Jones
Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University
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Sean McDowell
Well-known apologetics teacher, speaker, and author
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Tawa Anderson
Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Oklahoma Baptist University
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Paul Buller
Founder and Director of the Network of Christian Apologists in Calgary
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Dr. Hugo Meynell
Professor of Religious Studies at University of Calgary
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John Ferguson
Pastor of New City Church, Calgary
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Dr. Irving Hexham
Professor of Religious Studies at University of Calgary
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Michael Horner
Philosopher and part-time Instructor in Philosophy at Trinity Western University and Summit Pacific College
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Maaike Rosendal
Public advocate at the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform
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Jojo Ruba
Executive Director of Faith Beyond Belief
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Andy Steiger
KKLA Radio Host and Director of Apologetics Canada
Schedule
Friday
| 7:00 - 8:15 PM | Kickoff Lectures |
| 8:15 - 8:30 PM | Break |
| 8:30 - 9:30 PM | Clay Jones, “Why God Allows Evil” |
| 9:30 - 10:00 PM | Optional Q&A with Speakers |
Saturday
| 8:30 - 9:15 AM | Craig Hazen, “Christianity and the Challenge of World Religions” |
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:30 - 10:15 AM | Sean McDowell, “Apologetics for a New Generation” |
| 10:15 - 10:20 AM | Stretch break – move to parallel session rooms |
| 10:20 - 11:15 AM | Breakout sessions |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Lunch break |
| 12:15 - 1:00 PM | JP Moreland, “The Case for the Soul” |
| 1:00 - 1:10 PM | Break |
| 1:10 - 2:00 PM | William Lane Craig, “Arguments for the Existence of God” |
Breakout Sessions
| Title | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Jesus Said What?! Jesus, the Jesus Seminar, and Reliability of the Gospels | Tawa Anderson |
| The Apologtist Next Door: Local Expertise for Commending and Defending the Faith | Paul Buller and Dr. Hugo Meynell |
| Cultural Apologetics in Ministry: Using Culture to Defend the Truth of Christianity | John Ferguson |
| The Coming Spiritual Tsunami: The Growth of Canadian Religious Pluralism, World Religions, and the Growing Crisis of Evangelical Faith | Dr. Irving Hexham |
| Why Won't Athiests Man-Up? Athiests and the Burden of Proof | Michael Horner |
| Loving our Neighbors: How to be a Pro-Life Ambassador | Maaike Rosendal |
| God Keep Our Land: Becoming Effective Ambassadors for Christ in Canada | Jojo Ruba |
| What is the Meaning of Life? | Andy Steiger |
| Why a Christian University Matters in Gospel Proclamation | Dr. Barry Corey |