AUSTIN – With a mission to “Promote knowledge, understanding, and practice of the Christian faith as taught in the Scriptures,” the Austin Graduate School of Theology presents the 39th Annual Sermon Seminar on May 18-20. According to Austin Grad President, Stan Reid, the focus is on Thessalonians, Habakkuk, the Gospel of John and the Song of Solomon.
Said Reid, “Since its inception, the Sermon Seminar has aimed to affirm biblical preaching and teaching. We also seek to encourage persons who are committed to those good ministries. I hope that you will be with us this year!”
The $200 registration fee covers the cost of the seminar, lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday, the handouts and access to all audio files. A $40 deposit holds the spot. The fee is refundable through May 13, minus the deposit. Registration is online at the Austin Grad site. To pay by credit card, call 512-476-2772.
“I believe that we have another excellent program in place for 2020,” said Reid. Each morning begins with coffee and conversation, and those who attend will also enjoy worship and fellowship times together.
After registration at 6 p.m. on Monday, Todd Still will present the initial lesson on the letter to the Thessalonians. The dean of the Truett Theological Seminar at Baylor University, Dr. Still teaches courses in New Testament studies and on the Greek language. He has also served as a Fellow at the University of Exeter in Exeter, England and at the University of Glasgow.
Dr. Jim Martin teaches the first of three lessons on the book of Habakkuk at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. He preached for congregations in Florence, Ala., Kansas City, Mo., and Waco, and has served as Vice-president of Harding School of Theology since 2014.
The first session on Tuesday morning begins with Curt Niccum’s lesson on John’s gospel at 9:15. The college of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University professor specializes in ancient manuscripts and has done some of the work on the Dead Sea Scrolls and other projects.
The Song of Solomon is Mark Shipp’s focus at 10:15. An author with a special interest in worship pieces, Dr. Shipp holds degrees from Pepperdine University and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Jim Reynolds is conducting the special session titled “Addressing Controversial Subjects in a non–Confrontational Way” on Tuesday afternoon only. He holds degrees from ACU and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., and also a law degree from Southern Methodist University. The marriage and family counselor and author also teaches as an adjunct professor at Dallas Christian College and Austin Grad. He currently serves at the Lake Highlands Church in Dallas.
On Wednesday afternoon, John Harp of the Sunset Ridge church in San Antonio, David Heflin of the Woodward church of Christ in Okla., and Charlie Johanson of the Brentwood Oaks congregation here will facilitate the “From Text to Sermon 2.0” class.
Austin Grad’s mission is to foster preaching and teaching which are based on responsible biblical interpretation, faithful theological inquiry, and the Restoration vision. The studies are challenging, helpful and appropriate for the contemporary cultural setting.
For more information, email Renee Kennell at rkennell@austingrad.edu or call 512-476-2772. Click on the Quick Links tab online at the AustinGrad.edu site to access the full schedule and register.
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