Bridge: Partners for Discipleship
The Bridge exists to connect the church and the academy. Church leaders and scholars come together to seek better and more effective ways to communicate the message of the gospel to our contemporary contexts.
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As a bridge has two sides, so does ministry. In church leadership, we seek to bring together our learning and skills with the people and work of our congregation. Bridge is a way for local churches and Abilene Christian University’s Graduate School of Theology to partner and work together to raise up and further equip leaders within the church. At Bridge gatherings, you will learn from and interact with Bible faculty from ACU as well as other ministers, leaders, and church members from your area. Our time together will include worship, traditional keynote addresses, and other interactive elements like discussions and Q&A times.
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Session Speakers
Faculty members from ACU's Graduate School of Theology and College of Biblical Studies serve as our featured speakers for Bridge. While the specific speakers may vary from location to location, all of our faculty have extensive ministry experience in addition to their academic credentials. This combined background is a blessing to ACU students and will be for our Bridge attendees, as our faculty have vast experience in the integration of scholarship with the practice of ministry. Just as good theology is deepened and leavened by ministry work, so do church leaders benefit from a combination of practical wisdom and scholarly guidance.
who should come?
Bridge is appropriate for all church members, including but not limited to Bible-class teachers, ministry leaders, elders, ministers of various kinds, deacons, and students in college and high school. In short, any follower of Christ who longs to grow deeper in their understanding of God’s mission for the world will find meaningful content here. Our goal is to bring ACU Bible faculty into contact with church leaders and members in places of influence, so that we can provide content that is relevant for local contexts but that will also allow participants to go deeper in the study of the Bible, Christian theology, and practical ministry.
Questions
Contact David Kneip with any questions about this event.