“Redeeming Sexuality: Christianity, Identity, and Trans Ideology”
How are we to live in and respond to an age that denies mankind’s unique status as an image-bearer of God? Join us to discover the depth and power of God’s law-word for the redemption of human sexuality.
Schedule
8:30am: Doors open and registration
9:25am: Session #1: Rev. Dr. Joe Boot
10:40am: Session #2: Dr. Peter Jones
1:00pm: Session #3: Dr. Ted Fenske
2:15pm: Session #4: Pastor Tim Stephens
3:40pm: Q&A and Panel Discussion
4:45pm: End of Program
NEW PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT FOR CHURCH LEADERS
Ezra Talks: Practical Applications
If you are a Church Leader, you’ll want to join your peers for a special evening of brief talks tailored toward encouraging one another in practically working out the Mission of God conference themes in the life of your congregation.
On Friday evening some of the conference speakers will briefly present on the practical outworking of the themes of the conference. From pastoral counseling for the parents of the gender confused to youth ministry to teens bombarded with propaganda and even navigating the legal realities of restrictive legislation for biblical faithful ministry there is no shortage of tough pastoral situations church leaders can find themselves in. This evening will allow church leaders to spend some time hearing about the challenges facing all of us and discuss biblically faithful solutions. The night will include a substantial portion of Q&A.”
Light desert and refreshments will be provided. The entire evening is provided at no charge to interested Church Leaders.
Speaker Bios
Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot
M.A., Ph. D.
Joe Boot is a Christian thinker, cultural apologist/philosopher, and founder of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, a worldview training organization and think-tank in Grimsby, Ontario. He is also the founding pastor of Westminster Chapel and founder of Westminster Classical Christian Academy, both in Toronto. Joe has spoken, debated and guest lectured globally and writes on cultural philosophy and theology exploring the biblical worldview as it relates to the Christian’s mission in the world. His most recent contributions to scriptural cultural philosophy include Mission of God, Gospel Culture and Gospel Witness.
Rev. Tim Stephens
Tim Stephens is the pastor of Fairview Baptist Church. He started his ministry in January 2014. Tim grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario and graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Queen’s University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. He is happily married to Raquel and they have eight children.
Dr. Ted Fenske
Dr. Ted Fenske is Clinical Professor with the Division of Cardiology at the University of Alberta, staff cardiologist at the C.K. Hui Heart Centre, and an Elder at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Edmonton.
Referring to himself in his hospital role as a sheep in wolf’s clothing, he endeavors to shine God’s light in dark places of need and provide compassionate care for his patients, asserting that his personal faith in Christ has been the focus and foundation of his practice.
Formerly from Vancouver, he is the proud father of three sons and content to call Edmonton home these past 30+ years, where he and his wife, Tanya, are actively involved in the Christian community.
Dr. Peter Jones
Dr. Peter Jones is director of truthXchange, a ministry that exists to recognize and respond to the rising tide of neopaganism. He is a former Professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary in California, and a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is also the author of numerous books and articles.