Equipping Cultural Influencers with a Christian Worldview

What Is Worldview All About?:

"To engage the world...requires that we understand that great ideas compete for people's minds and hearts [because] 'ideas have consequences. It is great ideas that inform the mind, fire the imagination, move the heart, and shape the culture. History is little more than the recording of the rise and fall of great ideas - the worldviews - that form our values and move us to act." (Charles Colson & Nancy Pearcey)

Our Challenge:
Can we "nurture" an excitement in Christians to begin to re-capture these disciplines for the Kingdom? Perhaps the answer is yes, if we recognize and utilize those He has "called" into these areas of discipline. Perhaps we can then experience the God ordained passion for these disciplines needed to ignite that excitement - as we seek to equip.

GOALS AND TOPICS

Where Have We Been... Where are We Going?  We thought it might be of interest for you to be able to scan the topics we have covered since we started in September of 2011. We will also lay out dates we have scheduled for the near future. Our focus is the six major evangelistic worldviews and the six major components of each worldview. You can see these on the worldview chart at this tab.  

We hope to influence in two primary ways.  First - we want to bring together those who have had an interest in worldview topics and mentoring. It is helpful to get connected with others who have a particular interest or calling.  Second - we intend that our Forums will also impact those willing to consider these subjects who may not have a background in worldview disciplines. We would endeavor to awaken their interests.

Becoming a Catalyst and Encourager:
Our desire is that the lectures will promote a strong intellectual challenge that equips and stimulates. In time we trust that this will result in believers who are more confident to engage in the public square. Study groups can also be a real encouragement to those who are learning and wishing to become more effective in their witness. If you are interested in starting a study group, let us provide some suggestions and material.

SPEAKERS & SUBJECTS PAST & FUTURE

  1. Chuck Edwards - (Sept. 2011) Summit Ministries. Looking Through the Glasses of Competing Worldviews
  2. Dr. Brian Mattson - (Oct. 2011) Senior Scholar for Public Theology, Center for Cultural Leadership. Privatized Faith: The Sacred/Secular Distinction and The Christian Worldview.
  3. Dr. David Noebel - (Nov. 2011) Founder of Summit Ministries. Cultural Marxism: Alive and Thriving In America
  4. Dr. P. J. Hill - (Jan. 2012) Professor Emeritus of Economic, Wheaton College. The Morality of Capitalism: Ethical Influences on Economics
  5. John Stonestreet - (Feb. 2012) Fellow, Summit Ministries and the Colson Center. The Crisis of Ethics: Consequences of Neglecting Moral and Worldview Equipping
  6. Jennifer Marshall - (March 2012) The Heritage Foundation. Effective Compassion - Dealing Successfully with Poverty
  7. Jeff Ventrella Esquire - (May 2012) Alliance Defending Freedom. "The Cultural Advocate Today - For Religious Liberty
  8. Curtis Bowers - (July 2012) Independent film producer. Marxism on the March in America: Current Conquest or Contrived Conspiracy Theory?
  9. Warren Cole Smith - (Sept. 2012) WORLD Magazine, Culture, Media, and the Health of Modern Evangelicalism: A Seasoned Journalist's Perspective
  10. Trevor Loudon - (Oct. 2012) Barack Obama and the Enemies Within 
  11. Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson - (Nov. 2012) Deputy Director of Life Sciences for the Creation Research Institute "Life... Created or Just Part of the Cosmos? Does It Matter?"
  12. Rev. Bill Nikides - (Jan. 2013) Director of Church-to-Church, Advancing Native Missions. Islam: The Western Christian Response ...and the Insider Movement?
  13. Eric Teetsel - (Feb. 2013) The Colson Center - Manhattan Declaration. The Institution of Marriage - Foundation for Culture. With the Montana Family Foundation.
  14. Dr. Michael Bauman - (March 2013) Professor of Theology and Culture - Hillsdale College Wrestling with Critical Thinking in a Sound-Bite Culture
  15. Greg Koukl - (May 2013) President and founder of: Stand to Reason Apologetic Ministries. From Truth to Experience: Why the Church is Losing It's Vitality
  16. Dr. Michael Coffman - (Sept. 2013) President: Environnemental Perspectives, Inc. The United Nations and Its Step Children: Agenda 21: Threat to the America and the Church.
  17. Jeffery Ventrella Esquire - (Nov. 2013) Alliance Defending Freedom. Law, Caesar, and Liberty - Who Is Shaping Culture?
  18. Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. - (Jan. 2014) Highlands Ministries. From Biblical Economics to Pro-Life: Progressive Threats to the Creator's Order *
  19. Warren Cole Smith - (Feb. 2014) WORLD Magazine. Prodigal Press: Confronting the Anti-Christian Bias of the American News Media
  20. Dr. Mike Adams - (March 2014) Professor of Criminology, Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington. Activist for Free Speech & Pro-Life: On College Campuses and Everywhere Else
  21. Jennifer Lahl - (July 2014) President, Center for Bioethics and Culture. The Ethics of the New Modern Family - Is This the New Normal? Jennifer was recommended to us by Jeff Ventrella and John Stonestreet.
  22. Dr. Jay Richards - (Sept. 2014) Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute. Myths About Capitalism - It's Fit With Christianity and Freedom.
  23. Dr. Brian Mattson - (Nov.2014) Center for Cultural Leadership. Challenging Secularism's Sense of Entitlement - by Our Engagement (Nov. 2014)
  24. Dr. Sean McDowell - (Jan. 2015) Worldview Ministries. Same-Sex Marriage, Compassion and Clarity.
  25. Dr. Frank Turek - (Feb. 2015) CEO of Cross Examined I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist & Legislating Morality In a Politically Correct Culture
  26. Dr. Glenn Sunshine - (April 2015) Professor of Early Modern European History, Central Connecticut State University. Christianity & The Western Political Tradition - Understanding our Governmental Roots
  27. Josh McDowell - Josh McDowell Ministries a division of "Cru." The Perfect Storm: Colliding Cultural Forces in America. June 26-27th, 2015
  28. John Stonestreet - Summit Ministers & the Colson Center, Oct. 2-3, 2015. Restoring All Things: God's Plan to Change the World through Everyday People
  29. Dr. Mark David Hall - Professor of Political Science, George Fox Univ. Religious Liberty in America: From the Founders to Barack Obama Nov. 6-7th, 2015
  30. J. Warner Wallace - Cold-Case Christian Ministries. A homicide detectives to look at the evidence behind Christian beliefs. Jan 15-16th, 2016
  31. Scott Klusendorf - Life Training Institute. Are the Unborn Members of the Human Family? Making the Pro-Life Argument. Feb. 26-27th, 2016
  32. Abdu Murray Esquire - Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. "The Truth about Islam." April 15-16th, 2016
  33. Dr. Ryan T. Anderson, Heritage Foundation. "Standing Together for Marriage and Religious Liberty. July 22-23rd 2016
  34. Brett Kunkle - Stand To Reason Apologetic Ministries. "God, Goodness and the Problem of Evil." Sept. 30-Oct. 1st, 2016
  35. Dr. Christopher Yuan & Family- Professor at Moody Bible Institute. "Holy Sexuality - A Gay Son's Journey to God." Nov. 4-5th 2016

  36. Dr. Paul Nelson, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute. “Intelligent Design, Evolution, and the Future of Free Science.” Jan. 27-28th. 2017

  37. Dr. Carol Swain, Professor of Political Science and Law, Vanderbilt University. “Cultural Marxism’s Impact on Higher Education.” Carol is the African American historian in the film “Hillary’s America, the Secret History of the Democratic Party.” March 17-18th, 2017

  38. Glenn Stanton, Director of Family Formation Studies, Focus on the Family. “Comparisons of Same-sex vs. Traditional Parenting Outcomes.” Sept. 22-23rd, 2017

  39. Dr. Kathy Koch, Celebrate Kids Ministries. Dangers of a Narrow View of Intelligence in Youth.  Jan. 26-27th, 2018.

  40. John Eidsmoe Esquire, Professor – Oak Brook College of Law.  Historical and Theological Foundations of Law and the Founders.  March 16-17th, 2018

  41.  Dr. Del Tackett – Truth Encounter: Bringing Your Worldview to Your Culture. Sept. 28-29th, 2018

  42. Scott Klusendorf - Life Training Institute.  Bioethics: What Will Life Ethics Look Like in a Brave New World?  Nov. 9-10th, 2018

  43. Josh McDowell and Dr. Sean McDowell. Sexual Integrity and Pornography in a Secular Society. Feb. 8-9, 2019

  44. Dr. Jay Richards - Research Professor in Business and Economics, The Catholic University of America. Marxism vs. Free Market Economics and the Future Prosperity of America. March 22-23, 2019 

  45. Abdu Murray Esq. North American Director for RZIM Ministries. Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World. Sept. 13-14th, 2019

  46. Star Parker – Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Conservativism Is Not Racism: Restoring Dignity Through Faith, Freedom and Personal Responsibility.  Nov. 1-2nd, 2019.  

  47. Glenn Stanton - Director of Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. the Myth of Toxic Masculinity and the Destructive Irony of Modern Feminism.  Jan. 24-25th, 2020

  48. Joy Pullman – Executive Editor of  The Federalist. Tablets, iPhones, and Laptops – How Screen Addictions Affect the Brain.  Joy will also address educational issues and Common Core.   March 6-7th, 2020  

  49. Dr. Sean McDowell - Professor of Apologetics, Biola University.  Tolerance vs. Intolerance: Demonstrating Love Without Compromise... or Intimidation.  Sept. 25-26th, 2020.

  50.  Jeremiah Johnston Christian Thinkers Society. How Should Christians Respond to Spiritual Darkness and Paranormal Activity? Nov. 6-7th, 2020

  51.  Alan Shlemon - Stand To Reason apologetic ministries.  "Preparing for the Next Cultural Revolution - As Ambassadors for Christ, how do we engage issues like Critical Theory and Critical Race Theory?" He will also take a Closer Look at Islam. January 22-23rd, 2021

  52.  Dr. Glenn Sunshine – Professor of History, Central Connecticut State University. Critical Theory & Cultural Marxism – America’s Greatest Threat. March 5-6th, 2021

  53. Dr. Jay Richards – Professor of Economics. The Next Panic Attack -How Do We stop the “Expert Elites” From Manipulating Culture with Panic?  Sept. 17-18th, 2021
  54. Lee Strobel – Leader of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics.  Equipping Christians for 21st Century Evangelism and Apologetics.  Nov. 5-6th, 2021.
  55. Dr. Christopher Yuan.  Bible Professor, Moody Bible Institute. “He Made Them Male and Female: Sex, Gender and the Imago Dei.” Jan 21-22nd, 2022
  56. Marc Malone, Founder - Saving America from Global Governance. What Are the Threats of Agenda 30 & Globalism to America's Future. Feb. 18, 2022
  57. Dr. Glenn Sunshine – CRT and Other Schisms – Considering the Future of the Church April 1-2nd 2022
  58. Tim Barton, President of WallBuilders. Examining America's Godly Heritage - Are We Prepared to Pass the Baton? Sept. 23-24th, 2022
  59. Dr. Jay Richards – Heritage Foundation. Understanding the Progressives' Use of Gender Ideology from a National and International Public Policy Perspective November 4th; and 5th, 2022.
  60. Abdu Murray Esq. Embrace the Truth International. More than a White Man's Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion." Jan. 20- 21st, 2023
  61. Patrick Wood Technocracy News and Trends.  Technocracy, the Hard Road to World Order.  March 3-4th, 2023