Keeping Faith in Christian Organisations

Description

Roy Williams in his book Post-God Nation argues that the faithfulness of Christian NFPs, schools, higher education institutions to their Christian identity and mission is the most powerful witness to the gospel in contemporary Australia where most Australians contact with Christianity is through these organisations rather than congregations. What does faithfulness look like? How do boards and senior leaders maintain it? What are the danger signs of slippage? Our panel will consider these issues raised by Stephen Judd, John Swinton and Kara Martin’s recent book Keeping Faith: How Christian Organisations Can Stay True to the Way of Jesus.

Program

6.00 Canapes and Drinks outside Chapel or in Courtyard

6.30 Welcome to Alphacrucis – Dr Stephen Fogarty, President, Alphacrucis University College

6.35 Introduction from Chair – Professor Paul Oslington, Alphacrucis University College

6.45 Why the Book is Needed – Professor John Swinton, University of Aberdeen

7.00 Panel Discussion

• Dr Stephen Judd – Former CEO Hammondcare
• Professor John Swinton – University of Aberdeen
• Kara Martin – Sydney based writer and Adjunct Professor at Gordon-Conwell Seminary USA
• Stu Cameron – Wesley Mission

8.00 Finish