Speaker

Dr. Frank A. Thomas

Dr. Frank A. Thomas will offer the keynote on Tuesday morning and will preach at the closing worship on Wednesday.

Dr. Thomas is the Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary. He is the author of They Like to Never Quit Praisin’ God: The Role of Celebration In Preaching, How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon and Introduction to the Practice of African American Preaching.

Thomas holds a PhD in Communications (Rhetoric) from the University of Memphis; a Doctor of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry degrees from Chicago Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary; a Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary; and a Master of Arts in African-Caribbean Studies from Northeastern Illinois University.

Monday, October 28

4:00 PM

Arrivals and Check-in

5:30 PM

Opening Session

6:00 PM

Dinner

7:00 PM

Working Group Session 1: Introductions
Throughout the retreat, participants will meet in small working groups intended to foster relationships and provide space for learning and responding.

7:45 PM

Preaching and Music
Three preachers will offer short-form sermons in a variety of styles

Tuesday, October 29

7:30 AM

Morning Prayer (optional)

8:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM

Keynote Session: Dr. Frank A. Thomas

10:00 AM

Working Group Session 2: Keynote Response

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Keynote Session: Dr. Frank A Thomas

Noon

Lunch

1:00 PM

Workshops - A number of workshops will offer preachers an opportunity to learn practical skills and new approaches to preaching.

2:30 PM

Free Time - Participants are invited to use this time for rest, prayer, planning, or soul-feeding activities. Optional opportunities will be offered at the retreat center and beyond.

6:00 PM

Dinner

7:00 PM

Preaching and Music - Two preachers will offer sermons in a variety of styles.

8:30 PM

Firepit Gathering (optional)

Wednesday, October 30

7:30 AM

Morning Prayer (optional)

8:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM

Working Group Session 3: Takeaways

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Closing Worship: Dr. Frank A. Thomas, preaching

Noon

Lunch and Departures

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