FREE WEBINARS ON THIS ELECTION YEAR
Dear pastors and everyone wrestling with our political situation,
For pastors and Christian leaders, every presidential election brings hard choices. As a minister of the Gospel, you want to help those you serve think biblically about such important matters but know there are strong, even mutually contradictory, political views in your congregation. Consequently, you may struggle with how to be both courageously biblical and gently pastoral.
I have just edited a book THE SPIRITUAL DANGER OF DONALD TRUMP: 30 EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS ON JUSTICE, TRUTH, AND MORAL INTEGRITY. Mark Labberton, President of Fuller Seminary, says of the book: “Whether you agree or disagree with these voices, I believe their perspectives and arguments are urgently in need of being heard.“ And Roberta Hestenes, former President of Eastern University and International Minister-at-large, World Vision, says of the issues discussed in the book that “Christian witness and faithfulness to the gospel are all at stake.“
The contributors are Republicans, Independents and Democrats. Former Republican congressman Reid Ribble writes a chapter on immigration policy. Peter Wehner – –who held important positions in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush – writes about “the deepening crisis in evangelical Christianity.” Dr. Stephen Meyer, a long time CIA analyst and now the Dean of Graduate Studies at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security in Washington somberly ponders the future of our nation. Yale theologian Miroslav Volf and missiologist Samuel Escobar add theological reflections. In my chapter, I ask whether the evangelical center will remain silent in 2020.
I invite you to a free webinar on “The Pastor’s Dilemma in an Election Year.” This webinar is for you if you are struggling with how to help your congregation think biblically this election year. Your congregation is probably sharply divided over politics. You may fear that anything you say will offend someone – – or even drive them away! You understandably want all of your people to let Christ be Lord of their politics, but you struggle to find a way to do that wisely. I invite you to join my webinar for suggestions and help.
On all the webinars, I will tell you how to order multiple copies at a 70% discount.
There are four free webinars scheduled especially for pastors. To register, go to the following:
June 16, 7-8pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksb1ewheSz6hOxrp9UOVkQ
June 18, 7-8pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XFb9XFxEQEyyM5R9N414ZA
June 23,3-4pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U7Pa8BqxTaqXqTj6MXkc-w
June 25,10-11am: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-UxZSnvYQUelOgCRgF4NhQ
I will also do four free webinars on the topic: “How Can I talk With Family and Friends Who Disagree With Me This Election Year?” Are there ways to begin a conversation that leads to real listening and dialogue rather than anger and silence? I will share suggestions and invite participants to add their own wisdom.
To register, or encourage others to register, for one of these, go to:
June 15, 1-2pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-lHSOwRFQPuYsvnzBCyXzg
June 22,7-8pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PusMJ4oRQrWeX9aN3YR8tA
June 29, 7-8pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiCNhhTGQlq3FxnF8zccqA
June 30,noon-1pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7rX457ZQwi7efVQvK1AGw
You can purchase multiple copies of my book at a 50% discount. To do so, go to www.wipfandstock.com and use the code/coupon DANGER50.
A pilgrim with you, seeking to be faithful to Christ our Lord in this wrenching time.
Ron Sider
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