Wycliffe Canada UnBound Conference
Event on 2011-05-07 08:30:00

Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada Presents:

UnBound

The Bible In Global Contexts

A conference exploring how the biblical story dynamically intersects with cultural stories

Saturday May 7, 2011 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Ambrose Univesity College

Calgary, Alberta

FEATURING:

David L. – Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities and former Provost at Baylor University (Waco, Texas). He is guest professor of Peking University (Beijing).People of the Book (1996), Houses of the Interpreter (2003) and a forthcoming Theological Commentary on the Gospel of Luke (Brazos, 2011).

Ray Aldred – Assistant professor of theology at Ambrose University College (Calgary, Alta.) and is currently finishing doctoral studies in theology. He is chairperson of the Aboriginal Ministries Council for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. As a First Nations person (status Cree), Ray is purposeful in developing indigenous leadership and is an active member of NAIITS (North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies).

Michael Coren – Highly popular and entertaining public speaker and writer.UnBound conference. Michael is a weekly columnist, published every Saturday with the Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg Sun newspapers, and The London Free Press. Michael is also the host of the nightly Michael Coren Show on CTS television.

Regular registration: per person, students , couples

Group discounts available

Registration at the door is also available

Includes lunch, parking and a free copy of Wycliffes Eye to Eye – Heart to Heart book

Door prizes, including a 2GB iPod.

Everyone attending the conference can choose from a variety of insightful workshops, conducted by knowledgeable presenters from across the country. Sessions include:

Sing It! Act It! Dance It! Believe It!

Bible Translation and Theology: Who Needs It?

Cutting-edge Software for Translators: Who knew this could be so cool?

First Nations of Canada and Bible Translation

Language and Culture Learning: A live demonstration

Redeeming Cultures: Latin America contexts

And much more! Youre invited to experience a thought-provoking and entertaining day revealing the impact of God moving into the neighbourhoods of the world.

For more information, phone Melanie at 1-800-463-1143 ext.

at Ambrose University College – Gymnasium

Calgary, Canada

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