Real Life Grace Conference – 2018
“Rethinking Christian Growth”
We’ve heard the most wonderful news, news of redemption and rescue and love for those who have bottomed out and failed miserably. We are rebels, rescued and liberated by God’s amazing grace in Christ.
Yet we are surrounded by misleading messages and confusion. Particularly in areas of growth and discipleship. Law and gospel get mixed together, sowing discouragement and pushing us toward dead ends.
This two-day conference will re-examine the concept of Christian growth. What is it? How does it happen, according to the Word of God? We’ll be theological, but theology isn’t done in an ivory tower but in this real world where sinners and failures live. Come be encouraged by the truth of real life grace.
Cost: $20; register online or pay at door. Limited scholarships available.
Schedule
Friday, Apri
8:15-8:45 AM Continental Breakfast
8:45-10:00 AM Session II
Tumors, System Failures, and Grace
Growth in a body of death
Dax Swanson
10:15-11:30 AM Session III
Sinners and Saints
Growth in a Law/Gospel Framework
Ryan Couch
11:30-12:15 PM Lunch & Fellowship
12:15-1:30 PM Session IV
Living in the Church
Growth in Community
Jim McNeely
1:45-2:30 PM Q & A
Jeff, Jim, Ryan, Dax
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18)
Brief Bios:
Jim McNeely: Father of 4 boys, husband of Betty, author of Romance of Grace and Grace in Community, Jim is a pastor, musician, poet, magician, and sinning ragamuffin. He currently shepherds at Bread and Wine Fellowship in Bellingham, WA.
Jeff Pierce: Jeff and his wife Jill have three daughters. He is currently completing a doctorate at Westminster Theological Seminary, and is a certified biblical counselor. He pastors at Summit Lake Community Church just outside Olympia, WA.
Ryan Couch: Sinner and saint, husband and dad, Ryan has over 15 years’ experience as a pastor and church planter. He has two master’s degrees, runs a produce business, and loves to help real life people see real life gospel. He currently hails from Bend, OR.
Dax Swanson: Dax and his wife Dani have two daughters. Trained as a physician, Dax is amazed that he gets to live life proclaiming Christ. He has pastored Grace Church Bellingham since its inception in 2009.
