Edmonton's Taylor College and Seminary to Host Unusual Bible Conference: The Day Metallica Came to Church
Contact: Tim Willson, Director of Communications & Marketing, Taylor College and Seminary, 780-431-5763, tim.willson@taylor-edu.ca
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 20, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Taylor College and Seminary is pleased to host Pastor John van Sloten for a conference September 23-24, 2011. Van Sloten will be speaking on "The Day Metallica Came to Church," which is the title of his insightful new book.
Veteran Christian rocker Randy Stonehill, who marks the 40th year of his music career with a new album this week, will also be in attendance and will be performing two Metallica songs. While in Edmonton, Stonehill will also launch a world tour in support of his new CD Spirit Walk, his 23rd release.
Pastor van Sloten's book challenges Christians to hear the unmistakable truth of God's voice speaking in all things, just as the Apostle Paul did at the meeting of the Areopagus in Acts 17.
Taylor has also invited scholars and speakers from across the region to offer workshops this weekend. Eight workshops will be offered in addition to the three general sessions:
Workshop 1 -- The Absurdity of Ecclesiastes (Pastor Eric Brooks)
Workshop 2 -- Happy 400th, KJV! (Dr. David Goa)
Workshop 3 -- Artist's Exploration (Julie Drew)
Workshop 4 -- Use of Scripture in Ethics (Dr. David Williams)
Workshop 5 -- Four (Different) Gospels (Dr. Keir Hammer)
Workshop 6 -- I, Pharisee (Wes Graw)
Workshop 7 -- The Song, the Spotlight, & Spiritual Perspective (Randy Stonehill)
Workshop 8 -- Apologetics After the Flying Spaghetti Monster (Dr. Randal Rauser)
Interviews with the speakers can be arranged, and media attendance at the conference can be accommodated. Note: Registration for this event is free to all.
For more information on John van Sloten, Randy Stonehill or on the onWORD Conference, please visit:
- metallicaatchurch.org/
- www.newhopechurch.ca/jvsblog/about
- www.reverbnation.com/randystonehill
- www.TaylorSeminary.ca/events
About the onWORD Conference
onWORD began at Taylor's E P Wahl Centre in 2009 as a weekly exploration of scripture, and grew into a conference in 2010. Its purpose is to help people explore, experience and better understand the Bible.
About Taylor College and Seminary and the E P Wahl Centre
Taylor Seminary exists to serve the Christian community through training and education. Biblical studies, intercultural studies, ministry preparation, spiritual formation and practical experience are all a part of the Taylor post-secondary experience.
The Wahl Centre at Taylor exists to serve the ongoing educational and training needs of the church with seminars, workshops, and other events.
