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Registration opens for Multiethnic Symposium

With 70% of the world鈥檚 population projected to live in cities across the globe by 2050, now is an exciting time for the church to 鈥渞ise and go to the city.鈥 That鈥檚 the thematic catalyst behind SA国际传媒, St. Louis鈥 2022 [1], 鈥淩ise and Enter the City: The Hopeful Church in the Multiethnic City,鈥 presented in partnership with [2].

Set for May 3-4 on the Seminary campus, participants will explore the biblical, artistic and missional perspectives that emanate from diverse ethnic churches and communities, particularly in the United States.

The annual symposium brings together missional leaders including pastors, congregational lay leaders and others from across [3] (LCMS). The symposium explores what it means and what it will take to become a truly multiethnic church.

鈥淭he city is not only becoming the church鈥檚 most obvious mission field, but also the most visible expression of the church catholic proper and the launching pad for mission to the world in its own right,鈥 said Dr. Leopoldo A. S谩nchez M., [4] co-chairman of the symposium planning committee and the Seminary鈥檚 Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Professor of Hispanic Ministries, professor of Systematic Theology and director of the Center for Hispanic Studies. 鈥淭he 2022 Multiethnic Symposium at SA国际传媒 welcomes your participation and contributions toward a theology and practice of urban ministry today. Join us! All are welcome!鈥

Plenary speakers include:

  • Dr. Mark Koschmann, Associate Vice President of Faith and Ministry and Chair of the Department of Theology and Ministry, Concordia University, Saint Paul, Minn.
  • Dr. Benjamin Looker, Associate Professor of American Studies, Saint Louis University

In addition, sectional speakers will share their perspectives and the multiethnic impact of their respective fields of ministry.

The symposium also includes the 16th Annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions, 鈥淎 New Testament Theology of the City Through Hispanic Eyes,鈥 presented by Dr. Alvin Padilla at 1:30 p.m. May 3 in Werner Auditorium. Padilla is dean of Latino and global ministries and professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Mass. The lecture, sponsored by the Seminary鈥檚 Center for Hispanic Studies, is free and open to the public.

Two [5] options for the symposium are available: on-campus is $50 and includes meals; online is $35. Registration closes April 8.For more information, visit csl.edu/multiethnic [6] or contact Continuing Education at 314-505-7286 or [email protected] [7].

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SA国际传媒, St. Louis provides Gospel-centered graduate-level theological education for pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and other leaders in the name of聽 [3]. To learn more, visit聽csl.edu [8].

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