Keynote Speaker
Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Rigby
Professor Cynthia Rigby joined the faculty of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1995. The Dallas Morning News called Professor Rigby "one of the great theologians of our time." In his article, William McKenzie wrote about twelve contemporary theologians who can “span the gap between church and society. Attention to theology, politics and sociology allows these thinkers to shape the world, not just follow in its wake.” Dr. Rigby’s special area of interest is setting Reformed theologies in conversation with theologies of liberation, particularly feminist theologies. Rigby is a general co-editor of the nine-volume lectionary commentary series, Connections (Westminster John Knox); the first volume will be published in 2018.
In 1998 Professor Rigby received the PhD in systematic theology from Princeton Theological Seminary where she was awarded a doctoral fellowship and the Wildrich Award for Excellence in Homiletics. Prior to her appointment at Austin Seminary she served several churches, lectured at New Brunswick and Princeton Seminaries, and spent a year as Pastor of Special Ministries with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines in Cagayan d’Oro City, Mindanao. In 2010 Dr. Rigby became the first faculty member elected to Austin Seminary's Board of Trustees.
Spirit of Stewardship Conference 2019
March 1st & 2nd
Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church
Sponsored by the Presbyteries of Northern Kansas, Missouri Union, and Heartland
Register to attend this inspiring event. Pastors, stewardship committees, session members, Christian educators and other church leaders seeking to nurture faithful financial discipleship and promote meaningful spiritual development as stewards of God’s gifts should plan to attend. We encourage you to bring others with you.
COST: $75.00 for first person; $60 for each person for up to 4 people from the same church (use discount code IBROUGHT4)
In addition to the networking opportunities and fellowship around the table...
There will be THREE plenary sessions:
The Mighty Mite!
What We Can Learn About Stewardship From Those Who (Seem To) Have Less
Focusing on the Lucan story of the widow (contrasted to the officious prayers in their brocaded robes), the many biblical examples of poor and/or uninfluential women (and men) supporting ministries of the prophets and Jesus, and creating ministries of their own (Rahab and Martha, for example). Including contemporary theologies from John DeGruchy (a Calvin scholar from South Africa), Gustavo Gutiérrez, and Tina Carter (who wrote the book the Wealth of Poverty).
...And there will be THREE workshop blocks so you may create an experience just for you...
Follow this link for a description of the workshops.
Follow this link for a printable flyer to share with friends and colleagues in ministry.
Follow this link for a detailed schedule of the event.
Childcare is available - if you need childcare, please indicate through the online registration AND email pireland@pnks.org.
Hotel Information:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
6901 NW 83 St. Kansas City, MO, 64152
Under: Spirit of Stewardship 2019
Last Day to Make Reservations is: Friday, February 22nd, 2019