The vision of Rosedale Bible College (RBC) is to be a center for the advancement of an engaged and evangelical Anabaptist faith. To that end, RBC is hosting an annual symposium series, welcoming members of the Anabaptist and Evangelical communities to gather and explore the unique perspectives of contemporary evangelical Anabaptism.
Following Christ: Discovering a Vital Biblical Anabaptism, is the third such gathering. You are invited to join us as we discuss, pray about, and work on building up a church that knows and follows Christ.
See Registration Information or examine the Schedule.
Speakers
John D. Roth is a professor of history at Goshen College, where he also serves as editor of the Mennonite Quarterly Review and director of the Mennonite Historical Library. Among other publications, he is the author of Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be (Herald Press, 2006), Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice (Herald Press, 2005) and Choosing Against War: A Christian View (Good Books, 2002). He and his wife Ruth are the parents of four daughters and are active members at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship in Goshen.
Jonathan Sauder lives in greater metropolitan Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Brenda, and their two children. They worship with the Old Order of River Brethren. Jonathan has been teaching history at Faith Mennonite High School in rural Kinzers, PA, for seven years. He also enjoys reading historical theology and volunteering with the local fire company.
Jeremy Miller has served as the pastor of Mennonite Christian Assembly in Fredericksburg Ohio for two years. He attended Rosedale Bible College and went on to graduate from Sterling College. Before moving to Ohio, Jeremy and his wife Sarah led a REACH team to Phoenix, Arizona, to work with inner-city youth. Jeremy and Sarah enjoy outdoor activities and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child.
Phil Weber is Rosedale Bible College's academic dean, teaches on the faculty, and serves as an elder at Shiloh Mennonite Church. Prior to moving to Ohio in 2002, he spent 14 years as the president of We Care Program, a prison ministry in Alabama. A graduate of Cedarville University, Phil earned his M.A. in religious studies from the University of Mobile. He and his wife, Twila, live on a small farm in Rosedale, Ohio, with their family.
Schedule
| Thursday, November 13 |
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6:00–7:00 pm |
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Registration in the Chapel Lobby |
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7:00 pm |
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Who Do You Say That I Am? Living the Anabaptist Story in a Pluralistic World John D. Roth |
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8:30 pm |
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Snack & fellowship |
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| Friday, November 14 |
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7:15–8:15 am |
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Breakfast |
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9:30 am |
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Who Needs Conversion? Part I: Anabaptist Emergence from the Reformation's Troubled Waters, or "Evangelical Anabaptists" as Missionaries to Christendom Jonathan Sauder |
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10:30 am |
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Coffee break |
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11:00 am |
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How I See It: View of a Charismatic, Anabaptist, Evangelical, Emergent-Church Sympathizer, Modern Church Pastor, Politically Liberal and Conservative 27-Year-Old Jeremy Miller |
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12:00–1:00 pm |
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Lunch |
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2:30 pm |
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Panel Discussion & Conferring: The Anabaptist Message and the Future? |
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5:00–6:00 pm |
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Supper |
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7:00 pm |
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The Beauty of Holiness: Worship and the Future of Anabaptist Ethics John D. Roth |
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8:30 pm |
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Evangelical Politics: Three Generations (DVD) Should Christians be involved in politics? If so, how? Chuck Colson, Greg Boyd, and Shane Claiborne talk with NPR's Krista Tippett. Followed by coffee shop discussion. |
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| Saturday, November 15 |
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7:15–8:15 am |
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Breakfast |
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9:30 am |
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Who Needs Conversion? Part II: What Will Re-emerge from Today's Troubled Waters? or, NeoAnabaptists and Young/er Evangelicals as Missionaries to Mennodom and Other Civil Religions Jonathan Sauder |
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10:30 am |
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Coffee break |
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11:00 am |
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Following Christ: Broad-Minded Living on the Narrow Way Phil Weber |
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12:00–1:00 pm |
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Lunch & Departure |
Registration
You may register online or by telephone (call 740-857-1311).
or by downloading and printing a copy of the brochure.
Information may also be requested by email.
The fee is $95 per person ($25 is non-refundable), due with registration, and includes all meals and events. The fee for registrations received after October 31 is $115.
For lodging assistance, please review our list of area hotels. Some space may also be available on campus. Inquiries about campus housing may be directed to Rhelda Sommers.