4th Annual ESR
Pastors Conference

October 1-2, 2001

Throughout its history, the Christian church has been periodically remade. A fresh movement of God's Spirit brings forth renewed fervor and gives birth to new manifestations of the Body of Christ. The Believers Church tradition, also known as the Free Church tradition, is one such rebirth. Within that movement, several religious groups called for radical commitment to a living faith that emphasized religious experience, obedience and visible witness. Quakers, Brethren, Baptist, Church of God, and many other contemporary traditions have deep roots in the Believers Church tradition.

Perhaps the greatest challenge facing contemporary Christian descendants of these groups is that of recovering a distinct and radical edge to their witness.

This conference will examine the theological and practical distinctives of the Believers Church tradition. It will, however, offer more than a historical survey. Attention will be given to recovering a radical witness that is appropriate in a society significantly shaped by postmodernism.

This conference is designed for those who:

• provide leadership for congregations within the Believers Church tradition;
• are interested in an effective witness in today's society.

Keynote Speaker

Barry Callen

This year's featured speaker is Barry Callen, Professor of Christian Studies at Anderson University. Professor Callen is author or editor of seventeen books, including Radical Christianity: The Believers Church Tradition in Christianity's History and Future published in 1999.

An ordained minister of twenty-eight years with the North Anderson Church of God (Anderson), Professor Callen brings a rich background of pastoral and classroom experience. As a student, Professor Callen's own educational journey included Anderson University, Asbury Theological Seminary, Chicago Theological Seminary, Ball State University, Nova University and Indiana University. As a faculty member, he has taught in numerous areas, including Bible, Theology, Ethics and Christian Spirituality.

Professor Callen will be joined on the program by faculty members from Earlham School of Religion and Bethany Theological Seminary. Together they will help conference attendees consider the insight and wisdom of Radical Christianity in ways that are useful to contemporary congregations. Special consideration will be given to ways this radical witness may be exercised in today's cultural setting.

Papers presented by:

	Stephen Angell (2001), Geraldine Leatherock Professor of Quaker Studies, B.A., Boston University, 1974; M.A. Earlham School of Religion, 1982; M.A. Vanderbilt University, 1987; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1988, angelst@earlham.edu.
	Stephanie Ford (2000), Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality, B.A., Oral Roberts University, 1981; M. A., Oral Roberts University, 1982; M. A., Oklahoma State University, 1985; M. Div., The Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, 1996; Ph. D. candidate, The Catholic University of America, fordst@earlham.edu
	David Johns (2001), Assistant Professor of Theology, B.A., Malone College, 1985; M.A., Earlham School of Religion, 1989; M.L.S., Kent State University, 1993; Ph.D., Duquesne University, 1999, johnsda@earlham.edu
	Tim Seid (2001), Associate Dean of Distributed Learning, B. A., Grace College, 1981; M. A., Wheaton College Graduate School, 1984; Ph.D., Brown University, 1996, seidti@earlham.edu

Links

Endorsements of Journey Toward Renewal

Christianweek interviews on Journey Toward Renewal

Evangel Publishing House page on Radical Christianity

Review of Listening to the Word of God

Anderson University School of Theology Faculty

Order Radical Christianity at Amazon.com

SCHEDULE

Monday, October 1st

8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 Worship

10:00 - 11:00 Tim Seid, "Marginalized Beginnings"

11:00 - 11:15 Break

11:15 - 12:15 Stephen Angell, "Radical Vision and Historical Development"

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch and Free Time

1:30 - 2:30 David Johns, "Theology and Discipleship"

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 - 3:45 Stephanie Ford, "Spiritual Roots of Outward Mission"

3:45 - 4:00 Break

4:00 - 5:15 Small Group Discussions "The Current State of Affairs in Congregational Settings"

5:30 - 6:30 Dinner

Tuesday, October 2nd

8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00 Barry Callen "Radical Witness in a Postmodern World"

11:00 - 11:20 Break

11:20 - 1:00 Common Meal

1:00 Adjourn

REGISTRATION

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Barry L. Callen Bibliography

1969 Church of God Reformation Movement (Anderson, Indiana) : a study in ecumenical idealism.

1973 Where life begins. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1977 A Time to remember. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1978 A Time to remember--beginnings. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1978 A Time to remember--testimonies. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1978 A Time to remember--teachings. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1978 A Time to remember--projections. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1978 A Time to remember--milestones. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1979 First century : Church of God reformation movement. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1979 The First century. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1983 Faculty academic freedom in member institutions of the Christian College Coalition.

1985 Faculty academic freedom in member institutions of the Christian College Coalition.

1985 The assembly speaks : a resource guide to the origin, nature, and significant actions of the General Assembly of the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1988 Preparing for service : a history of higher education in the Church of God. Anderson, IN: Warner Press.

1990 Listening to the Word of God : a tribute to Dr. Boyce W. Blackwelder. Anderson, Ind.: Anderson University Warner Press.

1990 Listening to the Word of God : A Tribute to Dr Boyce W Blackwelder [festschrift]. Anderson, Ind: Warner Pr [S.l] Anderson Univ.

1991 Faith, learning & life : views from the president's office of Anderson University. Anderson, Ind.: Anderson University and Warner Press.

1992 Thinking and acting together : God's guidance of the corporate life of the church through the first seventy-five years of the work of the General Assembly of the Church of God. Anderson, Indiana: Executive Council of the Church of God and Warner Press.

1992 Guide of soul and mind : the story of Anderson University. Anderson, Ind.: Anderson University and Warner Press.

1992 She came preaching : the life & ministry of Lillie S. McCutcheon. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1995 Contours of a cause : theological vision of the Church of God movement (Anderson, Indiana). Anderson, Ind.: Anderson University School of Theology.

1995 It's God's church : the life & legacy of Daniel Sidney Warner. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

1995 Sharing heaven's music : the heart of Christian preaching : essays in honor of James Earl Massey. Nashville: Abingdon Press.

1996 Journeying together : a documentary history of the corporate life of the Church of God movement (Anderson). Anderson, Ind.: Leadership Council of the Church of God and Church Ministries Division Warner Press.

1996 God as loving grace : the Biblically revealed nature and work of God. Nappanee, Ind.: Evangel Publishing House.

1997 Study guide to assist with the reading and instructional use of the book Faithful in the meantime : a biblical view of final things and present responsibilities. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Publishing House.

1997 Faithful in the meantime : a biblical view of final things and present responsibilities. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Pub. House.

1997 Coming together in Christ: pioneering a New Testament way to Christian unity: Christian Churches/Churches of Christ and the Church of God (Anderson). Joplin, Mo.: College Press Pub. Co.

1998 Seeking the light : America's modern quest for peace, justice, prosperity, and faith. Nappanee, Ind.: Evangel Publishing House.

1999 Radical Christianity : the believers church tradition in Christianity's history and future. Nappanee, Ind.: Evangel Publishing House.

2000 Following the light : teachings, testimonies, trials, and triumphs of the Church of God movement (Anderson) : a documentary history. Anderson, Ind.: Warner Press.

2000 Clark H. Pinnock: journey toward renewal : an intellectual biography. Nappanee, Ind.: Evangel Pub. House.

2001 Heart of the heritage: core themes of the Wesleyan/holiness tradition, as highlighted by the Wesleyan Theological Society, 1965-2000. Salem, Oh.: Schmul Pub. Co.