The Refresh Easter Convention is about making a positive difference in our world. It aims to inspire people with the claims of Jesus Christ and present an authentic vision for the role of the Church today. This Easter is truly an appropriate time to be 'refreshed'...
You're
invited to join with us for an exciting and refreshing time at the 2008 Easter Refresh Convention hosted by Legana
Christian Church.
This year's speakers include-
Greg Koukl thought he was too smart to believe the claims of Christianity. Raised a Catholic and unusually gifted with a sharp intellect, Greg was then confounded with the evidence for Christianity and was dramatically converted.
He went on to serve as a relief worker in Thailand and outreach worker in Hawaii.
He was two earned Master's Degrees (Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics). He heads up one of America's most effective Cultural Change organisations called Stand To Reason which rather than telling people what to think, helps people in how to think.
He is heard weekly across America on a talk-back radio program where he fields questions on wide range of cultural issues.
He is the author of several best-selling books, including Never Read a Bible Verse and Relativism- Feet Planted Firmly in Mid-Air! (Co-authored with Catholic scholar, Dr Frank Beckworth).
Andrew Evans (MLC, OAM) is one of the most remarkable men on the planet! He was one of the first men in Australia to build what is now referred to as a mega church. He served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea before his wife's illness led to them returning to Adelaide for recuperation.
Andrew and his wife Lorraine took over a small church in the suburbs of Adelaide, Paradise Assembly of God. Despite his wife's immense battles with mental illness and depression, this church grew beyond their wildest expectations.
He was then appointed the National Superintendent of the Australian Assemblies of God which saw the number of churches grow from 140 to over 800 during his leadership.
After retiring from pastoral ministry, Andrew entered politics and became an Upper House member of the Legislative Council of the South Australian Parliament. He is still in demand around the world for his highly regarded ministry.
2008 SCHEDULE...
Thursday March 20th, 7PM
Influencers
Dinner,
Aurora Function Room Club Rooms, York Park
Speakers:
Andrew Evans &
Greg Koukl, USA
Presentation from Compassion Australia (major Sponsor)
This year's Easter Refresh Convention promises to be a time of inspiration, input, and practical instruction. Our Keynote speakers are world experts in their fields. Greg Koukl is an adjunct Professor of Apologetics at BIOLA University, and the President of Stand To Reason (a cultural change organisation committed to promoting sound reasoning in the areas of ethics, philosophy, and religion). Greg is a gifted trainer and teacher who is able to equip believers to reasonably share and defend what they believe in a gentle, diplomatic and respectful manner. Greg is often called upon to debate some of the world's most prominent atheists and opponents of Christianity. For example, in the video clip below, Greg Koukl responds to the claims of New York Times Best Seller on religion and philosophy, Deepak Chopra-
Greg's input into how we can respond to the increasingly complex questions and objections to Christianity is desperately needed at this time. He is a master communicator, gifted teacher, and talented tactician. His communication style is witty, funny and profound. He has the rare ability to make profound concepts simple to understand and to highlight how profound some things we consider are that we consider "simple". You will not be disappointed with the ministry of Greg Koukl! You can listen to one of Greg's recent radio programs in which he talks about Australia and the challenges we face [listen]
