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SMU Perkins: The Power of the Story - 2017 Fall Convocation on Creative Communication


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The Rio Texas Annual Conference is invited to come to Perkins this fall to participate in an incredible event:

Perkins Fall Convocation on Creative Communication, “The Power of the Story," November 13 & 14, 2017.

Why register for this event? I can give you 3-2-1-1 reasons!

Hear 3 fabulous keynote speakers – Anne Lamott, Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, and Professor N.T. Wright.

Engage with 2 Perkins preaching professors – Alyce McKenzie and Wes Allen.

Choose 1 workshop from these seven options to stretch your creativity:

  • Are Only Five People Reached by Your Social Media? Make Google Work for God 
  • The Liberation that Liberates: Preaching the Gospel that Transforms Us Inside and Out 
  • Preaching the Parables 
  • Video Gaming the Gospel 
  • S.L.A.M.  (Spoken Language Arts Methods) 
  • Novel Preaching! Fiction Writing Strategies for Sermons
  • Prophetic Preaching in the 21st Century: How do Ancient Texts Speak to Issues of Economic Justice 

Earn 1 CEU by registering for and attending the convocation.

Take advantage of special pricing by registering NOW for this very special event.

Later Event: November 13
11/13 Karen's Reading Group