2024 FALL CONFERENCE
At this year’s Fall Conference, Dr. Don Sunukjian shared how to increase relevancy in our teaching and preaching on Thursday evening for our annual A.A. Pedersen Lectureship. The next day, for a full day of continuing education, Dr. Stephen Saunders covered the topic of “Ministry and Mental Health,” leading us through Martin Luther’s letters on spiritual consolation.
Stream the session videos below
A.A. Pedersen Lectureship
“How to Increase Relevancy in Your Teaching and Preaching”
Dr. Don Sunukjian
Our goal in preaching is not simply to give our people biblical knowledge or information. Dr. Don Sunukjian shared how to increase relevancy in our teaching and preaching.
Dr. Don Sunukjian is Professor of Preaching Emeritus at Talbot School of Theology, on the campus of Biola University, La Mirada, California.
With doctorates in theology (Dallas Seminary) and communication (UCLA), he brings both scholarship and experience to his classroom. Don has written for both biblical commentaries and preaching books. He is the author of Invitation to Biblical Preaching, a major homiletic textbook, and three volumes of biblical expositions covering Philippians, James, and the life of Jacob.
Together with his wife Nell, they enjoy their growing family of five children and nineteen grandchildren.
Continuing Education (Friday)
“Ministry & Mental Health”
Dr. Stephen Saunders
It’s estimated that one in five people struggle with mental health. How do we, as the Church, address this topic and help those who are struggling? Dr. Saunders led us through Martin Luther’s letters on spiritual consolation.
Dr. Stephen Saunders is a clinical psychologist and psychology professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and his research interests include mental health services and mental health treatment. Dr. Saunders lives with his wife, Ruth, and has three children.