A large part of the Bicentennial Celebration involves a monthly guest speaker series through January 2010. Join the Facebook page to see what others are saying about it or to invite friends. Below you will find a schedule of speakers with biographical information. All speakers will present on engaging topics that illuminate Christian belief, address objections or challenges, and motivate love for neighbor.
next speaker: Francis Collins [February 28, 2010] 8:30 & 11 am and 4 & 6 pm
Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the NIH.
Francis Collins will be speaking at all four services on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
"Science and Faith: Conflict or Complement?"
"In the 21st century, increasingly shrill voices announce that atheism or religious fundamentalism are the only worldview choices available. Reflective people should challenge that. An entirely harmonious synthesis of the truths of science and the truths of the Christian faith is not only possible, but deeply satisfying."
Justin Masterson Interview (Boston Red Sox)
Watch part of Justin's talk and an interview conducted afterward (below). To watch a longer segment of the interview, click here.
guest speaker series schedule
2008
November 16
N.T. Wright
The Anglican Bishop of Durham, England.
2009
February 8
Justin Masterson
Relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, and his wife Meryl, interviewed by Walt Day, Red Sox Chapel Leader and New England Director of Athletes In Action.
Former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots. Midwest Director for Coaches Time Out and chaplain for the St. Louis Cardinals.
April 19
John Piper
Pastor for Preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis. Founder and head of Desiring God Ministries. [more...]
May 10
Mark Dever
Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.
June 14
Ken Shigematsu
Senior Pastor, Tenth Avenue Alliance Church, Vancouver, British Columbia, and popular conference speaker and teacher in missions venues throughout Asia and Eastern Europe. [more...]
July 12
Joni Eareckson Tada
Disabilities advocate, author of numerous inspirational books and founder of Joni and Friends ministry. [more...]
September 13
Stephen Tong
Of Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International and founder of STRI (Evangelical Reformed Seminary) in Surabaya. [more...]
October 11
Mark Roberts
Senior Director and Scholar in Residence for Laity Lodge, a multi-faceted evangelical ministry in the Hill Country of Texas, and author of numerous popular and scholarly books. [more...]
November 15
Ravi Zacharias
Culturally-savvy thinker, apologist, international speaker and founder of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.
2010
January 10
Franklin Graham
President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
February 28
Francis Collins
Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the NIH.
Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the NIH.