WOLFVILLE, NS, Canada, January 30, 2006 — Proclamation Symposium, to be held May 16-18, 2006 in Wolfville, N.S., will bring together biblical scholars and practitioners, theologians and laypeople to share their thoughts and expertise on the practical use of the Bible in the life of the Church. This conference is hosted by the Canadian Bible Society and is a key event in the 2006 centennial celebrations of the CBS.
"We will examine topics such as how the Bible relates to the growth and mission of the Church, the role of the artist, the teaching of children, youth and adults, the recruiting and training of leaders and more," says Rev. Wayne McCarther, the CBS district director for Nova Scotia.
Bruce Fawcett is director of youth and family ministries for the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches and a presenter at the conference. "In my presentation I hope to answer the question of whether reading the Bible really makes a difference in an adolescent's life. I'll use data gained from youth who attend youth groups and we'll compare those who regularly read the Scripture privately with those who do not," explains Fawcett. "This will be an opportunity to refresh ourselves, refocus our ministry and renew our commitment to live our lives faithfully under the authority of Scripture." For some, living faithfully according to Scripture means learning to discern how God calls people into leadership. David Watts is lecturer in missions at Acadia University and will speak at the conference. "I will speak on how the Bible impacts God's call on peoples' lives into leadership in the Christian community. He called Esther, and he calls others all the time," says Watts.
The conference has been especially designed to inspire, inform and encourage the "people in the pew-the committed Christian who wants to learn more," says McCarther. The conference will feature plenary presentations from leading academics, workshops full of practical application, all set in the beautiful campus of Acadia University in one of Nova Scotia's most picturesque towns. A special Proclamation event with readings from the Bible in a number of different languages will be a highlight. "There will be something for everyone," says McCarther, who is encouraging early registrations for this conference.
For more information, click here, or contact the Bible Society's Nova Scotia District at 902-455-2211.
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