Evangelism in the Age of Shame
A conference for the enrichment & training of Christians.
November 11th - 13th, 2024
Living Stones Church, Reno
445 South Virginia St., Reno, NV
445 South Virginia St., Reno, NV
Price
Before October 11th
$50
$50
After October 11th
$75
$75
Speakers
Cody Cannon
Woodland, CA
About Cody
Cody (Doctorate of Ministry, Western Seminary) is the Lead Pastor at Life Pointe Church in Woodland, CA.
Kerem Koç
Antalya, Turkey
About Kerem
Kerem is the pastor of Antalya Protestant Church in Antalya, Turkey, which he planted in 2010. He is also the regional director for Acts 29 Turkey. Through Via Christus Ministries, he helps provide resources for Turkish Christians.
Brian Key
Raleigh, NC
About Brian
Brian has over 15 years of ministry experience, including serving as Professor of Urban Ministry at Grimké College.
Currently, he serves as the Director of Discipleship at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Currently, he serves as the Director of Discipleship at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Mark South
Sparks, NV
About Mark
Mark has 25 years of experience in ministry and is the lead pastor at Living Stones Church in Sparks, NV. He also serves pastors across the nation through his preaching coaching ministry, Craft Preaching Coaching.
Mark received his BA in Christian Theology and Ministry and his MA in Theology. He is currently finishing his Doctorate in preaching.
Previously, Mark pastored a church in Sacramento which he planted in 2008.
Mark received his BA in Christian Theology and Ministry and his MA in Theology. He is currently finishing his Doctorate in preaching.
Previously, Mark pastored a church in Sacramento which he planted in 2008.
Carlos Montoya
Sante Fe, NM
About Carlos
Carlos is the lead teaching pastor at Blaze Christian Fellowship in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which he planted in 2004.
Matt Dirks
Honolulu, HI
About Matt
Matt is the preaching pastor at Harbor Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, which he planted in 2005. He has helped launch church planting and pastoral training ministries across the Pacific Rim.
Schedule
Monday 11/11
4:30 - 6pm
Registration
6 - 7:15pm
Worship & Session 1
7:30 - 8:30pm
Prayer for Revival
9pm
Afterparty
Tuesday 11/12
8am
Doors open
9am - 10:30am
Session 2
Session 3
10:45am - 12:30pm
Workshops - Round 1
12:30 - 2:30pm
Lunch
2:30 - 4:30pm
Workshops - Round 2
5 - 6pm
Session 4
Wednesday 11/13
8am
Doors open
9am - 11am
Session 5
Session 6
End of conference
Workshops
Workshops involve both teaching and a practical activity/discussion.
We encourage all attendees to choose one workshop per round when registering.
We encourage all attendees to choose one workshop per round when registering.
Round 1
Cultural Apologetics
Get the Gospel to Give the Gospel
Creating an Evangelistic Culture of Prayer
Using Soul Care for Effective Evangelism
Evangelistic Social Media
Round 2
Everyday Evangelism
Evangelism & Your Story
Pre-evangelism: Paving the Way for the Gospel
Evangelism in & through Community Groups
Helping Kids Become Evangelists
Evangelistic Worship
Evangelism from Gen A to Gen Z
Places to Eat
Places to Stay
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
1 mile north of Living Stones Church.
Price: $$
Whitney Peak Hotel
1 mile north of Living Stones Church.
Price: $$
Courtyard Reno Downtown
0.8 miles northeast of Living Stones Church.
Price: $$
Renaissance Hotel
1/2 mile northeast of Living Stones Church.
Price: $$$
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this conference for?
You! We're working hard to ensure that this conference is applicable, helpful, and understandable for everyone.
Like you, we're noticing that our culture is shifting and biblical knowledge is low, yet we want to present the gospel in compelling, clear ways. This conference will help you do that and more!
Like you, we're noticing that our culture is shifting and biblical knowledge is low, yet we want to present the gospel in compelling, clear ways. This conference will help you do that and more!
What should I expect?
You'll get enriching, helpful, and impactful teaching from a diverse group of experienced Christian leaders, practical & helpful workshops, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to meet your brothers and sisters from across all Living Stones Churches and the West Coast.
Can I get a refund?
If you request a refund before October 11th, you can get a refund of your ticket price.
Are there group discounts?
While we don't offer group discounts, you can take advantage of the early bird discount of $25 off per ticket if you get your tickets before October 11th.
Evangelism in the Age of Shame
Evangelists in previous generations were asking questions such as, “Where will you go when you die?” In those previous generations, the majority of Americans had a basic awareness of a higher authority and a basic understanding of the concepts of judgment and divine forgiveness. Today, such a question falls flat because Americans aren’t asking, “Where will I go when I die?” but “How can I be happy?”, “Who or what am I?”, and “Where can I belong?”
The West no longer holds a guilt-centric worldview. The public sphere shares little to no standard of truth or morality. Instead, we've shifted to a predominantly shame-centric worldview that is concerned with identity, belonging, and acceptance. In previous generations, the great fear was to be wrong, but now the great fear is to be shamed and canceled.
Because the concerns of those around us have changed, our approach to proclaiming the gospel should, too. It is the same gospel, but we see a great need for different points of emphasis to win people to Christ in this age of shame.
The West no longer holds a guilt-centric worldview. The public sphere shares little to no standard of truth or morality. Instead, we've shifted to a predominantly shame-centric worldview that is concerned with identity, belonging, and acceptance. In previous generations, the great fear was to be wrong, but now the great fear is to be shamed and canceled.
Because the concerns of those around us have changed, our approach to proclaiming the gospel should, too. It is the same gospel, but we see a great need for different points of emphasis to win people to Christ in this age of shame.
Help spread the word!