Ratio Christi, an apologetics ministry to college students, is holding a symposium (for Ratio Christi staff, ministry leaders, and anyone wanting to learn about apologetics and/or get involved in apologetics ministry) and student retreat in Charlotte, NC on October 17-18, after the SES National Apologetics Conference.
For the adults:
There will be sessions focused specifically on campus ministry and other sessions on various apologetics topics and implementation of apologetics into church and ministry settings.
For the students:
The core of the retreat is your "concentration," a specialized program of study designed to allow for in-depth learning, promote friendships with similarly interested peers, and give you the chance to connect with distinguished faculty throughout the weekend.
Their theme this year is “Endure: Confident Hope in a Troubled World”:
This year we will be concentrating on Christ's call to each of us to be faithful in the midst of hostilities and, even, persecution should it come. Around the world Christians are suffering for the sake of Christ. We need to stand in solidarity with these brothers and sisters who have not counted their troubles equal to the worth of following Jesus. Furthermore, we should be encouraged by the hope we ultimately have through the Gospel to stand up for Christ in our own lives. The cost of following Him in the university and culture is real, yet our reasonable hope helps us to not only endure, but also to thrive in a dark world.
If you can’t do the whole weekend, there’s a free benefit banquet you can attend on the evening of the 17th (you’ll need to RSVP). You can find more details about the symposium and retreat here. It’s worth considering—especially if you’re already planning to attend the SES Conference.
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