Hospers Presbyterian Church (PCA) announces its 2023 slate of Summer Seminars, intended to engage thoughtful Christians and honest seekers in substantive reflection on the important moral and spiritual issues of our time. This is the tenth year the church has offered Summer Seminars. Past topics have covered a wide variety of cultural, practical, and theological matters.
The theme this summer will be “Understanding the Popular Mind.” In 2019 and again in 2022, Reformed theologian Carl Trueman helpfully described our current cultural situation by introducing readers to such concepts as “expressive individualism” and the “social imaginary.” He went on to explain the philosophical groundwork that has shaped the way many now understand and approach life. What does this imply about the state of the popular mind today? How can the church best respond to these formidable challenges to evangelism and discipleship? What impact does expressive individualism have on marriage, even among Christians?
The speaker is Dr. Brian Janssen, a pastor for over 30 years and adjunct professor at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon teaching ethics and world religions. The author of three books, Dr. Janssen has lectured widely on a variety of subjects. The presentations are in a multi-media format with generous time for Q&A interaction.
Seminar titles for 2023:
June 20 – “Responding to the ‘Social Imaginary”
June 27 – “Restoring Biblical Marriage”
July 18 – “Is the Church Witnessing a ‘New Apostolic Reformation’?”
All Summer Seminars are held at the church (200 Elm Street) beginning at 7:00 p.m., are open to the public, and refreshments will be served during the break. For more information, call the church at 712-752-8648 or email pastor@hosperspca.org . You can also check out the church’s website to review previous seminars at www.hosperspca.org