6 effort to undermine democracy by helping Donald Trump overturn an election, he said. The tour is dangerous because it is a continuation of the failed Jan. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous,” Pagitt added. “These are bizarre teachings that are really rooted in lies and conspiracy theories and some strange quest for an American Christianity that I think is not going to find a home in America. It’s all too easy for most American churchgoers and ministers to dismiss the rhetoric emanating from the tour, said Pagitt, a pastor, social activist and author of Outdoing Jesus: Seven Ways to Live Out the Promise of “Greater Than.” The site also includes links to jobs that do not require COVID-19 vaccinations and to the Christian fundraising site Give Send Go to contribute to Clark’s legal defense. Canton, Ohio San Antonio, Texas and Salem, Ore. The ReAwaken America website shows 14 venues in 2021 and so far in 2022 have been sold-out, including Tampa Bay, Fla. Kennedy Jr., MyPillow CEO and Trump supporter Mike Lindell, and Greg Locke, a Tennessee pastor known for his conspiracy theories and claiming demons told him witches had infiltrated his church. Other speakers include conservative talk show host Alex Jones, anti-vax conspiracy theorist Robert F. Flynn is a favorite among Christian nationalists for his claims that theirs should be the only religion practiced in the United States and for advocating the use of martial law to help change the outcome of the 2020 election. The national tour, which has filled stadiums, megachurches and other large venues around the nation, was organized by Clark, an Oklahoma-based talk show host who has been sued for comments he made claiming the 2020 election was rigged.īut it is Flynn, Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, who is one of the leading stars of the tour. The speakers told about their organizations’ responses to the ReAwaken America tour and to the rise of Christian nationalism and white supremacy that inspires it, including petition drives and curricula designed to educate and encourage Christians who, they said, are uniquely qualified to effectively resist the movement. 6 goes to church.’”Įmpsall was joined on the virtual press briefing by Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Doug Pagitt, executive director and co-chair of Vote Common Good and Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners. “ReAwaken America can basically be described as ‘Jan. Christians across the country must object to the twisting of the gospel to use Jesus’ name to seize power.” “But Jesus wept, and the body will not stand for this. Capitol by Christian nationalist Trump supporters. 6 goes to church,’” Empsall said in reference to the 2021 assault on the U.S. Ury also speaks for Answers in Genesis as one of their communicators and has a huge passion for teaching on Origins in Genesis.“ReAwaken America can basically be described as ‘Jan. Ury has a PhD in theology, and as the program’s primary leader he teaches courses, leads devotions, and mentors students throughout the semester. Ury then took a post in Bethel College’s Bible Department for 15 years before returning to missions and teaching opportunities in Asia. After pastoring a Chinese church in NYC, Dr. He has spent 20+ years in Asia, has taken around 40 trips to China, and speaks Mandarin. Thane "Hutch" Ury (AU ’80, ATS ‘86’), grew up in Asia and is currently Asbury University’s Scholar-in-Residence for Intercultural Studies.
#Awaken conference schedule full#
Hutch is a gifted communicator and full of passion for this topic! Dr. We hope you join us for Awaken Conference 2022! Children's Programming and Care will be available every night.
Hutch will kickoff the conference Sunday morning at our normal Sunday services (8:30 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:20 AM) and then Sunday - Tuesday evening sessions will be at 6:30 - 8:00 AM.Īll sessions will be recorded and posted on website and YouTube channel the day after the session. Each night will cover a different topic of creation, as well as provide many other interactive elements to keep all ages engaged. This year's theme will be "Origins in Genesis" as we take a deeper look into how faith, science and reason all work in amazing harmony in God's creation.ĭoors open at 6:15 PM.
#Awaken conference schedule free#
We are covering all the costs so this event is totally free for anyone in our community to attend. We are so excited for our Awaken Conference 2022 coming March 13-15th.
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