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The theological conference "Free Church DNA: Priesthood of All Believers Decoded" aims to explore and shed light on the unique theological essence ingrained in the free church tradition. By embracing the fundamental conviction of the priesthood of all believers, this conference intends to unravel the multifaceted dimensions of this concept and examine its implications for the ecclesiological, pastoral, and missional aspects of the free church identity. The conference will cover topics and feature specialists addressing questions related to the biblical sources of the priesthood of all believers, historical perspectives on free church ecclesiology, ecclesiological implications, pastoral applications and challenges, missional paradigms, cultural relevance and diversity, contemporary challenges and opportunities, as well as theological and ecumenical dialogues and education concerning free church DNA and the priesthood of all believers. Your participation is highly encouraged and welcomed!EST:
Teoloogiline konverents “Vabakiriklik DNA: kõigi usklike preesterluse dekodeering” keskendub vabakirikliku traditsiooni olemuses juurdunud veendumusele kõigi usklike võrdväärsest jumalariiklikust teenimisvalmidusest. Konverentsi käigus püütakse lahti mõtestada antud teemaga seonduvaid küsimusi ja vaatenurki ning selle mitmekülgset mõju vabakiriklikule identiteedile eklesioloogilises, pastoraalses ja missioloogilises plaanis. Konverents toob esile teemad ja spetsialistid arutlemaks vabakirikliku eklesioloogia ajaloolise arengu, kõigi usklike preesterluse piibellike lähtekohtade, eklesioloogiliste mõjutuste ning pastoraalsete järelmite ja väljakutsete, missioloogiliste paradigmade, kultuurilise relevantsuse ja mitmekülgsuse, nüüdisaegsete väljakutsete ja võimaluste ning teoloogilise ja oikumeenilise dialoogi üle seoses vabakirikliku DNA ja kõigi usklike preesterlusega. Olete väga oodatud osalema!
NB! Tegemist on inglise keelse konverentsiga.
Pre-conference, Oct 31, Thursday.
10.30 Gathering and coffee
11.00 Student presentations and discussion, group 1
13.00 Lunch break (not organised) - several restaurants available in 5 minutes walking distance
14.30 Student presentations and discussion, group 2
16.00 Coffee break
16.30 Discussion "Future of baptistic theological education" with faculty members and students together
18.30 Dinner and fellowship (organised on-site)
Conference, Friday, Nov 1st
9.30-11.30 Study trip in Old town of Tallinn focussing on the free church history – led by Toivo Pilli
12.00 Lunch break (not organised) - several restaurants available in 5 minutes walking distance
13.00 Opening. European Baptist Federation, Estonian Council of Churches and Estonian Free Church Theological Seminary.
13.20 "How to Understand Priesthood After All?" Interview with three "older brothers" – Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran view of priesthood - Philippe Jourdan, Marko Tiitus and Tauri Tölpt, led by Meego Remmel
14.30 Coffee break
15.00 Plenary session with discussion and Q&A – Stephen Holmes "The Priesthood of All or The Ministry of Each?" & Teun van der Leer "Priesthood of all Believers with its Christological and Pneumatological Roots and Ecclesiological Practices"
17.30 Dinner (organised)
19.00 Jazz evening
Conference, Nov 2nd, Saturday
9.00 Devotional
9.30 Plenary session with discussion and Q&A – Toivo Pilli, Olexandr Geychenko
11.30 Coffee break
12.00 "Disciple-Making as an Expression of the Priesthood of All Believers and the Best Practice in (Free-)Church Planting" Big interview with Dietrich Schindler, followed by discussion, led by Theo Bunescu
13.00 Lunch break (not organised) - several restaurants available in 5 minutes walking distance
14.15 Track seminars - Andrew Williams "Elder, Bishop, and Pastor: New Testament and Early Christian Polity", Benjamin Uhrin "Priesthood of All Believers as a Mandate for Public Theology" & Nick DiMauro "Centering Prayer as a Helpful Corrective to the Individualism Often Associated with the Priesthood of All Believers".
15.30 Final plenary session - Gabriel Stephens "In All Centers: Discipleship in the Workplace Arena" & Helle Liht "From Garden to Glory: The Priesthood of All Believers in God's Cosmic Plan"
17.00 Discussion groups and conclusion
18.00 Dinner and prayers together
Additional day, Nov 3, possible visit to local churches
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Koskla 18 10615 Tallinn, Estonia, Koskla 18, Kristiine, Tallinn, 10615 Harju Maakond, Eesti,Tallinn, Estonia
