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Dr. Tom Long Speaking on January 31

Jan. 31, 2010 Haley Smith

The Harry Elliott Bible Conference Presents
The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long
Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Sunday, January 31 at Trinity United Methodist Church

The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and the author or editor of 14 books on preaching and worship. He is ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He is the chair of the Day1 Advisory Board, comprised of leading preachers, scholars, and other leaders.

Dr. Long received his BA and M.Div. from Erskine Seminary and his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1980. He began his career as a preacher at McElroy Presbyterian Church near Atlanta, GA and since that time has taught at a number of seminaries, including Princeton. Columbia, and Candler. In 1996, Dr. Long was named one of the twelve most effective preachers in the English speaking world by Baylor University, along with the likes of Fred Craddock, Billy Graham, James Forbes, Barbara Brown Taylor and William Willimon. He was ordained by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and currently his ordination is held by the PCUSA.

Dr. Long’s research interests are homiletical theory and biblical hermeneutics and preaching. He also is doing research on the theology and practice of Christian funerals. He will visit Trinity on Sunday, January 31 and deliver lectures throughout the day.

You are invited to attend one or all of the following:

Sermon | 8:45 & 11 AM Worship, Sanctuary | “A Great Chasm” based on Luke 16:19-31

Lecture | 10 AM (Sunday School Hour), Sanctuary | Jesus as God’s Riddle: Parables in the Gospel of Mark

Lecture | 5 PM, Wesley Hall | Wisdom and Foolishness: Parables in the Gospel of Matthew

•• Light Snack Supper Provided ••

Lecture | 6:30 PM, Wesley Hall | Making Room at God’s Table: Parables in the Gospel of Luke

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