2008 Theological Conference

Sunday-Wednesday, April 27-30, 2008

Simpsonwood Conference Center, Norcross, Georgia

pril 27, 2008 marks the beginning of the 17^th “Theological Conference.” It is important for us to point out right away that this is not some abstruse meeting for professional scholars only! On the contrary it provides a rare opportunity for believers in the God of Israel and in Jesus as Messiah and in the saving Gospel of the Kingdom to come together for mutual support, comfort and exhortation. Our speakers will once again be drawn from various parts of the world. They are in many cases full-time workers for the faith and they will bring us the best of their own research and meditation in matters directly related to the faith of Jesus. Most importantly they will help us to improve our own individual service of the Message of the Kingdom. The Church, Paul said, is to be equipped for ministry. Ministry is not the sole responsibility of a single “pastor”; it is the task assigned to each one of us as members of the body of Messiah.

We were very thrilled to hear of two of our lady participants of last year who, when they arrived home after the conference and the following three-day intensive class on the Kingdom of God, began to introduce the ladies of their Bible study to what they had been learning and confirming at the 16^th annual conference. The ladies were thrilled with the refreshing new clarity brought to them and a united group of truth seekers and finders emerged. Above all the Bible students were taught to read the Bible in its proper first-century Jewish environment, uncluttered by the deadening and confusing traditions which have been added to it by mainstream theology.

Please do seriously consider making the trip to Atlanta and the excellent Simpsonwood Retreat Center. I feel you will be richly rewarded for your participation. We hope this year to allow extra time for fellowship and enjoyment of the beautiful setting in which the conference is held. But there will also be intense learning, as well as every opportunity for questions. A special feature of the conference is of course the celebrated “faith stories” of any who choose to give them. Many who come are finding fellowship for the first time, since it is difficult to meet with others of similar beliefs in many parts of the US and the world. The conference is only as good as its participants. Plan on being a blessing to others and on gaining a corresponding inspiration. Jesus did say that we are all expected to share the gifts of truth we have received and at no time in history, I suppose, is the world more desperately in need of a sound, simple presentation of the Gospel of the Kingdom and the identity of the human Messiah and his One God.

Registration

To register please call Atlanta Bible College at 800-347-4261 or 404-362-0052 or mail the form below. The minimum deposit is $50 per room. The registration deadline is March 31, 2008.

Cost

Transportation

We will provide transportation between Atlanta airport and Simpsonwood for $25 round-trip or $15 one-way, at the following times:

Please arrange your arrival time on Sunday early enough to catch one of the two shuttle runs. On Wednesday, April 30, we will provide one (1) shuttle run. In order to allow you enough time to catch your return flight, we suggest you not book your return flight prior to 3:30 p.m.

The conference begins with registration at 4 pm on Sunday and ends with lunch on Wednesday. Driving directions to Simpsonwood Conference Center are at simpsonwood.org

Post-conference Class

Anthony Buzzard will teach “The Crisis over God: Helping Others Understand Who God and Jesus Are” from Wednesday afternoon, April 30 to Friday, May 2. The cost for the class is $298 for credit and $149 for continuing education. It will be held at Simpsonwood, with the same room/meal rates for Wed. and Thurs. nights — $74 per night for single, $58 per person per night for double. Please call Atlanta Bible College at 800-347-4261 or 404-362-0052 before March 31 to register.