March
1
Philip Yancey: Disappointment with God
10 a.m., Neely Hall
Philip is one of the most respected Christian authors in the world. His books have garnered 13 Gold Medallion Awards and he currently has more than 15 million books in print, published in 35 languages worldwide. His raw honesty is reflected in such bestselling titles as Disappointment with God; The Jesus I Never Knew; What’s So Amazing About Grace?; Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? and Where is God When it Hurts?
*Co-sponsored by the School of Religion
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Michael W. Smith
Michael’s 1983 debut record launched a storied career that now includes 24 albums and 12 books, as well as an American Music Award, three GRAMMY ® Awards, 44 GMA Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold, 7 Platinum and 2 Double-Platinum albums for career sales of 15 million. He is the founder of America’s premier teen outreach club, Rocketown, which provides a place in downtown Nashville for thousands of teens to gather each week in a safe, loving environment to hear music, skate, make art and videos, and grow in faith. *Co-sponsored by the Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
10 a.m., Massey Concert Hall
13
Ron Sider: Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger
10 a.m., Neely Hall
For four decades, Dr. Sider has led Christians to see the social justice implications of scripture. His book Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger is considered one of the most influential books on American Christianity in the last 50 years. He has written more than 30 books, including Christ and Violence; Cry Justice: The Bible on Hunger and Poverty and Completely Pro-Life. He is the founder of Evangelicals for Social Action and his work is furthered by the Sider Center on Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer Seminary in Philadelphia.
*Co-sponsored by the Teaching Center