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Living the Christian Life – 2010 Statewide Christian Life Conference
Filed Under Living the Christian Life
March 22 – 23, 2010 “Neither Need Nor Greed: Christian Stewardship of Money and Resources,”
For Christians and everyone else, money matters. Especially now, during a time of economic stress when unemployment remains high in the aftermath of a global financial crisis, we are understandably concerned with economic survival, debt, and how to best manage our resources. Yet money and finances are not just survival issues, but ethical issues as well. What we do with our money, especially when most of the world’s inhabitants have even less money than we do, is a focal point of Scripture. The Bible makes it clear that what we do with our money matters to God.
Under the theme, “Neither Need Nor Greed: Christian Stewardship of Money and Resources,” the 2010 statewide Christian Life Conference will offer practical and spiritual help for Christians regarding our use of the monetary and material resources which God has entrusted to us. As the following program listing details, very able leadership will offer wisdom, insight, and hands-on help regarding financial stewardship in the service of God’s kingdom and our own valid needs.
Conference registration is $45 ($10 for students). All sessions will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 1600 Harvey, McAllen. Overnight accommodations are available at the Wingate by Wyndham, 1500 Wichita Avenue, adjacent to the airport. Make reservations by calling (956) 632-2000. Mention Christian Life Conference for special rates ($84, single or double). Please make reservations by February 28 to secure the conference rate. Other housing options are available on request by contacting:
Christian Life Commission
Baptist General Convention of Texas
333 N. Washington
Dallas, TX 75246-1798
(214) 828-5190
Conference Schedule
| Monday, March 22, 2010 | |
| 1:00 pm | Welcome, Introductions |
| 1:15 pm | Theme Interpretation I Ellis Orozco, Pastor First Baptist Church, Richardson |
| 1:30 pm | “Biblical Foundations–Spending, Saving, Sharing” Miguel de la Torre Iliff School of Theology, Denver |
| 2:45 pm | Break |
| 3:15 pm | “Money Smart–Never Too Late to Prosper” Eloy Villafranca, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Dallas |
| 4:30 pm | Break |
| 5:00 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 pm | Theme Interpretation II Ellis Orozco “Better than Luck–Why the Lottery and Gambling are for Losers” Ed Ugel |
| 7:15 pm | “Tools for Financial Freedom–Credit Unions, Banks, and the New American Thrift” David Blankenhorn, Institute for American Values |
| 8:30 pm | Adjourn |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2010 | |
| 9:00 am | Theme Interpretation III Ellis Orozco |
| 9:15 am | “Two-Generation Prosperity–Providing for Parents & Kids” Don Baylor, Frances Deviney, Center for Public Policy Priorities |
| 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:45 am | “Predatory Lending and Credit Gone Bad,” Ann Baddeur |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | “Christian Stewardship of Money and Resources: A Retrospective” Frank Palos, Baptist General Convention of Texas |
| 1:30 pm | Adjourn |
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Christian Life Commission
Baptist General Convention of Texas
333 N. Washington
Dallas, TX 75246-1798
(214) 828-5190
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