I met Dr. Peter Jones while part of a panel in San Diego for a book I contributed to called Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches. One of the leading scholars on paganism and Gnosticism, I have enjoyed Dr. Jones’ books over the years. Since we met, he has been kind enough to give some of his articles to Resurgence, allowing us to share his wise insights into the state of our current culture.

On Tuesday, January 8, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Jones to Mars Hill’s Ballard Campus for a series of free training events. (Though they are free, we would prefer that you register if you plan on attending.)

The first session will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It’s meant for church leaders and will include a free lunch as well as a lecture from Dr. Jones on Romans 1. He will explain that the essence of paganism is confusing the Creator for the creation (when what God has made is worshiped over God Himself), which implicates everything from radical pantheistic environmentalism to sexual sin of varying sorts. Register for the daytime session.

In the evening (7:00 pm) Dr. Jones will lecture on the Five Points of Paganism in a session geared toward the general public. Register for the evening session.

Read more about Dr. Jones’ background and experience at theresurgence.com.