Plenary Programme, May 9 & 10
May 9, Monday
19.00 • Rooted in the Past
The Biblical truths and values that have shaped Europe’s past remain her only true hope
Welcome & introductions
Jeff Fountain: The bridge of hope
Vishal Mangalwadi: The Book that made your world
Pam Rosewell Moore: Forgiving the past, forging the future (lessons from Corrie ten Boom)
Bernd Wittchow: Demolishing walls
Philip Jenkins: God’s Continent: yesterday’s legacy
Reflection around tables–what will we take away?
May 10, Tuesday
09.30 • Focused on the Future
God’s future transforms our perspective on the present, inspiring engagement here and now
Philip Jenkins: God’s Continent: tomorrow’s prospects
Dave Roberts: Raising our hopes
David Bjork: Walking hand in hand (when we don’t see eye to eye)
Reflection around tables/coffee
Prabhu Guptara: Dusk... or dawn?
Michael Schluter: Building together a Relational Europe
Reflection around tables–what will we take away?
14.00 •Engaged in the present - I
In the light of God’s past and God’s future, we engage in transformation of the present
Shirinai Dossova: Sharing Isa
Darrell Jackson: Checking the facts (hindered from coming)
Victor Hashweh: Loving our Muslim neighbour
Thomas Schirrmacher: Religious liberty... for all?
16.00
Bartok: compassion & justice
Martine Vonk: Stewarding tomorrow today
Patricia Green: Liberating the captives
Patria: prayer & evangelism
Hanspeter Nuesch: The Christ Day story
OSMadsen/SHollinghurst: Connecting with seekers
19.00 •Engaged in the present - II
In the light of God’s past and God’s future, we engage in transformation of the present
Carlos Martinez: Artistic presentation:
Philip Jenkins: God’s Continent: today’s realities
Michael Ramsden: Calling the humanist bluff
Os Guinness: Towards a Christian Renaissance
Colin Harbinson: Recovering the Arts
Reflection around tables
Mark de Boer: Gospel & new media
HOPE Awards presentation
Jeff Fountain: Pregnant with the future