Join us for a powerful night of prayer and worship at Grace Harborcreek on Wednesday, April 29. All are welcome to join. Consider inviting a friend!
Join us Tuesday, May 5, from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Commons at Grace McKean for an evening focused on God’s mission near and far. Hear updates from recent and upcoming trips, meet new global workers, and pray together for our world. Discover ways to get involved through local outreach and global opportunities. Kids are welcome, and chips and salsa will be served in honor of Cinco de Mayo!
John Dickson is the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College, Illinois. Following a career as a singer-songwriter, John devoted himself to theological and historical studies, graduating with First Class Honours from Moore Theological College and a PhD in Ancient History from Macquarie University, where John taught both New Testament and World Religions. He subsequently taught Jesus and the Gospels at the University of Sydney. Since 2015 he has held the research position of Visiting Academic in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Oxford.
An ordained Anglican clergyman, John pastored a local church in Sydney for a decade. A long-time public advocate for the Christian Faith, John founded Australia’s Centre for Public Christianity in 2007 and is the author of more than 20 books. He has produced and presented three television documentaries (including The First Hymn which ties in great with our ACTS Sermon Series!) and he is the host of Undeceptions, Australia’s no.1 religion podcast with over 2 million downloads.
You can read John’s full bio on his website here.
Saturday, May 30 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Grace Harborcreek | Cost: $10
Session Title: How Christianity Won the World: Lessons from the Early Church
In this session, Dr. Dickson will share from his research on how Christianity spread in the ancient world, helping us see what that might mean for us today. As we navigate a culture where faith can often feel unfamiliar or distant, this conversation will offer thoughtful insight and fresh encouragement for how we can live out and share the story of Jesus in a post-Christian world.
Saturday, May 30 | 6:00-7:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm) | Grace McKean
Join us for a special live podcast discussion with Pastor Derek and John Dickson on the state of faith and apologetics in today’s culture, followed by an open Q&A discussion. This night is designed to create space for honest questions and thoughtful conversation. Especially for those seeking to better understand & back up their Christian beliefs, or even those who are skeptical of Christianity. John has a unique gift for engaging these questions with clarity, humility, and care.
This event will connect with our ongoing journey through the book of Acts as we consider how to live out and share our faith in today’s world. We’d love for you to come and consider inviting a friend who might be open to the conversation.
Sunday, May 31 | 9:00am & 11:00am services | Grace McKean and Grace Harborcreek
Wrap up the weekend with a special sermon from John Dickson titled “How the Church Changes the World” as part of our ACTS Sermon Series at both of our locations and online. It will be based on Acts 2:42-47.