October 17, 2016 •

The Reconnect 10-13-16 | Dr. Stephen Nichols (Ligonier) on the State of Theology in US | Conversation with Joel Hunter

The Reconnect 10-13-16 | Dr. Stephen Nichols (Ligonier) on the State of Theology in US | Conversation with Joel Hunter
What do Americans actually believe when it comes to theology? Ligonier Ministries just released a study on The State of Theology exploring this question. Dr. Stephen Nichols joins us to recap some of the important findings and how we can use them. Then, we talk with Dr....

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About Joel C. Hunter

Dr. Joel C. Hunter is the Pastor of Community Benefit at Action Church, a multi-site congregation based in Winter Park and his one-minute daily devotionals can be heard worldwide on Z88 radio. He is the Chairman of the Central Florida Pledge campaign; a call to action for residents of Central Florida who are tired of hateful discourse and want to create a safe and inclusive community for all. The pledge asks residents to commit to treating all people with kindness and respect, especially those with whom they disagree. To learn more: https://www.centralfloridapledge.com/

He is a nationally and internationally known advocate for the poor, the marginalized, and those dealing with disabilities. He served a three-year term as the Chairman of Central Florida’s Commission on Homelessness. And, after 32 years as the senior pastor of Longwood, Florida’s Northland Church’s congregation of 20,000, he spent five years leading a non-profit in networking with churches and local charities to locate available resources and benefit the struggling in our community. Orlando Magazine highlighted his efforts naming him as the #1 most powerful voice for philanthropy and community engagement. And listed him among “Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful” six years in a row.

Approaching today’s challenges in a biblical and balanced manner, Dr. Hunter is neither partisan nor politically oriented, but often relates to public officials in a pastoral role; he served as a spiritual advisor to President Obama during his eight years in office.

Dr. Hunter has served in leadership roles of the World Evangelical Alliance, serving more than 600 million evangelicals, and the National Association of Evangelicals, serving more than 40 denominations and thousands of churches.

Married for 53 years to his wife, Becky, he is the father of three sons, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of two.

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The Reconnect 10-13-16 | Dr. Stephen Nichols (Ligonier) on the State of Theology in US | Conversation with Joel Hunter

The Reconnect 10-13-16 | Dr. Stephen Nichols (Ligonier) on the State of Theology in US | Conversation with Joel Hunter

About Joel C. Hunter

Faith in the Public Square Video Series

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