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Institute for Christian Studies 45th Annual Ontario Conference
November 15, 2003 NEW DATE!
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario
To love or not to love: that is the question.
Open hearts, or hearts that are closed, disengaged, troubled and joyless. Connecting and reconnecting with our authentic selves, others, creation and God – the healing of our hearts – is a journey that is an awesome dance in which we are caught up in the flow of God's love.
Join us for a new one-day format, with keynote speaker Jim Olthuis, therapist and Senior Member in Philosophical Theology at ICS as we explore this topic.
Keynotes
Morning Keynote
Despite unparalleled growth in almost every area of human endeavor, there has not been parallel growth in our ability to know ourselves and to get along. Individually and societally, we still suffer a loss of soul characterized by anxieties, addictions, depressions, loneliness. Using his new book The Beautiful Risk: A New Psychology of Loving and Being Loved, Jim will lead conferees to celebrate together the healing of wounds as an emotional-spiritual process we journey on together, in the hope that God will bring healing that allows us to find our passion, our authentic self.
Jim Olthuis is professor of philosophical theology at the Institute for Christian Studies and a psychotherapist in private practice. He has written numerous articles and books, including I Pledge You My Troth, Keeping Our Troth and The Beautiful Risk. Jim is a grandfather who roller blades to work.
Banquet Keynote
This year’s Ontario Conference will conclude with an evening banquet with worship and reflection. Our banquet speaker for this event, Dr. John Hulst will speak on:
“The Beautiful Risk of Christian Higher Education.”
Dr. John B. Hulst is President Emeritus of Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. He served from 1996-2002 as the Executive secretary for International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE) and now serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretariat. Hulst is presently active in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) as a Senior Advisor and serves as Chair of the ICS Board and ICS reGeneration! Campaign.
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Workshops
NOTE: These workshops are still in the process of being confirmed for the new date. Please check back with us for further updates
Public Justice: Passion and Principal
Led by Harry Kits
Harry Kits has been Executive Director of Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) for the past 15 years.
Passion's Reasons: On giving an account for the hope that is in us
Led by Ronald Kuipers
Dr. Ronald A. Kuipers is a specialist in the philosophy of religion, and the author of “Critical Faith: Toward a Renewed Understanding of Religious Life and its Public Accountability.” He is a recent graduate of the joint Ph.D. program of the ICS and the Vrije Universiteit, and a sessional lecturer at ICS. .
Becoming Passionate: Helping our children discover their gifts
Led by Diane Marshall
Diane is Clinical Director of Toronto's Institute of Family Living, a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural family therapy centre.
The Beautiful Risk of Hospitality: Churches and a passion for the community
Led by Andrew Zantingh
Andrew is Senior Pastor at First Christian Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario, an inner-city community church.
Other workshops may include:
- Other workshops may include:
- A passion for doing business
- Passion in the classroom
- Making the church a welcoming place for children
- Passion, pop culture and youth
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Programs for all Ages
Youth Challenges
The conference's entertainment and workshops are sure to be interesting to the 13-18 year old crowd. Our youth leader this year will be using movies and music to explore the conference theme. Teens can also relax in Redeemer's “Rec House” a space for relaxing and conversation with pool and ping-pong tables.
Camp ICS
Camp ICS offers a full program of fun and games for kids ages 5-12. In a day camp setting, activities including crafts, games, sports and more are being planned. A full staff of leaders free parents for their daytime conference activities.
Child Care
Childcare is available during all major conference program times. Please bring toys and diaper supplies for your young children.
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