360 Regional Fellowship – April 16

The next Shepherds 360 Regional Fellowship meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Shepherds Theological Seminary.
 
The topic for the day will be “Artificial Intelligence and the Pastor.” The speaker will be Dr. Peter Goeman, professor at Shepherds Theological Seminary.
 
All of us have heard of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but how does it affect the pastor and the local church? Dr. Goeman will explain AI and as he does, you will gain practical insights into how to implement AI in your ministry and how it can assist you. Also, there will be cautions given as you consider how to utilize the technology of AI and navigate ministry in the digital age.
 
Peter Goeman serves as Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at STS, having joined the faculty in 2017. Peter is a graduate of both The Master’s University and The Master’s Seminary. At TMU Peter studied business, and at TMS he completed his MDiv, ThM, and PhD degrees, specializing in Old Testament studies.
 
Peter blogs regularly and hosts the Bible Sojourner podcast at www.petergoeman.com.
 
The full schedule for Tuesday, April 16 is below:
  • 9:00 a.m. Registration and Fellowship
  • 9:30 a.m. Welcome, Opening Comments
  • 9:45 a.m. Session #1 with Dr. Pete Goeman
  • 11:00 a.m. Session #2 with Dr. Pete Goeman
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch (complimentary for all who register before 3 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 12).
 
Come for an important morning of conversation, fellowship, and a complimentary lunch.
 
To register, click HERE.
 
Mark your calendar and plan to attend!

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