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We are excited to announce that the first live, in-person Open Table Conference since 2019 is scheduled for July 8-10, 2022 in Portland, OR!
This conference will include over 14 hours of discussion and teaching with an incredible and diverse team of speakers and writers, who bring a harmonious message of the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Join people from around the world in a conversation that is sure to stimulate and encourage you in finding God in the midst of uncertainty.
Price
The conference includes 9 plenary sessions, 2 breakouts, table discussions, and a Q&R panel with all the speakers. The entire conference will be recorded and available in both video and audio-only format.
Early Bird Discount: $149 per person (ends April 17 at midnight)
General Admission: $179 per person
Student/Military Admission: $89 per person
Current SPeakers
Below is a partial list of speakers for this event.
Katie Skurja
Katie founded Imago Dei Ministries and is the author of “Paradox Lost: Uncovering Your True Identity in Christ”, which peels away misconceptions of the nature and character of the triune God. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a Masters of Spiritual Formation. She and her husband, Jim, have two sons.
Fr John Behr
Fr. John Behr is the Regius Professor of Humanity at the University of Aberdeen, previously having been at St Vladimir’s Seminary, New York, where he also served as Dean. His publications include an edition and translation of Origen’s On First Principles and a study of the Gospel of John.
Felicia Murrell
Felicia is a certified master life coach and former ordained pastor with over twenty years of church leadership experience. She also serves the publishing industry as a freelance copy editor/proofreader and is the author of Truth Encounters. Felicia resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her husband, Doug. Together, they have four adult children. You can connect with Felicia on Instagram @hellofelicia_murrell or read more of her writing at http://Felicia Murrell.blogspot.com
Wm. Paul Young
Paul is the author of “The Shack”, “Eve”, “Cross Roads”, and “The Shack Reflections. He was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua). He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his family in the Pacific Northwest.
Brian Zahnd
Brian is the lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, which he and his wife Peri founded in 1981. He is the author of several books including “Water to Wine”, “Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God”, and “Postcards from Babylon.” His favorite activity is spending time with their three sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
Chris E.W. Green
Chris is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), Director of St Anthony Institute for Theology and Philosophy, and Teaching Pastor at Sanctuary Church (Tulsa, OK). He and his wife Julie live in Tulsa with their kids, Zoë, Clive, and Emery. Chris has written extensively, his most recent book being the revised edition of Sanctifying Interpretation: Vocation, Holiness, Scripture.
Kenneth Tanner
Kenneth is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and seven children. His writing has appeared in “Books & Culture”, “Huffington Post”, “Sojourners”, “National Review”, “Christianity Today”, “Behemoth”, and “Real Clear Religion.”
John MacMurray
John is the founder and director of the Northwest School of Theology and the Open Table Conferences. Formerly an adjunct professor in Bible Literature, he now speaks internationally, and writes. His books include “A Spiritual Evolution” and “Father Fiction” (co-written with Donald Miller). He is also a landscape nature photographer, published in National Geographic, Sierra Club, and Audubon.
Dr. Brad Jersak
Brad is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, Canada. He is editor-in-chief of “Christianity Without the Religion” magazine and teaches at Westminster Theological Centre. He is also the author of over a dozen books, including “Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God Who Speaks” and “A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel.”
Venue
Warner Pacific College
Warner Pacific College is located just outside of Portland, 20 minutes from Portland International Airport. Open Table Conference will be meeting in the McGuire Auditorium, the college's largest and most beautiful meeting space.
2219 SE 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97215
Accomodations
There are plenty of hotels located within a few miles of the college that are certain to meet your needs.
No LUNCH
There will be no lunch options at the event this year. However, there are many places to eat within walking distance or a short drive from the event. Explore the surrounding area for lunch options.
“I’ve been coming to this conference the last three to four years, and I just gotta say this is a great conference. Every year I come, I’m a different person. And I feel that God has purposed this conference to be that watershed boost that I need to get the year going. ”
Schedule
Subject to change.
The 2022 schedule is below.
Friday
6:00p – Doors Open
6:25p – Welcome!
6:30p – Plenary Session 1
7:30p – Plenary Session 2
8:30p – Plenary Session 3
Saturday
8:30a – Doors Open
9a – Plenary Session 4
10a – Panel Q&R
11a – Plenary Session 5
12p-1:30p – Lunch
1:30p – Breakout 1
2:30p – Breakout 2
3:30-6:00p – Free Time/Dinner
6:00p – Doors Open
6:30p – Plenary Session 6
7:30p – Plenary Session 7
Sunday
8:30a – Doors Open
9a – Plenary Session 8
10a – Plenary Session 9
11a – Panel Q&R
12:30 – Conference Ends
Thanks for joining us!