Inside Perkins & Lecture
"The Pastor as Comic Spirit: Refusing to Postpone Joy and Humor Until the Future!"
RSVP below for Tuesday April 22nd, 2025
8:30 AM until 1:00 PM Central Time
Join us for Inside Perkins to get an inside look at what theological education has to offer!
- Tour our beautiful facilities
- Enjoy a meal with current students and staff
- Explore our programs
- Discuss the application process
- Hear from Rev. Dr. Alyce McKenzie
Lecture Details: "The Pastor as Comic Spirit: Refusing to Postpone Joy and Humor Until the Future!"
It’s easy to fall into a mode of ministry that is driven by duty not drawn by grace. This lecture, based on Dr. McKenzie’s 2023 book (co-authored with Professor Owen Lynch from SMU) affirms joy and humor as part of God’s character and a gift to human life. It paints a picture of ministry that refused to postpone joy and lightness for some future realm, but claims its power today.
We will be meeting from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22nd, so be sure to register to ensure you get the details you need!
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- Register using the form to the right ➡️
- Mark your calendar to save the date
- Check your email for confirmation
- Watch for an email from our team with details on the event
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