An annual three day event, designed to center your faith in Christ for you, based in the Scriptural truths rediscovered in the Reformation.
Event Date
October 17 - 19, 2019
Location
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, 1441, Quivira Road, Crown Point, Ocean Beach, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92109, USA
Dan van Voorhis is an author, historian, professor, and speaker at 1517. After receiving his Ph.D. in History from the University of St. Andrews, Dr. van Voorhis spent 11 years teaching history and political thought at Concordia University, Irvine. He is a Scholar-in-Residence at 1517 and the host of the daily podcast The Christian History Almanac. Dan is married to Beth Anne, and they have two sons, Coert and Raymond.
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Dr. Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517, where he leads with clarity, vision, and a deep commitment to proclaiming the Gospel. He is a speaker, writer, triathlete, and co-host of both The Thinking Fellows and Tough Texts podcasts. Scott is the author of Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace and contributes regularly to 1517’s theological work. He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A. Nestingen. Scott is also a proud father and grandfather, finding joy in both theology and time with his family.
Juan Carlos Bedoya a.k.a. Loso, was born in Queens New York. Years later he was introduced to a group of friends who were involved in a Christian rap ministry called H.G.A. (His Glory Alone). Bible studies, evangelizing and Fellowship made up the majority of the ministry’s goals, and it is also in this ministry that his passion for preaching developed. In 2009 he began attending Trinity College of Florida where he is currently pursuing a pastoral degree.
Delywn X. Campbell is a Lutheran pastor serving Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lansing, MI. Del has served as a strategic mission developer for many years for the LCMS. Del lives in Lansing with his wife Lenita and their two daughters.
David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website, and co-host of The Mockingcast. He lives with his wife Cate and their three sons in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. A creative and provocative thinker, Dave is the author of several influential books, including Seculosity, Low Anthropology, A Mess of Help, and his newest work, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World. Through his writing, speaking, and podcasting, Dave builds bridges between deep theological truths and everyday life. He has a gift for exposing the pressures and anxieties of modern faith culture and then lifting them with the freeing message of grace.
Jared C. Wilson is the director of content strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, managing editor of For the Church, and director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He speaks at churches and conferences around the world. He is a prolific author whose books include Your Jesus Is Too Safe, Gospel Wakefulness and The Imperfect Disciple.
Elyse Fitzpatrick holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 21 books on daily living and the Christian life. A frequent speaker at women’s conferences, she has been married for nearly 40 years and has three adult children and six really adorable grandchildren.
Jessica Thompson is the author of several books and is a frequent conference speaker. Her heart is to see women, families, and children freed from the bondage of moralism. She is a contributor at Christ Hold Fast and a part of the podcast, Front Porch with the Fitzes. Jess has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and with her mother, Elyse Fitzpatrick, she co-authored the books, "Give Them Grace," "Answering Your Kids' Toughest Questions," and "Mom, Dad… What’s Sex?"
Jim Nestingen was a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., and held both a master of divinity and master of theology degree from Luther Seminary. He received his doctorate in theology from St. Michael's College, University of Toronto. Nestingen wrote and spoken prolifically on Luther's catechisms and confessional Lutheran theology.
Baptized into Christ, he died in the LORD (2022), and will be raised to life eternal when Christ Jesus comes again. "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his" - Romans 6:5. Read his sermons in The Essential Nestingen
Valerie Locklair Thur is a Fellow of the International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism, and Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, where she also earned the Diploma of Christian Apologetics. She is the author of "Called to Defend: An Apologetics Handbook" and a contributing writer and speaker for 1517. Her areas of interest include apologetics for the next generation and connecting the defense of the faith to different branches of knowledge.
Cindy Koch lives in Ventura, CA with her family. She graduated from Concordia Irvine, earned an MA in exegetical theology, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Bible from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. She has authored several books and is a blog contributor on 1517.org. Cindy speaks at retreats and conferences around the country. She also hosts Family Style Theology Podcast featuring conversations with children about theological topics.
Donavon Riley is a husband, father, pastor, hosts The Banned Books and Warrior Priest podcasts, has authored three books, written hundreds of articles, is a mixed martial arts instructor, a story-teller, and friend of trees.
Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. A prolific author, Chad has written numerous books, including Night Driving, The Christ Key, Unveiling Mercy, Hitchhiking with Prophets, and, most recently, Untamed Prayers (1517 Publishing). He is also the co-host of the popular podcast 40 Minutes in the Old Testament. A highly sought-after speaker and teacher, Chad combines theological insight with a pastor’s heart. A lifelong Texan and avid runner, he and his wife, Stacey, enjoy traveling together and spending time with their grandchildren whenever they can.
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Senior fellow at 1517.org, featuring two weekly podcasts Outlaw God and Preaching the Text. Former pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Washington Island, WI. Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia College, Moorhead MN, Luther Seminary, St. Paul MN, and Luther House of Study. Writer of many books and articles, including Luther's Outlaw God, Lutheran Theology, Luther for Armchair Theologians.
Daniel Emery Price is the Operations Executive at 1517, where he helps lead the organization’s mission to proclaim the Gospel clearly and creatively. He is a frequent speaker, author, and co-host of 40 Minutes in the Old Testament, 30 Minutes in the New Testament, and Tough Texts. A former church planter, pastor, and worship leader, Dan brings a caring heart and a storyteller’s voice to everything he does. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two daughters. When he is not writing or podcasting, you can often find him in the stands cheering his kids on at track meets or basketball games. A devoted Razorbacks fan and former touring musician, these days his stage is most often the podium or the podcast mic.
