ELCA pastors, lay leaders invited to SPU conference

Seattle Pacific University's Center for Biblical and Theological Education hosts an upcoming two-day conference titled "Scripture as Formation."
Taking place Oct. 20 and 21, the conference will feature speakers and professors from throughout the Northwest reflecting on the importance of Scripture and the ways in which God uses His Word to form individual believers as well as the church as a whole.
Organizers are sending a special invitation to ELCA pastors and lay leaders.
Featured presenters include the Rev. Eugene Peterson, professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College of Vancouver, B.C., and author of 30 books; and Dr. Frank Spina, SPU professor of the Old Testament.
Those registering by Sept. 23 pay $35 to attend. The price goes to $50 afterward. Information on registering and further detail is at www.spu.edu/saf.
Pictured: Peterson