Cross Centered Q&A
For those within driving distance of Saint Paul, MN, we invite you to join us for a free event. Greg will be discussing his new book Crucifixion of the Warrior God with Bruxy Cavey (Pastor of The Meeting House in Toronto) and Dennis Edwards (Pastor of Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis). Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Greg explain his cross centered way of viewing violent portraits of God, along with some thoughts from Bruxy and Dennis on his proposal. Additionally, there will be an extended time for Q & A.
Date: Sunday, April 9, 2017
Time: 6-8:00 pm
Location: Woodland Hills Church
Category: General
Tags: Bruxy Cavey, Crucifixion of the Warrior God, Cruciform Theology, Dennis Edwards, Greg Boyd
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