Note: This page describes the New Wine conference with Dr. Perkins in 2001. See also the details regarding his second conference, For the Least of These, occurring April 10-15, 2007.
During February 18-21, 2001, Dr. John Perkins will be speaking on Christ-centered social justice, racial reconciliation, and community development. Dr. Perkins is a Promise Keepers speaker, and the author of many books including "Beyond Charity", and "Resurrecting Hope". As a pastor who stood for civil rights in Mississippi during the 1960's, he was arrested and beaten nearly to death for registering African-Americans to vote. As a result of his commitment to living out the words of Christ, he refused to return hate for hate and instead asked God to fill his heart with love for his enemies. Dr. Perkins went on to launch ministries in Mississippi and in Los Angeles, and organized the Christian Community Development Association and the Foundation on Reconciliation and Development. He has been a guest lecturer at many universities including Oxford University, Stanford University, and Harvard University. In 1999 Dr. Perkins was awarded Prison Fellowship's 11th annual William Wilberforce Award. An advisor to three U.S. presidents, Dr. Perkins has also gained the friendship of Senator Mark Hatfield, who said recently, "I have the utmost respect and admiration for Dr. John Perkins and his ministry. He is a herald of peace and a defender of human dignity. His message is one that must be heard and acted upon."
Multnomah Biblical Seminary, through New Wine/New Wineskins and in partnership with Campus Crusade for Christ, CUME/NW, Good Neighbors, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, and Sunset Presbyterian Church, is honored to bring Dr. Perkins to Portland.
If you would like more information or would like to attend any of the following events, please contact Marissa Newby at (503) 251-6465.
SUNDAY, February 18
8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. – Morning Services, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 8725 N. Chautauqua Blvd., Portland
6:23 p.m. – Evening service, Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14986 N.W. Cornell Road, Beaverton
MONDAY, February 19
10 a.m. – Multnomah Chapel, held at Central Bible Church
Lunch with seminary and college student leaders – invitation only
6:30 p.m. – Citywide evening with Dr. John Perkins, Multnomah campus, gymnasium
TUESDAY, February 20
CCDA Breakfast – Invitation only
Afternoon visiting local ministries
Evening hosted by CUME/NW
WEDNESDAY, February 21
10 a.m. – Multnomah chapel, held at Central Bible Church
12 noon – Citywide Luncheon with Dr. John Perkins, Downtown Embassy Suites Hotel, tickets required, $15/person, available through Multnomah. 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon, 1:30 – 2:30 Q & A time with Dr. Perkins
Evening hosted by Campus Crusade for Christ
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