Speaker: Joel Thiessen, PhD
Raised in Winnipeg as an avid Blue Bombers fan, Dr. Joel Thiessen is Professor of Sociology and Social Sciences Department Chair at Ambrose University. He is also Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute. He has published five books and several articles on topics related to millennials, congregations, religious nones, and religion in Canada. He regularly speaks with church and denominational groups about his research. For more information, visit www.joelthiessen.ca.
SESSIONS TITLES
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Session #1 – Why Do More People Say They Have No Religion? – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Session #2 – How Do Next Gen Canadians View And Experience The World, And Their Faith? – 9:00 AM
Session #3 – What Is Needed To Pass On The Faith Well From One Generation To The Next? – 10:45 AM
Session #4 – How Can Congregations Flourish And Support Faith Transmission In Canada? – 1:15 PM
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