Micah 6:8 Conference equips ministers to do justice

October 14, 2019 Grace Sosa, Staff Writer

(ABILENE, Texas)–Founded by ministers, ranchers, and merchants, HSU has always had a heart for justice and love. On Sept. 26, Hardin-Simmons and Logsdon Seminary hosted the Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission’s annual Micah 6:8 Conference, empowering ministers to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.”

Worship session during the Emerging Leaders Conference 2019

Worship session during the Emerging Leaders Conference 2019

The conference was designed to equip attendees to take an innovative approach to ministry to meet the challenges of this present age. It is a cooperative commitment to help churches apply biblical principles to community ministry, advocacy, and culture.

“It’s a privilege for HSU…to partner with Dr. Gus Reyes and Texas Baptists’ Christian Life Commission in hosting this one-day Micah 6:8 conference. We are thankful for the partnership we share in ministry,” said James Stone, special assistant to the president for engagement.

The event featured plenary sessions, workshops, and dialogue on issues ranging from immigration and the church, the church’s role in foster care and adoption, connecting ministry, and community engagement.

Dr. Michael Evans speaks during Convocation 2018

Dr. Michael Evans speaks during Convocation 2018

The Plenary Session speaker was Dr. Michael Evans, president of Texas Baptists and pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Evans delivered a message based on Micah 6:8, encouraging seminary students and ministers to “just do the right thing.”

“Some clergy are afraid to speak up, speak out, or even to advocate on behalf of those who cannot fend for themselves…God is looking for courageous men and women who will stand up, speak up, speak out no matter what your environment calls for, but if it is right, you will stand for right,” he said. “I wonder as we prepare to go out into this world of ministry are we going to be conformers or will we be bold enough to be transformers?”

Among the breakouts was a session by Nathan Adams, Logsdon Seminary alumnus and missions pastor of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.

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