Dive into the Word.
Join us for the Pastorum Live conference in Chicago June 5–6.
Discover the story.
At Pastorum Live, you’ll approach the Bible as an organic whole. You’ll learn from 21 of the world’s leading Bible scholars as they examine the Scriptures in the context of God’s grand narrative. At Pastorum, you’ll explore how the story of the Bible enhances the study of the Bible.
You’ll examine various themes of the Bible, themes like covenant, God’s kingdom, and the mission of the church. At Pastorum, you’ll learn to recognize these themes and better understand various portions of Scripture, and you’ll see how your ministry is involved in the story of God’s Word.
By studying the Word at Pastorum Live, you’ll locate yourself in the grand story that forms and unites the church. You’ll approach the Bible with an understanding of the big picture, and then drill into specific books, chapters, and verses to uncover the truth therein.
Learn from the experts.
The Pastorum Live speakers have devoted their lives to studying the Bible in the context of God’s grand narrative. You'll learn from professors, commentary writers, and editors of popular translations of the Bible.
- John Walton, Ph.D.
- Dr. Walton is the general editor of the 20-volume Baker Commentary series, “Teach the Text,” as well as the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament. Dr. Walton taught at Moody Bible Institute for 20 years and has been on faculty at Wheaton College since 2001.
- Scot McKnight, Ph.D.
- Dr. McKnight is a widely recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson professor in religious studies at North Park University. A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight is a highly sought-after radio and television guest and regularly speaks in local churches and educational events in the USA, Denmark, and South Africa.
- Pete Enns, Ph.D.
- Dr. Peter Enns is a biblical scholar, author, speaker, and teacher. Dr. Enns has taught courses at five seminaries (Westminster, Princeton, Fuller, Biblical, and Lutheran/Philadelphia) and three universities (Harvard, Eastern, and Temple); he currently teaches at Eastern University. He has written or edited 14 books, including Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament, The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say about Human Origins, and commentaries on Exodus and Ecclesiastes.
- Craig Evans, Ph.D.
- New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Evans is the Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College of Acadia University. A well-known evangelical scholar throughout the world, he is an elected member of the SNTS, a society dedicated to New Testament studies. Dr. Evans taught for 21 years Trinity Western University, where he directed the graduate program in biblical studies and founded the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute. Author and editor of more than 60 books and hundreds of articles and reviews, Dr. Evans regularly speaks at conferences and retreats. He also has served as a consultant for the National Geographic Society.
Go deeper.
By understanding the grand narrative of the Bible, you’ll be able to lead your church biblically, apply the Scriptures accurately, and dig even deeper into the Word.