The second speaker to announce for the Whiteboard Sessions is Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and founder of 9Marks Ministries.
Mark is one of the most brilliant pastors in the country, and has a strong passion for Gospel-growth, rather than church growth. The Oxford trained pastor has authored numerous books, including 9 Marks of a Healthy Church, and he helped create the famed Together for the Gospel conference every other year in Louisville. He also hosts a monthly phone conference with some of the leading theologians in the country, including John Piper, John McArthur, Al Mohler, RC Sproul, CJ Mahaney, and others. It's such an honor to have Mark at Whiteboard -- and I'm sure his compelling idea will cause some sleepless nights for all of us...
Tomorrow's announced speaker is one of the leading writers and visioneers in ministry...
Well you're right, I never would have guessed Dever. Very interesting lineup so far. Is there going to be any interaction among the speakers?
Posted by: Jason Allen | December 04, 2007 at 08:55 AM
I will definitely be there. Dever is wonderful, and definitely keeps things Gospel centered. I'm getting excited for TWS.
Posted by: Derek | December 04, 2007 at 09:15 AM
depending on the availability of the speakers, we'll do a Q&A with everyone at the end of the day.
Yeah... it's going to get even better. stay tuned.
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 04, 2007 at 09:35 AM
I guess Ed Stezer...
Do I get free registration if I'm right?!? :-)
Posted by: Clayton Bell | December 04, 2007 at 11:40 AM
=)
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 04, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Alright Ben...you had me at Stevens, now I'm looking at airfare after Dever. Can it really get any better? :)
Posted by: Jim Henry | December 04, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Interesting... :-) But if you tell me CJ Mahaney is in the lineup too, I'm a-comin' after ya! ;-)
Just kidding... Dever's cool.
Posted by: D-PLUM | December 04, 2007 at 03:42 PM
OK so this has been the best blog find ever and now the white board sessions. How does one register - I don't want to miss this!
Posted by: Marty Schmidt | December 04, 2007 at 03:47 PM
Guys, I think you'll be in for a treat! Sitting under his authority and teaching for a couple of years was HUGE in my life and I thank the Lord for providing an opportunity like that. I think and act differently since being challenged by him and the other leaders and by the Spirit at CHBC. I leave you with this exert from Preaching the Cross, T4G, "The Christian message of a crucified Christ calls us to a different goal than we would otherwise pursue in this life." Amen to that!
Posted by: Tim | December 04, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Sounds awesome my friend. Bueno!
Posted by: J.R. Lee | December 04, 2007 at 05:45 PM
I love the responses you guys are posting. I'm saving some of the biggest surprises for last, however. You are going to be blown away...
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 04, 2007 at 07:40 PM
So here's my question: Is everyone talking on the same idea? Will that be the final reveal?
Posted by: Clayton Bell | December 04, 2007 at 10:01 PM
no... i'll phrase it better in the official marketing. Each speaker brings one compelling idea of their own. I'll work on the copywriting. =)
Posted by: Ben Arment | December 04, 2007 at 10:49 PM