June 8-12, 2026
Living With World Religions
Overview
Interacting with other world religions is a greater reality in America than it has been in previous generations. Religions such as Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism have worship centers in all states and in many cities nearby. Public schools are observing the holidays of other religions. Christians are intersecting to an ever greater degree with those with different worldviews.
Interacting with other faiths well involves being sensitive to those from different religious backgrounds but also requires wisdom to distinguish what must be presented in the Christian message.
In this one week seminar, we will be interacting with several of today’s world religions. We will also be addressing the reality of pluralism in our age.
Keynote Speaker
Andrew and Norine Brunson were involved in starting churches, training, aid to refugees, and a house of prayer in Turkey for 23 years until being falsely accused of terrorism in October 2016. After this Andrew was held for two years in Turkish prisons. Due to a worldwide prayer movement and significant political pressure from the US government, he was finally sentenced and then dramatically released in October 2018. Andrew has a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Andrew and Norine have three grown children.
Andrew will be leading our time on Islam as well as helping us to be prepared for persecution. In shorter sessions, Dr. Rob Arner will be interacting with Hinduism and Buddhism. Rev. Roger Wambold will be presenting on Judaism. Drs. David McKinley and Brad Mellon will broach Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Then Dr. Drake Williams will discuss pluralism.
Schedule
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Monday, June 8
1:00-4:00 - Pluralism with Dr. Williams; Judaism with Rev. Wambold
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Tuesday, June 9
9:00-3:00 - Islam with Dr. Brunson (9-12); Lunch; Hinduism with Dr. Arner (1-3)
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Wednesday, June 10
6:30-9:00 - Special evening session on persecution with Dr. Brunson
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Thursday, June 11
9:00-12:00 - Islam with Dr. Brunson (9-12); Lunch; Tour of a Religious Temple (2-4)
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Friday, June 12
9:00-12:00 - Latter Day Saints and Jehovah’s Witnesses (Drs. McKinley & Mellon); Conclusion on Living with Pluralism (Dr. Williams)
Prepare to Stand
Our community and church are warmly invited to this fantastic event! Join us on Wednesday, June 10th, for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Brunson on the topic of persecution. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
FAQs
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Central Schwenkfelder Church is hosting this fantastic event! Our address is 2111 S. Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
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Cost for each day (excluding Wednesday)
(In Person - $60; Via Zoom - $40)
Early Bird price (register and pay by May 26th)
(In Person - $50; Via Zoom - $30)
Late Registration price (register after June 4th)
(In Person - $70; Via Zoom - $40)
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To register, please email Andrea at pastorsassistant@cscfamily.org. A form and instructions re: payment will be emailed to you. If you are attending via zoom, you will receive a link close to the time of the seminar.
You can also register below!
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Meals are ordered from local businesses.
Lodging is self arranged as there are many options in the Lansdale area.
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