Pastor's Conference - Spiritual Formation to Change Lives

Elevate your preaching and teaching ministry.

Whether you are a youth pastor or a head pastor, whether you’re hoping to change your community or revive yourself, spiritual formation is the heartbeat of a healthy ministry -- are lives, really, being changed?

Colorado Christian University invites you to “Spiritual Formation to Change Lives,” a conference for preachers and teachers aimed at exploring what it means to follow Jesus and living life on the narrow road.

This free event will be held at the Beckman Center, located on CCU's main campus in Lakewood, Colorado.

Conference registration is closed. All spaces have been reserved.

DR. LARRY CRABB — Keynote Speaker

Dr. Larry Crabb is a well-known psychologist, conference and seminar speaker, Bible teacher, popular author, and founder/director of NewWay Ministries. He currently is Scholar in Residence at Colorado Christian University and serves as Spiritual Director for the American Association of Christian Counselors. Dr. Crabb has authored many books including; Understanding People, The Marriage Builder, Finding God, Connecting, The Safest Place on Earth, The Pressure’s Off, Shattered Dreams, and SoulTalk. His latest book, The PAPA Prayer, was released in February 2006.

HOWARD BAKER — Treasure in Jars of Clay

Prior to teaching at Denver Seminary, Mr. Baker served Young Life, a mission to adolescents, as an area and regional director; was a chaplain at the Denver Rescue Mission; and co-taught the Vincentian Formation Program for spiritual directors. He has authored Soul Keeping and The One True Thing, contributed to The Transformation of a Man’s Heart and The Renovaré Spiritual Formation Bible.

DR. SID BUZZELL — The Heart of Spiritual Formation

Dr. Sid Buzzell is the Dean of the School of Theology at CCU, where he teaches Bible courses, leadership, and homiletics. He has extensive ministry experience, has been a founding and senior pastor at several churches nationwide, and has participated in conferences for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, The Navigators, the National Association of Evangelicals, and World Vision International. A noted published author, his most exhaustive work remains Handbook to Leadership.

DR. KEVIN TURNER — Walking the Path of Grace

The Associate Professor of Youth Ministry and Theology at CCU, Dr. Kevin Turner has previously served as a camp director, as pastoral staff, and as a youth director in a number of different churches in Washington and Colorado. He has extensive experience working with youth and understanding the implications of culture on spiritual formation.