The Gospel Initiative will be holding the Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Politics conference at the Denver Seminary, 6399 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120 on September 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

As the 2024 election approaches, the role of Christians in shaping the political landscape will be a focal point in media coverage, church discussions, and community and household conversations. For some, the State is viewed as God’s servant for the common good; for others, it poses a challenge to faith and freedom. While some Christians dedicate their lives to political activism, others believe the Church should steer clear of the political sphere.

The conference will cover key topics, including appropriate methods for Christian political engagement, nonpartisan approaches to political involvement, the media’s portrayal of Christians in politics, and how the Church’s role in politics may evolve in response to cultural changes.

Presenters include:

• Tim Alberta (pre-recorded presentation): Best-selling author of The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, award-winning journalist, staff writer for The Atlantic, and former chief political correspondent for POLITICO.
• Dr. Ryan Burge: Statistician and expert on religion and politics in the United States, associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University, creator of hundreds of data visualizations on American political and religious trends.
• Mark Charles: Native American activist, public speaker, consultant, and author
• Justin Giboney: (pre-recorded presentation): Attorney, political strategist, minister, co-founder and president of the AND Campaign
• Dr. Mark Young: Denver Seminary president

Register to attend the conference in-person at Denver Seminary, 6399 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colo., 80120, or via livestream, for no charge at DenverSeminary.edu/TGI.