40 Minute In the Old Testament at CCOTA
40 Minutes in the OT at CCOTA
               40 Minutes in the OT at CCOTA
                              Event Date
February 21 - 23, 2025
Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL, is hosting a weekend event with Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price, and Erick Sorensen. February 21-22, 2025, Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The theme is When Jesus Shows Up: The Unexpected Epiphany. All the sessions will be centered around this topic, as will a live podcast recording of 40 Minutes. Many wonderful additions to the schedule, including Paul Zahl, Jono Linebaugh, Craig Smalley, and Dean Pinter.
Please visit the CCOTA website for more details about registration and schedule.
                                 Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. A prolific author, Chad has written numerous books, including Night Driving, The Christ Key, Unveiling Mercy, Hitchhiking with Prophets, and, most recently, Untamed Prayers (1517 Publishing). He is also the co-host of the popular podcast 40 Minutes in the Old Testament. A highly sought-after speaker and teacher, Chad combines theological insight with a servant’s heart. A Texan and avid runner, he and his wife, Stacy, enjoy traveling together and spending time with their grandchildren.
                                 Daniel Emery Price is the Operations Executive at 1517, where he helps lead the organization’s mission to proclaim the Gospel clearly and creatively. He is a frequent speaker, author, and co-host of 40 Minutes in the Old Testament, 30 Minutes in the New Testament, and Tough Texts. A former church planter, pastor, and worship leader, Dan brings a caring heart and a storyteller’s voice to everything he does. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two daughters. When he is not writing or podcasting, you can often find him in the stands cheering his kids on at track meets or basketball games. A devoted Razorbacks fan and former touring musician, these days his stage is most often the podium or the podcast mic.
                                 Erick Sorensen is in charge of Church Partnerships in the Development Department at 1517. His B.S. in Organizational Leadership is from Biola University, and his M.Div. is from Lutheran Brethren Seminary. Erick has served as a pastor in Fontana, California, Staten Island, New York and Roxbury, New Jersey. In 2015 he planted Epiphany Lutheran Church in New York City, New York. Erick is host of the Law & Gospel Devotional, co-host of the 30 Minutes in the New Testament and Field Guide to the Bible podcasts, and is co-author of Scandalous Stories: A Sort of Commentary on the Parables.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
5:30 p.m. Registration and Social
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Welcome
7:05 p.m. Devotion: Jono Linebaugh
7:25 p.m. TALK 1 | CHAD BIRD El Roi: Jesus as the God Who Sees (Genesis 16)
8:00 p.m. Social
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:05 a.m. Devotion: Paul Zahl
9:20 a.m. TALK 2 | DANIEL EMERY PRICE When God Stops What He Commands (Genesis 22:11-18)
9:50 a.m. Break
10:05 a.m. TALK 3 | ERICK SORENSEN On Fire for Jesus? (Daniel 3:24-25)
10:35 a.m. Break
10:50 a.m. Devotion: Dean Pinter
11:10 a.m. TALK 4 | CHAD BIRD I AM in the Fire (Exodus 3)
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Devotion: Leslie Housman
1:00 p.m. LIVE PODCAST RECORDING 40 Minutes in the Old Testament
1:45 p.m. Q&A with Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price, and Erick Sorensen
2:20 p.m. Devotion: Craig Smalley
2:30 p.m. Closing prayers
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