Andy Shudall on Deep Thought

hey guys, just thought i'll let you know whats happening on friday and the background on Andy's talk,

excerpts from www.tscf.org.nz

Knowing Scripture
Studying context
Renewing mind

Rom 12:2 • 1 Cor 2:15-16 • 2 Cor 10:3-5 • 2 Tim 3:16-17

The gospel calls Christian students and graduates to the renewal of the mind. Rejecting an unreflective faith, TSCFers search the scriptures for light on every aspect of work and study, witness and life. Equally, we think deeply about the context of our mission, so that the gospel is brought to engage closely with the issues, the needs, the idolatries of the day.

TSCF works hard to provoke deep thought at its training events and conferences, providing challenging and wise speakers and quality literature. Serious engagement with the scriptures is always at the forefront of the mission.

“An unchallenged faith is no faith at all. TSCF has challenged, teased and provoked me into deeper questioning of the value of my Christian faith – how to relate it to practical life while being steered towards the cross. Rather than accept the Christian values passed on from others, TSCF has taught me to think deeply for myself and to make the Christian faith my own.”

Elaine Tan

“‘Deep Thought’ is one of the most important aspects of faith and it’s been stimulated by my time in TSCF. As a student I’ve been on a quest to discover the meaning of “life, the universe, and everything.” ‘Deep Thought’ means that we can think as intelligently about our faith as well as about what we study in the academic world. For me ‘Deep Thought’ issues the challenge to be proud of the truth and to treat Christianity as intellectually coherent in a chaotic world.”

Steve Thomas

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