ABOUT THIS SEMINAR

Each Didasko Seminar is designed to equip pastors, who are actively teaching in their churches, to teach the truth of the Bible to their congregations in a compelling way.

Do you want to... Deepen your grasp on the book of John? Engage in collaborative discussion about how to preach John? Jump start your prep for a sermon series on John?

Or maybe... Rekindle your passion to preach God’s Word? Make new connections with fellow teaching pastors who share your passion for relevant biblical preaching?

Join us for all of the above at Mt. Angel Abbey at the serene Saint Benedict Guesthouse & Retreat Center. Hotel-style rooms with private bath and hot meals included.

Spend a week immersed in the Word of God in sharpening discussion with a small group of other teaching pastors from a variety of backgrounds. Leave feeling refreshed and equipped for your next sermon series. As one pastor said, "do what you can to be there - you will not regret it."

Location Information

Location Name
Saint Benedict Guesthouse & Retreat Center
Address
1 Abbey Drive, Saint Benedict, OR, 97373 US
Directions
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Schedule

Name: 2027 Portland OR // Gary Burge on John
Start: 2027-04-26T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2027-04-30T13:30:00-05:00
Location: Saint Benedict Guesthouse & Retreat Center

Our first session begins Tuesday morning after breakfast and our final session ends at 1:30pm on Friday. Please plan to attend and participate the entire time.

Daily sessions will roughly start by 9am and end by dinner time, with short breaks throughout the day. Evenings will remain free for relaxation and connecting with each other. For more details on what to expect, please see: https://didaskoseminars.org/seminars/.

Scholar

Gary Burge, PhD Author and Professor Emeritus at Wheaton College and Graduate School

Gary has a MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the Aberdeen University in Scotland. Currently, he is Calvin Theological Seminary’s Associate Professor of New Testament, following 25 years at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Much of his research has focused on the New Testament, especially the gospels. He has numerous publications many related to his studies on the historical Jesus, the Gospels, and the theology and the politics of the Middle East.

Facilitators

Chris Dolson Pastor Emeritus, Blackhawk Church and Executive Director, Didasko Seminars

Chris Dolson has spent over 40 years preaching and training preachers. He understands the pressures of pastoral ministry. He has been the senior pastor of small, mid-sized and large churches. Chris has degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M. 1983) and Gordon-Conwell Seminary (D.Min. 1999) where his preaching mentor was Haddon Robinson.

John Rosensteel Central Lead Pastor at Hope City

John serves as the Lead Pastor at Family of Churches. With many years in pastoral ministry, he brings a passion to serve and equip pastors in all facets of leadership. John has participated in many Didasko Seminars, including hosting Didasko the last several years in Portland as part of his work with TogetherPDX.

Partners

Together PDX

TogetherPDX exists to see our community flourish by uniting, connecting, strengthening, and serving local churches, pastors, leaders, and community members of the Portland/Vancouver metro area.

Western Seminary

Western Seminary is an educational community that promotes gospel-centered transformation in every aspect of its life and work and serves as a catalyst and resource for spiritual transformation by working with and for the church to equip men and women for strategic ministry roles.

Questions? Contact Abby at [email protected].

"It is a profound feeling that you experience at a Preaching Retreat. The reinvigorating love and desire to dig into God's Word that is spark in these seminars is unmatched. I love to study and read commentaries, read primary sources, listen to sermons, lectures, and podcasts; but the riveting experience of cramming a months-long seminary class into a couple days with 30+ seasoned preachers is truly once in a lifetime - but not for long! You need to get involved with Didasko Seminars, it is ministry altering and truly life changing!"

MATTHEW MORRIS

Lead Pastor, Hillside Christian Fellowship

Still not sure? Hear the WHY pastors should attend...

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Registration includes seminar sessions live and in-person with Dr. Gary Burge Tuesday, April 27 through Friday, April 30, lodging Monday 4/26 night through Thursday 4/29. night, all meals Tuesday breakfast though Friday lunch. Linens, towels, coffee, and snacks are provided.

Registration Options

Overnight at Mt. Angel Abbey ($730.00)
Stay overnight in a private, single room with twin bed and a private bath.
Local Drive-In ($340.00)
Drive into the seminar each day. No rooming included. Seminar sessions, meals, and snacks included.

Cost is a barrier; I would like to be considered for a scholarship.

Please note: A limited number of scholarships are available.

Optional donation to support the ministry of Didasko Seminars

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