Join us for The KERYGMA Summit in Nashville
May 1-3, 2025
We’re thrilled to invite you to the fourth annual gathering of the Kerygma Summit, where your first step is to LEAN IN…
Last year’s Kerygma Summit was an incredible time of substantitive Bible teaching, theological training, worship, encouragement, and collaboration! Whether you’re already a Bible teacher, are in the process of becoming one, or simply want to grow your faith and discover God’s purpose for your life, The Kerygma Summit is an invitation to LEAN IN, LEARN and prepare to LAUNCH into where God is taking you next!
“We look forward to seeing you at the Summit!”
the Greek word which essentially means the preaching of the Gospel of Christ
It’s not a term you hear often outside of a seminary class, but Kerygma (pronounced “ke-rig-muh”) is something every Christ-follower is called to, and many of us could use more focused instruction and encouragement along the way. THE KERYGMA SUMMIT IS A CAREFULLY CURATED, 3-DAY ACCREDITED PROGRAM taught by engaging professors, theological scholars and ministry leaders to better equip women in areas of sound biblical exegesis, hermeneutics, and practical theology. It’s like boot camp for Bible-loving chicks!
Learn from our “dream team” of highly regarded theologians and trailblazing ministry leaders…
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Lisa Harper, Doctoral Candidate
KERYGMA SUMMIT FOUNDER & HOST
Lisa is the best-selling author of fifteen books and seven Bible study curriculums, and the host of the popular podcast Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology, with several million downloads on Access More. Lisa has spoken at conferences and churches all over the world and is known for her engaging, authentic style which combines hilarious anecdotes with solid biblical exegesis. She holds a Masters of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary and is in the final stage of earning her doctorate from Denver Seminary. Her passion for helping others become students of the Word has also led her to create the Kerygma Cohort - a seminary track for women in partnership with Denver Seminary.
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Dr. Lynn Cohick
PREMIER KEYNOTE & BREAKOUT
Dr. Cohick is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University. Her career includes serving as provost at two US-based evangelical seminaries, teaching at Wheaton College and Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (now Africa International University). She’s a powerful teacher, an expert on Christian women in the patristic world, and the author of multiple academic tomes and commentaries including “The Letter To The Ephesians” from the highly esteemed New International Commentary on the New Testament series.
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Dr. Scot McKnight
PREMIER KEYNOTE & BREAKOUT
Dr. McKnight, Visiting Professor at Houston Theological Seminary, is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. He’s written over sixty books – including The Blue Parakeet and The King Jesus Gospel – which have been heralded as deeply reasoned, spiritually sound and revolutionary with regards to how to actively engage our hearts in the redemptive Story of the Bible and in a real relationship with Jesus Christ as we read, understand, and apply Scripture. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Society for New Testament Studies.
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Dr. Jim Howard
PREMIER KEYNOTE & BREAKOUTS
Dr. Jim Howard is the much beloved pastor of Dillon Community Church in Colorado, as well as an author, New Testament scholar, and a popular teaching professor at Denver Seminary. He is a regular guest on Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology podcast where he serves as resident theological professor. He has 30 years of cross-cultural ministry and teaching experience and routinely helps equip spiritual leaders in Nepal, Mozambique, Haiti and India.
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Dr. Craig Blomberg
PREMIER KEYNOTE & BREAKOUTS
Dr. Craig Blomberg is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado. He retired at the end of 2021 after teaching there for 35 years. Craig holds the B.A. from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, the M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and the Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Craig is the author of twenty books and has co-authored or co-edited ten more, along with more than 150 journal articles or chapters in multi-author works. He was a member of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version and served on the subcommittee that produced the 35th anniversary edition of the NIV Study Bible in 2020. Craig has one wife, two daughters and three grandchildren.
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Dr. Eva Bleeker
PANELIST & BREAKOUT
Doctor Eva Bleeker is a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains who believes in the transformational power of education. She moved to Colorado in 2019 to teach at Denver Seminary. Dr. Bleeker currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care and Chair for Pastoral Care and Counseling programs. Chaplain Eva graduated with a doctorate of education from Baylor University and holds two Master of Arts degrees through Dallas Theological Seminary, one in education and one in media and communications. She also completed Columbia University's Master of Science in Narrative Medicine. You may find her relaxing with a good book (or cookbook) with her adorable pit bull mix, Ramsie Ruth, on her lap. Or exploring trails with her husband of nearly 25 years, Josh (the other Dr. Bleeker).
Think of it as a Seminary level masters class, with the potential to earn 3 hours of master’s credit.
lean IN
Engage with other women in a warm, collaborative space where Jesus is King, every voice has value, laughter is on the agenda, and you can even wear your comfy pants.
learn
Get answers to your burning theological questions about the veracity of scripture, women in leadership, and other timely topics through intensives in sound biblical exegesis, hermeneutics and practical theology.
LAUNCH!
Gain both practical and revelatory wisdom to help deepen your intimacy with Jesus, increase the efficacy of your spiritual leadership, and quite possibly change the trajectory of your life!
