July 2010

Solas News
Update on Preaching Conference. Solas hosted the first Dundee Preaching
Conference on the 5th and 12th of June. Speakers were Edward Lobb of
Cornhill Scotland and Neil MacMillan the Mission Development Officer for
the Free Church of Scotland. Speaking on “Preaching...why bother?”
Edward took us through some reasons for preaching from Paul's second
letter to Timothy and then also looked at why expository preaching is a
necessity for a healthy teaching ministry. The first day came to a close with a
wonderful exposition of John 15:18 - 16:4.
Neil MacMillan was our guide on day two of the conference looking
at the topic of “Preaching... where do I begin?” Neil guided us through some
of the considerations needed when teaching on a text of scripture. Then he Solas Conferences:
gave some helpful tips on actually writing a Bible talk, going from text to
18 September – Introduction to
sermon. The second day ended with a very challenging talk on Mark 12
Apologetics.

Speaker – David Robertson

A free introductory course on

worldviews and Scottish culture
that will develop into an in depth
course. Contact Solas to RSVP.

20 November 2010 – Out of the

Silent Church Conference

Speakers: Ravi Zacharias, John

about the Gospel gap comparing religiousness with gospel Christianity. Lennox, Stuart McAllister and
Around 30 people attended the 2 day conference and everyone had David Robertson
a very positive experience. Our plan for this conference next year will be to
broaden the theme of teaching the Bible more generally, whether for A full day conference with world
preaching, Bible study or small groups as many of the skills overlap. It is renowned speakers sharing
hoped that the conference audio recordings will be available on the St encouraging, thoughtful and
Peter’s website soon. – submitted by Bryan Kee, Assistant Minister creative ways to share your faith.

Introduction to Apologetics. “We aim to teach, communicate and Creche provided.

exemplify the wonderful news of the Bible that God was in Christ,
reconciling the world to Himself. The spiritual famine caused by materialistic Cost £10 – Registration Form Here
atheism and secularism, combined with the destructiveness of modernism
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and the confusion of post-modernism, has opened up a great door of
opportunity for those who have received the Bread of Life” Conferences/Training held at:
Solas – Centre for Public Christianity
- David Robertson 4 St Peter’s Street
Dundee, DD1 4JJ
This morning of training (9:30 – 12:30) will help participants explore how the
different world views of today have shaped culture and negatively impact Email: office@solas-cpc.org
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our thinking and relating due to their inconsistencies. The course will expand the understanding of these pitfalls and
demonstrate how the Christian world view more completely and effectively addresses the needs of people. Solas –
The Centre for Public Christianity in partnership with Ravi Zacharias International Ministry begins its work of
encouraging and discipling Christians with this introduction that will develop into an in depth series.

Solas Events during the Dundee Westfest. Alongside fantastic displays of art, music, theatre and community
lectures, David Robertson gave a talk entitled “McCheyne, McGonagall and the West End of Dundee” sharing the
fascinating history and stories about life in Dundee about 200 years ago. Order David's book or download the talk.
McCheyne’s words, “Joy is increased by spreading it to others,” are ever true today and this is what Solas works
towards helping others to do! Below are some other scenes from the Westfest.

Out of the Silent Church Conference

November 20, 2010
World Renowned Speakers:

Ravi Zacharias, John Lennox,

Stuart McAllister and David Robertson.
Tickets £10. Creche provided. Registration Form Here

Tim Allyn, Administrator

Email: office@solas-cpc.org
Telephone: (01382) 525 021
Post: Solas Office, 4 St Peters St, Dundee DD1 4JJ, UK