The 2026 Theological Symposium will hold its annual symposium on October 5-6 on the campus of Welch College in Gallatin, TN.
The event starts at 6:00 p.m. The symposium is a free event. Attendees need only arrange for their lodging and meals. Dining options are available on campus and in nearby restaurants during mealtimes.
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Schedule
Monday Evening
6:00 – 6:10 Welcome and Prayer
6:15 – 6:55 Nicolas Cruz
A Theological Foundation of Addiction
6:55 – 7:10 Break
7:10 – 7:50 W. Jackson Watts
You Shall Be as Gods: Modern Technology and the De-naturing of Human Creatureliness
9:00 – 9:05 Welcome and Prayer
9:05 – 9:45 Christopher Talbot
American Prophet in European Attire: Francis Schaeffer’s Enduring Burden for American Evangelicalism
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:40 James-Henry Christian
The Imprecatory Influence of the Psalter on John’s Apocalypse
11:40 – 1:30 Lunch
Tuesday Afternoon
The Universal Salvation of Children Dying in Infancy According to the Free Will Baptist Tradition
Abraham Kuyper’s Views on Marriage and the Family: God’s Blueprint for Societal Living
3:05 – 3:20 Break
3:20 – 4:00 J. Clint Adams
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: A Model for Preaching Ministry
4:00 – 6:00 Dinner
Tuesday Evening
Running the Race with Confidence: The Context and Content of Jacobus Arminius’ Doctrine of Perseverance and Assurance
6:40 – 6:55 Break
6:55 – 8:00 Panel Discussion
8:00 – 8:05 Closing Announcements and Dismissal
Paper Topics
The following are this year’s paper topics:
“A Theological Foundation of Addiction” (Nicolas Cruz)
“You Shall be as Gods: Modern Technology and the De-naturing of Human Creatureliness” (W. Jackson Watts)
“American Prophet in European Attire: Francis Schaeffer’s Enduring Burden for American Evangelicalism” (Christopher Talbot)
“The Imprecatory Influence of the Psalter on John’s Apocalypse” (James-Henry Christian)
“Abraham Kuyper’s Views on Marriage and the Family: God’s Blueprint for Societal Living” (Sarah Bracey)
“The Salvation of All Infants in Christ According to the General-Free Will Baptist Tradition” (Matthew Bracey)
“D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: A Model for Preaching Ministry” (J. Clint Adams)
“Running the Race with Confidence: The Context and Content of Jacobus Arminius’ Doctrine of Perseverance and Assurance ” (Ryan Goucher)
Questions about this year’s event should be directed to Cory Thompson at fwbtheology@gmail.com.