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SUMMARY:Theologian N.T. Wright to Speak at St. Andrew
DESCRIPTION:“An Evening with N.T. Wright” Presented by the Dr. Scott L. Eng
 le Lecture Series \n Join us for the inaugural event in this new lecture s
 eries featuring world-renowned  theologian and author N.T. Wright \nSt. An
 drew Methodist Church is proud to announce that world-renowned theologian
  and author N.T. Wright will be the inaugural speaker for the new Dr. Scot
 t L. Engle Lecture Series on Wednesday\, November 12\, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
 \, in the sanctuary at 5801 W. Plano Parkway in Plano\, Texas. Wright will
  speak on themes of resurrection and hope in new creation\, drawing from h
 is decades of scholarship and ministry. \nProfessor Wright is a distinguis
 hed New Testament theologian\, ordained Anglican Bishop\, professor at the
  University of Oxford\, and the author of more than 85 books. Known for hi
 s accessible and faithful explanations of the Christian message\, Wright s
 erved as the Bishop of Durham from 2003 to 2010\, one of the most senior p
 ositions in the Church of England. His unique combination of scholarly exc
 ellence\, pastoral wisdom\, and theological creativity has secured his leg
 acy in 21 st -century Christianity. Through his prolific writing and teach
 ing\, Wright invites believers into a renewed vision of the Kingdom of God
  – one that is ancient yet urgent\, cosmic yet deeply personal. \nThe new
  lecture series honors Dr. Scott Engle\, longtime teaching pastor at St. A
 ndrew\, who first encountered Wright’s work two decades ago through a cove
 r story in Christianity Today . \n“Reading about him led to my immediate c
 uriosity in his writings\,” said Dr. Engle. “He has been an integral part
  of my life and my teachings – and as an extension\, part of St. Andrew’s
  life\, our theology\, and our approach to Scripture. He helps people see
  the larger story without getting lost in the trees. Wright is a gifted\,
  prolific scholar who knows how to speak to regular people and help them e
 mbrace the truth of the Gospel.” \nIn addition to his academic work\, Wrig
 ht – also known as Tom Wright – is widely celebrated for his writing for g
 eneral audiences. His books\, which bridge the gap between academia and th
 e church\, have inspired countless readers to think deeply about the impli
 cations of Christian faith in everyday life. \n“St. Andrew is thrilled to
  share this opportunity with the wider community\,” said Rev. Arthur Jones
 \, senior pastor of St. Andrew. “For years\, our pastors have admired Wrig
 ht’s brilliant teaching. His frameworks make sense in today’s world while
  holding firm to the eternal truths of God. This is a rare and powerful op
 portunity. Don’t miss it!” \nTickets are available for $45 at www.standrew
 methodist.org/calendar . \n  \n# # # \n The Dr. Scott L. Engle Lecture Ser
 ies \, launched in 2024 at St. Andrew Methodist Church\, was created in co
 njunction with an endowed directorship in Engle’s name at the Wesley House
  of Studies at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. A beloved teaching pas
 tor at St. Andrew for more than 20 years\, Scott Engle has inspired thousa
 nds through his adult Bible studies\, regular preaching\, in-depth weekly
  study guides\, and two popular Bible study podcasts that have reached nea
 rly 100\,000 downloads.  He recently launched his newest project: a weekly
  Bible video blog called “Below the Surface.” This partnership with Truett
  Seminary supports the development of future clergy and strengthens ties b
 etween the church and the seminary. The Engle Lecture Series\, developed i
 n coordination with Truett\, will bring in leading scholars and teachers w
 ho bring their theological insight to the congregation for purposes of equ
 ipping\, discipling\, and growing Biblical literacy. It represents a uniqu
 e and exciting addition to Christian education at St. Andrew. \n St. Andre
 w Methodist Church \, founded in 1986\, is located on 21.2 acres in Plano\
 , Texas\, and has more than 7\,000 members. The church hosts over 2\,000 p
 eople each weekend for worship services in both a traditional style with t
 he classic pipe organ and a contemporary style with an LED center screen a
 nd lighting technology. St. Andrew extends an open invitation for all to b
 e a part of a community ready to embrace faith in Christ that is real\, pr
 actical\, and life changing. Many opportunities are provided to gather on
  campus and serve locally\, regionally\, and globally. Through Invite Mini
 stries\, St. Andrew’s publishing house\, and Beacon of Light\, a mental he
 alth ministry\, St. Andrew offers innovative ways to reach Christians with
 in its congregation and out in the community. The new 300-seat Hasley Chap
 el provides worship and other gathering opportunities in a scenic and more
  intimate setting. In 2022 St. Andrew became an independent Methodist Chur
 ch seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways w
 hat it means to follow His teachings\, live in community\, and serve the w
 orld. 5801 W. Plano Parkway\, Plano\, Texas 75093. Visit  www.standrewmeth
 odist.org \; call (972)380-8001.\nSt. Andrew Methodist Church\n5801 W. Pla
 no Parkway\nPlano\, TX 75093 United States\n
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