Friday Lunch and Learn
The annual Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning offers a wide range of theological mini-courses for laypersons, community leaders and clergy. Somewhere between seminary and Sunday School, Summit leverages the rich learning community of Perkins School of Theology to provide a unique, self-paced experience in theological education—for the church and world. Come for a half-day or spend the whole two days with us. Participants are free to design a customized Summit plan!
Summit Little Rock March 21-22, 2025
Registration is Now Open!
Registration Deadlines: January 15, 2025 - March 7, 2025
Rev. Dr. Michael Beck
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Fresh Expressions: Sharing the Gift of Community in a Lonely World
Dr. Michael Beck, a leading voice in Fresh Expressions across North America, joins Perkins as the inaugural director. With a rich background in contextual church planting and innovative ministry, Dr. Beck will guide students and faculty in shaping the future of ministry. His vision aligns perfectly with Perkins’ mission to equip leaders for a changing church and society.
Born from the Methodist Church of Britain and the Church of England, Fresh Expressions is an interdenominational movement that takes the gospel to where people live, work, and play. These communities emerge in everyday spaces like dog parks, tattoo parlors, EV charging stations, and assisted living centers—cultivating meaningful connections with people who may feel hurt, marginalized, or disconnected from the church.