Ryan Center for Biblical Studies

Our 9th Bible conference will feature Dr. Jim Shaddix speaking on "Ancient Text, Fresh Touch: Revival and the Word of God."

For thousands of years, the Bible has been both source and destination for authentic revival among the people of God. The Bible is a source of renewal, used by the Holy Spirit, drawing God's people back unto Him. And the Bible is the destination for a revived people, driven to the Word by their renewed passion for God. Since God is the source and sustenance of all spiritual life, those who find themselves in need of refreshment have returned to the Word of God over and over again. We invite you to join us as we seek God together for a fresh touch from an ancient text.

Dr. Jim Shaddix
Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Jim Shaddix is Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, occupying the W. A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching. He also directs Southeastern's Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership, providing practical leadership training for pastors committed to preaching the Word and the Great Commission. Jim has pastored churches in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Colorado, and Alabama. He previously served as Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Preaching at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Passion Driven Sermon (Broadman & Holman, 2003), Decisional Preaching (Rainer, 2018), and co-author with Jerry Vines of Power in the Pulpit (Moody, 2017) and Progress in the Pulpit (Moody, 2017). Jim and his wife, Debra, focus much of their attention on discipling and mentoring young leaders and their spouses. They have three grown children and an ever-expanding quiver of grandchildren.