Issue: Summer 2015 | Posted: June 8, 2015

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Willson headlines Ryan Center Bible conference

Sandy Willson, senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, was the featured speaker for a Bible conference at Union University in March.

The conference, sponsored by Union’s R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, addressed the theme “But As For You: Regaining Our Confidence in God’s Word,” based on 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8.

Ray Van Neste, director of the Ryan Center and professor of biblical studies, called Willson’s messages “timely and powerful.”

“Pastor Willson mentioned the fact that so many churches are surrendering their hold of the scriptures by turning away from biblical preaching and by allowing the world around us to set our ethical standards,” Van Neste said. “These messages are wonderful examples of the combination of a strong call for holiness and conviction along with deep grace and humility.”

Sam Bullington, pastor of Rover Baptist Church in Eagleville, Tennessee, said he always appreciates the opportunity to get together with people who love God’s word and who can teach him to better communicate the Bible.

“Sandy Willson, Ray Van Neste and other Union faculty really love God’s word, and they love the church,” Bullington said. “It’s always a really encouraging experience to be at the Ryan Center conference. Pastors, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, those who disciple other Christians—all those who teach God’s word and teach others to live it—basically all Christians would benefit from this conference.”

Watch Willson's Plenary Addresses