Core Idea for Discussion at Metanoeite26

Christlike Self-Governance. This phrase captures the essence of classical, Christian education (Christlike + self-governance), as well as the dual citizenships of the American Christian (Christian + American). It also gestures toward:

• the disciple’s aim to become more like Christ

• the classical philosophical notion of self-control

• the idea of the church governing itself well

No, there can be no “Christian state” — ever, anywhere — because Jesus did not establish a polity. So the phrase “Christian state” is an oxymoron. At the same time it is true that America is essentially a human miracle, politically speaking: a society of freedom and prosperity of unprecedented magnitude in human history, and it’s not even close. Thus, while there can never be a “Christian state,” there can be disciples of Jesus seeking to become more Christlike while at the same time doing our part to preserve the American miracle. At Metanoeite26 let us explore how disciples of Jesus can remain true to Him as both subjects of His kingdom and citizens of the American republic.

When & Where

Fri, Apr 24 and Sat, Apr 25, Odyssey Coffee, Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Central Question

What is the role of the disciple (aka, the church), the educator (aka, the school), and the entrepreneur (aka, the business) in a free society, and how can we work these roles beautifully as followers of Jesus?

Structure

The colloquium is structured around three sessions:

1. Disciple

2. Educator

3. Entrepreneur

Each session includes: a 20 minute talk, guided solo reflection, guided small group discussion, and moderated whole group discussion.

Who’s it for?

All who wish to learn. But it will be especially good for thoughtfully patriotic disciples as well as educators, business owners, parents, and college students.

Schedule of Events

Fri, Apr 24

• 6:00pm. Check In and Connect

• 6:30pm. Welcome: On Christlike Self-Governance by Joey Lipp, PhD, Founder, Odyssey U

• 7:00pm. SESSION 1: The Disciple (/Church) in a Free Society by Christian Andrews, Lead Pastor, Renaissance Church

Sat, Apr 25

• 8:00am. Seek refuge and/or connect with each other

• 9:00am. SESSION 2: The Educator (/School) in a Free Society by Shanna Lipp, Principal, Ambassador Christian Academy, and Director of Children’s Ministry, The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

• 11:30am. Lunch, seek refuge, connect

• 1:30pm. SESSION 3: The Entrepreneur (/Business) in a Free Society by Dan Malay, Founder & CEO, How You Brewin’ Coffee Co.

• 3:00pm. Closing Discussion: On Hearing & Doing by Joey

• 4:00pm. Goodbyes

Package & Cost

• Exclusive access, capped at 50 participants

• Scholarly level inquiry with practical applications

• Actual discussion and debate about the highest things

• Time to think

• New friends

• Three main sessions led by God-honoring thinkers and practitioners with the heart of a teacher and a love of America: a pastor (Christian Andrews), an educator (Shanna Lipp), and an entrepreneur (Dan Malay)

• Event designed and led by an award-winning classics professor, entrepreneur, and financial advisor (Joey Lipp)

• Lunch on Saturday

• Bottomless drip coffee and hot tea

• One free specialty coffee beverage

• Seaside refuge

• $150

Registration Deadline

Sunday, April 19

Lodging Friday Night

Check the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce lodging page.

Contact Joey with Questions

joey at odysseyu dot com