Sex is powerful. It has been likened to a fire which within the confines of a hearth brings warmth, light and intimacy to a home, but when out of control can create destruction and havoc.
We live in a world where sexual ethics are being turned upside-down, where love and marriage have been redefined, and where sex is either an appetite to be appeased or a god to be worshipped. There is tremendous confusion about relationships, love, and intimacy. At the same time, the church has often been at best passive and quiet on this topic, and at worst legalistic and unbiblical in its response.
How then should God's people view His incredible gift of love, romance, and sexuality? And how should we understand and live out the teaching of the Bible on this crucial topic?
This seminar walks through one of the most exquisite and yet mis-understood books of the Bible - the Song of Songs - an incredible piece of wisdom that uses poetry and imagery to celebrate this gift God has given. It also taps into the wisdom and teaching of the apostle Paul as he instructs the church in Corinth, a community of Christians living in a society that both worshipped and misused God's gift of sexual intimacy.
Pure is for any follower of Jesus that longs to develop a biblical view of sex. Whether you're married or single,
old or young, perplexed or puzzled or pleased, this seminar could be life-changing!
Comments From A Recent Pure Seminar:
"I thought the Pure Seminar was fantastic! We had lots of laughs
and I admired how Brad made a potentially awkward conversation
really comfortable and accessible" – Rachel
"I found the Pure seminar really informative and useful for my life both today,
and in its future stages" – Mya
"The Pure seminar was very well polished, and a great guide for how to live at every stage of life.
I really enjoyed the deep dive into Song of Songs,
it demystified quite a confusing book for me" – Josh
"I’m annoyed because it was a lot better than I expected!
It also convicted me and altered my thoughts on living together before marriage;
it has definitely changed my belief" – Demetre
"Loved this course content covering healthy identity, singleness and marriage relationships over life.
It was deep theology taught in a clear and simple way" – Nicki
PURE SEMINARS IN 2024
Pure seminars already confirmed in 2024:
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Rutland St Church, Christchurch - Saturday 16th March
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Rangiora Baptist Church, North Canterbury - Saturday 6th April
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Heretaunga Christian Centre, Upper Hutt - Saturday 18th May
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Hope Community Church and Grace Church, Nelson - Saturday 21st September (combined event)
The Pure seminar can be offered in just one local church, or we can run it as a regional event for a number of churches together if that is preferred. The cost for the Pure seminar is $49 per person (inc GST) with a minimum number of 20 participants.
If you would like to host a Pure seminar in your church in 2024, please click on the inquiry box above.
"Brad has a wonderful gift of being communicate God’s riches into a language and context we need today.
I could not recommend this seminar more enthusiastically.
As we see our culture spiral out of control with confusion around sex and sexuality,
we all need the clarity that this seminar 'Pure' will give you.
This is a gift that will keep producing fruit."
Igor Gerritson
General Manager, Living Stones Network;
Former Lead Pastor, The Orchard Church, Te Puke