Upcoming Events
What is the Bible For? A Lunch with Brad East
Join author & theologian Dr. Brad East for a community speaker event discussing the importance of the Bible, lunch included!
What’s the Bible meant to do? How and why should we read it?
Join us for a lunch with theologian, writer, and professor Brad East as he helps us think deeply and practically about the Bible—what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Whether you're new to reading Scripture or have grown up with it your whole life, this is a time to ask big questions and hear fresh insights.
Brad East (PhD, Yale University) is an associate professor of theology in the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the author of many articles and books, including The Doctrine of Scripture (Cascade, 2021), The Church’s Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context (Eerdmans, 2022), The Church: A Guide to the People of God (Lexham, 2024), and Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry (Eerdmans, 2024).
Jess Ray Concert
Jess Ray
A singer-songwriter, producer, and creative supernova based in her beloved home state of North Carolina. A modern Joan of Arc crafting a new wave of music for those seeking God, Jess blends fresh sonic style with timeless truths, delicately weaving it all together with the realities of the human experience. There is a place for everyone in Jess’ camp of friendly folk music.
Check out Jess’s music here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pPNHLzwbrHYlCMTftK3A3
C. Kavin Rowe, Crucifixion and Resurrection: Holding onto Hope in the midst of Suffering
Join us for an evening to hear from Kavin Rowe!
C. Kavin Rowe is vice dean for faculty and George Washington Ivey Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School. The first of three volumes of his collected essays has recently been published as Leading Christian Communities. He also is the author of Christianity's Surprise: A Sure and Certain Hope, One True Life: the Stoics and Early Christians as Rival Traditions, World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age and Early Narrative Christology. He has published dozens of articles and essays, and co-edited The Word Leaps the Gap and Rethinking the Unity and Reception of Luke and Acts.
The Lillies and the Sparrows: Understanding Anxiety: A Conversation and Q&A with Counselors
Join us for a discussion on anxiety and a Q&A session on Thursday, March 12th, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at the Study Center, brunch included!
We’ll hear from Biblical Counselors Aaron Fears and Susan Bradford, followed by a time for questions and conversation.
Aaron Fears is a biblical counselor at Hope Counseling who helps people connect their personal story to the greater story God is writing. Through a story-centered approach, he invites others to reflect on the moments that have shaped them and consider the new story God may be unfolding in their lives.
Susan Bradford is a counselor at Hope Counseling Services, holds an MA in Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Seminary, and is passionate about biblical counseling with a focus on heart-level change, family systems, trauma, and soul care.
Augustine, Doubt, and our Quests for Happiness: Lunch with Josh Chatraw
Join us for a lunchtime discussion with Dr. Chatraw, author of Telling a Better Story and professor at Beeson Divinity School.
Discovering Esther: Art and Teaching
Join us as we explore art and the book of Esther! We’ll meet at the Study Center for teaching on Esther from Devin Moncada, then head to the NC Museum of Art!
The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt
Read on the annual Jewish holiday of Purim, the Book of Esther recounts the struggle and triumph of the Jewish people in exile under the Persian empire of Ahasuerus. Esther, who hides her Jewish identity as the new wife of the Persian king, speaks up against the king’s chief adviser, saving the Jews from annihilation. Popular representations of Esther’s story in 17th-century Dutch paintings, prints, drawings, and decorative arts came to embody the Netherland’s religious and political independence in the face of oppressive Spanish rule. Netherlanders, including Rembrandt and his contemporaries, embraced Esther as a personification of their emerging nation’s identity, crafting her into a new heroine for a new century. Charting this history through objects and artworks, The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt provides an original perspective on one of the most studied periods of Dutch prosperity.
Devin Moncada
Devin was born and raised in Louisiana, but he now lives in Wake Forest with his wife Evan and their children, time with whom he enjoys like cold, summer treats that always seem to melt too quickly. He graduated from Louisiana College (BA) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv) and is pursuing a PhD in Old Testament at SEBTS. He joined Imago Dei in 2016 and started serving as a lay pastor in 2021. He enjoys sourdough bread, coffee, biking, and uncovering his buried feelings with a Fredrik Backman novel.
The Throne, the Lamb, and the Dragon: the Urgent Message of the Book of Revelation for Today
The Throne, the Lamb, and the Dragon: the Urgent Message of the Book of Revelation for Today
Have you ever felt confused or frightened by the Book of Revelation? Have you ever wished you had a better handle on how to read this most enigmatic of books? In this lecture, Paul Spilsbury will provide tools to help you understand and to lean into Revelation’s powerful message for today's world.
Join us to hear from the president of Regent College followed by a light lunch!
Faith and Doubt: A Pastor and a Professor tackle your questions
Join us for a conversation with UNC history professor Dr. Molly Worthen and Summit Pastor J.D. Greear on February 4th at 7PM.
J.D. Greear
J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under Pastor J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of over 12,000. Pastor J.D. has led the Summit in a bold vision to plant one thousand new churches by the year 2050. So far, Summit has planted over 700 churches and sent over 2,000 church members to be part of those church plants, including 762 members who have been sent internationally.
Pastor J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Chick-fil-A since January 2022 and recently served as the 63nd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor J.D. and his wife Veronica are raising four awesome kids.
Molly Worthen
Molly Worthen received her B.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University. Molly Worthen is a professor of history at UNC who writes and teaches about American religion, politics, and global Christianity. Her most recent book, Spellbound, is a history of charisma in America from the Puritans to the Trump era. She also writes about religion, politics, and higher education for the New York Times and other publications. In 2022, she converted to Christianity from a nonreligious background.
Jesus the Great Philosopher: Lunch with Jonathan Pennington
Join us for lunch and a discussion with Dr. Jonathan Pennington on Friday, January 30th!
Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Heaven and Earth in the Gospel of Matthew, Reading the Gospels Wisely, and Jesus the Great Philosopher.
Christmas Party
All day festivities on reading day! Celebrate the coming birth of Christ, decorate some cookies, study, relax…in the Christmas spirit!
House Show with Brogan Gaskill
Join us for an evening of live music, hot drinks, s’mores, and a thoughtful conversation as Brogan reflects on faith and creativity!
Parents Weekend Cookout
Join us on Parents Weekend, October 4th 2025 for a cookout at the Study Center before the NC State v. Campbell football game!
Pancake Breakfast with New Life Camp
Grab some Friday flapjacks served by our friends from New Life Camp!
Midday Prayer
Join us every Monday at noon for midday prayer, guided by the Book of Common Prayer (2019)
Midday Prayer
Join us every Monday at noon for midday prayer, guided by the Book of Common Prayer (2019)
Midday Prayer
Join us every Monday at noon for midday prayer, guided by the Book of Common Prayer (2019)