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Sorting Through Polarization and the Two Kinds of Evangelicalism in the Public Square

As evangelical Christians enter the public square, there are at least two key approaches present, and we are not talking about conservatives versus progressives. There is a theological evangelicalism and a political evangelicalism to consider. This has brought public tension into the church in ways pastors say is unprecedented in their lifetime. We explore what is going on, why and how to think about it biblically and how and why God has the church in His plans for such a reality as ours is. We also consider how this impacts the pastoral dimensions of medical practice. Yes, we put pastor and doctor in the same sentence. See how that works and join us.

Darrell L. Bock

Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author or editor of over 45 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and works in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcast. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) from 2000–2001, has served as a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College, Chosen People Ministries, the Hope Center, Christians in Public Service, and the Institute for Global Engagement. His articles appear in leading publications, and he often is an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction; serves as a staff consultant for Bent Tree Fellowship Church in Carrollton, TX; and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for 49 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather of five.

Jeffrey J. Barrows

Jeffrey J. Barrows, DO, MA (Ethics) serves as Senior Vice President of Bioethics and Public Policy for the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. Dr. Barrows is an obstetrician/gynecologist, author, educator, medical ethicist and speaker. He has dedicated 15 years of his career fighting human trafficking within the intersection of trafficking and healthcare. In 2008, Dr. Barrows founded Gracehaven, an organization assisting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking in Ohio.  In 2019, Dr. Barrows published a novel entitled Finding Freedom that realistically portrays child sex trafficking in the U.S. He has been married to Kathy for 44 years with 3 grown children and a granddaughter.

Nicole Hayes

Nicole serves with CMDA’s Racism, Reconciliation, Equality and Diversity (R2ED) Committee to help advance biblical justice and reconciliation, particularly in healthcare. Nicole also serves as Director of State Public Policy and is the Executive Vice President for the American Academy of Medical Ethics. Prior to, she joined CMDA in August 2018 to serve as the Washington, DC Area Director to raise up and grow the four DC-area campus ministries until July 2021.

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