Reformanda Initiative Conference
Getting to the Heart of Roman Catholicism: An Evangelical Perspective
What does Roman Catholicism teach? Do Evangelicals believe the same Gospel? The Reformanda Initiative, presented in partnership with: Redeemer Fellowship Church, First Southern Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Northside Reformed Baptist Church, and Faith Bible Church, invites you to join us for a two-day conference about Roman Catholicism where we seek to answer these questions and more. The Reformanda Initiative exists to identify, unite, equip, and resource Evangelical leaders and the Evangelical church to understand Roman Catholic teaching and practice and to communicate the Gospel. This conference is FREE and will include free childcare for children ages 3 and under.
Session Topics:
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Defining Roman Catholicism
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Do We Believe the Same Gospel?
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Why We Are Not Roman Catholics
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Why Do Evangelicals Convert to Rome?
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Tips for Talking with Roman Catholics About Jesus
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Answering Your Questions
Reserve Your Spot
Walk-ins are welcome! However, we do require pre-registration for anyone wishing to utilize the free childcare services and/or partake in the free catered lunch on Saturday. During the lunch, we will hear Davide Ibrahim give his testimony and tell us more about the work God is doing in and through Breccia di Roma.
Meet Our Speakers
Clay Kannard
Clay Kannard is co-pastor of the church Breccia di Roma. Clay earned a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, Master of Theological Studies with emphasis in Preaching
Pastoral Ministries through
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is pursuing his MTh through Union School of Theology (Rome campus). Additionally, Clay serves as the Communications Director of the Reformanda Initiative and as a professor for Living and Learning International’s study abroad program in Rome.
Reid Karr
Reid Karr is the pastor of Breccia di Roma San Paolo. He has been employed by the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention since June of 2009. He is pursuing his MTh through Union School of Theology (Rome campus).
Additionally, Reid is the Associate Director for the Reformanda Initiative.
Davide Ibrahim
Born in Milan to Egyptian parents, Davide is a member of Breccia di Roma. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Milan and a master’s degree in Cultures and Religions from Sapienza University of Rome. He is currently a PhD candidate in theology. Additionally, Davide serves as a research associate for the Istituto di Cultura Evangelica e Documentazione and as Spiritual Life & Community Director for Living and Learning International’s study abroad program in Rome.
About Reformanda Initiative
The Reformanda Initiative exists to identify, unite, equip, and resource Evangelical leaders to understand Roman Catholic theology and practice, to educate the Evangelical church and to communicate the Gospel.
Evangelicalism currently has an incoherent relationship with Roman Catholicism. Many evangelicals are uncertain about what Roman Catholics actually believe. Do they believe in the same Gospel, or something entirely different?
This question is important for leaders of evangelical churches and organizations and for hundreds of millions of evangelical believers around the world.
We are convinced, in line with the historic Protestant view, that Roman Catholicism is a severely flawed system in need of a radical biblical reformation in its basic theology and practice. Currently there is no global evangelical effort to study these topics, promote new research and share insights. This is where the Reformanda Initiative comes in.
