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Join us for this free Christianity Today webinar Welcoming the Promised One: From Advent Meditation to Christmas Celebration   

How do we prepare our hearts for the coming Christ? What does “God with us” mean for the church today? Join writers from CT’s 2022 Advent devotional, The Promised One, as they share reflections on the expectation and ultimate joy of this sacred season. 

Featuring: Glenn Packiam, Madison Pierce, Adriel Sanchez, and Dorena Williamson.

Hosted by Kelli Trujillo, CT’s print managing editor.

Panelists

GLENN PACKIAM

Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and the forthcoming book he co-authored with his wife, Holly, The Intentional Year: Simple Rhythms for Finding Freedom, Peace, and Purpose.

MADISON PIERCE 

Madison N. Pierce is an associate professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. She joined the Western faculty in 2022. Her research areas include the book of Hebrews, the use of Scripture in Scripture, and the Catholic Epistles. Her books include Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews.

 ADRIEL SANCHEZ

Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA). In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he serves the broader church as a host on the Core Christianity radio program. He and his wife, Ysabel, live in San Diego with their

five children.

DORENA WILLIAMSON

Dorena Williamson is a Nashville-based church planter, speaker, and bestselling author who is passionate about showing children—and adults—that differences can be curiously explored and joyfully celebrated. Using a graceful approach, her books tackle tough subjects with faith-filled storytelling that enrich young hearts and minds. Her children’s books include The Celebration Place and Brown Baby Jesus.

      KELLI TRUJILLO (HOST)

Kelli B. Trujillo is the print managing editor of Christianity Today and served as editor of CT's Advent devotional for many years. She is a lay leader in a small Anglican mission in Indianapolis and the author of several books focused on spiritual formation.