mimnasko, a biblical language conference

μιμνῄσκω (mimnēsko, Grk. "I remember") is a conference designed to cultivate faithful use of the biblical languages among pastors and ministry leaders. It will refresh your memory, revive your passion, and build your confidence in reading Greek and Hebrew. If you are a pastor with previous experience in Greek or Hebrew and want to take the next step in recovering, retaining, or increasing your biblical language competency, μιμνῄσκω is for you.

On Friday night, you will meet other students on the same journey over dinner and learn best practices for using Greek and Hebrew in your ministry, no matter your language ability. Amidst breaks, snacks, and lots of coffee, Saturday morning will review all of introductory grammar in the language you have chosen. You will be surprised at how much you remember and additional resources to brush up on specific topics will be provided. Then, following the lunch keynote, 2 more language sessions will equip you with exegesis skills you can immediately use to enrich your study and exposition of Scripture. Finally, each attendee will be oriented to the best resources, tools, and communities they can use to support their continued language growth.

Conference Schedule:
Friday, June 19th
6:30 pm – 7:20 pm: Dinner & Table Fellowship (with Bib. Lang. experience questions)
7:20 pm – 8:30 pm: Worship & Keynote 1, “Using the Biblical Languages in Preaching & Teaching” by Dr. Anthony Ferguson, Pastor of 11th St Baptist Church, Upland, CA.

Saturday, June 20th
7:30 am – 8:25 am — Coffee and Snacks
8:30 am – 9:25 am — Worship & Keynote 2, “Biblical Language Use as Worship” by Dr. Daniel M. Gurtner, Professor of New Testament Studies at Gateway Seminary
9:30 am – 10:40 am — Language Track 1: Grammar Speedrun Pt. 1
10:50 am – 12:00 pm — Language Track 2: Grammar Speedrun Pt. 2
12:05 pm – 1:15 pm — Lunch & Keynote 3 by Dr. Dominick S. Hernández, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology
1:20 pm – 2:30 pm — Language Track 3: Special Topic 1
2:35 pm – 3:45 pm — Language Track 4: Special Topic 2
3:50 pm – 4:00 pm — Conclusion: Continuing Resources & Community

Registration Info

First (Preferred) Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Language Track:

Greek

Hebrew

How often do you use this language?

Daily

Weekly

Occassionally

Never

How do you currently use this language? (Devotional, sermon prep, word study, with Bible software, interlinear, etc.)

Dietary Restrictions:

Buddy Ticket (FREE)

Your registration comes with a free buddy ticket so you can bring someone who can provide ongoing community in your language use after the conference ends. If you'd like to register this person now, please provide their info below.
If you want to use your buddy ticket later, just contact advance@gs.edu so a friend can get free registration and have access to the pre-conference resources.

First Name: