Flame of Love: Social Science and Theology on the Great Commandment

Guest Speakers

Frank Macchia and Wayne Jacobsen

Frank Macchia
Frank D. Macchia is Professor of Systematic Theology at Vanguard University of Southern California. He edits the Journal, Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, and has served as President of the Society for Pentecostal Studies. He has also served on the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches as well as on a few bilateral dialogues. He has written mainly on the topics of Pentecostalism, pneumatology, soteriology, and ecumenism. His most recent book, Justified in the Spirit: Creation, Redemption, and the Triune God (Eerdmans), is due to appear next year (2009).


Wayne Jacobsen
Wayne Jacobsen began Windblown Media in 2007 with his podcast partner to publish books he felt were valuable for people on a the journey of knowing Jesus. Windblown Media's first publication, The Shack, has sold over 800,000 copies.

In addition, Wayne Jacobsen has served as a Contributing Editor to Leadership Journal. He published his first book in 1998, titled The Naked Church, and re-released in 1991 as A Passion for God's Presence. He has also written He Loves Me: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection; So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore; Authentic Relationships; and In My Father's Vineyard.

Wayne Jacobsen has traveled to Nepal, Bulgaria and Albania with Youth With a Mission to help train indigenous pastors, and taught at the University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii.

Lifestream Ministries was formed by Wayne Jacobsen to coordinate his writing and traveling to encourage others. He also formed BridgeBuilders to make presentations to school districts and education associations and do consultation and conflict mediation.

Seminar Information

Seminars & Workshops 2009

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