Presenters


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    Tom Boomershine

    Professor
    United Theological Seminary

    Tom Boomershine is currently Professor of Christianity and Communication at United Theological Seminary and co-founder of the Network for Biblical Storytellers. He is author of Story Journey: An Invitation to the Gospel as Storytelling.
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    Dr. Obery Hendricks

    Professor of Biblical Interpretation
    New York Theological Seminary

    Obery Hendricks is the immediate past president of Payne Theological Seminary, the oldest African American seminary in the United States. He is currently a Visiting Scholar at Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Professor of Biblical Studies at New York Theological Seminary.
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    Matthew Hudson

    E-Book Architect
    Olive Tree Bible Software

    Matt Hudson works for Olive Tree Bible Software in Tech Support & Document formatting. He lives in Houston, TX with his wife and four children (with one on the way). He holds an M.Div. from Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, AL and is actively involved in his local church in Houston.
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    J.P. Kang, Ph.D.

    Associate Pastor
    Japanese Presbyterian Church of Seattle

    J. P. is a digital scribe and renaissance geek who is passionate about the Bible and its contexts. He was educated at MIT, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Union–PSCE, and currently calls Seattle home. He blogs at http://MyMacHero.com.
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    R. Neil Pridgen

    Ministry Relations
    Logos Research Systems

    A.Min., Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies, 1992; B.S., Belmont University, 2000; M.Div., Luther Rice Seminary, 2008.
    Neal Pridgen is a conference speaker and teacher with Logos Research Systems, Inc., traveling around the country teaching the Body of Christ how to use technology for Bible study, lesson preparation, and original language study.
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    Rafael Reyes III

    Online Systems Administrator
    New York Theological Seminary

    Rafael Reyes III currently holds an M.A. New Testament from Alliance, an M.Div. from New York Theological Seminary, and is an S.T.M. Candidate in Process Studies at Drew Theological School. He currently serves as the Online Systems Administrator for New York Theological Seminary.
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    Dr. David Trobisch

    Consultant
    Translation Committee of American Bible Society

    David Trobisch has taught New Testament at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, Yale Divinity School, and Bangor Theological Seminary. Since 1995 he has served as a consultant to the translation committee of the American Bible Society. He is internationally recognized for his work on the letters of Paul, the formation of the Christian Bible, and Biblical manuscripts.

Schedule of Events




“Linking Sense to Sound and Sight: Bible Study and Technology”



Experience a day rich in the tradition of The Biblical Seminary in New York! Attend these interactive sessions led by the nation’s foremost Bible-techs, teachers, authors and theologians.

Monday, September 28, 2009

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
The Interchurch Center
The Sockman Lounge
(Located in Lobby)

9:00 - 9:15 am
Opening Praise and Worship

9:15 - 10:15 am
“The Bible in Post-Literate Digital Culture: a New Paradigm.”
Thomas Boomershine

10:15 - 11:15 am
Obery Hendricks, Jr.

11: 15 - 12:15 pm
“The Multimedia Translation Project of the American Bible Society.”
David Trobisch

12:15 - 1:30 pm
Lunch (provided for all registered participants)
New York Theological Seminary
Executive Conference Room
The Interchurch Center, 5th Floor

1:30 - 2:30 pm
“Study Anywhere: Mobile Digital Bible Study with Olive Tree”
Matthew Hudson

2:30 - 3:30 pm
“21st Century Bible Study and Beyond”
R. Neil Pridgen

3:30 - 4:30 pm
“Beyond Websites: Using Web Technologies for Church Ministry “
Rafael Reyes III

4:30 - 5:30 pm
“Text and Context in the Digital Age: Caveat Lector!”
J. P. Kang

*The conference is being conducted in English