As you know, the Emerging Church movement has been prominent in Evangelical circles for quite some time. However, it has made serious inroads into Seventh-day Adventism over the last four years. Our movement survived the alpha of apostasy during the Kellogg years, yet we were told the omega would be much worse--to the extent it made the prophet "tremble."
In response to the omega rising within the remnant church, "Operation Iceberg" was formed to educate our people on the dangers of this seemingly good, yet insidiously dangerous embracing of ancient mysticism and postmodernism.
On October 17th and 18th, the Sacramento Central Seventh-day Adventist Church will host a symposium of speakers, who are dedicated to exposing this danger (Eph 5:11).
Message 1 - The Emerging Church Controversy within Adventism
Pastor Steve Wohlberg examines how elements of mysticism have slowly been creeping into the remnant movement. He leaves no stone unturned in this compelling message geared to open the eyes of those who are unaware, as well as those who might be wrapped up into this deception.
Message 2 - A Church in Change?
Janet Lundeen Neumann examines the emerging church issue from a personal perspective--how it's touched her home and the young people attending the university where the movement has found a strong foothold.
Message 4 - Adventism's Emergence
Alexa Hernandez presents a comprehensive exposition of how the emerging church movement and mystical practices have infiltrated the Seventh-day Adventist church. She shares names, organizations, and various works contrary to the Everlasting Gospel. In the end, she makes an appeal to those caught up in the deception to return to the pure faith of Jesus.
Message 5 - When All Else Fails
Historian, educator, and author, David Fielder presents a beautiful message on how to combat this movement from a practical level. He reiterates many of the problems, and then shares the companion message of Isaiah 58 in defeating the worst of all evils.
Message 6 - The New Pagan Revival
Advindicate President, Gerry Wagoner, shares a personal message how God led him into the remnant movement; how the biblical truths and historical accuracy are the only things we can cling to avoid the deception of the emerging church movement.
Message 7 - Discussion Panel
Moderated by Pastor Mike Thompson of the Sacramento Central Seventh-day Adventist church, this group of leaders and scholars within the church discuss the implications of the movement and how the church can stand and defend the attack from within.