Where Does Social Justice fit into a Biblical Worldview?

In recent years, there’s been renewed debate over how social justice fits into the mission of the church. Is the pursuit of social justice secondary to the call to make disciples? Is it an essential part of the Gospel itself?  Join Pastor Bobby Scott and other local pastors, teachers, and community leaders as we engage the discussion and ultimately consider the most important questions: what does the Bible have to say? And how should we respond?

Evening Session 1
Defining Terms and Framing Conversations on Social Justice”

Danny Hernandez
January 9
7pm-9pm

Evening Session 2
“An Assessment of an Evangelical Approach to Social Justice with a Focus on Ethnic Reconciliation”

PJ Tibayan
January 10
7pm-9pm

Evening Session 3
Closing Comments & Panel Discussion

Bobby Scott, Matt Jones, Steve Ross, and PJ Tibayan 
January 11
7pm-9pm

Take the Full Class: Audit or Earn College Credit

Participants have the opportunity to earn college credit by attending additional class sessions and completing assigned coursework. To earn credit, you must be enrolled as a student at Eternity Bible College. Auditors are welcome to sit in on the class for a small registration fee.  

Class Schedule: Credit students are required to attend every session:

  • Tuesday, Jan 8.  8am-12pm  |  1pm-3pm
  • Wednesday, Jan 9. 8am-12pm  |  1pm-3pm  |  7pm-9pm
  • Thursday, Jan 10. 8am-12pm  |  1pm-3pm  |  7pm-9pm
  • Friday, Jan 11. 8am-12pm  |  1pm-3pm  |  7pm-9pm

A detailed syllabus will be made available soon.

Credit students must enroll through Populi 

Earn College Credit

In addition to the evening lectures and panel discussions, participants have the opportunity to earn college credit by attending additional class sessions and completing assigned coursework. To earn college credit, you must be enrolled as a student at Eternity Bible College. If you’re interested in taking the class, but are not enrolled as a student, you can enroll as an auditor and participate fully in each class. 

*Credit students are required to attend every session:

  • Tuesday, Jan 8. 8am-12pm | 1pm-3pm
  • Wednesday, Jan 9.  8am-12pm | 1pm-3pm | 7pm-9pm
  • Thursday, Jan 10.  8am-12pm | 1pm-3pm | 7pm-9pm
  • Friday, Jan 11. 8am-12pm | 1pm-3pm | 7pm-9pm

Visiting Professor

Pastor Bobby Scott
Th.M. and M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary

Pastor Bobby serves as an Elder and Pastor of Discipleship at Faith Bible Church in South Gate, California. He is passionate about strengthening the urban church and watching the World of God transform people’s lives through the power of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 3:18).

In addition to his pastoral ministry, Bobby has years of teaching experience with the Biola Bold Program, and the Los Angeles Bible Training School. He has also shared at a number of conferences around the US, including the West Coast Gospel Coalition and Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference.

He was the General Editor of Secret Sex Wars: A Battle Cry for Purity, and also contributes to Truth in the City and Covenant Eyes. Follow Pastor Bobby on Twitter for updates and more thoughts.

Guest Lecturers

During our evening sessions, we’ll be joined by local pastors and community leaders, including:

Danny Hernandez
Danny HernandezFaculty, USC
PsyD., University of Southern California
MSW, University of Southern California

Danny Hernandez is an associate faculty member and Director of Student Wellness Programs at the University of Southern California. He repented and believed in Christ in 2008, is a current member of Christian Bible Fellowship in West Covina, and has been married to his wife, Alyssa, for 2 1/2 years.

PJ Tibayan
PJ TibayanPastor, Bethany Baptist Church
DMin (cand), SBTS
MDiv. The Master’s Seminary

P.J. Tibayan pastors Bethany Baptist Church in Bellflower, Southeast Los Angeles where he lives with his wife Frances and their five children. He blogs at gospelize.me, helps lead The Gospel Coalition Los Angeles Regional Chapter and serves on the leadership council of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Matthew Jones
Matthew JonesPastor, Del Rey Church
PhD (cand), London School of Theology
DMin, Talbot School of Theology
MTh, Fuller Theological Seminary

Matthew Jones is a native of Los Angeles, where he happily resides with his wife (of 16 years). Together, they have fostered 4 children and adopted 3 sons, bringing their growing family to 7 children. For the past 17 years, he has worked in ministry in LA at Del Rey Church, where he serves as lead pastor.