Holding a Moral Compass in an Ethically Ambiguous World

Today, the concept of personhood is more philosophically and ethically ambiguous — and under greater threat — than ever before. In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prophetically urged us to move from a culture of things to a culture of persons. His call to recognize and affirm the intrinsic value of each person is as crucial today as it was in his time.

As our world becomes increasingly shaped by commodification and dehumanization, how do we maintain a personalist moral compass? How can we stand firm in our conviction that every individual holds inherent worth in a time when ethical boundaries are often blurred?

In this webinar, Dr. Paul Louis Metzger will explore:

• The contemporary threats to personhood and human dignity

• Dr. King's and others' vision for a culture rooted in personalism

• Practical strategies for holding and using a moral compass in ethically ambiguous situations

• Ways to resist societal pressures that commodify and dehumanize individuals

If you are seeking to understand what it looks like to have a personalized moral compass in today’s world, this webinar is for you.

Featuring: Paul Louis Metzger (PhD, King's College London) is Professor of Christian Theology and Theology of Culture at Multnomah Biblical Seminary, Jessup University, and Director of The Institute for Cultural Engagement: New Wine, New Wineskins. He is the author of numerous books, including More Than Things: A Personalist Ethics for a Throwaway Culture (IVP Academic, 2023), Connecting Christ: How to Discuss Jesus in a World of Diverse Paths (Thomas Nelson, 2012), and Consuming Jesus: Beyond Race and Class Divisions in a Consumer Church (Eerdmans, 2007). Paul’s new Seminary Now course, “More Than Things,” launches in November 2024.

Moderator: Dr. Jessica Taylor brings an extensive background in community advocacy, education, and trauma-informed care to all of her leadership work. As the Chancellor of the Multnomah Campus of Jessup University and the visionary founder of the Leadership Training Initiative, she equips leaders to navigate crises, tackle impossible problems, and thrive in high-stakes environments with courage. Sought after as a coach, speaker, and trainer, Dr. Taylor is known for guiding organizations through pivotal moments with both boldness and nuance.