Free Conference, March 22, hosted by Denver Seminary

Washington, D.C. – Denver Seminary’s The Gospel Initiative invites faith leaders, students, healthcare professionals, and community members to an engaging and thought-provoking event, Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Health Justice.

This half-day conference on Saturday, March 22 will explore the intersections of faith, justice, and healthcare, addressing disparities in access, the ethics of for-profit healthcare, and the role of Christian witness in fostering health equity. Register at DenverSeminary.edu/TGI.

Event Details

March 229:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., registration opens at 9 a.m. Denver Seminary Extension Site First Baptist Church of Glenarden
3600 Brightseat Rd.
Landover, MD 20785

Dr. Patty Pell, director of The Gospel Initiative, highlights the inseparable connection between faith and action saying, “Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus’ ministry marked by both spiritual teaching and compassionate healing. Yet today, deep inequities in physical and behavioral healthcare persist across racial, economic, and social lines, challenging us to reflect His love through justice and care for the most vulnerable.”

This free event will challenge attendees to consider how Christian faith informs the pursuit of just and ethical healthcare, how medical professionals can advocate for systemic change while maintaining resilience, and the roles individuals and churches play in promoting health equity.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Patrick T. Smith is an associate research professor of Theological Ethics and Bioethics at

Duke Divinity School and director of the bioethics program at the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and History of Medicine. A recipient of multiple prestigious awards in bioethics, Dr. Smith’s work focuses on the ethical dimensions of healthcare access and the integration of theology with public health.

Curt Thompson, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and speaker specializing in the intersection of neuroscience, human relationships, and Christian faith. His latest book, The Deepest Place, explores hope and resilience in the face of suffering.

Dr. Bob Cutillo is a retired family physician who has devoted his career to faith-based healthcare for underserved populations in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Cutillo is the author of Pursuing Health in an Anxious Age and writes on how a biblical view of health can contribute to a more just healthcare system.

This event is an opportunity for healthcare professionals, church leaders, and engaged community members to explore faith-informed approaches to health justice. Whether attending in person or virtually, participants will leave with renewed insight into how they can contribute to a more ethical and compassionate healthcare system.

For more information, email Jason Woodman, director of Public Engagement for The Gospel Initiative at Denver Seminary, or call 303.357.5859.

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The Gospel Initiative supports the Church’s mission in creating a compelling, compassionate, and credible gospel presence in contemporary society.

Denver Seminary is a non-denominational graduate school of theology located in Littleton, Colo. The Seminary’s mission is to prepare men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Denver Seminary offers on campus, fully online, and hybrid degree programs, and has an extension campus in Washington DC.

Please direct media questions to Senior Director of Communications Andrea Weyand via email or at 303-762-6948.