Evangelicals who undertake PhD studies at leading universities are given a "fatherly push" into deep water where they are left alone to sink or swim. Sadly, many struggle to stay afloat as they experience intense sociological pressure to give up or compromise their basic convictions. How does this happen? This talk examines the sociological pressures of unbelief that pressure naïve Evangelicals to give up or compromise their Christian commitment and beliefs.

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Greg Pritchard earned his MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before continuing on to finish his PhD at Northwestern University. The intersection of theology, history, philosophy and sociology is Greg’s primary focus both in teaching and writing. He has taught graduate-level courses on apologetics, theology, history, leadership, the New Testament, ethics, and Christian Thought at American, European, and Asian institutions of higher learning. His book, Willow Creek Seeker Services, has been published in four languages. Previously, Greg was the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of a Chicago area investment firm. Currently, Greg serves as the President of the Forum of Christian Leaders and as the Director of the European Leadership Forum.

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