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In God’s Image: A Forum on Human Dignity and Loving Our Neighbor

October 25, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location: Roseville Covenant Church

Exploring how the imago Dei shapes service, compassion, and justice.

Join advocates, neighbors and practitioners to learn God’s compelling vision for human dignity and hear inspiring stories from leaders who are serving our neighbors and advocating for justice.

This forum begins with an inspiring vision of the imago Dei as the basis for human dignity, which shapes how Christians care for the vulnerable and love our neighbors, and offers Biblical guidance for how to respond to the public crises of our day. It continues with four short stories of leaders and organizations entering community with the homeless, welcoming refugees and immigrants, advocating for dignity in health care, and creating access to care. Participants will be able to join breakout learning sessions with specialists to explore practical ways to serve, advocate, and apply these principles in their own communities.

Presented by: Roseville Covenant Church, Grace Church Roseville, Calvary Baptist Church, National Association of Evangelicals, Community of Nations Church, and Transform Minnesota.

*Free event — registration is requested.

Opening Plenary

 

Dr Adrian Hinkle Ph.D | Oral Roberts University

Dr. Hinkle will share how the imago Dei calls the Church to honor every person and embody Christ’s love through service, compassion, and justice. 

Dr. Adrian Hinkle is Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Oral Roberts University, bringing over 20 years of higher education experience. She teaches Old Testament literature and biblical theology and researches the intersection of learning theory, theological education, and spiritual formation.

Beyond ORU, she serves as Executive Director of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and holds multiple leadership roles within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, including the Council of Bishops and Strategic Advisory Committee. She also participates in global ecumenical dialogues through the World Council of Churches and Pentecostal World Fellowship.

Passionate about equipping leaders and connecting faith with action, Dr. Hinkle lives in Oklahoma with her husband of 25 years and their three children.

Other Presenters

 

Wendy Meyering | Co-Executive Director, Arrive Ministries

Welcoming the Stranger – The Imago Dei and Global Migration 

 

 

 

Dr. Steve Bergeson, MD | Member, MN Alliance for Ethical Healthcare 

Dignity in Health Care – Christian Discipleship at the End of Life 

 

 

 

Rose Larson | Sacred Settlements Ambassador, and Pastor of Missional Discipleship at Church of the Open Door 

Cultivating Home in a Homeless World – Sacred Settlements and Tiny House Communities 

 

 

 

Milan Homola | Co-Founder of Compassion Connect & Missionary to The Church 

Collaborative Compassion

 

 

 

Steve Eng | NAE Advocacy Director

FAQ

 

Where will In God’s Image be held?

The location of our event is at Roseville Covenant Church. 2865 Hamline Avenue N. Roseville, MN


WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?

Registration will close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025


WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?

The doors will open at 8:30 am  


If you have any additional questions, please contact our Program & Event Coordinator, Brie Brown at brie@transformmn.org

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SPEAKERS

Opening Plenary

 

Dr Adrian Hinkle Ph.D | Oral Roberts University

Dr. Hinkle will share how the imago Dei calls the Church to honor every person and embody Christ’s love through service, compassion, and justice. 

Dr. Adrian Hinkle is Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Oral Roberts University, bringing over 20 years of higher education experience. She teaches Old Testament literature and biblical theology and researches the intersection of learning theory, theological education, and spiritual formation.

Beyond ORU, she serves as Executive Director of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and holds multiple leadership roles within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, including the Council of Bishops and Strategic Advisory Committee. She also participates in global ecumenical dialogues through the World Council of Churches and Pentecostal World Fellowship.

Passionate about equipping leaders and connecting faith with action, Dr. Hinkle lives in Oklahoma with her husband of 25 years and their three children.

Other Presenters

 

Wendy Meyering | Co-Executive Director, Arrive Ministries

Welcoming the Stranger – The Imago Dei and Global Migration 

 

 

 

Dr. Steve Bergeson, MD | Member, MN Alliance for Ethical Healthcare 

Dignity in Health Care – Christian Discipleship at the End of Life 

 

 

 

Rose Larson | Sacred Settlements Ambassador, and Pastor of Missional Discipleship at Church of the Open Door 

Cultivating Home in a Homeless World – Sacred Settlements and Tiny House Communities 

 

 

 

Milan Homola | Co-Founder of Compassion Connect & Missionary to The Church 

Collaborative Compassion

 

 

 

Steve Eng | NAE Advocacy Director

FAQ

FAQ

 

Where will In God’s Image be held?

The location of our event is at Roseville Covenant Church. 2865 Hamline Avenue N. Roseville, MN


WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?

Registration will close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025


WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?

The doors will open at 8:30 am  


If you have any additional questions, please contact our Program & Event Coordinator, Brie Brown at brie@transformmn.org

Details

Date:
October 25
Time:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Roseville Covenant Church
2865 Hamline Avenue N.
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
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