Dr. Loyd Allen

Howard Payne University will host the inaugural Dr. James Shields Speaker Series in spiritual formation on October 21 and 22. This series, named for the former outstanding professor of Christian Studies, Dr. James Shields, will be centered on the theme of spiritual formation. The lectures will be held on Tuesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in the Richard and Wanda Jackson Conference Room of the Paul and Jane Meyer Faith and Life Leadership Center, and Wednesday, October 22, at 10 a.m. during HPU’s chapel service in Mims Auditorium.

Dr. Loyd Allen, professor of church history and spiritual formation at Mercer University, will be the first guest lecturer for the series. Dr. Allen is the Sylvan Hills Baptist Church Chair of Baptist Heritage and professor of church history and spir

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