James K.A. Smith on February 1, 2026
9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services
4 p.m. Dinner & Lecture
On Sunday, February 1, we have the honor of welcoming scholar and theologian James K.A. Smith to Mountain Brook Baptist Church.
James K.A. Smith is a renowned author and scholar who serves as professor of philosophy at Calvin University. He is the author of a number of award-winning books, including You Are What You Love and On the Road with Saint Augustine.
He will preach in both services that Sunday, teach a combined adult Sunday School class, and lead a lecture in the afternoon at 4 p.m.
Dr. James K.A. Smith is an Augustine scholar and has written about how what we love shapes us. His Sunday morning sermon and teaching times would focus on this topic. In the afternoon, he would transition to talking about time. If we are what we love, and what we love shapes us, how should that influence the way we see our time as believers? He’ll also talk about what it looks like to live faithfully in this particular time and era as followers of Christ.
Following the afternoon lecture, we will enjoy dinner together in Heritage Hall.
This event is free and is sponsored by the Hull Foundation; please register if you plan to attend dinner on Sunday night so we can have an accurate count for food. Email Sharon (sharon@mbbc.org) if you need childcare for the lecture.