Z-Talks 2026 with Dr. Nijay Gupta
“Living as Citizens of the Kingdom of God in a Fractured World”
A Weekend Lecture Series with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta
February 6–8, 2026
Overview
In a weary and divided world, Jesus’ Kingdom invites us into a new way of being—one that restores hope and reorders our loves. Across this weekend series, New Testament scholar Dr. Nijay Gupta will guide us through Scripture and the witness of the early church to explore how our citizenship in the Kingdom of God shapes our identity, our relationships, and our engagement with the world.
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Attend Friday + Saturday and save $5.
Register for the Full Weekend - $30
Friday, Feb. 6 • Dinner & Keynote • 6:00–8:30 PM
Register for Friday Only - $25
Saturday, Feb. 7 • Sessions + Meals • 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Register for Saturday Only - $10
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Childcare is available by request for children 8 weeks through 5 years for the Friday evening and Saturday sessions.
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Schedule Snapshot
Friday, February 6 – Dinner & Keynote • 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Saturday, February 7 – Teaching Sessions + Continental Breakfast & Lunch • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, February 8 – Combined Worship with Dr. Gupta Preaching • 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
About the Speaker
Featuring Dr. Nijay Gupta
Dr. Nijay K. Gupta is the Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, a best-selling author, and a senior translator for the New Living Translation. He has written more than twenty books, including Tell Her Story and Strange Religion, and his work has appeared in Christianity Today, Outreach Magazine, and more. He co-hosts the Slow Theology Podcast and has been interviewed on many other popular podcasts. He lives in Portland with his wife and three children.