A Baptist theologian who teaches New Testament studies at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. will speak at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland this weekend.

The Reverend Dr. Eric Barreto is this year’s visiting professor lecturer as part of the church’s annual Luther Seminary Lecture Series. He will speak from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 18-19 in the church’s sanctuary, and at all three services on Sunday morning. Topics include the Gospel of Luke, and race, theology and the Bible today.

“… we have the opportunity to sit at the feet of one of the finest young theologians in the Christian Church,” said Trinity Lutheran Pastor Jim Lindus, who also serves as chairman of the board of directors at Luther Seminary.

Dr. Barreto was ordained by Peachtree Baptist Church in Atlanta, in July 2006. He holds a doctorate in New Testament, a master of divinity and a bachelor of arts in religion; is the author of the book “Ethnic Negotiations: The Function of Race and Ethnicity in Acts 16” and is a regular contributor to ONScripture.org, the Huffington Post, WorkingPreacher.org, and EntertheBible.org.

Additional details are on the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TrinityLutheranChurchFreeland or at www.TrinityLutheranFreeland.org.