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  • 6 Jun 2023

    Revive Us Again: Thoughts on Christian Revival

    Revive Us Again: Thoughts on Christian Revival

    By: Benjamin G. Campbell When Christians hear or say the word “revival,” it is sometimes demanding a definition of terms. Revival is a much different word than revivalism. However, many evangelicals in America today believe that those two words are synonymous; they are not interchangeable. What constitutes revival? What does it mean to “have revival”?…

  • 23 May 2023

    Member Care and Life Together

    Member Care and Life Together

    We are privileged to do life together, yet we are also responsible for one another. We are our brother’s keeper. Let’s recognize that it is not only on the pastor to foster a culture of a thriving church community where member care is shared among the believers that make up the congregation.

  • 16 May 2023

    The Biblical Call for Church Attendance

    The Biblical Call for Church Attendance

    by: Matthew Mouser One of the most impactful statements regarding service within the local bodies of believers came in a Vision Cast Sunday from the pastor I served under in Virginia, whose name is Brandon. He challenged the congregation to be active in the ways that they served in the church rather than just sitting…

  • 2 May 2023

    Prevenient Grace and Practical Ministry

    Prevenient Grace and Practical Ministry

    By: Dustin Walters  No one can come to be in a state of grace or experience regeneration apart from the drawing of the Holy Spirit (John 6:44). The Calvinist and the Arminian agree on this point. J. Matthew Pinson convincingly locates James Arminius within the broader Reformed tradition. He provides a helpful comparison of Calvin…

  • 11 Apr 2023

    Why Your Belief on Atonement Matters this Easter

    Why Your Belief on Atonement Matters this Easter

    The Easter celebration brings many thoughts and emotions to Christians all over the world. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, while also remember and proclaim His death until He returns. However, one aspect that I believe might sometimes take a back seat (though it has seen some resurgence in recent years through Good Friday festivities)…

  • 28 Mar 2023

    The Ordinary Means of Grace: What They Are and Why They Are Necessary

    The Ordinary Means of Grace: What They Are and Why They Are Necessary

    The ordinary means of grace are the sufficient means by which we must operate the ministries of the local church because they are the means ordained by God to entrust the gospel to His people.

  • 14 Mar 2023

    How to Treat a New (Young) Pastor

    How to Treat a New (Young) Pastor

    By Matt Mouser The following thoughts will come across more as a letter of appreciation than a theological essay regarding doctrine. Despite that fact, my hope is that the biblical truths found below will encourage church members to lift up the men that God has placed within their congregations to serve alongside them.  In November…

  • 28 Feb 2023

    Perspectives on Christian Worship:

    Perspectives on Christian Worship:

    Even though the debate still rages among Christians, the traditional evangelical and blended approaches to worship seem to offer the most biblically faithful modes of worship despite their slight differences.

  • 14 Feb 2023

    Misguided Love

    Misguided Love

    By Dustin Walters Today is Valentine’s Day so we wanted to provide you with a theological reflection on love. This post will describe the relationship between original sin and our human misguided love. It will also provide some practical considerations for evaluating both the vertical relationship with God and the horizontal relationship with other people.…

  • 24 Jan 2023

    Local Association Revitalization: What Does It Look Like?

    Local Association Revitalization: What Does It Look Like?

    In the first piece written regarding Baptist associations, it was discussed about the purpose and definition of these institutions. Historically, these assemblies were put in place for acts like church planting and fellowship. However, since their inception, their purpose has also been for the ultimate edification and encouragement of the local church. Truly, at the…

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