Why Study ABOUT the Bible?

Jim MotesGeneral, Jim Motes

Bible on Ledge

Every semester the first class for many of our freshmen at Anderson University is an 8:00AM class and is the course “Introduction to the Bible”. As I start every class with a question, their first encounter with higher education is the question, “Why study about the Christian Bible?” The student’s answers are often predictable. We study the Bible to learn … Read More

A Full Table | An Adoption Story

Kris BarnettGeneral, Kristopher Barnett

Kris BarnettKristopher Barnett is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages (2001) and a Ph.D. in theology with a concentration in preaching (2008). His dissertation was A Historical/Critical Analysis of Dialogical Preaching. His undergrad work was completed at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas with a B.A. in Communication (1997). Prior … Read More

On Stereotypes

Ryan NealCulture, General, Leadership, Ryan Neal

We have the responsibility of looking beyond our stereotypes, editing them for accuracy, and even dismissing them altogether. Overall, stereotypes are problematic for sound thinking, and a wider perspective on the person in front of you.

Worshiping Idols

Michael DuduitGeneral, Michael Duduit

What are the idols in your church that were once good things, but now they’ve gone bad, and they need to be rooted out and removed?

Long Live the King

Ryan NealDevotions, General, Ryan Neal, Theology

“The king is dead. Long live the king.” -The pronouncement made at the death of a monarch. When a monarch dies the people rightfully proclaim: “The king is dead. Long live the king.” The two statements go together by commemorating the death of the king while also acknowledging the importance, and the beginning, of the new monarch. Together the two … Read More

Why Plant Churches? Part 1

Tim McKnightGeneral, Tim McKnight

Christ followers should ask ourselves: If church planting is biblical, then is my church developing and implementing an intentional plan to plant churches?