I have been with Samford University two years and loving it (actually 2.5)! It was a great honor to join the new Christian Ministry Department a few weeks before things launched. Founder, professor, and executive director, Dr. Scott Guffin and I were the only faculty when the first classes were […]
Theological Education
Lord willing, the Christian Ministry Department at Samford University will be hosting a meet and information session on-line this Thursday, September 24, 7:00-8:00PM Central Time. If you are a high school senior (or know of one) and interested in a degree in Christian Ministry, with a focus on disciple-making, then […]
High School Seniors: Considering a Degree in Ministry
Art has the ability to move us toward truth (or away from truth). It has the ability to bring comfort in chaos and hope when all seems hopeless. It brings encouragement to the downcast and expands vision when we are nearsighted. Artists bring ideas and emotions to life. We are […]
Leveraging the Arts for the Mission of God
Life in the Kingdom is filled with irony. The first is last (Matt 20:16). The greatest is like a little child (Matt 18:4). The cheek is turned (Matt 5:39). The extra mile is traveled (Matt 5:41). We should not be surprised by this Ethic. Yet, an unnecessary tension is found […]
Simplicity of Depth
When churches are unable to meet on their properties, ecclesiology suddenly trends in a radically biblical direction. After the sanctuary is flooded, the pastor tells the people the church is not the building. The worship center burns to the ground, but the pastor informs the news reporter the church is […]
“Since Your Church is Closed, be the Church” (2 Hezekiah ...
Today, July 22, is J. I. Packer’s birthday. For most of you, I do not need to introduce this brother. However, HERE and HERE are some links related to him, if you desire. Like many of you, I have been influenced by Packer’s writings. My introduction to him came through […]