KINGDOM UPGROWTH

This is a guided experience through a practice called "Lectio Divina" or "Divine Reading." It is a very old practice that might feel new for modern Bible students, and I would be glad to have you try it out. Continue reading

In this episode, we talk with Rachel Howell about Biblical interpretation. A scholar and missionary herself, Rachel has taken a deep dive into Alexander Campbell’sContinue reading

Drawing from his original doctoral research at ACU, combined with his experience as a minister and as a Navy Reserve Chaplain, Daniel McGraw talks about how to lead effectively while continuing to nourish one's soul.Continue reading

Dr. Mac Sandlin describes the active way in which the Holy Spirit leads us into greater virtues, helping us to become more like Christ. Beyond asking, "What should I do?" Mac invites us to ponder, "What kind of person should I be?"Continue reading

Mark Powell talks about Discipleship in Community, a book he co-wrote containing a theological vision for the future of churches of Christ. Continue reading

My book review of Discipleship in Community: A Theological Vision for the Future by Mark Powell, John Mark Hicks, and Greg McKinzie. This audio podcastContinue reading

Surely one of the antidotes to cultural chaos is principled people who are intentional about their presence in the world. Chet Duke talks with us about the value of Philosophy for Christians in our faith, our ministry, and our interactions with the world.Continue reading

Dr. Mark Adams reviews the book Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella Burton.Continue reading

Scripture speaks often of the "God of Israel." But who did Israel believe that God was? What kind of a God did Israel envision as she worshiped? Dr. John D. Fortner provides helpful insights into this compassionate, active God that we've come to know most intimately through Jesus Christ.Continue reading

Certainly, we don't know what it's like to be God, but how well can God really understand what it's like to be us? This is of special significance in times of suffering and difficulty. Can God suffer with us? Does God suffer with us? Alicia Williamson shares insights from her research into this important question about the nature of God.Continue reading

A commentary on John 21, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Kevin Burr.Continue reading

A commentary on John 20, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Kevin Burr.Continue reading

Dr. Matt Carter shares best practices for helping every member in your church identify a ministry in which they can connect and flourish. Continue reading

A commentary on John 19, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Kevin Burr.Continue reading

A commentary on John 17, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Kevin Burr.Continue reading

A commentary on John 17, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Kevin Burr.Continue reading

A commentary on John 16, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Dr. Mark Powell.Continue reading

A commentary on John 15, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Dr. Mark Powell.Continue reading

In financial matters, ethics matter. This is especially true when it comes to church finances. For many people in ministry, this is an area of church life that, while highly important, is not something for which we’ve received training. Dr. Carl Williamson is a church planter whose proximity to Hurricane Sandy gave his church both enormous opportunities and enormous challenges. Carl has put together important concepts for how churches can optimize our financial practices through original research he completed for his Doctor of Ministry degree at the Harding School of Theology. I am pleased to be able to share his findings with you here.Continue reading

A commentary on John 14, this week’s suggested reading from the Gospel of John featuring Dr. Mark Powell.Continue reading