Podcasts about Baptist Bible College

Noah has an in-depth conversation with his former seminary professor Dr. David Turner about macro trends in Christian colleges and seminaries, and deep concerns about Noah's alma mater and Dr. Turner's employer of 32 years, Cornerstone University & Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The conversation will address abusive leadership, dishonesty and manipulation, and merging Christianity with politics, all while boldly claiming to be Christ-centered. This conversation comes from a deep love both Noah and David have for Cornerstone University, and a responsibility they feel to speak up for Kingdom values.    We hope this creates a space for CU/GRTS alumni to process and grieve, and for those who aren't connected with the school to think critically about trends within American Christianity and how that compares to the Jesus of the Bible.    You don't have to agree with everything we say in this conversation. Noah and David don't agree on everything. But we hope this helps you think deeply and pray more effectively.    https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcu  https://voiceofcu.wordpress.com/  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstonejournalism/  https://drdavidlturner.com/category/theological-education/    Dr. David Turner began teaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in 1986, later named Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where he retired in 2018. David is an ordained minister, and has served as a pastor and an interim pastor at four churches. Before coming to Grand Rapids he taught at Baptist Bible College of PA and Grace Theological Seminary. Currently he serves as a Scholar in Residence for New Testament Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has published two commentaries on Matthew and a monograph on Jesus and the Jewish leaders in Matthew 23. His latest book Interpreting the Gospels and Acts was published by Kregel Publications in their Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series. He blogs at drdavidlturner.com.   You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2QtUppjwRHI   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net   Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off.   Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND   Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)   Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.   Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.

Noah has an in-depth conversation with his former seminary professor Dr. David Turner about macro trends in Christian colleges and seminaries, and deep concerns about Noah's alma mater and Dr. Turner's employer of 32 years, Cornerstone University & Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The conversation will address abusive leadership, dishonesty and manipulation, and merging Christianity with politics, all while boldly claiming to be Christ-centered. This conversation comes from a deep love both Noah and David have for Cornerstone University, and a responsibility they feel to speak up for Kingdom values.    We hope this creates a space for CU/GRTS alumni to process and grieve, and for those who aren't connected with the school to think critically about trends within American Christianity and how that compares to the Jesus of the Bible.    You don't have to agree with everything we say in this conversation. Noah and David don't agree on everything. But we hope this helps you think deeply and pray more effectively.    https://www.instagram.com/voiceofcu  https://voiceofcu.wordpress.com/  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstonejournalism/  https://drdavidlturner.com/category/theological-education/    Dr. David Turner began teaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in 1986, later named Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where he retired in 2018. David is an ordained minister, and has served as a pastor and an interim pastor at four churches. Before coming to Grand Rapids he taught at Baptist Bible College of PA and Grace Theological Seminary. Currently he serves as a Scholar in Residence for New Testament Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has published two commentaries on Matthew and a monograph on Jesus and the Jewish leaders in Matthew 23. His latest book Interpreting the Gospels and Acts was published by Kregel Publications in their Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series. He blogs at drdavidlturner.com.   You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/65Oy4v1oEh4   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net   Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off.   Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND   Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)   Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.   Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Bumpers to answer the question, is God sending Israel into Canaan with an evangelism strategy?Questions Covered in This Episode:Is God sending Israel into Canaan with an evangelism strategy?Is the way God called Israel to live in the Old Testament different than what mission looks like in the New Testament?Guest Bio:Jared Bumpers is the Assistant Professor of Preaching & Evangelism and FTC Cohorts Faculty Coordinator at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared holds a B. S. in Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College; a M.Div. from Luther Rice Seminary; a Th.M. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. in Christian Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral research focused on the hermeneutic and homiletic of John Albert Broadus.Jared is married to his wife, Kimberly, and they have four children: McCartnie, Rush, Maverick, and Jett.Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeGenesis 12, Exodus 33:15, Joshua 2, Ruth, Isaiah 49:6, Jonah 4Sponsors:Are you a pastor or love your pastor and the work they do? Enter to win Midwestern Seminary's $10,000 Pastor Appreciation Month giveaway and learn more about there free resources and content they have to encourage and equip your pastor. mbts.edu/pastorsTo learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Is it possible for a traditional churches to become life-giving Churches? And what about those Independent Baptists? Are they not the ones where women wear dresses, men wear suits, and have a lot of rules at church? Whatever happened to those guys?  In this week's podcast I interview Pastor Lonnie Lehrman. Lonnie has been the pastor at Granbury Baptist Church in Granbury Texas for 21 years. He is a graduate of the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, we're now he is the chairman of trustees. Pastor Lonnie not only serves as the pastor at GBC but also leads E3 church planting network. The network has started to all churches in Texas in the surrounding area of the globe and desires to plant 100 churches.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Bumpers to answer the question; how can a listener help their local church grow in theological discipleship?Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the For the Church Cohort?How can a listener help their local church grow in theological discipleship?What would you say to someone who says, “I believe what you are saying is crucial and that the local church should be where it is happening, but my church isn't there right now.”Guest Bio:Jared Bumpers is the Assistant Professor of Preaching & Evangelism and For The Church Cohorts Faculty Coordinator at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared holds a B. S. in Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri; a M.Div. from Luther Rice Seminary in Lithonia, Georgia; a Th.M. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia; and a Ph.D. in Christian Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His doctoral research focused on the hermeneutic and homiletic of John Albert Broadus. Jared is married to his wife, Kimberly, and they have four children: McCartnie, Rush, Maverick, and Jett.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:For the Church Cohort“The Wonderful Works of God” by Herman Bavinck“Pilgrim Theology” by Michael HortonAffiliate links are used where appropriate. We earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:Are you ready to take your next step in theological training? Consider Midwestern Seminary and how our For the Church vision can equip you through formal theological education or one of our many free training resources we offer. Learn more about how to get started at www.mbts.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

"...I failed again..."This is the constant refrain of the one addicted to pornography. To those who medicate their pain with porn use, there is a much more painful reality on the horizon should they not repent. But God is so merciful! Not only is God willing to forgive through Jesus Christ, but He is powerful to free the captive sinner bound in any sin. How does the repentant sinner finally come to fully repent? Listen in as Dr. Jim Tillotson, president of Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa, brings to you the hope of Christ over sin and what every porn addicted man or woman must do to have victory.  Each Christian can truly experience the reality in the words of Christ, "Take heart, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)Check out our Bi-weekly Topical Episodes, Monthly Interviews, and Quarterly Debates!Support the show

Mark Milioni, President of Baptist Bible College, and Jon Konnerup discuss some exciting opportunities WORLDWIDE to connect BBFI Missions and Education. To learn more about missions opportunities go to https://bbfimissions.com/ To learn more about getting an online education for missions go to https://gobbc.edu/

If you think donating money to charity gives you joy, think again. Wouldn't you want to experience greater joy and deeper fulfillment? Rather than sharing the delight of the game as a spectator sitting in the stands, why not become the player who runs the field so you can live and feel the absolute joy of doing and achieving?Our guest today, Bill Moritz, of From Success 2 Significance Foundation, helps individuals and families experience greater joy and meaning that emanate from a life of giving and active service. He made it his mission to break down the barrier between professional players and observers, between givers and doers, by providing avenues for people to actively participate and make a bigger impact in the world. Catch our conversation and find out how you can live happier, more meaningful lives be getting involved.Key Points From This Episode: Bill's educational background and career in law and educationHow did Bill get into managing charitable foundations?How are donor-advised funds utilized for charitable activities under Bill's foundation?Why Bill's foundation teaches donors not only to give but, more importantly, to serve.Why Bill established the organization “From Success 2 Significance” and how it helps donors actively participate and not just donate.A pivotal story that shifted Bill's focus to pursuing God's kingdomIn what areas of his career and personal life did Bill find the most success?Do people experience more joy when serving and giving their time than when just giving money? Why it's important to have a Christian worldview that involves serving and experiencing what other people in need go through.How Bill is passing on the true legacy of the value and excitement to serve others to his grandchildren.What is a good way to start getting involved and engaged in charitable activities?Bill's advice to people who want to make a bigger impact in the world.Why is there a plateau in the giving stream and how can this be resolved?Bill answers the lightning-round questions.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:From Success 2 Significance websiteThe New Horizons FoundationJoy to the World FoundationAbout Bill MoritzV. William “Bill” Moritz, J.D. practices law in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializing in estate planning, non-profit organizations and business law with the law firm of Moritz and Associates, PC. He is Lead Attorney for From Success 2 Significance which provides information to empower Generous Families to live a more significant life.Bill also established the New Horizons Foundation, a community foundation in Colorado Springs, and serves as its Executive Director and he established Joy To The World Foundation and serves as its President. He also serves on the Daily Hope and Purpose Driven Publishers Board of Directors.   He has worked with many different non-profit organizations over the past 20 years,  including The Navigators, Baptist Bible College and Seminary, Harvest Workers, Christian Broadcasting Network, International Bible Society, Compassion International, Oral Roberts University, Seattle Pacific University, Young Life, The Christian and Missionary Alliance Denomination, Summit Ministries, Christian Blind Mission International, HCJB World Radio, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Mission of Mercy, Thailand Ambassadors of Christ and the YMCA. He has also written the book, Unlocking The Full Potential of Your Assets; Creative Uses of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust.

Revelation Questions Answered: Promised Before the World Began by Larry A. HeidelbergThe life lived here on earth is one precious yet fragile, borrowed life—a person's death is inevitable. But what stirs up so much curiosity is how the earth—and everything—is going to end, and the Book of Revelation surely piques so much interest.As the vivid apocalyptic imagery in the last book of the Bible yields so much fascination, the Book of Revelation equally leaves everyone puzzled. Various versions have been made, which makes the book more overwhelming. And so, one can either delight or worry reflecting over the prophesied end of the world.Notwithstanding the different interpretations of the Book of Revelation, it is the only book that promises a blessing. Revelation–Questions Answered: Promised before the world began uncovers this blessing and clears all confusion. Larry Heidelberg mindfully ushers true believers to the answers to all the pressing questions that the author himself struggled with, thoroughly clearing up the air, leading to one's peace of mind, secure in God's promised blessing.The profound messages and detailed images in the verses of the Book of Revelation have intrigued many people, including Larry Heidelberg. Since his education at Baptist Bible College, he has been dedicated to studying the Book of Revelation. As a firm believer in the power of faith and how belief translates into exceptional writing, Heidelberg authored Revelation–Questions Answered: Promised before the world began. He brings to light why God promises a blessing in the Book of Revelation, thus encouraging worship rather than confusion over the last book of the Bible.https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Questions-Answered-Promised-world/dp/1662830297/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1634227655&sr=1-990https://authorlarryheidelberg.com/#homehttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/9122lheilfr.mp3  

We're joined by Pastor Kevin Carson. Kevin is the Pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church in Ozark, MO and also the department chair of Biblical counseling at Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Springfield, MO. Kevin shares how he and his wife experienced the death of a child early on in their marriage and how to help people grieving in similar ways.

We're joined by Pastor Kevin Carson. Kevin is the Pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church in Ozark, MO and also the department chair of Biblical counseling at Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Springfield, MO. Kevin shares how he and his wife experienced the death of a child early on in their marriage and how to help people grieving in similar ways.

Mark Milioni is the President of Baptist Bible College and is #RFPFam. JC, Nate, and (for a brief while) Brian, talk with Mark about the history of Fundamentalism and the direction of his college.

Sean Gilliam serves as a lay preacher, Bible teacher and elder at White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, where he teaches Bible classes and occasionally fills the pulpit on Sunday mornings. In his career, Sean works full-time in real estate. Originally from the Chicago area, Sean studied at Eastern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a Master of Social Work. While working in this field for many years, Sean took some time off to go to South Africa to serve as a missionary to further pursue vocational/lay ministry. While serving there, Sean earned a Layman's Bible Certificate at Baptist Bible College of KwaZulu-Natal. Since returning to the United States and making his way to Colorado, Sean decided to become self-employed in real estate to give him the financial support and flexible schedule needed to dedicate more time to serve the Lord in His church.The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 / Register HereRecommended episodes: Bivocational Ministry and Time Management: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/28/bivocational-ministry-and-time-management-cody-kingNew Jersey Panel Discussion on Bivocational Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/17/episode-84-new-jersey-qampa-panelhttps://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/2017/december/new-normal-9-realities-trends-bivocational-ministry.htmlThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Watch/Listen here using the Embedded Subsplash Playerdiv.sap-embed-player{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-top:56.25%;}div.sap-embed-player>iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OKDATE: Sunday PM, February 6, 2022SERMON BY: Bro. Jacob Welch / Bro. Nate LauritzenSERMON TITLE:     SERMON THEME: SERMON SERIES: Guest SpeakersSERMON VERSES: Bro. Jacob WelchIt's The Little Victories of Today that Prepare You for TomorrowBro. Nate LauritzenIf the Road is Closed, Follow the Signs— — —Watch/Listen here using our Subsplash WebShare Playerhttps://subspla.sh/hm3w9wtListen here on Archive.orghttps://archive.org/download/020622-pm-facebook-stream/020622PM-FacebookStream.mp3

Episode 274 is Part 2 of an Interview with Randy Merryman.  Randy is an owner of Marucci Midwest in Ozark, MO.  Marucci Midwest is a youth baseball and travel baseball organization that trains players in both baseball and softball from ages 8 to age 18.  He is also the Dad of a current college baseball player and the new Head Coach of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO.  So we are getting a look into recruiting from 3 sides of the recruiting road.  Part 1, episode 273, we get Randy's background, some history of Marucci Midwest and great advice from the club perspective and we continue on in this episode with more helpful advice from Randy as a Dad.  Then we get into what a college coach looks for from a recruit.  Listen in to not only get advice on baseball recruiting, but get advice to help you in any sport at any level of college play.  At the end of this episode you will get valuable information on how to take and succeed at Essay tests.  This information comes from Appendix F of the 200+ page, downloadable manual that is a part of the Recruit-Me 3.0 Athletic Scholarship System.  You can get the complete Recruit-Me 3.0 System that includes the 200+ page manual, a workbook with powerful templates, plus audio and videos to help you follow the step-by-step system.  There is also a 90 day money-back guarantee, if the system does not advance your chances to get an athletic scholarship.  This system is great for any sport and for any student-athlete in any year of high school.  Click Here to get more information and to take advantage of the Fall Special, one-time purchase of only $99. Fall Special, $99, Recruit-Me 3.0 Athletic Scholarship System Recruit-Me.com FREE Recruiting Power Pack Recruiting Checklist Marucci Midwest Baptist Bible College Baseball

Episode 273 is Part 1 of a two part interview with Randy Merryman.  Randy is the owner of Marucci Midwest Baseball Organization in Ozark, MO. Randy is also the Dad of a current college baseball player and he is re-starting the Baptist Bible College baseball program as the head coach.  So these episodes will give you a great look into 3 different ways the recruiting game is played.   In this episode, Part 1, we start out with advice from the Marucci Midwest organization owner aspect.  Subjects like how club or travel organizations can help you get recruited and how the different levels of college sports are a factor.  Also, how a college fit is important and how communicating positively can impact your recruitment.  Then we start to talk about recruitment as a Dad.  Randy talks about how his son found the right college fit, academically, the location and baseball-wise.   Next week's episode has more about being a Dad and then gets into the recruiting aspect of being a college coach.  We will cover advice on making a college choice, advice on contacting college coaches and how academics is important.  Even though we talk about baseball throughout the interview, this information is great for any sport at any level.   At the end of this episode is a continuation of information from Appendix F of the Recruit-Me 3.0 Athletic Scholarship System.  Appendix F is How to Study and Make the Most of Your Time.  I started this series back in Episode 265 and today I cover Taking Objective Exams.   FREE Recruiting Power Pack Recruit-Me.com Recruit-Me 3.0 Athletic Scholarship System, Fall Special $99 Baptist Bible College Baseball Marucci Midwest Baseball Listen to All Episodes of the Athletic Scholarship Podcast Recruiting Checklist

Craig Dunning, Missions Professor at Baptist Bible College, joins the 938 Podcast to discuss missions training at BBC, and the partnership between Baptist Bible College and the BBFI Mission Office.

Fred Whitman is a missionary and pastor in Perugia, Italy and has been supported by our church for over 40 years. Fred Whitman was born in 1948 in a pastor's home, the oldest of seven children. From his earliest memories he was exposed to the Gospel, Christian service, and missions. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College of PA (B.R.E. in Missions, Th.B. in Pastoral Theology, M.Min.), and is currently enrolled in the D.Min. program. Fred has been happily married to Rachel (Richmond) since 1971, and they have been ministering together with the Baptist Mid-Missions since a month after their wedding. Their ministries in Italy include the founding of a local church, along with daily radio and TV outreaches. Fred and Rachel have four married children and currently 12 grandchildren, soon to be 13, the Lord-willing.

Guest Speaker - Dr. Mark Milioni, President of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO July 11, 2021

Nate Harmon (Vice President of Student Affairs, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO) joins the 938 Podcast to discuss the relationship between BBC and the Mission Office.

Can two attempts at Southern Baptist colleges reverse the damage? Jason Guess, reading Scripture as an impressionable youth, missed the Trinity entirely.  OPENING REMARKS The Trinity and a rock and a hard place, the pressure-relieving save of a Clever Trinitarian Apologist, and the transformation of incomprehension into spiritual bounty. CLOSING THOUGHTS Jared's thoughts on Episode 8, "What If It's Me, Not Yahweh? John 8:58" Correcting my egregious time-based mathematical error from Episode 9, "The Biblical Unitarian Podcast - Dustin Smith" (turns out I did NOT spend 45 years listing to audio content). Thanks, Paul. On unitarian Christians attending Trinitarian churches. RESOURCES Book: Radical, David Platt The Gospel Coalition The College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Bruderhof Fruitland Baptist Bible College UCA Facebook Page SCRIPTURES Acts 2 - The launch of the church. An account of how they functioned and interacted with each other. John 5:30 - Jesus doesn't seek his own will, but the will of his Father Matthew 5:5 - The meek shall inherit the earth. FEEDBACK Questions, comments, or a beatboxing riff? Say your first name and your state or country. "Doug from Tasmania. Thanks for the Stormtrooper voices in Episode 8." Email podcast@unitarianchristianalliance.org Click here to RECORD A MESSAGE Or call: 615-581-1158 LISTENING TIPS If your podcast app lets you remove silences, maybe don't. You will likely enjoy this better with the silences left in. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram UCA.podcast Twitter @UCApodcast Parler @UCApodcast 

Ky shares their story about growing up Baptist in a family that was not only deeply integrated with a local Baptist college where their father taught in the seminary, but had ties to prominent Evangelical figures. They reflect on learning how to read the Bible starting at age 5, learning about the end of the world, and constantly asking questions.When they really sat down and tried to understand why their faith was so ardently against lgbtq people, their entire worldview began to crumble. After trying to explore different theologies, they eventually made the decision to leave behind Christianity--as well as black-and-white ways of thinking. Now, Ky is living life no longer identified as a Christian and openly non-binary, queer and polyamorous. Follow Ky on Instagram on @floweryspacepunkTo read an in-depth documentation of Ky's crisis of faith in Christianity, as well as a recent reflection "On Comfort," check out their blog at http://dangerouslythoughtfulblog.wordpress.com/-----Ky's Suggested Reading & ResourcesEvangelical info: Dare to Discipline by James DobsonCompetent to Counsel by Jay AdamsOther information: Behind the Bastards PodcastIrresistible Revolution by Shane ClaiborneExecuting Grace  by Shane Claiborne The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr (Didn't reference this but it was super formative)Strange Rites by Tara BurtonThe Liturgists Podcast The History of The Christian Church Podcast by Lance Ralston-----Follow the podcast on Instagram! @outofthewoodspodDo you have a story you'd like to share on Out of the Woods? Email outofthewoodspod@gmail.com. 

Thad Jones, president of Western Baptist Bible College, talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about the school, racial justice issues, and leading a college during a pandemic. He also refers to some history about WBBC in a recent Word&Way cover story, which you can download free online: "We Didn't Start the Fire." (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Garrick Paden is the youth pastor at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church in Port Royal, PA. On this episode, Cole and Nick sit down with Garrick to talk about why a person can logically have Christian beliefs and scientific values. They also philosophize many of the big questions humans have pondered for ages, as well as touching on some of the controversies surrounding religion today. Garrick graduated from Baptist Bible College with a double major in Biology and Bible, as well as a minor in Mathematics. Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert Music by: Collin Hadsell Follow us on Instagram: @insightsofalltrades Twitter: @ioatpodcast Facebook: @insightsofalltrades Email: insightsofalltrades@gmail.com **Disclaimer: All opinions and viewpoints expressed by guests on Insights of All Trades belong solely to those guests being interviewed, and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of Nick and Cole.

Coach Meinders is a MBCA Hall of Fame inductee with over 26 years of experience, including 2 State Championships in Missouri. He is currently the MBB Head Coach at Baptist Bible College, as well as the Athletic Director, tasked with rebuilding the university’s athletic department from the ground up. Moreover, he still oversees the All Missouri Attack club basketball program.

Relationships in the church have a tremendous effect. “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.” About Our Guest Andy Mikels has served for over five years as pastor for Immanuel Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, as well as The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been married to his wife Karen since 1995 and the Lord has blessed them with four children. Featured Resource Samaritan Ministries: Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians helping other Christians pay for their health-care expenses while also praying for one another. Recover your liberty in choosing and paying for your health care. Other Resources John MacArthur’s book The Charismatics was republished as Charismatic Chaos. See also Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship. The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind-Shift That Changes Everything by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen Associated of Certified Biblical Counselors  Support the show (https://diligentpastors.com/donate/)

*Guest Speaker*   On Sunday, June 11th, our friend Daryl Jackson returned “home” to Grace Baptist Church where he previously served in ministry while attending Baptist Bible College.  Daryl helped focus our attention on God's amazing grace– not only in the lives of Abraham and Sarah– but in our lives too.  Open your Bible and listen in on this encouraging message!

*Guest Speaker*   On Sunday, June 11th, our friend Daryl Jackson returned “home” to Grace Baptist Church where he previously served in ministry while attending Baptist Bible College.  Daryl helped focus our attention on God’s amazing grace– not only in the lives of Abraham and Sarah– but in our lives too.  Open your Bible and listen in on this encouraging message!

Maranatha Baptist Bible College presents "A Thanksgiving Music Festival" at the November 8, 2003 VCY America Rally. To order a DVD copy of this presentation contact VCY America at 1-800-729-9829 or online at vcyamerica.org.

Maranatha Baptist Bible College presents "A Thanksgiving Music Festival" at the November 8, 2003 VCY America Rally. To order a DVD copy of this presentation contact VCY America at 1-800-729-9829 or online at vcyamerica.org.

Colossians 4:2-6 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline 1 John 1:3-4 - …what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. 1 Peter 5:7 - …casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 119:57-64 - The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word. I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I hastened and did not delay to keep Your commandments. The cords of the wicked have encircled me, but I have not forgotten Your law. At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You because of Your righteous ordinances. I am a companion of all those who fear You, and of those who keep Your precepts. The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O Lord; teach me Your statutes. 2 Timothy 1:12 - …for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. 2 Corinthians 3:18 - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. Colossians 1:18 - He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. James 3:2, 5-6 - For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. 3 characteristics of communication that honors our Savior I. A Tongue that Prays Faithfully Philippians 2:12-13 - So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. A. Devoted proskartereo – kartereo – “to be steadfast, to endure” …with the preposition that intensifies it’s meaning – “to be courageously persistent, to hold fast and not let go.” B. Alert Colossians 4:2 - Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it… C. Thankful Colossians 4:2 - Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving… Colossians 3:17 - Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. D. Missional Colossians 4:3 - …praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word… II. A Tongue that Proclaims Clearly A. Looking for open doors Colossians 4:3 - …praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word… B. So we will speak forth the mystery Colossians 4:3 - …praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ… Colossians 1:26-27 - …the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. C. At whatever the cost Colossians 4:3 - …praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; D. With clarity Colossians 4:4 - …that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak. III. A Tongue that Speaks Graciously A. Always with grace B. Seasoned with salt C. Able to respond wisely Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.    Outlined Manuscript - If I asked you this morning – what do you especially like, or value, or appreciate about being a Christian…how would you answer?... - and perhaps I should stop there and point out that while I’m going to try to quickly sketch out a couple of responses…this might make an excellent discussion question at the family dinner table…or with a group of friends… - especially as we approach Easter and the marvelous opportunity to reflect on the substitutionary death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus…what is it about what He purchased for us that makes us especially thankful to be…as the King James would have said it so eloquently…in the beloved… - so, what do you especially like, or value, or appreciate about being a Christian?...   1.      I assume very near the top of the list is the truth that we can have a genuine, intimate, personal relationship with the God of heaven and earth… - The New Testament calls that fellowship with God…in Greek – koinania…the apostle John said it like this -- 1 John 1:3–4 - …what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. - the more we understand the holiness of God, and the sinfulness of man – not just mankind in general, but mankind including the person I saw in the mirror this am…the more astounding it is to contemplate that a way has been made for my sin to be forgiven (past, present, and future)…and for the righteousness of Jesus Christ to be placed on my account – positionally – so that now I can have a personal relationship with God… - and that’s not just some arcane theory for Sunday mornings… - many here this am could talk about all sorts of examples this week where that fellowship was real and powerful – it was the most important thing about your existence… - so you’re driving to work while the sun was coming up – and you were praising God for his creative beauty…it was just you alone in the car…but it wasn’t just you alone in the car… - it was worship service on Tuesday morning while you were heading off to the salt mines (or wherever you work 5 days a week)… - you may have even picked up your imaginary mic and belted out your favorite praise song while you were driving and watching the sun come up…and isn’t it amazing how incredible your voice sounds…when you’re the only one listening… - or on a more serious note…when you had something this week that was weighing you down…who did you want to talk to…and I realize there may be several names on that list…but whose name is at the top… 1 Peter 5:7 - casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. - what an incredible privilege, to be able to do that…one of our old hymns says it like this… - Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us, that we should be called the sons of God!... - many of us here this morning at both our campuses would say – that’s right – that reality is astounding to behold… 2. A second answer many of us would give to the question -- what do you especially like, or value, or appreciate about being a Christian…is that we have a reliable, and unchanging, and life-giving source of eternal truth in the Word of God… - sociologists are telling us that now we are not only in an era that post-Christian, and post-modern…but even post-truth… - it is amazing to try to have a conversation where people appear to have very little concern for speaking the truth… - so you can show someone a video of what he said 30 days ago – and in some cases repeatedly…an compare it to what he said yesterday that was the complete opposite…and that’s acceptable in our culture… - if you think about that long enough, it could become confusing and depressing for sure… - well, against that backdrop fueled ultimately by our adversary whom the Scripture refers to as the “Father if Lies” – we have the inspired, inerrant, and sufficient Word of God… - that’s why the longest Psalm in the Scripture by far, Psalm 119, is dedicated to our love for God’s Word…like this particular stanza…. - Psalm 119:57–64 - The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word. I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I hastened and did not delay to keep Your commandments. The cords of the wicked have encircled me, but I have not forgotten Your law. At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You because of Your righteous ordinances. I am a companion of all those who fear You, and of those who keep Your precepts. The earth is full of Your lovingkindness, O Lord; teach me Your statutes. - and there will be plenty of people here today who would say – that’s my heart… - that’s why early in the morning I wake up and get to a quiet place where I can open my Bible…and drink from God’s Word… - because I don’t want to try to face the craziness of the world in which we live without being anchored firmly in God’s unchanging truth… - and there’s stability that comes from that…so Paul could say to young Timothy -- 2 Timothy 1:12 - …for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. - I graduated from Baptist Bible College 35 years ago this spring…and for our class gift we went down to the docks in Philadelphia and bought this huge anchor…and they brought it back and installed it on the campus to go along with our school’s moto – anchored in the Word… - that’s one of the great blessings of being a follower of Christ…the stability we receive from being anchored in His unchanging Word, and His steadfast love…   3. A third answer I believe many of us would give is how our relationship with Christ sets us up for a life-time of change and growth… - we believe God will meet us where we are…but He has no intention of leaving us there… - 2 Corinthians 3:18 - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. - that’s a great way to describe us, you know…being transformed… - so Christianity is practical…it has guidance and direction for everyday life…and we love that, and we need that…even if at times it makes us uncomfortable… - oh oh – did somebody mention being uncomfortable?...why did that just come up when thinking about how practical the Word of God is?...it’s because the next section in the book we’re studying addresses the way we use our tongues…oh oh… - With that in mind, please open your Bibles to the book of Colossians chapter 4…that’s on page 158 of the back section of the Bible under the chair in front of you… - we’re coming down to the end of our verse by verse study of the book of Colossians…in fact this would be a good time to look for opportunities over the next two weeks to read the book of Colossians in its entirety in one sitting…because hopefully now you’re much more familiar with the various sections we’ve unpacked verse by verse… - it’s a good idea to also be in the practice of reading large sections of Scripture you have the entire context and flow of thought… - now, our overall theme this year is – In Christ Alone…and why is that?...because this is the 500th anniversary of the protestant reformation…a period of time many of you are reading at least one book about during this calendar year…where we’re coming to understand that the five great solas of the Protestant Reformation were that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scriptures alone, to the glory of God alone…   - so Colossians was a logical book for us to study to begin this year because the theme of this entire book has been the preeminence of Jesus Christ… - one of our key verses has been…Colossians 1:18 - He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. - is that your heart’s cry this morning – that Christ might come to have first place in everything?...even in the way you use your tongue…because we all know this…how did James say it… James 3:2, 5-6 - For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well…So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. - so these next verses in Colossians are going to teach us about The Preeminence of Christ in the Way We Speak… - let’s listen in – read Colossians 4:2-6   - I. A Tongue that Prays Faithfully - if you haven’t already, I’d like to ask you to have a piece of paper on which to write several take-aways, or homework assignments… - I know many of you would say – I already did that when you floated the idea of reading through the book of Colossians in one sitting this week…great… - that’s something else we like about Christianity – God is doing a work in us…but we cooperate with that work, right?…in other words, we work too… - what did Paul tell the Philippians at about the same time he was writing the book of Colossians… Philippians 2:12–13 - So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. - so I think most of us would say as we read this passage – wow, I have some work to do…let’s let the passage guide us…how is prayer described in verses 2-3?... A. Devoted - proskartereo – kartereo – “to be steadfast, to endure”… - with the preposition that intensifies it’s meaning – “to be courageously persistent, to hold fast and not let go.” - well, that leads to a question or two, doesn’t it?... - could your prayer life be characterized with words like this?...is it devoted… - and please don’t think about that in the sense of raw duty…instead please connect it with everything we have learned about the person of Christ and our position in Christ…throughout the entire book… - as you read it in its entirety – you could just go through and circle everything that Paul says about Jesus, that if I truly believe it, I would be more devoted to using my tongue to pray to Him…not because I have to…but because I can’t believe I get to… - what else do you see in this passage about the way we’re to pray…. B. Alert - 4:2 – Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it… - Am I the only one who struggles with a mind that wanders during times of prayer?...like the disciples the night Jesus was betrayed and arrested… - we love you Lord…we’ll never deny you or desert you…snore… - last weekend I was down in our woods picking up some limbs that had fallen during the winter time… - and you don’t really have to be alert when you’re doing that, right?... - so I’m picking up sticks and also preaching several upcoming sermons…and planning years-worth of projects…and on and on… - like Charles Barkley says in that hilarious commercial they’ve been running during the playoffs where he just claps for the games in his head – he says – it’s gets pretty loud up there… - well, anyway, I had a whole load of branches in my arms and reached down to get another one except it wasn’t a stick…it was a snake… - that’ll get your attention…it fact it shocked the fire out of me… - then he acts like he’s going to bite me – and I say to him – really?...with those little teeth – what do you think you are, a rattlesnake or something… - you know what he did next?...started sticking out his tongue at me…those things are rude… - but the truth is – I was picking up sticks about half asleep and totally distracted from the task at hand… - and I don’t know if that’s bad when you’re working in the woods – but it’s certainly bad when you’re supposed to be praying…a tongue that is devoted, and alert…and what else? C. Thankful - Colossians 4:2 - Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; - this is the fifth time Paul has mentioned thankfulness in this short book… - in fact he said it this way in verse 17 of chapter 3 -- Colossians 3:17 - Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. - And then did you see the transition in verse 3…[read – v. 3 – through “word”]… D. Missional - Colossians 4:3 - praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word… - now, let me ask you to think about the way you tend to pray…lay that down in this column…and next to it what we read in this passage about using our tongues to pray in ways that are devoted, and alert, and thankful, and missional… - that’s the way people who want Jesus to have first place in everything pray… - so some take-aways… - I would encourage you to make it a habit, if you haven’t already, to take your bulletin each Sunday which contains urgent and serious prayer requests on the part of our church family…and make those items a regular matter of prayer…then write in whatever updates your service pastor might have…it’s not an overstatement to say that your brothers and sisters are counting on you to do so… - I would also encourage you to be praying for the upcoming Passion Play…[develop specifics]… - Please also add to that our Easter Sunday services, and each of us faithfully inviting those the Lord has placed around us…[develop] - then there’s the matter of praying for our college students, and professors, and staff, and athletes, and coaches…along with all the educators in our church…[develop the challenges that come at this time of year – and the privilege of being in a university town] - the bottom line is – there are all kinds of ways we can use our tongues…one of the ways we show that Jesus Christ is coming to have first place in everything is by cultivating a prayer life that shows how much we treasure the privilege of coming into His presence…   - did you notice the “tongue transition” in verse 3…because Paul begins talking about the way he speaks…which when you think about it is absolutely fascinating…if there’s any example of a man who faithfully gave his life to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, it was the apostle Paul – and yet here he is humbly requesting prayer from these dear believers to be sure that his witness is faithful and true…so not just a tongue that prays faithfully, but also… II. A Tongue that Proclaims Clearly - please glance down over verses 3-4 and look for ways that Paul describes how we should speak for Christ… A. Looking for open doors - Colossians 4:3 - praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word…  - there’s a couple of questions for us that flow just out of that… - when you do pray, does it tend to be a laundry list of all the things you want the Lord to do for you…or does it include requesting that the Lord will give you, and show you ways to make a difference for Him… - when’s the last time you looked for – or prayed for an open door of ministry?.... - now please connect that logically to what we’ve already studied…how do these two points fit together?... - the issue of devoting yourself to prayer…what is it about the process that takes so long?...convincing the Lord to change His mind about the situation…or convincing yourself to change your thinking about the matter… - Lord, change my co-workers…change my co-workers…change my co-workers…oh, there might be an open door of ministry as I respond well to co-workers who may never change?.... - thank you for the flaws of my co-workers and the excellent open doors of ministry those opportunities afford me… - that’s what it’s means to pray in Jesus’ name – conforming our desires to His… - this gives us a very straightforward question to ask – when is the last time you looked for, or prayed for, an open door of ministry?... - and I’m quite certain that there will be many people here today who can say – I do that all the time…Lord, please help me to see and seize an ministry opportunities in this situation… - others might have to say – I never have that on my radar screen…well, if that’s the case, it’s time to pick up that homework pencil, huh?...now, what else does Paul say about this…. B. So we will speak forth the mystery - Colossians 4:3 - praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ… - you say – what does that mean?...well, we have to make an interpretive decision here…but Paul already used this term earlier in the book, when he said… - Colossians 1:26–27 - …the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. - in this case we’re talking about the content of the gospel which would not have been fully known in the Old Testament and not fully available to the Gentile nations like it was in Paul’s day and is today… - and if Paul was concerned that he would use his tongue to speak about Christ faithfully and well...where does that leave people like you and me?... - with that concern times 100… - now, you might say – well, that’s because Paul had it so easy…he was writing this book from a hot tub, he wouldn’t be focused on spiritual ministry if he faced the kind of trials I’m dealing with right now… - are you sure you would want to say that?...and I’m not minimizing the difficulties that many people in our church family are facing right now…but where was Paul when he wrote this book?... - here’s a hint – the book of Colossians was one of the prison epistles…so Paul was writing this from prison… - and why was he is prison…well, he had a lead foot and his traffic ticket problem caught up with him… - now, he was imprisoned for preaching the gospel and now he’s requesting prayer which he’s still imprisoned that he would be faithful in doing the very thing that landed him in jail to begin with… - friend – when’s the last time you used your tongue to speak forth the mystery?...see… C. At whatever the cost - Colossians 4:3 - praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; - [if time, tell about when Jack Wyrtzen was dying in the hospital, he asked his long time co-worker Harry Bollback who had come to visit him to pray for his nurse who wasn’t yet a Christian…]… D. With clarity - Colossians 4:4 - that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak. - isn’t it amazing how the evaluative questions just come spilling out of this passage… - [if time – tie back to the introduction – we love the Word of God – cf 2 Tim 3:16 – it correct us…] - when is the last time you can remember using your tongue to clearly proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to someone else in your life? - [if time – go back to what James said about the way we sin with our tongues – not just by commission, but by omission]… - see, a tongue that proclaims clearly by looking for open doors, and speaking forth mystery, at whatever the cost, and with great clarity that only comes by depending on the grace and strength of our Lord…   - let me give you a quick update on the Northend Community Center and ways you can be specifically praying right now regardless of which campus you presently attend…   - this has been an open door of ministry if there ever was one… - that’s true because of the location… - it’s true because of the strong support and involvement of both the city of Lafayette and the United Way…it’s a marvelous community project that we have the privilege of leading and directing and owning… - what’s also amazing is that the majority of the funding is coming from outside Faith… - with a $5M lead gift from the John Scheumann Family Foundation - over $3M in equity from NMTC’s… - an anticipated $1M from the city… - part of the land being gifted by the owners of Market Square Shopping Center…another parcel from the Price McKenzie family – a family that goes all the way back to Jim Price who owned National Homes and developed Market Square… - but we could not go down this road were it not for the faithful giving and serving of our church family….people who in many cases are on the constant lookout for open doors of ministry…and who want to speak clearly and passionately about the good news of Jesus Christ… - but it is crunch time for sure – between now and June 30th…and it would be very helpful if you could pray in these specific ways… 1. Land use due diligence – Joe Blake and Paul Refior – two men who are working tirelessly to bring these three parcels together… - we’ve closed on the property… - but there is environmental testing… - surveys…variances…cross-parking agreements… - please use your tongue to pray for us as we all seek to use our lives and our tongues to proclaim Christ more effectively in a new area of town…   Final facility design and budget – Steve Marsh – Titan Construction - [explain the process and the importance of April 12 – and the next steps…]   Last Friday meetings with our collaborative partners…pray that friendships will be built   III. A Tongue that Speaks Graciously - would you agree with me that Colossians 4:6 has to be one of the most convicting verses in all the Bible?... - most of would be helped by reviewing it each and every day…and it’s only through the Savior whom this entire book is about…whom we’re told live inside of us…that we could ever hope to make progress in this area… Always with grace - cf the question – if you placed a sign on your desk that said, “grace spoken here,” would the people around you ask if that was a new policy? B. Seasoned with salt - which in Bible times was both a preservative, and something that enhanced taste… - it was always good…but just good in different ways   C. Able to respond wisely   - Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Selections From Handel's Messiah performed by the Maranatha Baptist Bible College Orchestra. Dr. David Jaspers gives a brief message regarding the life of the compser at the November 6, 2010 VCY America Rally. To order a DVD copy of this presentation contact VCY America at 1-800-729-9829 or online at vcyamerica.org.

Selections From Handel's Messiah performed by the Maranatha Baptist Bible College Orchestra. Dr. David Jaspers gives a brief message regarding the life of the compser at the November 6, 2010 VCY America Rally. To order a DVD copy of this presentation contact VCY America at 1-800-729-9829 or online at vcyamerica.org.

Archie is the founding and current Pastor of Ocean State Baptist Church in Smithfield, RI. Archie and his wife Linda started Ocean State Baptist in 1975 with only their family shortly after graduating from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. After 40 years of faithful leadership God has grown Ocean State Baptist Church from humble beginnings with three people in a rented bank to over a thousand weekly attendees.. Archie's vision and faithful leadership have made him both a leader and a mentor to a generation of New England pastors. The Emersons are the parents of two grown children, Tammy and Paul.Continue reading →

VCY America presents the December 14, 2002 rally with Northland Baptist Bible College. To order a copy of this presentation contact VCY America at 1-800-729-9829 or go online to vcyamerica.org.

VCY America presents the December 14, 2002 rally with Northland Baptist Bible College. To order a copy of this presentation contact VCY America at 1-800-729-9829 or go online to vcyamerica.org.

Roger Nelson is a bicycle rider who qualified in 1994 to ride in the Race Across America. He's also been in more than a hundred races, most of them 5K. He's a writer with many varied interests, and holds a Bachelor of Religious Education for the Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, and a B.S. from Acquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He's a Michigan resident who resides in Texas during the winter. Visit his website: bikwritr.net