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Weighing in on faith and life.
B.H. Carroll faculty members, students, and those who support its mission desire to create dialog and stoke critical thinking about important topics which relate to faith and life in this world. Below are posts from diverse authors, whose views contribute to the ongoing discussion of these areas. The positions of the authors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary, its faculty, and its governors.
The willow, the pain of discipline, and memories of the past
The Willow Tree of History: Finding formative lessons in the painful aspects of our past, arguing for understanding and context over simply erasing flawed historical figures.
The Praying Leader: Praying It Through
Have You Prayed Enough? Discerning when to trust God and when to persist in prayer, learning from Nehemiah, Jesus’ teachings, and “The Traveler’s Gift.”
Babs Baugh, former Carroll governor, dies; leaves legacy of support and service to Baptist causes
Read about the life and legacy of philanthropist Babs Baugh, president of the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation, and her dedicated support of Baptist colleges and seminaries, including B.H. Carroll.
We Interrupt this Emergency
Pastors Confront Racial Injustice: A meeting on reopening churches takes an unexpected turn as pastors grapple with their silence on George Floyd and commit to listening.
First Corinthians and the Twenty-First Century Church: Sexual Immorality, Part 2
Rethinking Sexual Boundaries? Critiquing Lebacqz’s “appropriate vulnerability” ethic for singles and underscoring the New Testament’s stricter boundaries on desire and passion.
What are we missing? Virtue.
Church & State: Lessons from Augustine and Aquinas for Today’s Challenges.
First Corinthians and the Twenty-First century Church: Sexual Immorality, Part 1
Rethinking Sex: A personal exploration of Christian sexual ethics through 1 Corinthians 5-6, grappling with traditional views and the changing cultural landscape.
Derek Stephens joins B.H. Carroll Theological Institute as director of development
Derek Stephens joins B.H. Carroll as Director of Development, driven by a passion for theological education and a vision for engaging alumni and donors.
Being a Kingdom steward in a time of need
Get practical guidance for individuals and churches on stewarding time, talents, and treasure during crises, focusing on offering the hope of the gospel beyond material aid.
Ancient future way of discipleship is union with God
Read about the B.H. Carroll Colloquy featuring Daryl Eldridge, held virtually due to COVID-19, and its impact on an international audience.