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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.
Faces of Carroll: Scott Shiffer
Faces of Carroll: Meet Resident Fellow Scott Shiffer, who teaches Christian Theology and is deeply invested in B.H. Carroll’s mission and vision.
Three Essentials for Becoming a Thinking Christian
Cultivating the Christian Mind: Moving beyond avoiding pitfalls to actively seeking knowledge, understanding, and wisdom for transformation and relational love.
The Reservoir of Hope
Refilling Your Hope: Discover the living, secure hope offered through Jesus’ resurrection in 1 Peter 1:3-4 and its power to sustain and empower your faith.
Three Obstacles to Becoming Thinking Christians
The Christian Mind: Why a healthy intellectual life is crucial for following Jesus, and how to avoid the dangers of anti-, over-, and pseudo-intellectualism.
Shadows
Hummingbird Shadows: A reflection on a fleeting shadow and its reminder, inspired by C.S. Lewis and Scripture, that earthly life is a dim preview of the true glory awaiting believers in Christ.
Faces of Carroll: Dr. Sharon Gresham
Faces of Carroll: Meet Resident Fellow Dr. Sharon Gresham and learn why she chose to teach Christian Disciplines and New Testament at B.H. Carroll.
Leadership Lessons from Endurance Sports: Mental Toughness
Mind Over Mountain (and Ministry): Explore the power of mental toughness, positive thinking, and anchoring in biblical truth to conquer endurance challenges and lead effectively.
Prayer – Power, Position, Perception, Plenty
Sending Our Heart: A church planter’s powerful experience commissioning a new work and the profound prayer in Ephesians 3 for God’s power, position, perception, and plenty for those sent.
Three Pleas to Leaders of Contemporary Worship, Part 2
Beyond Spectatorship: Encouraging meaningful congregational participation in worship through music volume, diverse expressions, and the power of personal stories.
Faces of Carroll: Jonathan Yates
Faces of Carroll: Meet MDiv student Jonathan Yates, who chose B.H. Carroll for its online program, pastoral recommendation, and caring faculty relationships.