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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.
No Small Calling: Thoughts for the “Uphill” Periods of Ministry
I have thought a lot about longevity over the past seven years. During these years, I have dedicated myself to remaining persistent in the task before me as pastor in my small town. These are also the years where I have learned to run...
Blessing the “Me Too” Movement
Last month, a movement emerged on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Women (and men) who have been the victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment posted “me too” in their various feeds. The post was a way to draw...
Carroll Institute Welcomes a New Member to the Administrative Staff
Seth Allen was added to B. H. Carroll Theological Institute’s staff this fall as the institute’s Director of Online Instruction. Seth lives in Knoxville, TN and will train faculty remotely to use technological tools and adopt...
Commemorating Five Hundred Years of Protestant Witness
Five hundred years ago today, Martin Luther set in motion a series of events that would eventually be known as the Protestant Reformation. It is a momentous event in the history of Christianity, and its implications extend far beyond the...
No Small Calling: Five Ways You Might be Cut Out for Small-Town Ministry (and Not Know It)
I didn't set out in the beginning to be a small-town pastor. I grew up in the suburbs, and I expected that I would stay in that context throughout my life as I fulfilled my calling. The first time I was looking for a pastoral position, I...
The Pressure to Conform in American Religion: Individual Autonomy, Institutional Fallibility, and Christian Identity
Sometimes, I just don’t understand American Catholics. It is clear that many of them care deeply about their church, but it is also clear that many of them are determined to shape it to suit their own tastes. They demonstrate this...
How an American Overachiever Learned What It Means to Overwhelmingly Conquer in Christ
I am a member of Generation X. People do not talk about us very much anymore. After all, the Millennials are much more numerous, and the Digitals (many people call them Generation Z or the iGeneration) are the newest, hottest thing....
More Reflections on the War Against Sin
Last week, I shared with you some practices that I have found to be helpful as I work to combat the sin in my life. Today, I would like to continue that conversation. There are some other things that I have learned about the war against...
Registration for Frank & Pauline Patterson Fall Colloquy 2017 Now Open
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Stephen Holmes will be the featured speaker for the Frank and Pauline Patterson Fall Colloquy to be held November 13-14 at the Carroll Center. Stephen Holmes is a...
Frank & Pauline Patterson Fall Colloquy with British Baptist Theologian Stephen R. Holmes
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Stephen Holmes will be the featured speaker for the Frank and Pauline Patterson Fall Colloquy to be held November 13-14 at the Carroll Center. Stephen Holmes is a...