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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.

Carroll PhD Grad Elected as 2018-19 President of The South Carolina Counseling Association
B.H. Carroll alumnus Dr. Tommy Vaughn elected President-Elect of the South Carolina Counseling Association, a major state organization for professional counselors.

What Do You See? How We Relate to the Opposite Sex
Correcting Our Vision: How Scripture Heals Perceptions of the Opposite Sex – Discover how Christian scripture, beginning with Genesis, offers a transformative vision for understanding and relating to the opposite sex, addressing the root of many societal issues.

Mistakes Churches Make In the Pastor Search Process, Part 2
Landing the Right Call: Candid advice for pastoral candidates on honesty, due diligence, and the collaborative nature of discerning God’s vision for a church.

Small Groups Praying for Revival
Are We Due for Awakening? Exploring the need for spiritual revival in the church and awakening among the lost, and the powerful call to prayer.

Mistakes Churches Make During the Pastor Search Process, Part 1
Avoid These Search Committee Mistakes: Learn why dishonesty, neglecting church needs beyond preaching, and a passive interim pastor can derail your pastor search.

Accreditation Twice Affirmed
B.H. Carroll receives ABHE reaffirmation and prepares for ATS evaluation. Discover our commitment to accredited theological education.

Preventing and Addressing Clergy Sexual Misconduct: Advice for Churches and Parachurch Organizations
Protecting Your Church: Practical steps for creating a sexually healthy ministry environment, from clear expectations and avoiding naivete to addressing the root causes of misconduct.

No Small Calling: Livin’ In A Parsonage, Part 2
Blessing or Burden? Weighing the pros and cons of a parsonage in a small-town church, from financial benefits to establishing healthy boundaries.

Preventing and Addressing Clergy Sexual Misconduct: Advice for Spouses
Protecting Your Ministry Marriage: Practical steps for ministers’ spouses to foster sexual honesty, build accountability, and set boundaries to prevent misconduct.

Carroll Institute Announces New Course
Enroll in “The Interim Pastor” online course taught by BGCT’s Dr. Karl Fickling, applicable to MDiv, MAR, MAT, and diploma programs at Carroll Institute.