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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 Institute is offering two intensive seminars in Cuba
March 18-25, 2017 Carroll Institute invites you to be a part of an exciting and stimulating week of taking classes with fellow Carroll Cuban students in their context and culture. During the week of March 18-25, Carroll Institute is...
Voices from the Soteriological Margins: Concrete Actions and Salvation
For the last three weeks, we have been using the Greatest Commandment as a jumping-off point for our discussions of salvation in the New Testament. Now we need to turn our attention to other voices from the soteriological margins....
Small Groups Praying for Their Pastor
What are the important actions of a Jesus follower? I could answer that with a number of ideas: sharing faith with lost persons, stewarding God’s resources, and studying the Bible. I know you can argue with me, but I think the most...
Vocies from the Soteriological Margins: The Greatest Commandment, Part 3
For the last couple of weeks, we have been talking about the fact that love for God and love for neighbor are somehow related to the acquisition of salvation. This week, we need to talk a little more explicitly about the nature of this...
No Small Calling: Communicating Vision at a Small-Town Church
January is a time when people naturally reorder their priorities and try to start fresh in a better routine for the new year. We as pastors are no different. The Christmas season is over, and a more regular schedule gives us time to...
Voices from the Soteriological Margins: The Greatest Commandment, Part 2
Now one of the experts in the Torah came up and heard them arguing. Seeing that Jesus had answered them well, he asked, “Which commandment is the most important of them all?” Jesus replied, “The most important is, ‘Listen, Israel! The...
The Power of Praying Together
Small groups are the logical environment for developing disciples. Many skills associated with following Jesus are taught and learned inside a small group. Prayer is one example. I recently read Steve Gaines’ little book, Pray Like It...
Voices from the Soteriological Margins: The Greatest Commandment, Part 1
Sermon Surprise I’ll never forget it. It was a Sunday morning during the autumn of 2014. My wife and I were worshipping with a church associated with the Acts 29 Network. As an aside in his sermon, the pastor noted that he does not...
Global Nexus Newspoints – December 2016
From the President, Senior Fellows, Fellows, and Administrative Staff of B. H. Carroll Theological InstituteMay you be blessed by the wonders of Christ during this Christmas Season. May His love and grace be with you throughout...
No Small Calling: Finding Balance at Christmastime
If you watch Christmas TV-movies like my wife and I do, you have a picture of small-town life at Christmas. You might imagine the bustling town square lit up with Christmas lights as the various businesses make their Christmas profits, a...