Blog
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 Where-and-When Principle of Bible Interpretation
Reading Between the Lines of Time: The Where-and-When Principle of Bible Interpretation – Just like a found letter, understanding the historical context of Scripture reveals its true meaning.
Seeking the Kingdom in Abundance and in Need (Part 1)
The Weight of Matthew 6:33: Exploring the surprising difficulty of prioritizing God’s Kingdom and righteousness in the face of both abundance and personal need.
A Call To The Sending Church
Discover the challenge of remaining missional, even after reaching “the promised land.” Learn how established churches can support new church plants and expand God’s Kingdom.
Small Town (Small Budget) VBS
Small Church VBS on a Budget: Discover the advantages of writing your own curriculum for a cost-effective, customized, and message-focused Vacation Bible School.
Seeking Excellence: The Frank and Pauline Patterson 2016 Spring Colloquy
Doctoral Colloquy at Carroll: PhD and DMin students engaged in workshops on research methods, dissertation writing, online teaching, and student presentations at the May 2016 event.
God is Still Our Vision at Carroll
God’s Vision at Carroll: Celebrating visits to Midland, the Patterson Colloquy, and the 11th Convocation, showcasing the Institute’s mission in action.
I AM
God is Who You Need: Exploring the open invitation of God’s name “I Am” in Exodus and how Jesus embodies this as the bread of life, shepherd, and more.
Starfish & Spiders & Team-work
Starfish vs. Spiders: Rethinking Team Leadership in Church Planting – How a decentralized “starfish” model fosters resilience and shared vision, crucial for long-term ministry.
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute Celebrates its 11ᵗʰ Convocation
Inspiring Graduation at B.H. Carroll: Learn about the 2019 Convocation, the graduates, and the powerful message on being in covenant with Christ.
The On-Your-Mark, Get-Set, Go Principle of Interpretation
Ready to Study the Bible? Learn the “On-Your-Mark, Get-Set, Go Principle” – preparing your environment, spirit, and mind for meaningful engagement with God’s Word.