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.
A Comprehensive Approach to Reading the Bible
Learn a comprehensive approach to Bible reading. Discover three strategies for content acquisition, meaning, and devotional insight. Join our 5-week series on the Carroll Blog.
Growing Small
Leading a Growing Church Plant: What happens when you outgrow your leadership? Learn from Moses and the wisdom of “growing small” for effective ministry.
When Faith & Culture Collide
Navigating Cultural Conflict: Boldly Proclaiming Jesus in a Hostile World – Reflect on the challenges of Christian ministry in a culture that often opposes Christian values, drawing insights from Peter and John’s courageous response in Acts 4.
“How Did You End Up Here?”
From Houston to Arkansas? Discover the unexpected story of a pastor and his wife who followed God’s call to a small-town church. Learn how they found purpose and revitalization in a place they never expected.
Compassion Fatigue: Weary of Doing Good
Explore the phenomenon of compassion fatigue in light of the European refugee crisis and its implications for our commitment to doing good.
Where Is God In the Midst of My Struggle?
Faith in the Waves: Trusting God’s Presence Through Ministry Challenges – Explore the idea that God uses challenging times to grow our faith, just as Jesus allowed the disciples to face the storm on the sea before intervening.
Carroll and the Teaching Church
Gene Wilkes shares his experience at The Woodlands First commissioning missionaries and announces upcoming visits to other Carroll Teaching Churches in Rockport, Waxahachie, and Arkadelphia.
Letters From the Incarcerated Offer Evidence of What’s Wrong in Society
America’s Incarceration Nation: Reflecting on inmate letters and the urgent need for the church to rise up like King and Bonhoeffer and address systemic injustice in the U.S.
No Small Calling
Rural America: The Overlooked Mission Field – Discover the surprising spiritual needs of small towns across the US and the urgent call for gospel-centered ministry.
Dr. Adlin Cotto Leads VBS Institute Preview Conferences for Hispanic Church Leaders
Discover how Dr. Adlin Cotto is equipping churches for effective VBS outreach through training workshops and Spanish translations of LifeWay materials.