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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.
Reading the Bible for Content Acquisition
Reading the Bible for Content Acquisition Here on the Carroll Blog, we are discussing ways to implement a comprehensive Bible reading program. As I noted on last week’s blog, there are different ways to read the Bible. We need to...
In the Face of Difficulty
It sure feels good when ministry is going smooth. It can even cause me to think that that is the way it should be. However, as much as I like it, that isn’t what is promised (check this out for proof -...
Life in a Fishbowl: The Blessing of Being Known
About a week after we arrived at our new pastorate in Stephens, Arkansas (pop. 891), my parents came up to visit and to help care for our newborn daughter. That weekend, I took my dad on a walking tour of the town (it didn't take long)....
Omega Term Features These Face-to-Face Classes
Startup Stock Photos Face-to-Face & Zoom Video Classes Leadership in Ministry Taught face-to-face at Legacy Church, Plano and broadcast live throught Zoom video conferencing Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:10pm A study of the principles and...
A Comprehensive Approach to Reading the Bible
A Comprehensive Approach to Reading the Bible Series Introduction Most of us who have embarked on the journey that is Christian discipleship have—at one time or another—been told that we need to read the Bible regularly. Older and wiser...
Growing Small
What do I do when the church plant actually begins to grow? What about when it outgrows my leadership? Do I slow it down or is there a better solution? This is a great question for any role of leadership in any organization but...
When Faith & Culture Collide
In any church or ministry we have to be prepared to live our lives as followers of Jesus from within the culture and context where God has placed us. This is a foundational consideration for a church planter. It is not an accident that...
“How Did You End Up Here?”
The first time I spoke to someone from First Baptist in Stephens, Arkansas, was while I was driving in the car with my wife Liz. When we got off the phone, I told her, "I think they are really serious about us." Her reply: "They can be...
Announcing the Carroll Online Store
Carroll Institute is excited to announce the opening of its online store! The design and marketing firm Hole in the Roof Marketing, Inc. is hosting the Carroll Store on its website. During the startup phase, the store will be open on...
Compassion Fatigue: Weary of Doing Good
Compassion Fatigue: Weary of Doing Good "And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us (Acts 16:9).'" Compassion Fatigue The migration of...