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 Credit
The Credit Trap in Ministry: Learning from Peter and John’s response to a miracle – why pointing all glory to God is crucial, especially in new ventures.
Giving What We’ve Got
Church Planting Without Silver or Gold: Lessons from Acts 3 on relying on Jesus and personal connection when resources are scarce in new ministries.
What Should a New Church Plant Look Like?
What Should Church Look Like? Back to the Basics in Acts 2 – Discover the foundational elements of church life as revealed in Acts 2, which guided the author’s church plant and remain crucial for all congregations.
What’s the Message?
Sermon Prep for Church Planters: Learning from Peter’s Pentecost Message – Explore the challenges of preparing sermons as a church planter and discover how Peter’s preaching in Acts 2 offers a model for consistently sharing the gospel.
Connections in Church Planting
Explore a range of outreach strategies for ministry and the importance of prayer and love in all efforts to connect with others for God’s Kingdom.
“Unto Us a Child is Born”
Explore the enduring message of “For unto us a child is born” in times of darkness, from Isaiah’s time to Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and today. Find hope and strength in Jesus this Christmas.
Academe: Pedantic Monologue or Engaging Pedagogy?
Discover how the Fall Colloquy at Carroll used innovative teaching methods to engage students beyond traditional lectures. Learn about the impact of Dr. Linda Cannell’s approach on a Ph.D. student.
Contextualization
Is Context on Your Ministry Radar? Learn why understanding and adapting to your audience’s context is crucial for effective communication.
Building a Team
Explore why church planting and ministry are “team sports” and learn about the dangers of isolation and the power of collaboration in fulfilling God’s vision.
Waiting Upon the Lord
The Elevator Music of Ministry: Learning to Wait on God’s Timing – This reflection uses the analogy of “Elevator Music” to explore the crucial season of waiting and preparation before God’s perfect timing for ministry and church planting.