Mid-America Blog

By Dr. John Babler, Chairman of the Biblical Counseling Department; Professor of Biblical Counseling

If a person or couple who identifies as LGBTQ+ seeks to join your church, recognize it as an opportunity. It might seem intimidating or uncomfortable, but it is truly an opportunity. As long as an LGBTQ+ individual or couple is open to being in a relationship with us and willing to attend our church, the opportunity to share and demonstrate the Gospel continues.

They may be “non-traditional” students elsewhere, but Mid-America has a long tradition of “mid-life” (and beyond!) students seeking to become equipped as biblical leaders. Begun as a seminary for grad students called to ministry, Mid-America has a heritage of attracting students beyond their 20s who want to further their education, students such as Jeremy Maser. Read his story, and you may be inspired to begin a new chapter in your own story.

By Candi Finch, PhD, Vice President of Student Services, Associate Dean of Mid-America College; Director of Admissions; Dean of Women; Associate Professor of Women’s Studies in Theology

God’s Word is good news for women, and true Christianity has raised the dignity of women. While women have been given two boundaries within ministry (not to teach men in the church nor have authority over men in the church; 1 Timothy 2:12), there is a vast field of ministry women can and should do.

By Dr. Matt Akers, Associate Dean of the Seminary; Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, Old Testament and Hebrew, Missions, Biblical Counseling, and Theology

When I consider the most neglected aspect of Christian living in today’s American church, one concern immediately comes to mind. I believe this concern deserves top priority because of its profound influence on nearly every other challenge facing believers in the United States. The problem? Read on to find out.

Mid-America dean and professor, Dr. David L. Allen discusses his new book, From the Mound to the Pulpit, looking at the similarities between baseball and preaching and the many ways baseball can offer insights into the task of preaching of God’s Word. Dr. Allen’s weekly podcast (new episodes every Tuesday) is part of preachingcoach.com, his […]

By Dr. John Charping, Chairman of the Missions Department; Associate Professor of Missions and Theology

Today’s culture appears to be more isolated from personal interaction than ever before. While technology has made access to people more immediate, it has also affected face-to-face interactions. Given these realities, how should churches do evangelism in today’s isolated, privacy-minded culture?