Jul 1, 2026

What Do You Say to a Woman Who Believes She Is Called to Be a Pastor?

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

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.

May 21, 2026

What Is the Most Neglected Aspect of Christian Living in Today’s American Church?

by Dr. Matt Akers, Associate Dean of the Seminary; Senior Director of Academic Services; Chairman of the Old Testament Department; Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, Old Testament and Hebrew, Missions, Biblical Counseling, and Theology; Director of the Hispanic Institute

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.

Apr 28, 2025

Advice for Interim Pastors

by Dr. David L. Allen, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching

By David L. Allen, PhD; Distinguished Professor of Practical Theology

I have had the joy of serving as an interim pastor in 14 churches. Each church is different, but each has certain common needs during the interim period. I’ve learned five important lessons to help me be a good interim pastor.

Jun 1, 2024

Equipping Church Leaders in Mozambique for a Lasting Impact

by Isaias Uaene, Mid-America alumnus, PhD, 2021, and Quézia Uaene, Mid-America Alumna, MDIV, 2019, and PhD, 2023

Today, and particularly in Mozambique and Portuguese-speaking countries of Africa, there is the need for equipping leaders in an urgent and rapidly changing world. Passing the baton in a meaningful way calls for adequate preparation. Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary invested in our lives to make such a difference and impact leaders in our context of ministry.

Feb 14, 2023

Is Your Church a Friendly Church?

by Dr. John Mark Terry, Emeritus Professor of Missions

How well does your church do in welcoming guests? Discover four practical ways your church can be more intentional in making church visitors feel welcome.