Dec 27, 2023

Investing with Eternal Yield

by Randy Redd, Vice President for Finance and Operations/Institutional Advancement; Professor of Business Administration and Management

Investment wisdom also applies to giving, contributing, or donating. As you consider your donations, think of them as investments. Donating to the training of pastors is certainly a noble and worthy cause. What is the return? Your donation to Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is an investment that will yield a priceless, eternal return!

Dec 11, 2023

Championing Biblical Preaching

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

Our world faces a shortage today of biblical preachers and solid, expository preaching. This article by Dr. David L. Allen, Mid-America’s Distinguished Professor and Dean, shares three practical ways for how expository sermons can stay text-driven.

Nov 16, 2023

Mid-America Information Technology Featured in Podcast

by Connect

Recognized widely as being on the forefront of educational technologies, Mid-America was prominently featured at this year’s Jenzabar Annual Meeting (JAM). Listen to the podcast with Al Santos, Mid-America’s Director of Information Technology (IT).

Oct 25, 2023

What Is Biblical Counseling?

by Dr. John Babler, Chairman of the Biblical Counseling Department

In simple terms, biblical counseling is ministering Scripture to those who face struggles in life or who desire wisdom or God’s direction. It is based upon an understanding that God’s Word is sufficient to help people (lost or saved) in their struggles and far superior to any of the world’s wisdom so commonly used to help people.

Sep 14, 2023

“To All the World” Begins Across the Street

by Larry A. Thompson, Mid-America Alumnus, MDIV, 1995

Practical missions infuse the very DNA of Mid-America, marking a passion ignited by our founder, Dr. B. Gray Allison, whose soul-winning exploits challenged generations. Fifty years later, Mid-America President Dr. Michael Spradlin and the faculty still carry the torch for personal evangelism. It’s one of the hallmarks of Mid-America that sets us apart.

Aug 23, 2023

Person-to-Person Evangelism by Dr. B. Gray Allison (1966)

by Dr. B. Gray Allison

In recognition of our founder, Dr. B. Gray Allison, we publish this special blog article, “Person-to-Person Evangelism,” an excerpt from Personal Evangelism, a book comprised of material from Dr. Gray’s Personal Evangelism course which he taught for almost 47 years. This timeless article was originally published in 1966.

Jul 27, 2023

Preaching Library Categories

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

Dr. David L. Allen describes the categories of books that should constitute a well stocked biblical preaching library.

May 24, 2023

Equipping Prison Missionaries

by Mid-America Communications

The Mid-America Prison Initiative began with its first program at the Varner Unit in Gould, Arkansas, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies to inmates. On May 12, 2023, the first 18 graduates walked across the stage at Varner and accepted their diplomas.

Apr 13, 2023

The Book of Acts Reprised?

by Dr. John Mark Terry, Emeritus Professor of Missions

I taught missions in Bible college and seminary for 40 years. As you can imagine, I taught the book of Acts many times. Every time I did, a student would ask, “Why don’t we see the events of Acts in our churches today?” I always answered the same way, “We don’t pray the way they prayed, and we’re not filled with the Spirit as they were.” (“They” referring to the believers in Jerusalem.) Why did I answer in that way?

Mar 23, 2023

Cross-Cultural Discipleship

by Dr. Matthew Akers, Associate Dean of Doctoral Programs, Director of the Hispanic Institute

Bible-based discipleship transcends all cultures and connects all peoples. Scriptural truths never change, but we must make certain we communicate the Bible’s message in ways our audience can accurately understand and apply to their lives.