Stories of Impact Archive

By Brad Thompson, EdD, PhD; Executive Vice President

Today, secularism dominates many academic institutions, even those professing to be Christian colleges and universities. From a biblical worldview, however, education is not just about acquiring information but about transformation, equipping students to serve God and others effectively in Gospel ministry or in their respective vocations.

By Randy Redd, PhD; Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Having a biblical worldview influences how a person thinks about social issues, ethics, education, work, relationships, and culture. As we are conducting business or as we exercise our leadership, we are called to live a life that reflects Christ’s teachings. We must apply biblical principles in all areas of life.

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By Michael Spradlin, PhD; President

At Mid-America, our worldview—and our degree programs—begin with the conviction that the Bible is true, authoritative, and sufficient.

D. L. Jones, PhD; Director of the Mid-America Colorado Prison Initiative

Mid-America has partnered with Prison Seminaries Foundation of Colorado to train incarcerated men to be missionaries behind bars. Instead of typical prison ministries that visit prisons occasionally, incarcerated men are being trained to share the Gospel within their prison community as they live among them.

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.