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Join us for our annual Founders’ Days celebration, August 17–20. 2026. This year will be a historic event, including the ribbon cutting for our new Arlington campus, special speakers, and more. This inspiring event continues to be FREE and open to the public, and no registration is required.

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?

By Dr. Al Santos, Director of Information Technology, Assistant Professor of Theology, New Testament, and Church History

With various concerns and the growing use of AI in society, church leaders are asking the question, “Is it okay to use AI in ministry?” AI is a powerful tool with many perils if not properly used. The first caution is the fine line between delegation and dependency. But AI can be a very promising tool when used responsibly and ethically. As technology continues to advance, the challenge lies in exercising discernment to avoid the extremes of total adoption or overall rejection of AI.

By Dr. John Hofecker, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling

One author has defined counseling in this way, “Counseling is a conversation where one party with questions, problems, and/or trouble seeks assistance from someone they believe has answers, solutions, and help.” Thankfully, as Christians, we are not left groping in the dark for the answers to these foundational questions that shape worldview. God is our source of authority and has answered these worldview questions in His inerrant and sufficient Word, the Bible.