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.

Mid-America President Dr. Michael Spradlin was recently interviewed by Byron Tyler on Mid-South View Point, a Christian talk radio show produced in Memphis by Bott Radio Network. During the 26-minute program, Dr. Spradlin spoke about the many highlights throughout Mid-America’s history, including the recent relocation of the campus to Arlington, Tennessee.

By Wayne Cornett, PhD Chairman of the New Testament Department; Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, and Theology

Christians have a biblical mandate to “contend for the faith” (Jude 3). A fully-equipped apologetic approach functions as both the defense and the offense in the battle for Gospel Truth. And a biblical worldview is the standard bearer in contending for the faith.

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 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.

Exemplifying the thought-leadership of Mid-America’s world-class faculty, Dr. Bradley C. Thompson has authored two new books, including one that is the first of a new series called the “Reaching Higher! Education Series.” Dr. Thompson serves as Mid-America’s Executive Vice President and is the founding Dean of Mid-America College. He has taught Christian ministries for over […]

Mid-America President Dr. Michael Spradlin was recently interviewed by Byron Tyler on Mid-South View Point, a Christian talk radio show produced in Memphis by Bott Radio Network. During the 26-minute program, Dr. Spradlin spoke about the many highlights throughout Mid-America’s history, including the recent relocation of the campus to Arlington, Tennessee.

By Wayne Cornett, PhD Chairman of the New Testament Department; Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, and Theology

Christians have a biblical mandate to “contend for the faith” (Jude 3). A fully-equipped apologetic approach functions as both the defense and the offense in the battle for Gospel Truth. And a biblical worldview is the standard bearer in contending for the faith.