Feb 26, 2026

How Do You Do Evangelism in Today’s Isolated, Privacy-Minded Culture?

by Dr. John Charping, Chairman of the Missions Department; Associate Professor of Missions and Theology

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?

Feb 21, 2025

Let the Little Children Come

by Samuel Hunt, 4th-year bachelor student at Mid-America College

A Mid-America College student thinks small and ends up with big results As a student at Mid-America College, my experience in Mid-America’s Practical Missions has been joyful and fulfilling. I know I am doing the Lord’s will in my life. Additionally, attending a school that views Matthew 28:19–20 as a command and not a suggestion […]

May 8, 2024

Mid-America Passion Play Witnesses 41 Professions of Faith

by Mid-America Communications

The 2024 Mid-America Passion Play saw 41 souls saved through our annual Easter production.

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.

Jan 9, 2023

Our Great Commission Map and Compass

by John Charping, PhD, Chairman of the Missions Department

The “Six Core Tasks of Church Planting” provide a basic map to guide a missionary along the continuum from entering a new community, sharing the Gospel, discipling new and maturing believers, forming healthy churches, developing local leaders, and exiting to new communities while maintaining a healthy connection with that maturing church. This “map” lays out the big picture of the missionary task and helps one chart the course in the right direction.

Apr 16, 2022

Mid-America for Life—Alumni

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

When you graduate from Mid-America, you join a global family that magnifies your ministry for life.

Mar 16, 2022

A Forever Family of Friends

by Mary Hannah Mark, Assistant to the Director of Student Life

When a friend and mentor recommended Mid-America as affordable, biblically sound, and having an undergrad program, I enrolled for one semester until I could make other arrangements. I came to class out of desperation to stay in school, but I stayed at Mid-America because of the community.

Jan 16, 2022

Lighting the Way

by Dr. Ken Lewis, Assistant Professor and Director of Information Technology

Mid-America’s world-class faculty and staff lead our family, are connected with students and supporters, and are committed to the Gospel.