Recent Faculty Blog Posts

  • Seven Brief Thoughts on the Doctrine of Scripture

    By Uche Anizor

    Yesterday

    After a semester of teaching an undergrad course on Scripture and Tradition, a number of things emerged in our discussions that might be worth reflecting on regarding the Bible and its interpretation.

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  • Converts Who Stay in a Church

    By Gary McIntosh

    Yesterday

    Pastors and church leaders have experienced the frustration of seeing someone make a personal decision for Christ and then quickly disconnect from church. Why is it that people connect with Christ but not a local church? How can local churches be more effective in keeping new believers?

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  • Blind Spots

    By Michelle Lee-Barnewall

    May. 14, 2012

    Last year a well-known auto insurance company ran a creative commercial warning drivers about the importance of having good car insurance (especially theirs).  An actor starring as “Mayhem” rides on the left panel outside a woman’s car, right where her blind spot would be.   He introduces himself to the ...

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  • A Book Worth Reading: Trellis and the Vine

    By Dave Talley

    May. 14, 2012

    Many books hit the market regularly, and we are bombarded by the “latest” trend and the “best” resources and the “proven” strategies, all with the promise of making us more successful in our ministries or in life. I highly recommend a book that is powerfully simple and biblical: The Trellis ...

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  • Hidden Agendas in Worship Leading

    By Ken Berding

    May. 9, 2012

    I recently led a seminar for students at Biola who are studying to become church worship leaders entitled:  “Hidden Agendas in Worship Leading.”  I had them break into groups and discuss what sorts of hidden motivations sometimes lie under the surface in the process of planning and implementing times of ...

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  • Turnaround Church Leaders

    By Gary McIntosh

    May. 8, 2012

    Fifty years of research reveals that most pastors serve plateaued or declining churches. Yet, some pastors are able to lead a church to revitalize its ministry. What types of pastors are able to lead turnarounds? 

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