Pastor Theologians, The Gospel, and the Ministry of Racial Conciliation by Benjamin D. Espinoza Pastor Theologians, The Gospel, and the Ministry of Racial Conciliation Benjamin D. Espinoza Benjamin Espinoza (MA, Asbury Theological Seminary) is a PhD studentat Michigan State University. His research explores theological education,leadership, vocation, and diversity in churches and seminaries. He is a…
A Way Forward for Pastor-Apologists: Navigating the Apologetic Method Debate by Joshua D. Chatraw A Way Forward for Pastor-Apologists: Navigating the Apologetic Method Debate Joshua D. Chatraw Joshua Chatraw (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of Theology and Apologetics and the Executive Director of The Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement at Liberty…
What Worship Leaders Need Their Pastors to Know: A Call to Theological Leadership in Worship by Matthew Ward What Worship Leaders Need Their Pastors to Know: A Call to Theological Leadership in Worship Matthew Ward Matthew Ward (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, Thomson GA, and has led…
Preaching Psalm 46 to the People of God Today by Jonathan Master Preaching Psalm 46 to the People of God Today Jonathan Master Jonathan Master (PhD University of Aberdeen) is professor of theology and dean of the School of Divinity at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA. Abstract: The preached word is the means that God…
Theological Preaching and Preaching Through Theology: The Priority of the Pastor-Theologian by Gary L. Shultz Jr. Theological Preaching and Preaching Through Theology: The Priority of the Pastor-Theologian Gary L. Shultz Jr. Gary L. Shultz Jr. (Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from The Southern BaptistTheological Seminary) is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Fulton,Missouri. He teaches…
Elder as Shepherd: Implicit Use of the Shepherd Metaphor by the Apostle Paul by Josh Branum Elder as Shepherd: Implicit Use of the Shepherd Metaphor by the Apostle Paul Josh Branum Josh Branum (PhD in Applied Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as the Family Pastor at Faithbridge Church in Jacksonville, FL. Abstract: This paper analyzes…
Current Issues in Pastoral Theology: An Editorial Introduction by Justin L. McLendon Current Issues in Pastoral Theology: An Editorial Introduction Justin L. McLendon, Executive Editor Of Special IssueJustin teaches full-time at Grand Canyon University and is a Managing Editor of JBTS This special issue of the Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies features articles exploring…
The Final Word: Prisoners of Our Own Device by Steve Donaldson The Final Word: Prisoners of Our Own Device Steve Donaldson Steve Donaldson, Ph.D., is Professor of Computer Science and Senior Fellow in the Center for Science and Religion at Samford University. Abstract: Over-confidence in a set of beliefs is frequently buttressed by a binary…
Paleoevil, Theodicy, and Models of Earth History by Kurt P. Wise Paleoevil, Theodicy, and Models of Earth History Kurt P. Wise Kurt Wise earned a Ph.D. in paleontology and is Professor of Natural Science and Director of the Brady Center for Creation Research at Truett Mcconnel University in Cleveland, Georgia Abstract: The total amount of…
Divine Action and the World of Science: What Cosmology and Quantum Physics Teach Us about the Role of Providence in Nature by Bruce L. Gordon Divine Action and the World of Science: What Cosmology and Quantum Physics Teach Us about the Role of Providence in Nature Bruce L. Gordon Bruce L. Gordon is Associate Professor…