2015 Symposium Program

Monday Evening 6:00 – 6:15       Welcome and Prayer 6:15 – 7:15        Thomas Marberry – Discipleship in Galilee and Perea 7:15 – 7:45        Refreshments and Discussion 7:45 – 8:45       Daniel Webster – Worship in the Spirit and the Truth: A Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John…

Discipleship in Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective (2)

by Theological Commission This past Tuesday we shared with you Dr. Picirilli’s presentation (audio file and outline) from the Theological Commission’s annual seminar at the National Association in Grand Rapids. Today, we’d like to make available Reverend Michael Locklear’s presentation which focused more on the pastoral and ministry-oriented…

Discipleship in Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective

by Theological Commission At last week’s National Association meeting in Grand Rapids, the Commission for Theological Integrity was pleased to sponsor our annual Convention seminar on the subject of discipleship. The subject was of great interest to many, which was evidenced by the large turnout. Dr. Robert Picirilli and…

A Radical Call to Love God and Do What You Will

by Kevin Hester I have two college-age sons, one in high school, and one in middle school. They have been raised in a Christian home and my wife and I have prayed that they would find and pursue God’s will. They seem to be trying, just like most…

A Theology of Martyrdom

by Kevin Hester A few weeks ago, the Western world was rocked by the news of 21 Christians who were martyred at the hands of ISIS in Syria. Social media was abuzz with anger, dismay, and questions about politics and faith. However, the persecution of Christians is nothing…