Today Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA celebrated 40 years of John MacArthur's pastoral ministry in her midst. As a young Christian, I found MacArthur's expository preaching and writing to be very helpful, especially on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ and the importance of faith being worked out in practical obedience to Christ's teaching. MacArthur has been particularly helpful to many pastors with his emphasis on faithfulness to God rather than concern for worldly reputation or numerical markers. MacArthur has said many times that if the pastor focuses on the depth of the … [Read more...] about John MacArthur
Archives for February 2009
Bethlehem College and Seminary Update
In case you haven't heard, there have been some exciting updates at The Bethlehem College and Seminary. Dr. Tim Tomlinson, 25 year veteran with Northwestern College, has been named President. Beginning this Fall, Dr. Jason DeRouchie will serve as an Associate Professor of Old Testament. Dr. John Piper is the Chanellor. Along with the start date of Dr. DeRouchie comes the official launch of Bethlehem College and Seminary. The first cohort of M.Div. students begin their coursework in Fall 2009. And as of Fall 2010, Bethlehem College and Seminary will, Lord willing, launch a 4-year bachelor … [Read more...] about Bethlehem College and Seminary Update