Apr 13, 2023

The Book of Acts Reprised?

by Dr. John Mark Terry, Emeritus Professor of Missions

I taught missions in Bible college and seminary for 40 years. As you can imagine, I taught the book of Acts many times. Every time I did, a student would ask, “Why don’t we see the events of Acts in our churches today?” I always answered the same way, “We don’t pray the way they prayed, and we’re not filled with the Spirit as they were.” (“They” referring to the believers in Jerusalem.) Why did I answer in that way?

Mar 23, 2023

Cross-Cultural Discipleship

by Dr. Matthew Akers, Associate Dean of Doctoral Programs, Director of the Hispanic Institute

Bible-based discipleship transcends all cultures and connects all peoples. Scriptural truths never change, but we must make certain we communicate the Bible’s message in ways our audience can accurately understand and apply to their lives.

Mar 7, 2023

Biblical Counseling: Centering on Christ in the Chaos

by Dr. John Babler, Chairman of the Biblical Counseling Department

Mid-America’s Biblical Counseling faculty, graduates, and students are leading churches to minister God’s Word to those impacted by crisis. They also lead the field of Biblical Counseling in staying true to its heritage and responding to contemporary crises with God’s love and His Word.

Feb 14, 2023

Is Your Church a Friendly Church?

by Dr. John Mark Terry, Emeritus Professor of Missions

How well does your church do in welcoming guests? Discover four practical ways your church can be more intentional in making church visitors feel welcome.

Jan 31, 2023

Mid-America Alum Is Featured Preacher at Evangelism Conference—VIDEO

by Mid-America Communications

The Evangelism + Church Health Conference, presented by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, featured Mid-America alumnus Dr. Ed Newton (MARE, 2000) in the keynote message on Monday evening, January 23, 2023.

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.

Dec 28, 2022

Twelve Most Popular Pages on Our Website for 2022

by Mid-America Communications

When Mid-America launched our newly branded website last year, we aimed to create a site that would serve as a hub for engagement with all things Mid-America. It’s been an enormous success, and we thought you might enjoy a tour of our most popular pages during 2022.

Dec 12, 2022

Three Ways to Rekindle the Wonder and Amazement of Christmas

by Melanie Redd, Mid-America alumna, author, speaker

“The most wonderful time of the year!” For many people, however, Christmas is anything but wonderful. How can we experience joy in this season? Here are three suggestions for how to rekindle the wonder and amazement of Christmas.

Dec 1, 2022

Student Publishes Book About Dramatic Transformation in Christ

by Mid-America Communications

To those who knew Emmitt McKenzie when his life was clouded by drugs, alcohol, and turmoil, seeing him enrolled in seminary, active in church, and now the author of an evangelistic book may seem a most unlikely surprise. The dramatic change, though—however improbable by human standards—is a tool God is using now to reach the lost with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Nov 16, 2022

Celebrating 50 Years: The Enduring Legacy of Faithfulness

by Dr. David G. Shackelford, Professor Emeritus, New Testament and Greek

As Paul passed along his legacy and mission to his young protégé, Timothy, so Dr. B. Gray Allison and the Seminary trustees have passed the mantle to the next generation. Fifty years later, the legacy of faithfulness endures.