Below are two extracts from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assocation website. The first is up and running as of the posting of this story. The second is from a source showing a webcache from June of 2010, but that page is currently not available on the site, apparently removed just after the meeting.

"I think that the word “missional” is useful because it means something more (though not less) than being very evangelistic. It means recognizing the post-Christian character of our western society, and revamping everything we do in accord with that." --T. Keller

In addition to assuming academic/administrative responsibilities at the seminary, Jim will also teach Greek and New Testament courses. His Bible Overview book is already a staple text in some of our seminary courses

Hymns for the Christian Life was produced by Charlie Peacock (The Civil Wars, Switchfoot) and Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe) and explores such themes as work, family, money, community and social action, showcasing Irish melodies as well as American bluegrass and country music influences.     Preeminent Irish modern hymn writers and recording artists... Continue Reading

“He is an exquisitely trained scholar, an eloquent proclaimer of the Gospel, a thoughtful analyst of culture, and a graceful and prolific author,” said John Buchanan, editor of the Christian Century . “His election as the next president of Princeton Seminary is very good news.”

‘The study itself was neither intended to undermine nor to affirm any legal rights about same-sex marriage.’ – Mark Regnerus   If you want to know how University of Texas sociologist Mark Regnerus’s summer has gone, look no further than The Weekly Standard. On the cover of the conservative magazine’s July 30 issue are two... Continue Reading

“My dad was the most uncomplicated person I’ve ever known in the world. He believed the Bible from the front to the back. If the Bible said Jonah was in the belly of the whale for three days then you know what? Jonah was in the belly of the whale for three days. There was... Continue Reading

Pause and take a step back from your plans to fire your pastors and instead, consider how you might help them to become the faithful shepherds God has called them to be…. Before you take steps to fire your current pastor and then hire in a new one and treat him the same way …... Continue Reading

She was born with a condition called Lissencephaly, a condition that left her profoundly disabled. She was a blessing to all who knew her. In fact, a few years ago, Joni Eareckson Tada produced a short TV program that showed how Shannon and her family handled disability in light of the sovereignty of God

Dr. Kruger is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is a member of Central Carolina Presbytery. In addition to his faculty duties, he currently serves part time as the pastor of teaching at Uptown Christ Covenant Church in downtown Charlotte. Prior to joining the RTS faculty, Dr. Kruger served in the pastorate for several years at Church of the Redeemer in Mesa, AZ. (Editor's note: The Aquila Report frequently reposts Dr. Kruger's posts.)