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Gospel Grit (hosted by Kevin Skipworth) takes on one of the most important conversations in Advent Christian history. 166 years of silence about the nature of God. One document that could change everything. A conversation you do not want to miss with Tom Loghry as he joins the Gospel Grit podcast.
Unless the Lord alters my steps between now and August, I will not be among you in person at the 2026 Triennial Convention. Because I cannot take the floor to speak into the microphone or look you in the eyes during the debate, I am compelled to put my heart on paper regarding the proposed Declaration of Principles (DOP).
I am going to take a different approach in responding to David E. Dean’s recent article that expresses opposition to the 2026 Declaration of Principles. I will briefly respond to some particular points at the end as a sort of appendix. More than this, I want to give you a context for thinking about these things. And eventually, I am going to invite you to step into my shoes, to look through the eyes of a 34 year old pastor, as we look to the future.
I read the proposed 2026 Declaration of Principles with interest and acknowledge the thoughtful and extensive work involved in creating this proposal. Upon reflection I have three areas of observation (including concerns in each): scope, historical discontinuity, and content.
Some of us greatly enjoy reading and analyzing the details of bylaws. However, we’re the unusual ones.
As co-chair of the ACGC Task Force on Restructuring, I recognize that many of our pastors and church members would prefer to have a more concise look at the bylaw changes that have been proposed by the ACGC Executive Council for consideration at the 2026 Triennial Convention. To help with that, I have prepared a one-page handout summarizing the proposed changes. A PDF is available at ACV.
Rev. Matt Rice reflects on the importance of basic doctrinal unity among Advent Christians as they join together in a common mission, leading him to support the 2026 Declaration of Principles.
In 2024, Chris Date spoke to Advent Christians in Alton Bay, NH at the Eastern Region’s Pastors & Church Leaders Conference. In this clip, he explains how the cause of conditionalism is advance when we put first things first - embracing the essentials of faith, rejecting anticreedalism.
Do recent denominational proposals betray congregationalism? Tom Loghry compares the standards and practices of the Conservative Congregationalists (CCCC) with the proposed changes for ACGC.
I write to support the 2026 Declaration of Principles. It is by far the best Advent Christian theological statement written in the 166-year history of the Advent Christian Church. The 2026 Declaration is a clear, concise exposition of the Christian faith through an Advent Christian lens…
The conversation delves into the significance of the 2026 Triennial for the Advent Christian church, highlighting the pivotal role of the 2026 Declaration of Principles (DOP) in shaping the denomination's future. It emphasizes the need for clarity, conviction, and unity in upholding the church's heritage and essential beliefs, while navigating doctrinal differences with charity and wisdom.
Tom Loghry responds to a recent article that misrepresents the motives and intentions underlying changes proposed for the Advent Christian denomination.
The Maranatha Advent Christian Conference gives hearty endorsement to the proposed Declaration of Principles and the bylaw changes that will be presented at this year’s Triennial Convention. I also am in full support of the proposed Declaration of Principles and would encourage every delegate at this year’s Triennial convention to vote in favor of this proposal. I also want to address objections that have reason over Article 3 of the Proposed DOP concerning the eternal generation of the Son.
Read the proposed Enduring Resolution on the Intermediate State and Final Punishment.
Let’s get personal.
The proposed 2026 Declaration of Principles is of the utmost importance to our denomination, the church I currently pastor, and to myself. Allow me to explain.
It might surprise you that Advent Christians are for open borders. Tom Loghry explains - hear his concern for the denomination if we don't change course.
Good-faith communication requires that we attempt to understand an interlocutor in a way they can affirm before we present an argument against their position. Recent attempts to mischaracterize those with whom we disagree and to ignore their good-faith answers don’t advance the conversation on the DOP26 or any other matter pertinent to Christ’s Church.
Tom Loghry presents the proposed 2026 Declaration of Principles, which will now appear before the Advent Christian General Conference delegate body at the 2026 Triennial convention.
Tom Loghry shares an update regarding denominational restructuring and the 2026 Declaration of Principles.
Tom Loghry considers the implications of overstating the importance of conditionalism in light of Jefferson Vann’s article, “why conditionalism matters - exposing the lie.”
What does God want the Advent Christian denomination to be?
Reconsidering the divide that has shaped the Advent Christian denomination…
Are you ready to begin the work of renewal?
I don’t know about you, but I tend to think, like most people, that bigger is better….
Historicism is an oft forgotten distinctive with a strong past in the Advent Christian tradition.
Editor Tom Loghry’s outline for an Advent Christian reset.
There it an important upcoming conference hat could help sort our Advent Christian identity….
Loosening our grip on some of our distinctives would only amount to extinction if we are a movement, not a church. Movements must be steadfast in maintaining their niche points of concern, but churches need not…If the Advent Christian church shifted to positions of neutrality on certain secondary doctrines we would remain the church no matter the degree to which we redefine Advent Christian identity.
John Tate reflects on the place Advent Christians find themselves and the opportunity the 2026 Declaration of Principles presents to the denomination.