Posts in ACGC
166 Years of Silence - Kevin Skipworth Interviews Tom Loghry

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.

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We Look to the Future: A Reply to David E. Dean

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.

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Restructuring Proposal Summary

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.

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Robert J. Mayer - "Please support the 2026 Declaration of Principles"

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…

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Kevin Skipworth: Declaration or Drift — Why 2026 Matters

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.

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Of the Father's Love Begotten Err the Worlds Began to Be

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.

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MisUnderstanding: Sola Scriptura

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.

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