I have noticed that when I deeply study and then preach on a passage of Scripture it affects me in a much deeper way than any previous reading or study of it. Preaching is not, or at least should not be, something that merely happens in the mind and mouth. It impacts the preacher’s heart in a new, deeper way. There are many passages I could point to as examples, though I have one in particular in mind as I write this.
Read MoreIn light of David E. Dean’s preceding article, Nathaniel Bickford and Tom Loghry address misinformation concerning the restructuring proposals and explain the true aim of restructuring.
Read MoreDavid E. Dean questions whether the proposed denominational reorganization will restore the denomination in the way its proponents hope.
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Read MoreIf our rule is “No creed but the Bible”…
Read MoreAlthough there was benefit to the dialogue on Creedalism and Non-Creedalism, there was one glaring oversight: explanations of our respective views with biblical support. The format and time constraints tended to lead us towards clarifying and interacting with each other’s views. David Dean and I have both written on these subjects in the past, and the resources we recommended are informative of our positions.
Since the matters at hand are not inconsequential, there is, I believe, tremendous value in sharing a concise, direct presentation of my own position: creedalism. It is my conviction that the following view faithfully represents both the charge to the Church given by God in his Word, and the example set down by the earliest churches, as recorded in God’s Word.
Read MoreCreedalism and anti-creedalism, Congregationalism and denominational authority - check out the upcoming livestream discussion!
Read MoreThe Advent Christian Conference of Liberia offers their endorsement of the 2026 Declaration of Principles.
Read MoreAn ongoing debate among Advent Christians has focused around creedalism and non-creedalism. As the 2026 Triennial Convention approaches with significant proposals for us to vote on, that discussion has become more prominent.
We have, for a few months, been evaluating these proposals through articles, videos, and various other discussions. These have been helpful in getting us to think through what is before us. At the same time, it has also become clear that we often use the same words in different ways, and this tends to create confusion and misunderstanding. I suspect, however, that we all want this discussion to be productive and clarifying. With that goal in mind, I would like to define several key terms as they are understood by one who gladly considers himself a creedalist.
Read MoreThe church calls itself Advent Christian, but is it? Can Seventh Day Adventists be Advent Christian?
Read MoreI want to tell you up front why I’m putting this out there. I’m not writing this to win an argument. I’m not writing it to make anybody feel small. I’m writing it because I love this denomination, and I want to see it thrive long after I’m gone.
Read MoreAdvent Christians are prepared to offer charity to fellow evangelical ministers in our ranks. Nevertheless, this does not mean we are contenting ourselves with being merely evangelical.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 30th the Executive Council voted to recommend the following enduring resolution to the 2026 Triennial Delegate body. Beneath the text of the resolution, Tom Loghry’s explanation and commentary as the author and initial proponent of the proposal.
Read MoreJohn Tate reflects on the place Advent Christians find themselves and the opportunity the 2026 Declaration of Principles presents to the denomination.
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Read MoreGospel 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.
Read MoreUnless 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).
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreSome 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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