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The Sky Isn’t Falling

Four key events and issues could make it seem like things are dire. The situation may be critical. You be the judge. However, I’d caution you that God is at work even in the worst situations. If Jesus overcame the grave, then he can undoubtedly overcome our dilemma. These four issues include Dr. Matt Larkin’s departure from MTI and his role as Coordinator of Leadership Development, the discontinuation of the Maranatha Daily Devotional, the ongoing pastoral shortage, and the deficit of quality leaders for denominational leadership positions.

Erik Reynolds, ACGCErik ReynoldsFebruary 22, 2024Leadership, Denomination Comments

Dwelling in Unity

I encourage you to enter the conversation or start one. Do you have ideas on how to serve our local homeless communities better? Share your lessons. Are you struggling with the implications of your theology regarding your fellowship? Someone else probably is, too. This is why many of us write: to share our thoughts, express our doubts, and introduce ideas that could be helpful to the brethren. This is how we dwell in unity.

Erik Reynolds, Discipleship, DialogueErik ReynoldsAugust 31, 2023Unity, Denomination Comments

Denominational Tectonics: A Rejoinder

Erik Reynolds, UnityErik ReynoldsAugust 25, 2023Denomination, Triennial Comments

Advent Christian, the Mountains can be Moved

ACGC, Tom Loghry, TheologyThomas LoghryAugust 16, 2023Triennial, ACGC, revitalization, Denomination Comment

Models for Restructuring the Advent Christian Denomination

In this last article, I will lay out what will be basically required of any model to complete the unfinished work of our past. On top of this, I will also offer two rudimentary models for restructuring the denomination which would alleviate some of the stress of our leadership shortage and give us stronger footing for revitalizing the denomination.

Tom Loghry, ACGC, Unity, Church PracticesThomas LoghryJuly 24, 2023Denomination, restructuring, CCCC, Converge, congregationalismComment

The Advent Christian Denomination Needs to be Restructured

Nearly two years ago, Nathaniel Bickford wrote an article that shook the Advent Christian denomination to its core. He pointed out that we have problems that demand solutions - too few leaders, too many positions, and no denominational standards…

Unite or Die

I believe there is hope because we do have pockets of unity. These strongholds of unity can be found in three areas, which Larkin focuses on and, in my estimation, provides hope for the future.

Better Together

What about our association? I have grown increasingly concerned that we don’t work as closely together as we need to in order to carry out the mission of God. Instead, fault lines run deep and some have grown weary due to a lack of theological and structural integrity. My hope is to draw out those who desire to work more closely together, who see the need for change so that we can become more effective and efficient in taking the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Consider this a call to mission and unity that seems to be lacking in our ranks.

Whose Tent Is It Anyway?

The Advent Christian Church has historically had a very large theological tent. Our ranks have often included the orphans from others churches, whose views were considered unorthodox at best and heretical at worst. One such doctrine has defined our little band of misfits— Conditional Immortality. We have multiple views on what the Scriptures teach on the role of women as elders, synergists and monergists, a wide acceptance of Atonement views. Additionally we lack agreement on what we should agree on to be a part of our group.

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