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…
Read MoreLast week ACGC sent out the 2026 Triennial Convention Business packets to AC churches throughout the country. Included in that packet is a series of proposed by-law changes that are being put forward by the Executive Council. Those proposed changes are derived from the work of a task force that assessed our denomination’s current structure and effectiveness in order to recommend any appropriate changes that needed to occur. As one of the co-chairs of this task force I would like to offer a few explanatory comments that may be helpful as we think through these proposals.
We face significant challenges as a denomination and these proposals are a necessary, albeit imperfect, step forward in addressing our problems.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTom Loghry responds to a recent article that misrepresents the motives and intentions underlying changes proposed for the Advent Christian denomination.
Read MoreJefferson Vann discusses the pros and cons of centralized leadership in ACGC.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreRead the proposed Enduring Resolution on the Intermediate State and Final Punishment.
Read MoreLet’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.
Read MoreJefferson Vann reads Ephesians 5:11-33 as an egalitarian.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreJefferson Vann responds to Eric Reynold’s recent video on the the topic of “eternal generation.”
Read MoreI recently completed a rewrite of my reader’s guide to Ecclesiastes. This is a preview of one of the chapters.
Read MoreGood-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.
Read MoreTom 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.
Read MoreJefferson Vann shares some notes from his work on translating the book of Jeremiah.
Read MoreJefferson Vann describes the doctrines of conditionalism and shares links to 14 articles based on texts in Jeremiah.
Read MoreRevising a beautiful lullaby to anticipate Christ’s Second Advent.
Read More…we need avenues for thoughtful and serious discussion on matters of theology, ministry practice, and denominational life.
Read MoreThe following is insight into how to sharpen your sermonizing skills while remaining faithful to the text. This introduces and describes the Fallen Condition Focus (FCF), Main Proposition of the Sermon (MPS), and Analytical Question (AQ).
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