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What exactly happened at the most important camp meeting in American history? MARK GALLI Friday, August 6, 1801—wagons and carriages bounced along narrow Kentucky roads, kicking up dust and excitement as hundreds of men, women, and children pressed toward Cane Ridge, a church about 20 miles east of Lexington. They hungered to partake in what…
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What exactly happened at the most important camp meeting in American history? MARK GALLI Friday, August 6, 1801—wagons and carriages bounced along narrow Kentucky roads, kicking up dust and excitement as hundreds of men, women, and children pressed toward Cane Ridge, a church about 20 miles east of Lexington. They hungered to partake in what…
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Revival at Cane RidgeWhat exactly happened at the most important camp meeting in American history?MARK GALLI Image: Theodore Webb/Wikimedia CommonsFriday, August 6, 1801—wagons and carriages bounced along narrow Kentucky roads, kicking up dust and excitement as hundreds of men, women, and children pressed toward Cane Ridge, a church about 20 miles east of Lexington. They…
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“Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!” Discouragement, Depression, and Anxiety in Christian Service Dr. Dan Baker Every year when I was a child the Wizard of Oz would come on TV, usually on Sunday night. Interestingly enough, the first few times I watched the movie, it was on a Black and White TV, so…
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From Behind the Pulpit: Having the Courage to Seek Help Dr. Terry A. Bowland Professor of New Testament and Ministry Ozark Christian College It is a tremendous privilege to wear the mantle of a minister of the Gospel of Christ. We have the honor of standing in the pulpit, Sunday after Sunday, declaring to our…
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PASTORS ARE PEOPLE TOO, NOT WATER WALKERS Dr. Richard Brown Nebraska Christian College (retired) When I said “Yes” to the Lord’s call to preach, I had no idea that the vocational ministry would be so spiritually dangerous. In fact, during my fifty-five years of leadership ministry. both as preacher and Bible College professor and…
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Four Experts Address Pastor’s Mental Health Issues Behind the curtain pastors can be found dealing with mental health issues from being discouraged to moving to something much more dangerous. The Kingdom Partnership is blessed to have some of the top minds when it comes to pastors and mental health issues. Each has accepted the opportunity…
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“I watched my husband preach and teach about finding peace. I watched him counsel individuals and families who experienced depression and suicide. I saw as he battled it within the walls of our home and went out and acted like it didn’t exist. I observed it slowly kill him, all the while ministering to others…
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The Church Is in Good Hands By Michael C. Mack Statistics about the American church are a mixed bag of good news and bad news. A recent Barna survey revealed that nearly all millennial Christ followers (96 percent) say sharing the gospel is a major part of their faith, and they are also the most…
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The Kingdom Partnership of Western Iowa will be presenting the “Fresh Hope Mental Health Care Summit” on October 13th from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Our friends at the First Christian Church in Atlantic, Iowa will be hosting. Dr. Ron Wymer, Senior Pastor of the Wildewood Christian Church will be the keynote speaker. Following Dr.…
