The Use and Abuse of Christian Liberty
One of the more challenging passages in the New Testament is found in Romans 12:1–2: Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect...
New HSF Member: Zach Vickery
The Helwys Society Forum is excited to announce its newest member to the forum: Mr. Zach Vickery. He is originally from Dothan, Alabama but now resides in Clayton, NC, with his wife Emily. He is the Associate Pastor at Tippett’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and is also a PhD candidate at the University of Glasgow. Zach holds degrees from Welch College (B.S., Biblical Studies and General Christian Ministry; M.A., Theology and...
Book Review: Between Life and Death
Back in the fall of 2018, I was processing feelings of grief after losing my grandfather. He passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. I remember cherishing these final moments with him. In the days after his memorial service, I remember encountering the work of Kathryn Butler on Oceans Rise. I honestly can’t recall how I stumbled upon this blog, but her forthcoming book Between Life and Death caught my attention. I was...
2019 National Convention: A Brief Recap
Over 4,400 Free Will Baptists gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, three weeks ago for our 83rd National Association meeting. Seven of eight Forum contributors were able to attend. Like most delegates and attendees, we kept busy attending business, competition, giving seminars, working booths in the Exhibit Hall, and enjoying fellowship with old friends. This year’s Convention post will be slightly different from previous years as we will...
Ministering to High-risk Teenagers
I’ve had the privilege of serving on staff in three different churches. In many ways, the churches couldn’t be more different. The first was a growing congregation in northern Alabama that ministers largely to middle-class families. The second was in eastern North Carolina. By many standards, this church is large and continues to grow. The make-up of the church is middle-to-upper middle class. Because of various Christian schools in...
Biblical Complementarianism: A Brief Introduction
“It’s hard to be a woman.” Such a simple statement is probably as controversial as it is ambiguous. Does it mean that it is hard to be a woman because men marginalize and oppress women? Does it mean that it is hard to be a woman because of the constant possibility of sexual assault? Does it mean that, in order to have a fulfilling life, women have to be successful career women, perfect mothers, and ideal wives all at the same time?...
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