FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix Seminary Announces Dr. David Hogg as Interim President July 20, 2023 We thank you for your prayers and patience as the Presidential Search Committee continues the process of identifying the next president God is calling to lead Phoenix Seminary. While the search moves forward, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Hogg, our VP of Academic Affairs, to the position of Interim President. Dr. Hogg will follow 30 years of foundational leadership from Dr. Darryl DelHousaye and further institutional building under previous president ..read more

Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Grudem as they discuss lifelong theological study. Topics of conversation include: Dr. Grudem’s personal journey into theological study 12 books that have had a significant impact on his understanding of the Bible and theology Encouragement for people looking to begin studying theology Theology as a foundation of truth for a deeper relationship with God and a faithful ministry. Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge ..read more

Guest: Dr. Jarvis Williams | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Williams about Paul’s vision for the Christian life. Topics of conversation include: Paul’s view of the law How the New Perspective on Paul differs from a traditional understanding of justification The vertical, horizontal, and cosmic aspects of salvation What it means to live by the Spirit Understanding Romans 7. Dr. Jarvis Williams holds a PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he has taught since 2013. He is the author of several books, including Christ Redeemed ‘Us’ From the Curse of the Law: A Jewish Martyrologica ..read more

Guest: Dr. Cornelius “Neal” Plantinga | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Plantinga about sin. Topics of conversation include: How to define sin Why sin is not directly addressed in churches today How our sin offends and grieves God Understanding the difference between degrees of sin Resources for further reading on the topic of sin. Dr. Neal Plantinga holds a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary and served as the president of Calvin Seminary from 2002-2011. Dr. Plantinga is the author of several books, including Engaging God’s Word: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living (Eerdmans, 2 ..read more

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Leeman | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Leeman about Christian engagement in politics. Topics of conversation include: Defining the terms politics and the church How your worldview affects your view of morality and justice Steps for thinking through how to engage politically as a Christian Distinguishing between “straight-line” and “jagged-line” issues Resources for thinking through how to engage in politics as a Christian. Dr. Jonathan Leeman is the Editorial Director for 9Marks. He teaches at several seminaries and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church in Washington ..read more

Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about Christian leadership. Topics of conversation include: How the Bible portrays Christian leadership in the examples of Saul, David, and Solomon How Christian leaders should reflect the character of God Godly vs. successful leaders A perspective shift on evaluating your pastor Resources for further reading on the topic of Christian leadership. Dr. J. Michael Thigpen is professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He previously served as the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society, as well as an associa ..read more

El Seminario de Phoenix se enorgullece en presentar el Certificado de Liderazgo Ministerial (CLM), un programa integral en español diseñado para proporcionar a líderes de iglesias locales una formación teológica sólida y práctica en liderazgo ministerial. Este programa prepara a líderes o potenciales líderes en la congregación para articular temas bíblicos cruciales y conceptos teológicos claves con claridad y precisión, capacitándolos para servir efectivamente en sus ministerios y para brindar un apoyo eficaz a sus pastores. Además, los estudiantes del CLM también adquieren una sólida co ..read more

Guest: Dr. Michael Allen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Allen about unity within the church. Topics of conversation include Defining the words catholic and protestant Factors to consider as we strive toward a more united church What we mean by the word retrieval, and why it is important to learn from those who have gone before us Responding to objections to retrieval A case study in theological retrieval. Dr. Michael Allen serves as John Dyer Trimble professor of Systematic Theology and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is the author of Ephesians in the Bra ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2023 New President Search March 31, 2023 Earlier this month, Dr. Brian Arnold announced his return to pastoral ministry and upcoming move back to western Kentucky after completing this semester. We are now excited to announce that our search for the new president of Phoenix Seminary has officially begun. We have partnered with CarterBaldwin in this important task, and they have just posted the Phoenix Seminary Search Profile. If you or someone you know would be interested in the position, please pass along this link to the profile. Applications and nominations will be a ..read more

You probably know that the Bible is the best-selling book of all time, the most translated book of all time, and, it’s fair to say, one of the most influential books of all time. But how did we get the Bible? How well (or poorly) was its text preserved over millennia? Are modern-day English translations of the Bible better or worse than their predecessors? As a collection of books, how do we know it has the right books, especially since different branches of Christianity disagree? Does the fact that the Bible as a book has a history mean we should doubt its authority? Such questions are pere ..read more