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Articles from Covenant Seminary faculty, alumni, and friends about biblical doctrine and the Christian life. For over 65 years, Covenant Theological Seminary has equipped men and women for the work of ministry. We believe Church leaders should be equipped in the Bible, ministry skills, and be committed to spiritual growth, both for themselves and others.
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
1M ago
Just as the study and theologizing of our Reformed forefathers has been a blessing not only to the Reformed or Presbyterian church but to the whole church, so also the unique contributions of African American preaching can benefit not only the black church but the church at large in our world ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
1M ago
As Covenant Seminary relaunches its David C. Jones Theology Lectures later this month, we thought it would be helpful to offer some thoughts on the need for a series of academic lectures on theology and why such theological reflection is important for the training of future pastors and other ministry leaders for the church ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
4M ago
Though pastors and counselors have the same ultimate goal in mind, they often approach the process of helping hurting people in different ways and from different perspectives. Dr. Paul Loosemore offers some thoughts on how they can work in tandem to usher people toward God and his designs for life, which will result in changed hearts and experiences ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
5M ago
Suffering is a gentle teacher. You learn from suffering what you cannot learn any other way. For nearly fifty years, the songs of Jackson Browne have been a key voice for me during times of suffering and deep loss, reminding me in those moments I was not alone even though alone was the only thing I knew ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
7M ago
When our friends, family, or spouse seem really “down” or apathetic for a while, it isn’t long until we start wondering about the “D word.” Maybe it’s a whispered suggestion: “Do you think they might be depressed?” But are they really ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
8M ago
Rev. Dr. Tom Gibbs presented this state-of-the-Seminary report at the PCA’s 50th General Assembly, held in Memphis, Tennessee, in June 2023 ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
1y ago
Here are five steps for a discernment process that I teach in leadership workshops and continue to work on in my own life. In describing each aspect, I’ll give a simple example of what it might sound like ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
1y ago
In any given year the pressures of pastoral ministry are challenging, and today’s cultural climate has made our time one of the most difficult seasons for ministry leaders. How can we prepare such leaders for what they will face? God offers some help through his prophet Isaiah ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
1y ago
“Fallow” basically means unused or undeveloped. For farmers it applies to land left unplanted for a year so it can be more productive the next. “Fallow” can also describe the human heart, which should respond productively to God’s Word. But our hearts may underperform ..read more
Covenant Theological Seminary » Theology
1y ago
As followers of Jesus, particularly within the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition, we have an extraordinarily helpful perspective for a robust engagement of race and justice in the Scriptures, helpfully summarized in our Standards. In other words, the Scriptures and our Standards are sufficient to orient our conversations on these topics ..read more