Meet Mark Minnick — Senior Pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, SC Mark Minnick earned his M.A. in Bible from Bob Jones University in 1977 and completed his Ph.D. in New Testament Interpretation in 1983. He served as associate pastor under Jesse Boyd at Mount Calvary Baptist Church (Greenville, SC) while teaching full-time at BJU…
Category: Christianity
The Lapel Pin That Speaks Louder Than Our Words
I spotted it recently—I won’t say where—a small metal pin proclaiming in large white letters on a red background … “F*ck Trump.” The message was brief, profane, and politically charged. What struck me wasn’t the political sentiment itself, but the jarring disconnect between the crude language blazoned across this pin and some things about this…
A Critical Examination of Andrew Wommack’s “Effortless Change”: Theological and Apologetic Concerns
You may have seen this book offering in your Facebook timeline … Have you been longing for lasting change in your life without the struggle? Discover the secret to effortless transformation with Andrew Wommack’s book “Effortless Change”! In this foundational resource, Andrew shares how God’s Word can naturally and effortlessly bring profound change to your…
In Search of Godly Wisdom: A Comprehensive Guide to Divine Understanding in Christian Living
A Deep Dive Into the Pursuit of Godly Wisdom Introduction: The Quest for Divine Understanding In the bustling marketplace of ideas that characterizes our contemporary world, the ancient pursuit of wisdom stands as both an enduring human need and a divine imperative. While secular culture celebrates intelligence, accumulates information, and prizes cleverness, the Christian faith…
“Whoever Has Ears to Hear” The Heart’s Reception to the Gospel
At East Valley International Church, we’ve witnessed the Holy Spirit move through Wi-Fi signals as powerfully as altar calls, reaching souls who may never enter our building but desperately need to collide with the living Christ. Our generation craves authentic encounters while drowning in artificial connections. Into this paradox steps Jesus—not as a religious obligation,…
“The Bible in a Nutshell” – Dr. Bill Creasy
I hope you enjoy “The Bible in a Nutshell”, a brief and entertaining jaunt through the entire Bible, Genesis through Revelation. I’ve summarized Dr. Creasy’s 90-minute audio to give a shorter 5-minute version of his lesson. For the past thirty years, Bill Creasy has taught through the entire Bible as a UCLA English Department faculty…
Seven Churches, One Warning: Why Modern American Christianity Desperately Needs to Hear Revelation 2-3
The Seven Churches of Revelation: A Mirror for American Christianity in the 21st Century The Timeless Mirror of Divine Evaluation Nearly two millennia have passed since the Apostle John, exiled on the rocky island of Patmos, received one of history’s most penetrating divine assessments of the local church. The seven letters to the churches in…
Are We There Yet? Navigating the Road of Christian Sanctification
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding The Christian Journey of Transformation Introduction: The Eternal Question of the Journey Every parent knows the familiar refrain that echoes from the backseat during long car trips: “Are we there yet?” This simple question, born from childlike impatience and anticipation, reveals something profound about human nature—our innate desire to reach…
The Christian Response to: “Who Are You To Judge Me?”
A Biblical Study on Righteous Judgment Versus Self-Righteous Condemnation Download a PDF to print at home: Who Are You To Judge Me? In an era where moral relativism pervades society and biblical truth is increasingly challenged, Christians frequently encounter the accusatory question: “Who are you to judge me?” This challenge often comes with familiar refrains:…
Recruits Wanted: Christian Defenders for the Faith – No Experience Required
Download a PDF for printing at home: Christian Defenders for the Faith Approximate reading time: 30 – 40 minutes. Introduction: The Call to Intellectual Arms In the quiet corners of churches across America, a troubling trend emerges each Sunday. Pastors speak passionately about evangelism, about sharing the Gospel with a lost world, yet many believers…