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Strengthening Churches from the Inside Out

by Jason K. Allen

We are noticing an ongoing trend in our conversations with pastors and we love it. In fact, if we didn’t notice, it would only prove we aren’t paying attention. The movement occurring is what we refer to as “church-based theological education.” To summarize, regular church members are seeking out educational opportunities—such as classes typically taken in seminaries—within their own churches.

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Student Ministry and Psalm 139

April 30, 2025 by Adrian Owen
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.             Wonderful are your works;                         my soul knows it very well. (Psalm 139:14) Psalm 139 ought to impress the weight and wonder of God upon your soul. In light of this psalm, churches should in turn feel the weight and wonder of their ministry […] Read More ›
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Episode 313: The Capitol Hill Baptist Story

April 30, 2025 by Caleb Morell, Jared C. Wilson
Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative. On today's episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Caleb Morell, author of A Light on the Hill, which tells the history and personal stories behind the influence Capitol Hill Baptist Church enjoys today. Read More ›
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What advice do you have for pastors and churches who desire to be more Great Commision minded? – Jed Coppenger

April 29, 2025 by Jedidiah Coppenger
Ftc.co asks Jed Coppenger ‘What advice do you have for pastors and churches who desire to be more Great Commision minded?’. Read More ›

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Letters to My Students: Vol. 1 - On Preaching
by Jason K. Allen
Few books have more influenced those called to gospel ministry than Charles Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students. This influence of this book, like the Prince of Preachers himself, reverberates to our present age.

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