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The Hyperbaptist: When Conviction Becomes Combustion
The angry Baptist! And they don't want you to be happy either! We’ve all heard of the Hyper-Calvinist — the theologian who out-Calvins...

Brent Madaris
May 288 min read
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Building a Basic Team for Church Revitalization
Church Revitalization is Possible! When a church is on the brink of death—attendance in the single digits, buildings in disrepair, and a...

Brent Madaris
May 263 min read
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The Crisis of Trust—and the Path Back
The Loss We All Feel I was driving back from Florida, and I began to notice all of the signs for lawyer services. As a kid, I remember it...

Brent Madaris
May 156 min read
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Games, Gimmicks, and God: Exposing a Flawed Approach to Church Growth
Don't Fall For It! Yes, programs are a key ingredient to the successful revitalization of a church, however, we must be very careful, and...

Brent Madaris
May 1311 min read
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When Platforms Crumble: A Call Back to the Local Church
Here We Go Again! By Brent Madaris, D.Min. In the world of evangelical ministry, the dust of another crumbling platform will eventually...

Brent Madaris
May 125 min read
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Give Your Worries to God (But That Doesn’t Mean Do Nothing)
Grandma Comes Clean! “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”—1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) This beloved verse is often quoted for...

Brent Madaris
May 123 min read
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When Rhetoric Becomes Reckless: A Christian Response to Calls for Defiance
Words Have Consequences In recent days, some prominent voices—Christian leaders included—have responded to legal rulings with strong,...

Brent Madaris
Apr 254 min read
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Camps, Campuses, and Christ: Reclaiming Unity in a Fractured Movement
Beyond The Walls We Have Built, To The Savior Who Unites Us! Introduction: A Plea from Within This article is not written from a place of...

Brent Madaris
Apr 2213 min read
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Qualified Shepherds in Unqualified Cultures: The Challenge of Titus and Timothy
What Does Blameless Really Mean? When Paul laid out the high qualifications for pastors in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1, he wasn't writing to...

Brent Madaris
Apr 1023 min read
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The Decline of Marriage and the Challenge for Church Revitalization
Church revitalization is already an uphill battle. Many struggling churches lack the strong core of families needed to sustain long-term...

Brent Madaris
Mar 287 min read
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Embracing the Hope: A Comprehensive Call to Live and Defend Our Faith
Be Ready! In 1 Peter 3:13–17, the Apostle Peter exhorts believers to be ever-ready not only to defend the Christian faith but more...

Brent Madaris
Mar 175 min read
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Discernment or Domination? Unmasking the Gatekeeping Mentality in Ministry
Hmmm. Do I really want in? Leadership should be marked by wisdom, humility, and a commitment to truth. However, in many environments,...

Brent Madaris
Mar 1612 min read
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Balancing Boldness and Depth in Preaching
You don't have to choose one style over the other. There is somthing deeper to learn here. The Independent Baptist movement has long...

Brent Madaris
Mar 156 min read
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Checklist for Young People Considering a Southern Baptist Church
Decisions, Decisions Before transitioning from an Independent Baptist church to a Southern Baptist church, carefully consider the...

Brent Madaris
Mar 144 min read
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How Should We Train Pastors? A Historical and Biblical Perspective
How Did Bible College Become Big Business in America Let me begin by stating that I am not against pastoral education. I am a firm...

Brent Madaris
Mar 816 min read
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How to Trust Again – Genesis 42:1-8
Don't Forget! It Was His Brothers That Did This To Him! Betrayal: A Fact of Life Betrayal is a painful reality we all face at some point...

Brent Madaris
Feb 258 min read
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The Differences Between Independent Baptists and Southern Baptists
In recent years, the distinction between Independent Baptists and Southern Baptists has been increasingly blurred, as some Independent...

Brent Madaris
Feb 207 min read
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The Theology of Light in Church Architecture: A Historical Perspective
Modern Lighting Has A Message! What Is It? For centuries, church buildings have been designed with a strong emphasis on natural light....

Brent Madaris
Feb 185 min read
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The Aggressive Edge: Independent Baptists and the Danger of Combative Biblical Engagement
If we desire to see the Independent Baptist movement thrive, we must rediscover what it means to engage others with both strength and grace.

Brent Madaris
Feb 117 min read
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The Mob Boss of the Church: The Power Player Behind the Scenes
I will never forget the moment. As I stood on the platform, seeking to quell a brewing rebellion…

Brent Madaris
Feb 35 min read
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