Bible and Ministry Blog

November 18, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Howard, Lipscomb’s Assistant Professor of Ethics and Reconciliation, shares his unique journey, passion for ministry and how those two realities remain relevant to his background, academic endeavors, and spiritual life. From his beginnings as a third-grade teacher in Los Angeles to earning a PhD at Vanderbilt, Dr. Howard’s path has been shaped by a desire to combine deep theological understanding with practical impact.

October 31, 2024

Welcome to Lipscomb University's College of Bible and Ministry Podcast, where we integrate strong academics with spiritual formation and biblical study! In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Dr. Lauren White, one of the original podcast inspirations.

October 23, 2024

Dr. John Mark Hicks, through the Hazelip Exchange, shares how engaging with Hebrew poetry and lament transformed his personal journey with grief after the sudden loss of his first wife. His reflections on the Psalms reveal the healing power of honest prayer, offering hope to those navigating sorrow and seeking deeper connection with God.

August 16, 2024

“I’m excited to train people doing ministry in the field. I love theology, especially lived theology – theology on the ground,” said Alden Bass, the inaugural Terry Koonce Distinguished Chair of Bible and Ministry.

February 20, 2024

Seasoned travel leader and Bible professor Scott Sager designed Bible Land Adventures from his over thirty years of experience in Israel. He kindly sat down with us to talk about this new book.

January 25, 2024

It started with a footnote.

December 5, 2023

“By integrating strong academics with spiritual formation and practical experience, we will prepare you to serve Christ’s mission in the world with integrity and truth.”

January 9, 2023

Lipscomb Missions would like to welcome our new team member, Johanna Newsome! She started in the Program Coordinator role a few weeks ago and is quickly becoming familiar with our program, processes and all of our host partners. 

January 9, 2023

"It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t matter.”

“It’s not enough to have the best class in the world if it doesn’t connect,” says Randy Willingham, Director of Lipscomb’s new Competency-Based Theological Education (CBTE) program. “The question becomes ‘does it work or not?’”

With the launch of the CBTE, Lipscomb’s Hazelip School of Theology is pursuing the heart of what matters.

“Our main goal with this program is to equip members of the church to do ministry in areas they are passionate about and gifted to do,” says John Mark Hicks.

November 17, 2022

Walter Surdacki, professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Lipscomb, has co-authored Practical Wisdom for Youth Group Parents (2022). It is a quick start guide for adults in youth ministry structured around these four practical questions. 

Its authors, David Fraze and Walter Surdacki, wrote Practical Wisdom to help readers “get ready for and then navigate those youth ministry years as a family. You heard that correctly, as a family.”