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Challenging Our View of Church

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Drew Steadman

In reflecting on the importance of the church, first theologically and then sociologically, I am becoming aware how much my… Read more Challenging Our View of Church

Church: What Shapes You?

Posted on May 24, 2020May 25, 2020 by Drew Steadman

I am a diehard football fan, which is only amplified by still living in the town of my alma mater.… Read more Church: What Shapes You?

Church Identity

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Drew Steadman

We often to fail to realize what is important until it is taken away. I learned this painful lesson earlier… Read more Church Identity

Back to Local

Posted on February 11, 2019January 27, 2019 by Drew Steadman

What if the local church fully embraced the Great Commission? This question sparked the formation of Antioch Community Church but… Read more Back to Local

Church Government Part 6: Conclusion

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by Drew Steadman

Let’s go back to where we started: Jesus is the Head of the Body and He emphasizes our character over… Read more Church Government Part 6: Conclusion

Church Government Part 5: Congregationalism

Posted on January 31, 2019January 17, 2019 by Drew Steadman

This is the newest form of polity but is also perhaps the most influential on the American church as the… Read more Church Government Part 5: Congregationalism

Church Government Part 4: Elder-Led (Presbyterian)

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Drew Steadman

I changed the title of this second form in order to reflect the modern application. The Reformation was a reaction… Read more Church Government Part 4: Elder-Led (Presbyterian)

Church Government Part 3: Episcopal

Posted on January 24, 2019January 17, 2019 by Drew Steadman

The Episcopal structure grew out of the rapid church-planting of the early church. Paul exercised this authority when he started… Read more Church Government Part 3: Episcopal

Church Government Part 2: Overview

Posted on January 21, 2019January 17, 2019 by Drew Steadman

When we consider church government, three historic forms tend to shape the conversation. Each claim scriptural support, and each can… Read more Church Government Part 2: Overview

Church Government Part 1

Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 by Drew Steadman

What is the right oversight structure for a church? This simple question has split countless churches and denominations. Unfortunately, answering… Read more Church Government Part 1

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