Blog Archives

Taking Vocation to School

When I was in college, the question of my future career was a continual concern for me. Would I be a pastor, a missionary, a teacher? Or would I be something else entirely?


Don’t Waste Your Standardized Test!

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor 10:31 ESV)
Is there a way to take standardized tests to the glory of God? At Bethlehem College & Seminary, we certainly think so.


Why We Teach and Shepherd

“She grew up on the mission field in ___.” “He is from ___, where his father pastors a church.” “Her family has been deeply involved at Bethlehem her whole life.”


Education in Serious Joy

Education in Serious Joy. It’s our byword—an explanation, in very succinct terms, of what we are about at Bethlehem College & Seminary.


12 Biblical Priorities for Equipping Pastors

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58


Alex Steddom International Student Fund

The Alex Steddom International Student Fund has been established to support the financial needs of four seminary students, annually. The need is presently $100,000, or $25,000 per student. By God’s grace, the fund will be replenished every year.


Seeking Is Not Enough

I remember the first time I thoughtfully read Luke 13:23–27. It almost knocked me out of my chair …


A Key Habit for Shame-Despising

Despising shame requires a powerful act of imagination, and, unless you have trained for that, you may fail in the moment of trial.


“Fear Not!”

Human beings are prone to worry. It varies greatly from person to person, but all of us fall to the temptation to worry at times. It’s not hard to understand why we worry either. Nothing in this fallen world is exactly as it should be, and we all inherently know things could and should be better.


Proclaiming Christ

“Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” – Colossians 1:28