New Churches Masterclass

Malcolm Yarnell provides a thorough exploration of the doctrine of God, examining His existence, nature, and attributes, including the differences between communicable and incommunicable traits as well as His transcendent and immanent qualities.

Michael Kruger explores why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John stand apart from other so-called “gospels” as the most historically reliable sources about Jesus.

Don Whitney explains the difference between worldly and biblical meditation, urges believers to “read big, meditate small,” and offers simple, practical methods to absorb God’s Word deeply for lasting transformation.

Don Whitney explores the personal spiritual discipline of prayer, addressing the common struggle of boredom and repetition in prayer by offering a simple, biblical solution: praying the Bible.

Jonathan Pennington encourages a holistic, Spirit-led approach to Scripture that shapes how we live, lead, and love others.

With clarity and conviction, Jeff Medders presents the Bible as an epic narrative—true, authoritative, and hope-filled—calling pastors, church planters, and believers to live, preach, and disciple in light of the grand story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.

Contrary to modern critiques, Kruger presents historical and theological evidence for a second-century core canon, showing early consensus and divine authorship.

Walter Strickland explains how the Bible is more than a book of facts. It reveals the character of God, fuels our sanctification, shapes our prayers, and empowers every aspect of Christian life—from resisting temptation to discipling others and finding rest for our souls.

Grounded in historical, theological, and exegetical foundations, Walter Strickland explains inerrancy’s meaning, its development, and its vital implications for how we read, interpret, and submit to the Bible today.

Brandon Smith explains that, far more than emotional or moral influence, divine inspiration means that the Bible is the very breath of God—authoritative, unified, and powerful—shaping the church by the Spirit and equipping believers to faithfully proclaim God’s Word with confidence and reverence.

Using the “Five M’s,” Jeff Medders unpacks how the gospel is not just the starting point of faith but the sustaining power that shapes every aspect of life and ministry.

Jeff Medders discusses how, from brief conversations to full sermons, pastors should be prepared to clearly communicate the gospel at any moment, recognizing that every theological truth ultimately points back to Jesus.

Gavin Ortlund explains that by distinguishing between first-rank gospel truths and secondary or tertiary issues, believers can uphold both theological integrity and Christian unity without dying on the wrong hills.

Rooted in the church and shaped by Scripture, Kevin Vanhoozer explains that pastor theologians cultivate biblical, doctrinal, and cultural literacy through preaching, catechesis, prayer, and communal reading—guiding believers to live in Christ and for Christ in a complex world.

Learn from Kevin Vanhoozer how theology equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, conviction, and gospel-centered purpose in every context.

Kevin Vanhoozer clarifies key misconceptions, distinguishes theology from religious studies, and defends systematic theology as both biblical and unifying when centered on the gospel.