by Daniel Webster | Apr 11, 2022
GALLATIN, TN—On April 9, Kregel Academic published a new book by Welch College president Matt Pinson entitled 40 Questions About Arminianism. The book is an introduction to Arminianism to the wider evangelical community.
Kregel Academic is the academic imprint of Kregel Publishers, an evangelical publishing house in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The new book is the latest in the 40 Questions series, edited by Benjamin Merkle, Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pinson said, “I’m so excited Kregel Academic has released this new book. It seeks to answer 40 key questions people often have about the theology that emerged from the teaching of the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius. It’s not intended just for Arminians but for people from diverse quadrants of the evangelical community who want a survey of the Arminian doctrine of salvation.”
A number of scholars have recommended the new book:
“. . . provides readers with the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with a vibrant, evangelical Arminianism that is rooted and grounded in Reformation theology.” —Robert E. Picirilli, Welch College
“. . . the best resource in print that provides trustworthy insight into a comparison of Arminianism and Calvinism . . . an irenic apologetic for which Arminius himself would issue high praise.” —W. Stephen Gunter, Duke Divinity School
“Anyone who wants to be thoroughly informed about Arminianism must read 40 Questions About Arminianism.” —Roger E. Olson, Baylor University
“. . . may well rank as the best available exposition of evangelical Arminianism . . . a gracious and profoundly learned response to the biblical Calvinism that I embrace.” —Michael A. G. Haykin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Pinson conveys a beautiful irenic tone, helping inform fellow brothers and sisters in Christ about many of the frequently misunderstood features of the great tapestry which makes up Christian theology.” —Timothy Tennent, Asbury Theological Seminary
“Matthew Pinson cogently articulates what Arminius and Arminians actually believe, and why they believe it.” —Steve W. Lemke, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
“I’m not an Arminian. However, I am deeply appreciative of the Arminian theological tradition and its contributions to the church catholic. As such, I’m thankful that Matt Pinson has written this important volume.” —Nathan Finn, North Greenville University
“Pinson is very well versed in both Arminianism and Calvinism and challenges both Arminians and Calvinists to rediscover their shared Reformed roots, to get a clear picture of the real differences, and to engage once again in the real conversation about them.” —William den Boer, Theological University Kampen, the Netherlands, and author of God’s Twofold Love: The Theology of Jacob Arminius (1559-1609)
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by Daniel Webster | Mar 14, 2022
GALLATIN, TN—Guests gathered from across the country at the Forum22 conference at Welch College Sunday night, Monday, and Tuesday, March 6–8, according to Welch President Matt Pinson. “We were so pleased with this year’s conference, the first Forum Conference held in two years,” Pinson said. “As always, it was such a blessing to enjoy the Ministry of the Word and to visit with old friends.”
Attendees lifted their voices in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, heard from Welch College students in the Rejoice! Ministry Team, the College Choir, the Evangels, and the Instrumental Ensemble, prayed and read Scripture together, and listened to sermons and seminars from six speakers.
Forum22 featured Dr. Harry Reeder, pastor-teacher of Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, Alabama, and his wife Cindy. New to the Forum conference was Jerry Nunes, bivocational pastor at Iglesia Cristiana Bautista of New York in Yonkers, New York, and a senior in-house attorney at a major technology company. Those gathered also heard stimulating sermons and seminars by Welch College regulars Dr. Robert Picirilli, Dr. Paul Harrison, and Dr. Jesse Owens.
Topics for this year’s conference were as diverse as progressive Christianity vs. biblical Christianity (H. Reeder), the Ten Commandments (C. Reeder), lessons for church leaders from Paul’s address to the Ephesian elders (Picirilli), navigating the digital life biblically (Nunes), what we can learn from Jonathan Edwards (Harrison) and “Rest for the Weary” from Matthew 11:25–30 (Owens).
The sermons can be found at facebook.com/WelchCollege.
by Daniel Webster | Feb 28, 2022
GALLATIN, TN—The Welch College Choir will conduct a four-state spring tour March 9–13 according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Directed by Dr. James Stevens, chairman of the School of Music at Welch College, the College Choir will minister in six churches. The tour program is entitled Joy in the Morning.
“We’re excited about the choir’s tour program, which will consist of sacred choral selections and gospel songs designed to encourage and evangelize,” Williford said. “We want to encourage local churches and youth groups to mark their calendars and make every effort to attend a service in their area. We also ask that people pray for the health and safety of the choir as they travel and present God’s Word, and to pray that God would bless in every service.”
Spring Tour Schedule
March 9, 7:00 p.m. at Baker Branch Free Will Baptist Church, Tutor Key, KY
March 10, 7:00 p.m. at Porter Free Will Baptist Church, Portsmouth, OH
March 11, 7:00 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church, Columbus, OH
March 13, 11:00 a.m. at Woodhaven Free Will Baptist Church, Woodhaven, MI
March 13, 6:00 p.m. at Community Free Will Baptist Church, Westland, MI
March 14, 7:00 p.m. at Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church, Cisne, IL
Welch College offers majors in music performance, music education, and worship music. Members of the College Choir consist of both music majors and majors in other fields. For more information about Welch, email gotowelch@welch.edu.
