SEVEN MINUTE SEMINARY
Video Archive
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part III)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
How Christianity Became a Heart Religion
Scott Kisker explains how several traditions recaptured the significance of a genuine faith encounter with Jesus Christ following the Protestant Reformation.
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part II)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
Ministry in the Pattern of the Resurrected Jesus
In this Seven Minute Seminary video, James Swanson casts a vision for ministry in the pattern of the resurrected Jesus, who appeared to his disciples on the road to Emmaus.
What Happens When the Church Reads the Bible Out of Context (Part I)
Some of our most cherished beliefs, songs, and platitudes are based on proof-texting, which means that the original historical and literary context of the Bible is ignored.
How Gospel Movements Multiply and Affect Existing Churches
Steve Addison offers a different starting point for church-planting—evangelism and discipleship. He then explores how this movement model multiplies and how traditional churches can participate in this kind of gospel work.
Fundraising Strategies for Churches
Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video by William Chaney of Path1 ministries as he shares three steps to launching a fundraising campaign and understanding those who want to give to your church plant.
The Meaning of Biblical Miracles
In the Gospels, Jesus performs many miracles that are sometimes called signs. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Craig Keener explains their significance.
Creating Multiplying Church-Planting Movements
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary video, Ric Thorpe shares how the Church of England transitioned toward a multiplying church-planting movement that has, from the outset, the intention of planting churches that are reproducing themselves.
Discipleship in a Digital Age of Biblical Illiteracy
Many consider the 21st century to present a unique set of challenges to Christian evangelism and discipleship. But rather than lament the state of digital culture and biblical illiteracy, we can learn to how reach our communities in fresh ways.
How Does the Gospel Still Work in the West?
In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Steve Addison challenges our notions of mission and points us to a simpler way of obedience to Jesus and his Great Commission.
What is the Church? Blessed, Broken, and Given
What if the table might best describe the life of the church as well as its worship? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary by Glenn Packiam to find out more.
Holistic Ministry Includes Evangelism and Compassion
Watch today’s Seven Minute Seminary by Dr. Matt Friedeman to learn more about the significance of holistic ministry.
Simple Strategy for Reaching and Making New Disciples
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Iosmar Alvarez shares a five step strategy that can be implemented to effectively move new believers into authentic followers of Jesus.
What Christian Politics Should Look Like
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Stephen Backhouse uses the hymn found in Philippians 2 to cast a vision for how Christian leaders and politicians should use their influence.
The Gospel Is About Making Grown-up Christians
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary video, Steve Rankin shares a vision for Christian discipleship that moves us beyond believing the right doctrines and engaging the right disciplines, and reaches far into our human dispositions.
Who Was John Calvin the Reformer?
Who was John Calvin the Reformer? In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Scott Kisker offers a helpful sketch of the influential and controversial figure John Calvin.
The Spirit World and Our Mistaken Dualism
The Western church has tended to neglect the biblical reality of spirits and spiritual warfare. In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Sue Russell uses personal stories to challenge the mistaken dualism that divides the spiritual and physical in our worldview.