SEVEN MINUTE SEMINARY
Video Archive
Belonging vs. Believing: Postmodernism and Its Implications for Discipleship
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Jim Hampton explores how those who have a suspicion of authority and dogma might be included in the process of discipleship by allowing them to participate in community in significant ways.
Relationship is the Starting Point of Healthy Sexuality
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Mark Ongley explains that the starting point for sexuality in God’s design is a healthy relationship.
4 Tips for Sustaining a Christian Lifestyle of Freedom
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Danielle Strickland points us to the end goal of the Christian life, which isn’t forgiveness of sins, but transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Intellectual Evangelism is Key for the 21st Century
In the 21st century, evangelism as we used to understand it likely won’t have the same effect. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary by Arthur D. Jones as he makes the case for intellectual evangelism.
Why Church History Matters for Discipleship
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Jackson Lashier shares three reasons why knowing church history matters, and how it can make a difference in the life of discipleship.
Does History Have Sides? Debunking the Myth of Progress
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Ryan Danker helps debunk this myth by pointing out that history is too complex for simple notions of history that posit a right and a wrong side.
4 Questions for Engaging Culture with Integrity
In this Seven Minute Seminary, founder of Q Gabe Lyons offers four questions for us to consider as we move into the space of culture-creating.
Inviting the Holy Spirit Back to Transform the Church
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, James Swanson, Bishop of the United Methodist Church, urges the church not to try to lead without God.
How to Pray When You Just Don’t Feel Like It
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Pete Greig challenges our notions of prayer and encourages us to begin by simply talking to God, even about the small things.
Christians Should Read the Apocrypha
Many Christians refer to the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments as the “silent years.” In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Caleb Friedeman suggests that this is a mistake.
The Cultural Background of the Bible
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Scott T. Carroll shows how whether it be athletic references, or family structures, familiarizing ourselves with the ancient world can help us understand the Bible’s message more profoundly.
Rediscovering Catechesis Can Help Us Recover Discipleship
Catechesis is about providing a solid grounding in the gospel for the entirety of the Christian life. In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Dean Belvins shares 3 reasons why the recovery of active catechesis can help the church recover the imperative of Christian discipleship.
You Can’t Be a Christian Without Being a Disciple
Many people claim to be Christians but aren’t really following Jesus. In today’s video, Dr. Woodie Stevens reminds us that Jesus’ command to make disciples is not option, therefore the imperative to be a disciple isn’t either.
The Wesleyan Contribution to Discipleship
In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Dean Blevins shares how the Methodist movement focused on the means of grace as the conduit for discipleship.
Blended Families Have Different Needs Than Pastors Imagine
Dr. Jim Pettit, Coordinator of Family Life Ministries for the Church of the Nazarene, offers insight for pastors ministering to the growing number of blended families in their church community.
Pastors Are the Most Important Theologians
Pastors have a wonderful opportunity to instill rich theological content in their churches through their leadership. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary as Dr. Frank Moore offers 5 ways pastors can be resident theologians.
5 Theological Meanings of Baptism
Baptism was never meant to be a landing place for Christian disciples. Instead, it serves as a launching pad for the fullness of Christian life. Watch as Dr. Dean Blevins suggests five themes, or theological motifs, that baptism carries for Christians.
3 Tips for Discipling College Students
College students are in a unique phase in life lends itself to significant spiritual formation. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary from Chris Bean as he explains three tips for walking alongside students as disciples of Jesus.