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Jesus could have come down from the cross. He stayed because of his love for his bride, the church.
Watch Brett Mahlen’s full chapel message: youtube.com/live/R9N6Z8Xbtyo
Looking forward to being a part of this!
Meet featured guests from @ReformTheoSem, @GPTSeminary, @Ligonier, and @MidAmericaSem at the Christ the Center 1,000th Episode Summit. Early-bird registration ends October 31. Join us in Austin: summit.reformedforum.org/?ut…
Looking forward to Dr. Alan Strange being a part of this!
Meet featured guests from @ReformTheoSem, @GPTSeminary, @Ligonier, and @MidAmericaSem at the Christ the Center 1,000th Episode Summit. Early-bird registration ends October 31. Join us in Austin: summit.reformedforum.org/?ut…
Don’t think that you need to take the first pastoral call that comes along. Don’t wait for a perfect one, either. Dr. Paul Ipema on discerning a call between paralysis and presumption, and on how prayer exposes whether fear or ambition is steering.
Tune in wherever you find your podcasts or listen on our website: midamerica.edu/podcasts/mars…
"Christians around the world watch with dismay and grief the cruel assaults against Christians in the Middle East. Yet Christ remains an “eternal King, which without subjects He cannot be” (Belgic Confession, Art. 27). The confession goes on to say, 'And this holy Church is preserved or supported by God against the rage of the whole world; though it sometimes for a while appears very small, and in the eyes of men to be reduced to nothing.' Devils and magistrates may strike out against Christ’s Church, but in the end 'their rage we can endure' (in the words of Luther’s great hymn). We pray for justice and for peace, knowing that in the end our eternal King will hear us and bring a lasting victory and an enduring peace."
- Rev. Mark Vander Hart
“We are here to train godly men in the Word so that they may preach that Word.” - Mark Vander Hart
Taught in the classroom. Proven in the church.
Explore Mid-America: midamerica.edu
Congratulations to 2026 MARS graduate Zeke McMurtry, who sustained his candidacy examination on Tuesday at Classis Western Canada (part of the URCNA) in Abbotsford, BC. Thanks be to God! Please pray for Zeke as he awaits a call.
What if your church started inviting people over regularly? Good? God-honoring? Yes.
Hospitality is something every Christian can do, and it’s one way the whole church reaches out.
Watch the full CME 2026 playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
“Eighty-six years I have served Christ, and He has done me no harm. How then could I blaspheme my King who saved me?” Polycarp’s testimony, unpacked by Prof. Andy Iversen in chapel: youtube.com/live/uOS3Iq8TgTw…
Calling a pastor is nothing like filling a job. Dr. Paul Ipema on the three priorities Scripture sets, who to ask about a candidate before the interview, and the answer that’s a red flag. Search committees, share this with the rest of yours.
Tune in wherever you find your podcasts or listen on our website: midamerica.edu/podcasts/mars…
Join us for chapel this morning at 9:55! youtube.com/live/uOS3Iq8TgTw…
30 years ago this month, the first URCNA Synod met at Lynwood URC, pastored by alumnus Nick Alons (center)
Reformed Fellowship’s Hope Staal recently met Robert Clausing (left), an original delegate and MARS board member, and gave him a copy of Roots Renewed, edited by our first president, Dr. Cornelis Venema.
Pastor Brian Dennert on how we glorify God by enjoying Him, and grow in grace by knowing Christ.
Watch the full chapel message: youtube.com/live/idBPjmBZ1r4
Fall Faculty Lectures, Nov 10 & 11 feat. Dr. James Wilhoit (Wheaton, emeritus) on “Formed in Christ: Community, Imitation, and the Practices of Grace.”
The lectures are free! Attend in Dyer or watch live on YouTube.
Register + details: midamerica.edu/news/151/2026…
How do we make hospitality a natural part of evangelism? This second panel at the 2026 CME Conference tackles this, covering everything from time-saving tips to gospel-centered outreach. youtu.be/vUa9H9U-ihQ
Paul calls marriage a picture of Christ and the church, yet tells some not to marry. Why? Dr. Marcus Mininger takes up 1 Corinthians 7 in the final Christ and culture episode: good things can still be the wrong things to build your life around.
Tune in wherever you find your podcasts or listen on our website: midamerica.edu/podcasts/mars…
