Sep 03, 2025
AI and Sermon Preparation
“Can the BMA Seminary provide pastors with guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially for sermon preparation?” Someone recently asked me that question and I would like to respond with a few thoughts. During the past year or so, members of the seminary’s faculty have actively sought to identify acceptable and unacceptable uses…
Jan 30, 2025
What about Accreditation?
By Dr. Philip Attebery Not long after realizing that I needed to gain a seminary education, I began to consider which school to attend. Since my home church affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association, the BMA Seminary seemed like an obvious choice. So, I leaned heavily toward attending the BMA Seminary. However, before making the…
Jan 14, 2025
The Secret to Great Leadership
In today’s society, many want to be the leader. Our world system encourages us to reach higher, go further, and climb the ladder of success. The more knowledge we acquire, the more esteemed and qualified we become to lead others. The higher up in ranks we get, the more accomplished we feel. Because of God’s…
Jan 14, 2025
The Mark of a True Christian
While we pursue Christ in a fallen world, we can sometimes make the mistake of allowing the principles of the world to taint how we see the Kingdom of God. For example, many believe that those with the largest platforms, the most published books, or the greatest number of followers must be the closest to…
Jan 14, 2025
Practical Steps to Renewing Your Mind
We all remember the moment we invited Jesus to be our Lord, and our lives dramatically improved. For most of us, these defining moments were when we felt God strongest, and our faith soared in this one moment of glory. These moments are like the parable of the sower in Mark 4 when the seed…
Jan 14, 2025
How to Set Spiritual Goals for the New Year
As we enter another year, many of us are thinking about our personal resolutions. Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising more, or developing better habits, setting goals for growth is always beneficial. While the world often focuses on external improvements and growth, it’s important to remember Paul’s words to Timothy about exercise. “For while bodily training…
Nov 22, 2024
Are You Called?
Are you called to ministry? Are you called to ministry in general, or are you called to a specific ministry? Is ministry a career choice like medicine or accounting? Some confuse “call” with qualifications. Others confuse “call” with spiritual gifts. Some are “called” to ministry by someone other than God through emotion, guilt, or duty…
Oct 18, 2024
How Should I Vote?
During my childhood, I remember asking my dad, “Are we Republicans or Democrats?” He made it clear that although he and my mother were “registered” as members in one of the parties, “We always vote for the candidate rather than the party.” He meant that they put thought into each candidate’s personal character and stance…
Oct 09, 2024
BMATS Theological Seminary: A Beacon of Christ-Centered Education
In an era where theological education faces numerous challenges, BMA Theological Seminary (BMATS) stands out as a beacon of excellence, offering a unique blend of academic rigor, affordability, and unwavering commitment to biblical truth. Current and past BMATS students have deemed these qualities as our strengths. Christ-Centered Foundation At the heart of BMATS’s identity lies…
Sep 13, 2024
BMATS and the Great Commission: Equipping Christians for Global Impact
In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gave His disciples what we now call the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” This calling remains at the heart…
