Healthy Church Growth Show With Madge Obaseki

What the episode is all about Episode 17 - Why ignoring theology gives half the picture. This conversation with Dr Carol Tomlin, will explore Theology and its importance to church leaders AND why resisting the knowledge of theology could be a disservice to our communities and congregations. Timestamp 2.30 Why most people engage with theology without knowing it 3.00 What is THEOLOGY? 6.30 Jesus is enough – is that the whole picture? The bible as a historical document. Understanding the bible in context. If its in the bible it must be right, surely? 11.30 The importance for leaders to study the bible in the systematic way 12.30 Other resources available to help the study of God’s word e.g. Craig Keener (https://craigkeener.com) 15.15 the importance of understanding theology to defend the Christian faith. 17.00 Dealing with modern day issues from a theological stand-point – a real life example 19.00 The thirst for faith and God has risen exponentially 20.00 Resistance to formal Christian Education – what the rea