Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Through the Funhouse Mirror: When We Mistake Ourselves for the Standard We often walk through life as if holding a clear lens, assuming that we see people and situations as they truly are. In reality, we peer through a warped funhouse …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Gnosticism isn’t just a second-century heresy, it is a recurring pattern of distortion. Its ideas have reemerged in many contemporary forms: spiritual elitism, body-soul dualism, and a rejection of biblical authority. For ministers, understanding how the Apostle John opposed this heresy …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder There was a man who discovered a strange creature. He kept it as a pet. Not knowing what to call it, he named it “Peeve”. The two became fond of each other, almost like the friendship of a trusted dog. He …
Definition and Origin Tawhid (توحيد) is the foundational concept in Islamic theology expressing the absolute oneness and uniqueness of God (Allah). The Arabic root word is waḥḥada (وَحَّدَ), meaning “to unify” or “to make one.” Tawhid, therefore, literally means “unification” or “asserting oneness.” It is derived …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder To be monotheistic is to believe in the existence of only one God. This belief sets the framework for some of the world’s most influential religions, including Christianity. But the term does more than label a belief—it defines a worldview, one …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder When Jesus rose from supper, wrapped a towel around His waist, and knelt to wash His disciples’ feet, He did something culturally jarring and theologically weighty. John 13 records a moment that has stirred reflection and controversy across generations of believers. …
What Is a Cruciform Ethic? A cruciform ethic refers to a way of living that takes the shape of the cross: crux forma in Latin: modeled after Jesus Christ’s sacrificial life and death. It is not merely a moral code but a Christ-centered posture of humility, …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 1. The Biblical Footprint of Mary Mary’s presence in the Bible is statistically minimal but thematically significant. When measured across all 66 books, her name appears in just 7 times, representing about 10.6% of the biblical canon (i.e. the Gospels). Her …
The not recognized as partners in ministry by the NACM. This position is rooted not in ignorance, nor hostility, but in a commitment to the integrity of Scripture, the visible unity of the body of Christ, and the safeguarding of gospel clarity. 1. Theological Clarity: Allegiance …
If you’re discerning a call to full-time ministry, finding a biblically faithful, academically sound college is crucial. You need more than a credential; you need a theological foundation shaped by truth. This guide showcases the best Christian colleges for ministry that remain rooted in Scripture while …