Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder

Michael Mooney serves as the President of the National Association of Christian Ministers, bringing over 25 years of experience in pastoral care, ministry leadership, and organizational development. Residing in South Carolina with his beloved wife, Michael shares a deep passion for worship and advancing the Kingdom of God through authentic, Spirit-led ministry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion, a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership, and a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

The Doctrine of Angels (Angelology)

The doctrine of angels occupies a significant place within Christian theology, yet it must always remain subordinate to the supremacy of God and the centrality of Christ. Scripture presents angels as real, personal beings created by God to serve His purposes in creation and redemption. They …

Arminianism

Arminianism is a theological framework that originated in the 16th and 17th centuries as a response to the dominant Calvinist teachings of the time. It is named after Jacobus Arminius, a Dutch theologian who challenged certain aspects of Calvinism. Arminianism emphasizes the free will of humanity, …

Dynamism

Dynamism is a belief system that holds that the universe is pervaded by a vital life force or energy that animates all things. Dynamistic worldviews may involve the belief in a cosmic spirit or force that imbues the natural world with vitality and power, or in …

Dualism

Dualism is a belief system that posits the existence of two distinct, separate entities in the universe, typically with one entity being physical and the other non-physical or spiritual. In the context of philosophy, dualism is often associated with the mind-body problem, which is concerned with …

Animism

Animism is a belief system that holds that all objects, living beings, and natural phenomena have spirits or souls. In animistic worldviews, the natural world is seen as alive and interconnected, and human beings are regarded as one part of a larger web of spiritual beings. …

Deism

Deism is a philosophical belief system that holds that God or a supreme being exists, but that this entity does not intervene in human affairs or the natural world. Deists believe that the universe was created by an intelligent and benevolent deity, but that this deity …

Polytheism

Polytheism is a belief system that recognizes and worships multiple deities or gods, often with specific roles and domains of influence. Polytheistic religions have been found throughout human history, with many ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Aztecs practicing forms of polytheism. Polytheistic …

Materialism

Materialism is a belief system that holds that only physical matter and its interactions are ultimately real, and that mental and spiritual phenomena can be explained in terms of material processes. Materialists believe that everything in the universe, including human consciousness and subjective experiences, can be …

Theism

Theism is a belief system centered around the existence of one or more deities or gods. Theists believe that these deities are responsible for the creation and maintenance of the universe, and that they have the power to intervene in human affairs. Theism is often …

Gnosticism

The NACM holds the Doctrine of Gnosticism as Heresy, and it Should Have No Place in the Foundation of Biblical Doctrine! Gnosticism is an ancient religious movement that developed in the first few centuries of Christianity. It is a complex and diverse system of beliefs that …