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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.
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The National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)

The National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM) is a non denominational fellowship dedicated to recognizing, equipping, and supporting ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministerial fellowship exists to recognize, equip, and support men and women whom God has called to serve Christ and His …

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Gamaliel the Pharisee, respected teacher of the law and mentor of Paul in Acts 5 and Acts 22.

Gamaliel: A Respected Pharisee in the New Testament

Among the individuals briefly mentioned in the New Testament, Gamaliel stands out as a figure of considerable influence and intellectual authority within first century Judaism. Although the New Testament records only a small number of references to him, those references reveal a man who held a …

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Martyr (Term) Defined

In Evangelical Protestant theology, a martyr is a believer in Jesus Christ who remains faithful to the gospel under persecution, even to the point of death. The term carries the sense of witness, because the martyr bears testimony to Christ by steadfast confession, suffering, and endurance. …

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Orthodoxy (Term) Defined

Orthodoxy, from the perspective of Evangelical Protestant theology, refers to right belief that conforms to the truth God has revealed in Holy Scripture. It is not merely adherence to inherited tradition, nor is it a bare intellectual agreement with doctrinal formulas. Rather, orthodoxy is the faithful …

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Sanctification (Term) Defined

Sanctification, in Evangelical Protestant theology, is the gracious work of the triune God by which believers are set apart unto God, renewed in the inner person, and progressively conformed to the moral likeness of Jesus Christ. The term carries both a definitive and a progressive sense …

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Justification (Term) Defined

Justification is the gracious judicial act of God by which He declares sinners righteous in His sight through faith in Jesus Christ. In Evangelical Protestant theology, justification is not a process of moral improvement, nor is it the infusion of righteousness into the believer as an …

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Heresy (Term) Defined

In Evangelical Protestant theology, heresy is the persistent denial, distortion, or replacement of essential biblical doctrine in a way that corrupts the gospel and misrepresents the God who has revealed himself in Scripture. Heresy is not merely a secondary disagreement among sincere Christians, nor is it …

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The essential elements include covenant vows before God, exchange of rings, public declaration, pastoral blessing, and legal solemnization.

Christian Wedding Ceremony Outline

  This Christian wedding ceremony outline provides a structured, biblically ordered framework for ministers conducting covenant marriage ceremonies. Below is a general outline for a Christian wedding ceremony conducted by a minister. This structure preserves biblical order, pastoral clarity, and legal integrity, while allowing room for …

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The Insatiable Desire for Self-Promotion. Pastoral Response

Christian Identity and Self-Promotion I remain continually struck by how the Internet and social media have cultivated a ravenous appetite for self-promotion. The prevailing sentiment suggests that the more our image or brand is seen, whether through curated posts, reels, or hashtags, the higher the chance …

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the Lords Supper

Communion: Theology, Practice, and Pastoral Stewardship

Introduction to the Lord’s Supper Communion, also called the Lord’s Supper, stands at the theological and pastoral center of Christian ministry. Instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ on the night He was betrayed, this sacred ordinance embodies the gospel in visible form. It unites proclamation, remembrance, …

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