Mid-America Reformed Seminary

10/09/2026

“Hospitality isn’t a diet. It’s a regimen.”

At this year’s Center for Missions & Evangelism Conference, Eric Watkins sat down with his wife Heather for one of the most down-to-earth sessions of the weekend. In a warm and funny conversation, Heather shares what 30 years of ministry marriage and three church plants have taught her: you don’t need a perfect house, a fancy menu, or an outgoing personality. You just need an open door, a simple meal, and a heart that loves Christ and His church.

Watch the full conversation below.

What does hospitality look like when you’re an introvert, a pastor’...

10/09/2026

Chapel | Lawrence Owinya

10/08/2026

“I’ll serve you, Lord, but on my terms, as I see fit, when it’s convenient.”

No. Jesus says, “Take up your cross and follow me.”

As J. Mark Beach reminds us, following Christ can be costly. It may mean death to ourselves, to our selfishness, our idols, our vulnerabilities, and even things we hold dear but need to surrender.

What does it look like to truly take up your cross and follow Christ?

Watch the full chapel message from J. Mark Beach:
https://youtube.com/live/qUwlgXSSpDk

10/08/2026

Simon invited Jesus to dinner, but he was the one who was examined.

In his plenary talk at this year’s Center for Missions & Evangelism Conference, John Bouwers walks through Luke 7 and asks a question that is easy to ask of others and harder to ask of ourselves: Do we love much? We love because we have been loved extravagantly, and that love opens our homes, our tables, and our conversations with neighbors.

Watch the full talk below.

How well do you love? In this plenary address from the 2026 Center ...

10/08/2026

In part two of our Christ and culture series, Dr. Marcus Mininger examines Paul’s move in Ephesians 5, where he quotes Genesis 2 and declares, “I am speaking of Christ and the church.” Dr. Mininger explains why marriage is Christocentric by design, built from the ground up to point to Christ, and what that means for how believers and unbelievers participate in it. The conversation then widens: if marriage points to Christ, what about the things we bake, decorate, and build? Could our work and culture preach a sermon?

Tune in wherever you find your podcasts or listen on our website: https://www.midamerica.edu/podcasts/marscast

10/08/2026

Can Christians really lose their salvation?

Join us in watching a recent episode of the Beyond Nicaea podcast featuring our very own Professor of New Testament, Dr. Marcus Mininger! In this conversation, Dr. Mininger explores the difficult warning passages of Hebrews, specifically the often misunderstood teaching in Hebrews 6, and discusses how Christ’s sufficiency provides the ultimate security for the believer.

Watch the full conversation below.

Want to dive deeper into this vital topic? We are thrilled to invite you to join Dr. Mininger for our upcoming Fall Evening Class! This is a fantastic opportunity to study these themes further in a classroom setting.

Get all the details and register for the class: https://www.midamerica.edu/news/128/2026-fall-evening-class-with-dr-marcus-mininger

Can you lose your salvation? What does Hebrews 6 actually mean when...

10/07/2026

How do you know if you have a servant’s attitude?

By how you respond when you’re treated like one.

Rev. Paul Murphy shares a memorable story from his first days in ministry, and a reminder that having “Rev.” in front of your name doesn’t elevate you. You are ordained to be a servant.

Watch the rest of Rev. Murphy’s chapel message: https://youtube.com/live/YlhY9eu11xQ?feature=share

10/07/2026

A man at a campground couldn't understand a word of the sermon, but he couldn't stop listening. What drew him there?

In his plenary talk at this year's Center for Missions & Evangelism Conference, Greg Bylsma explores how God uses the life of his church as a witness to the world, and how that kind of church is built. Through Acts 2, he points to preaching, prayer, and the power of the Spirit, and offers encouragement to anyone wondering how to bring change back to their own church.

Watch the full talk below.

What makes a church draw people in before they can say why? In this...

10/07/2026

Chapel | J. Mark Beach

10/07/2026

What a great start to our stay at Grove City College! We had the chance to connect with the advisors and history professors of one of our students, Adam: Dr. Andrew Mitchell and Dr. Mark Graham.