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Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | July 2, 2020

Teaching “Deep” Bible Study – Part Two

Deep Bible study about having constant and robust engagement with God's Word. Dr. Kelly provides three ways of being an effective guide into bible study.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | June 12, 2020

Teaching “Deep” Bible Study – Part One

Deep bible study requires trust in the relevancy of the studied passage. Dr. Kelly addresses the necessity of 'digging deeper' into the meaning of scripture.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.

Ministry

Posted by: Eric Espinoza | June 5, 2020

Using Bible Study Tools: James 1:5-8

In conjunction to Eric Espinoza's previous article, he models how to use the resources he suggests using a passage in the book of James.

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Eric Espinoza

Student | PhD

Eric Espinoza is a PhD student at Gateway Seminary. Prior to pursuing the PhD, he graduated with his Master of Theology and Master of Divinity. His research interests include Apocalypticism in Matthew, the reception of Isaiah, Daniel, and Septuagint studies. He currently serves as the administrative assistant to the president at Gateway Seminary.

Community Dispersed

Posted by: Rodrick K. Durst | June 4, 2020

Christian Faith & Pestilence

Christians have risked their lives in caring for the sick and dying throughout history. Dr. Rodrick Durst cites multiple historical accounts pointing to the sacrificial ethic of the church in times of plagues.

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Rodrick K. Durst

Chair, History/Theological Studies | Professor of Historical Theology

Dr. Rodrick Durst has served as Professor of Historical Theology and a variety of administration roles at Gateway Seminary since 1991. His current research includes a study of emerging church movements, ecclesiology for rapid cell and simple church multiplication, new paths for apologetics, single adults in the church, and faith and film.

Ministry

Posted by: Eric Espinoza | May 22, 2020

Bible Study Tools

Studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Eric Espinoza provides a list of a few academic resources that can help anyone navigate through scripture.

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Eric Espinoza

Student | PhD

Eric Espinoza is a PhD student at Gateway Seminary. Prior to pursuing the PhD, he graduated with his Master of Theology and Master of Divinity. His research interests include Apocalypticism in Matthew, the reception of Isaiah, Daniel, and Septuagint studies. He currently serves as the administrative assistant to the president at Gateway Seminary.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | May 8, 2020

Creative Teaching: Being A Storyteller

Narratives allow people to vividly experience teaching material. Dr. Paul Kelly suggests storytelling as an effective method for bible studies.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | May 8, 2020

Creative Teaching: Using Photography

Bible teaching can come alive for students through a variety of techniques. Dr. Paul Kelly introduces the idea of utilizing photography as an effective teaching strategy.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.

Ministry

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | May 1, 2020

Teaching the Poetry of the Bible

Hebrew poetry contains unique features that should lead ministers to teach it a little differently. Dr. Paul Kelly provides three main qualities of Hebrew poetry that help bible teachers navigate its message.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.

Community Dispersed

Posted by: Paul G. Kelly | April 24, 2020

Teaching the Bible on Facebook

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced churches to use social media to connect with members and teach scripture. Dr. Kelly gives a few suggestions on how to use Facebook as an effective medium for bible study.

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Paul G. Kelly

Chair, Educational Leadership | Professor of Educational Leadership

Dr. Paul Kelly began his service at Gateway Seminary in Fall 2009 as the chair and professor of Educational Leadership. Prior to Gateway, Kelly served as vice president of ministry resources at Student Life Publishing, editor-in-chief of discipleship resources in Student Ministry Publishing at LifeWay Christian Resources, as well as a youth specialist in Discipleship at LifeWay.