Scholar Works at Harding

The Bridge Harding School of Theology

Summer 2013

The Bridge Summer 2013 Vol. 54 No. 1

Harding School of Theology

Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.harding.edu/hst-bridge

Recommended Citation Harding School of Theology. (2013). The Bridge Summer 2013 Vol. 54 No. 1. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.harding.edu/hst-bridge/55

This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Harding School of Theology at Scholar Works at Harding. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Bridge by an authorized administrator of Scholar Works at Harding. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE

VOLUME 54, NO. 1, SUMMER 2013

INSIDE HST Welcomes New 2 Dean’s Note Administrators, Faculty On Mission arding University has Prior to joining the Har- a new president, Dr. ding faculty, McLarty served 3 Theme HBruce D. McLarty, as a minister for congrega- ‘New Creation’ School who has served on the HST tions in Arkansas, Year Theme advisory board since it began and . He and his and deeply appreciates the family had also served 15 4 Advancement mission of HST. months as missionaries in Meru, Kenya, in East Africa. Consider an Endowment From www.harding.edu/ For 14 years, McLarty was inauguration: the pulpit minister for the Charlotte and Jim Martin 5 Students Dr. Bruce D. McLarty offi- College Church of Christ in view Church of Christ in Ministering Where Jesus Did cially began his role as presi- Searcy, Ark. Waco, Texas, a position he dent June 1, 2013. has held since 1993. He has 6 Campus McLarty received a bach- HST is pleased to an- also served congregations in elor’s nounce that Dr. Jim Martin Kansas City, Mo., and Flor- Commencement; Partners degree has been selected to be- ence, Ala. Martin will lead an in Ministry in Bible come the first full-time vice administrative team includ- from president of Harding School ing the dean, director of 7  Students then of Theology. Dr. Evertt W. advancement and director of Mid-South Professional Harding Huffard has served as vice admissions. He will also over- Center College president and dean for 14 see the business office and in 1978, years and knows the need to facilities of the campus. a Mas- expand the administration As vice president for the 8  Final Word McLarty ter of of the school with a full-time Memphis campus, Martin will Available Resources Theology degree from Har- vice president as he devotes be a member of the Univer- ding School of Theology in more time to academics sity president’s cabinet. 1982, and a Doctor of Min- and teaching. Martin holds baccalaure- istry degree from Ashland ate degrees from University of () Theological Seminary From a University press North Texas and International in 2010. He joined Hard- release, June 3, 2013: Bible College. He received ing’s administrative team in Martin will assume his two master’s degrees from 2005 serving as both vice new position as vice presi- Abilene Christian University. president for spiritual life and dent Jan. 1, 2014. He will He received the D.Min. de- dean of the College of Bible succeed Huffard, who will gree from HST in 1988. In and Ministry. In 2008 he tran- remain as dean. 2011 and 2013 he was an ad- sitioned to serving only in his Martin is currently the junct professor at HST. vice presidential role. pulpit minister at the Crest- continued on Page 7

1000 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117, www.hst.edu DEAN’S NOTE On Mission n June I stood on the Jesus asked the sobering acropolis of Pergamum question if when he returns, I looking down past the “will he find faith on the slopes of the theater toward earth?” (Luke 18:8). I know the Asclepion in the valley it is not all up to us; the wondering how long Chris- battle is the Lord’s. Yet we Huffard Admissions tians ministered here. Did also have a place in divine 800-680-0809 they repent as a result of the history. We can choose to ton to the faculty will greatly [email protected] letter from Jesus (Revelation stay on mission even when enrich the resources we offer 2)? If so, how did they deal we face setbacks, injustices students to stay on mission. Advancement with the teachings of Balaam or resistance. This sober- 901-761-1355 and the Nicolaitans? As I ing task calls for more than Endowments [email protected] walked along the main street natural ability. It will always Our staff recently spent The Bridge editor of Laodicea looking over the take rigorous training in the hours matching students 901-432-7714 Lycus Valley toward the white word, intentional spiritual de- receiving tuition grants in cliffs of Hierapolis, I wished velopment, a passion to pass the fall semester with our HST fax the large stones in the mar- on the faith, and a constant endowed scholarships. We 901-761-1358 ket place could tell me the renewal of the vision within were reminded of the bless- Website story of the last Christians each generation. I see HST ing of our deep spiritual www.hst.edu who worshipped here and on mission in several ways. roots with more than 70 en- walked these streets. Unlike dowment funds for students Dean’s office the lukewarm water piped Graduating Class of 2013 from churches and individu- [email protected] into the city, did the church Twenty-one of the 25 als committed to equipping Associate Dean’s office reignite its spiritual fire and graduates in May continue to for ministry. More than 46 [email protected] repent of its mediocrity? As serve churches: 10 are in full- percent of these endow- I turned the corner at the time congregational ministry, ments specify that they will Library office famous Library of Celsius six are missionaries or church be given to pulpit or ministry [email protected] in Ephesus, I wished I knew planters, and five are Christian students, and another 14 THE I know it is not all up to us; the battle is the Lord’s. Bridge how the church there re- counselors. The three D.Min. percent specify students sponded to the command to graduates engaged in research committed to missions. We The Bridge is published repent and return to its first projects related to churches feel blessed to witness the quarterly by Harding School of love. We could learn some- becoming more missional, linking of the purpose of Theology for alumni, students, thing from the church in what assimilating new members in these grants with qualified prospective students, contribu- Dr. Rick Oster calls “the cru- a multi-ethnic church, and de- and deserving students. tors and friends. cible of the Roman Empire.” veloping a collaborative prison Editor Now, back home in my ministry among churches in a Governance Sheila Owen office, I wonder what role metropolitan area. Where could our efforts we play at HST in “what the to be on mission be more Contributors Spirit says to the churches.” Faculty and Staff obvious than in the emerg- Larry Arick, Matt Carter, At what point in the future Our professors continue ing governance of HST? John Mark Hicks, Evertt W. will someone walk the streets to serve as resources for When Dr. Jim Martin arrives Huffard, Ileene Huffard, of Memphis, Nashville, Dal- leadership training, counsel- in January as vice president, Lance Love las, City or Los ing, preaching and teaching we will have both a president Photo Credits Angeles asking the same among churches nationally and a vice president with Larry Arick, Rhonda Gray, Carlus questions about the church and internationally. Librarian decades of effective and Gupton, Harding Creative, Hol- in those cities living in “the Don Meredith and Director long-term preaching experi- land Studios, Evertt W. Huffard crucible” of a secular pagan of Advancement Larry Arick ence who share the same society? One of our students have served as elders in a academic training for minis- Harding School of Theology reminded us in chapel this local church for many years. try (both have M.Div. and 1000 Cherry Road summer of the time when The addition of Carlus Gup- continued on Page 5 Memphis, TN 38117

2 THEME ‘New Creation’ to Be the BRIEFS Theme of 2013-2014 W.B. West Lectures There is the earnest preaching of righteousness, temperance and The 2013 W.B. West Jr. Lec- judgment to come; the development of the guilt of man, the grace of ture will be presented Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. by Dr. Richard God, the love of Christ, the mystery of the Cross, sin pardoning mercy, Oster. He will be signing copies adoption into the family of God, with the unction of the hope of the res- of his recently published book, urrection to everlasting life, of the new earth and the new heavens, etc. Seven Congregations in a Ro- man Crucible: A Commentary These are the soul-stirring, the soul-subduing, the soul-transforming on Revelation 1-3 in the library themes of the gospel of the grace of God.1 at 8:30 p.m. Alexander Campbell (1865)

schatology, epitomized New humanity is ground- and outwardly redeemed — Three Attend Jail in the idea of “new cre- ed in the new human, Jesus participate in the new life Ministry Workshop Eation,” is not so much the Messiah. The glorified revealed in the new humanity HST employee Vernon Perry about what happens last and Lord is new creation. He re- of the ascended Lord. Just as attended the National Prison/ the order in which it happens versed the curse under which our old Adamic life is trans- Jail Ministry Workshop June as much as it is about the creation groans as the king- formed into a new and glori- 12-14 held at Heritage Chris- future that is already present dom broke into the world ous freedom, so the creation tian University. 2013 D.Min. and at work in the world. through his ministry in the itself will share in the joy of graduates Thomas Snow and Creation is good, but power of the Spirit. He trans- the children of God. Matthew Morine also partici- pated in the conference. new creation is better. The formed death as the firstborn This story — the move- creation, though it retains its from the dead by the will of ment from the old age to the inherent goodness, is pres- the Father. His Adamic body new age — is pregnant with Order on Amazon ently frustrated because it is was transformed into a new meaning for church, ministry Place all your Amazon or- bound over to corruption. It body animated by the Spirit and life. As new creatures, we ders through hst.edu/books. awaits something better; it of God through which the live by the ethic of the new Every time you order anything awaits a glorious liberation. ascended Messiah reigns in creation. As people translat- through our link, HST receives The present bondage will the heavenlies. At the right ed into the kingdom of God, a small percentage of the prof- pass away even as the cre- hand of the Father, ever we live as if the kingdom it at no extra cost to you. ation itself is gloriously trans- interceding for the people of God has already come. figured when the new heav- of God, he has poured out Anticipating the renewal of Do You Tweet? ens and new earth appear. the Spirit upon the church creation, we pursue environ- Check out these HST-related As the present form of in order to transform them mental care. We embrace the Twitter feeds: the world is even now pass- into new community, a new vision, ethic and mission of President Bruce McLarty: ing away, the new creation is creation. Jesus, as glorified the new creation embodied @BruceMcLarty already present. The children human, will return to redeem in the incarnation, ministry, Vice President-designate of of God experience the first humanity and inaugurate the death, resurrection and as- HST Jim Martin: @JimMartin fruits of the new creation new heavens and new earth cension of Jesus the Messiah. Dr. Carlus Gupton: @LifeandLeader through the presence of the so that the glory of God may Harding School of Theol- Dr. Rick Oster: @r_oster Spirit who transforms them fill the creation. ogy will explore the signifi- HST Library: @hstlib from glory to glory. By this This new humanity cant themes, implications, And, of course: @HST_edu the children of God are new embodied in Jesus is the and applications of “new creatures renewed in the im- ground of new creation. creation” through chapel and age of their creator. Yet the That new life is our life. Je- special events throughout children of God, along with sus’ new creation kingdom this academic year. The rich- the creation itself, groan for ministry is our ministry. The ness, depth and visionary full adoption through the second Adam’s life-giving importance of this theme redemption of their bodies. body is our future body. Just define Christianity. This new humanity, already as the old Adamic life passed John Mark Hicks present by the Spirit through away in the ministry, death 1 sanctification, will fully ap- and resurrection of Jesus, so Alexander Campbell, “Orthodox Re- generation,” Millennial Harbinger 4th pear in the resurrection. our lives — inwardly renewed Series, 5 (September 1865): 494.

3 ADVANCEMENT BRIEFS Consider an Endowment any of you are ings of the endowment; the and Moffett) need to grow to Harding School of Theology partners with us principal is never touched. keep pace with rising costs. challenges Christian leaders Mto train and equip In 1998 the school’s endow- Endowment funds in counsel- leaders for ministry. You be- ment was $700,000, yielding ing, preaching and missions to develop deeper faith in lieve, as we do, that God’s $42,000 in revenue annually. need continuing support. God and higher standards call to take the gospel to all The Lord has blessed the Endowed tuition grants of ministry and scholarship. the world begins with the school during the past few for students are a way for preparation of those who years, and our endowment partners in ministry to carry are willing to go. HST’s last today is more than $8 mil- on the mission of HST after HST Online capital campaign was the 1.2 lion, providing $400,000 in they are gone. We deeply • Find up-to-date information million dollar expansion of annual revenue. appreciate those who have about what’s happening on the library in 2003. At pres- Generally endowments had a heart and passion to campus through the HST ent there is no capital cam- are set up to honor or in train and equip leaders for Web page and blog: hst.edu paign underway at the HST memory of someone. An ministry through endow- • Locate Memphis-area endowed fund begins with ment. Please consider HST in churches: hst.edu/directory campus, but our goal for the • Find a ministry job: hst. annual scholarship fund has a commitment to giving at your estate planning and an- edu/ministry-jobs increased from $250,000 in least $10,000 within five nual giving. If you have any • Subscribe to The Bridge or 1998 to $450,000 for the years. Existing endowments questions please call me at change your print subscrip- 2013-14 school year. in honor of previous deans 901-432-7727. tion to an e-subscription: Endowments add to the (Hazelip, Slate and Flatt), hst.edu/bridge financial security of the insti- our faculty, chaplains and Larry Arick • Research biblical, ministe- tution. We only use the earn- preachers (Bradley, Yeldell ([email protected]) rial, theological topics in library resources: hst.edu/ library WATCH THIS SPACE • Check out the current and upcoming course schedule and syllabi: hst.edu/syllabi

Mark Parker A heritage wall is being installed in the reference room of the HST Library, featuring a pho- @themarkparker16 tomural of the mansion and other photographs depicting the history of HST. The mural is in Wow! @JimMartin and place, and further improvements will be installed in coming months. @LifeandLeader both at @hst_edu in January 2014. There’s a wham and a bam! Congratulations to the 2013-14 HST Student Association Officers President: Kevin Burr (M.Div.)

Vice President: Lonn Baker (M.A.C.) Secretary/Treasurer: Leah White (M.A.C.) Communications Director: Eric Suddeath (M.A.C.) Off-Campus Representative: Tiffany France (M.A.C.) On-Campus Representative: Jon Cooke (M.Div.)

4 STUDENTS

Lance Love is an HST student with about four classes left in his M.A.C.M. Originally from Sonora, Texas, Love graduated from the Cen- BRIEFS ter for Christian Education in 1999 and earned a B.S. in Biblical studies from Amridge University in 2001. He lives in Milan, Ill., with his wife, Faculty Notes Hester Publications announc- Dorrie, and has served Moline Church of Christ since 1999. es And So We Speak: Sermons From Five Decades, a three- volume collection of sermons Ministering Where Jesus Did by Professor Emeritus Jack P. Lewis. Covering a period of former colleague He sees demon-possessed comfortable around them. five decades, these sermons of mine recently men, the paralytic, the dead Or the widow who needs were originally delivered to A made the transition girl and the woman with the a dead squirrel removed a variety of audiences in the from youth minister to pulpit bleeding condition, the blind from her porch. I sometimes U.S., Canada, Ghana and Japan. minister. He called me one and the dumb. This is where ask, “Lord, can you not do Bob Turner and Drs. Allen day seeking advice on how Jesus did his work: among something about all these Black, Dave Bland, Phil McMil- to build a relationship with sick, hurting and lonely people? After all, I’m so busy lion and Mark Powell attended the congregation that would people. Jesus didn’t sit in his studying for my sermon and the Thomas H. Olbricht Chris- enable him to remain there office waiting for people to my Bible class. I’ve got my tian Scholars Conference held for a long time. I shared come to him. Instead he was PowerPoint to prepare for at Lipscomb University in June. Bland and Turner par- with him some things I have out where they were, where Sunday. I’ve got to type my ticipated in panel discussions, learned from my own experi- they needed him. study sheets for the Wednes- and Powell presented “Restore ence and classes I have taken In Matthew 10 Jesus day night classes!” And I My Spirit: A Theological Vision at HST. sends out the 12. He doesn’t wonder if he doesn’t look at for Churches of Christ.” Most of us are familiar prepare them to sit in an of- me and say, “Lance, Lance. HST congratulates circula- with the story of Mary and fice. And he doesn’t send Have you missed what is im- tion librarian Bob Turner, who Martha in Luke 10:38-42, and them out to wow everyone portant? Have you not seen completed his Master of Sci- we see the importance of sit- with their great theological where I did ministry? Have ence in Library and Informa- ting at Jesus’ feet, listening expertise. He sends them you missed where I called tion Science degree from the to his word and learning from to drive out evil spirits and you to minister?” University of Illinois at Urba- him. I told my colleague that heal every disease and sick- So I passed on to my col- na-Champaign in August. August 6-10, Dr. Evertt so often we think the only ness. Jesus was among the league what I have learned. Huffard participated in a re- place we can sit and listen to people. I think that is where If you want to increase your treat in Swaziland with 120 Jesus is in our office with all we, as ministers, need to be: chances of staying at a con- church leaders from seven our books and computers set among the people. gregation, go among the nations in Southern Africa, before us, but in Matthew’s I struggle with balance. If people. Go to the widows where he had an opportunity Gospel, beginning in chapter you serve in a congregation and serve. Go to the lonely to process inner life develop- 8 we see Jesus doing min- long enough, you begin to and visit. Listen to those who ment in seven sessions. istry among people. A man recognize people in need. are hurting. When someone Join HST professors Black, with leprosy comes to him Maybe it’s the man who calls and asks to go to break- Bland, Ed Gray and Lewis, as and asks to be healed; Jesus comes by once or twice a fast, go to breakfast. Leave well as numerous HST gradu- reaches out and touches month to cry and talk. Or your office once in a while, ates, at the 2013 Harding University Bible Lectureship, him. A Centurion with a sick people who struggle with and go see Jesus in the Sept. 29-Oct. 2. servant approaches him, mental illness and are lonely places where he is. and Jesus heals the servant. because others don’t feel Lance Love Faculty Retreat Dr. John Mark Hicks, profes- On Mission continued from Page 2 sor at Lipscomb University and D.Min. degrees) and love for the selection of a new vice me: staying on mission keeps HST adjunct professor, encour- aged and challenged the HST the church. president and a new ministry us moving forward together faculty May 23 during their an- The dynamics of the past professor. With feelings of with purpose and hope for nual retreat, held just around six months may be unlike grief for the losses and grati- even greater service in the the corner from campus at the any in the history of HST with tude for the additions, I find kingdom. Dixon Gardens. the loss of three professors, comfort from God’s presence the transition to a new presi- in all these transitions. One Dr. Evertt W. Huffard dent of the University, and thing has become clear to ([email protected])

5 CAMPUS BRIEFS

Alumni Notes HST graduates Sean Webb and Chris Shrock presented pa- pers at the Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars Conference held at Lipscomb University in June. Webb, currently in a Ph.D. program at Texas Tech University, presented a paper titled “The Kingdom of God Graduation Held May 18 Against the State: Conflict With the Government in the ST graduated 25 honored with a certificate of Marek Dawidow Thought of Brigham Young students with 26 recognition. His family was Jared King and David Lipscomb.” Hdegrees Saturday, present, and Patrick Baker, Christine Parker Shrock teaches at the Okla- May 18. Dr. David B. Burks, Quintin’s father, addressed Joe Spivy homa School of Science and who retired after 26 years the graduates and their M.A.C. Mathematics and recently as president of Harding Uni- families with a message of Michelle Bates finished his Ph.D. from Baylor versity, delivered the com- hope at the luncheon follow- Jessi Berger University. He convened a mencement address as his ing commencement. David Mars session called “The Value of High School Research for last official public function Kyle Hooper graduated James Piiparinen Universities, Students and as president. Dr. Allen Black, with the Master of Divinity. Ana Randolph Secondary Educators.” professor of New Testament, Hooper’s father and grand- M.Div. Check out alumnus and in- gave the message from the father are also HST alumni, Gary Baird coming Vice President Jim Mar- faculty, and President Bruce which makes him the first Minku Chang tin’s blog, A Place for the God- D. McLarty offered the bene- third-generation student to Chase Froud Hungry, at GodHungry.org. diction. Dr. Leon Sanderson, graduate from HST. Charles Fulbright president of the HST Alumni Congratulations to all Kyle Hooper We’re on Facebook Association, served as wor- the graduates: Smith Hopkins Join HST students, alumni ship leader. M.A. Craig Poole and friends on our Facebook There were many high- Glenn Hawley Lewis Short page, www. lights of the day, but two Andrew Sowers Andrew Sowers facebook. stand out. John Paul Suchecki D.Min. com/hst. Quintin Baker, a 26-year- M.A.C.M. Matthew Morine edu, and let us know why you old HST student who passed Alan Arneson Ryan Richardson continue to support HST. away last summer, was Stephan Connors Thomas Snow

Subscribe to The Bridge or change your print subscription to an e- Partners in Ministry he HST community who realize the return on in- to help raise funds and re- subscription: hst.edu/bridge has more than 1,200 vestment is not the diploma cruit new students. Some of Tgraduates serving as graduates receive but how them have set up endowed preachers, teachers, they bless the lives of others scholarship funds that will missionaries and counselors after graduation. provide tuition grants for using the tools they devel- Our graduates themselves many years. oped at HST. Nearly all of are very generous. The Help us increase our per- our students receive tuition percentage of alumni who centage of alumni participa- grants, and most say they support HST is two and a tion. Any amount is a bless- could not have attended half times above the national ing. May the Lord continue graduate school without this average. They give back to to bless you in your ministry. support. Our students are the school so other students very appreciative of those can enjoy the same blessings Larry Arick of you who invest in them, they received, devoting time ([email protected])

6 STUDENTS BRIEFS Did You Know?Chase, Evan and Briana Froud n May 11, 2013, Harding University Student Notes Ograduated the first M.Div. student James Beck- students to complete their nell presented a paper titled degrees in education at the “Athanasian Spirituality” at Mid-South Professional Cen- the Meeting of the Society for ter (MSPC) located on the the Study of Christian Spiri- HST campus in Memphis. tuality, University of Notre Four graduates completed Dame, June 29-July 2. programs in reading, and one completed a Master @hst_edu on Twitter of Arts in Teaching. Susan Kevin Burr @kbburr 5 Aug Capodiferro, Jenny McKin- @hst_edu 284 days and ney and Andrea Turner teach 16 hours until graduation in Shelby County Schools. Katherine Freese #readybutnotready Lee Ann Stiles teaches at a and Ileene Huffard private school in Bartlett, and HST @hst_edu 31 Jul Higher standards of ministry Charlotte Lane, the M.A.T. team of adjunct professors teaching, and a non-licensure and scholarship? HST student graduate, teaches at Harding from the area began offering master’s degree online. B. Chris Simpson shares what classes in technology, read- The Mid-South Professional Academy in Memphis and this means to him. hopes to pursue doctorate ing, classroom management Center also provides oppor- https://www.facebook.com/ work in music. and National Board certifica- tunities for undergraduate hst.edu hint: BBQ! In August 2010 the MSPC tion, as well as instructional students to complete their began offering classes in strategies and assessment. student teaching requirement National Board Certification The number of classes of- in an urban school system. taught by Dr. Randy McPher- fered each semester contin- Check out the MSPC son, a well-respected coun- ues to rise. website at www.midsouth selor and administrator. His Harding has succeeded in teachers.org. For more in- first class had 20 students. receiving approval through formation, contact Dr. Ileene That same fall Harding the state of Tennessee for Huffard or Katherine Freese University asked Dr. Ileene programs in teacher licen- at 901-432-7726, mspc@ Huffard to direct the pro- sure, reading, special educa- harding.edu, or kfreese@ gram in Memphis. A good tion, advanced studies in harding.edu. New Administrators, Faculty continued from Page 1 He currently serves on and has taught as an adjunct is the founder and publisher the board of directors of at HST since 2001. Prior to of LifeandLeadership.com, the Christian Scholarship that, he a website of resources for Foundation as a mentoring spent church leaders. partner for Hope Network 10 years A graduate of Lipscomb Ministries and as one of six teach- University (B.A.), Harding community leaders managing ing at School of Theology (M.Div.), Michael Hyatt’s leadership the Uni- and Abilene Christian blog, the second-most read versity University Graduate School leadership blog in the nation. of Ten- of Theology (D.Min.) and nessee with additional studies along Also beginning full time Gupton School the way at Murray State in January 2014, Dr. Carlus of Communication Studies University, University of Gupton will be professor for and 20 years in preaching Memphis, and University of Christian ministry. ministry for congregations in Tennessee, Gupton has the Gupton is currently the Tennessee and Alabama. In necessary training and expe- professor of church leader- addition to teaching, consult- rience to guide students in ship at Johnson University ing and coaching, Gupton church leadership.

7 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Searcy, AR 1000 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38117 Permit # 60

Return Service Requested

THE Bridge

FINAL WORD Learn More ant to learn more about a topic ------, Johnny Melton, and Bobby Val- Olbricht, Owen D. and Bruce McLarty. mentioned in The Bridge? Check entine. A Gathered People: Revisioning Colossians and Philemon. Searcy, AR: Re- Wout the following resources: the Assembly as Transforming Encounter. source Publications, 2005. Christian Scholars Conference http:// Abilene, TX: Leafwood, 2007. Oster, Richard. Seven Congregations in www.lipscomb.edu/csc. On Twitter.com: ------. Yet Will I Trust Him: Understand- a Roman Crucible: A Commentary on Rev- @CScholarsConfer ing God in a Suffering World. Joplin, MO: elation 1-3. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, Hicks, John Mark. On Twitter.com: College Press, 1999. 2013. @johnmarkhicks. Blog: Johnmarkhicks.com Gupton, Carlus. LifeandLeadership.com Society for the Study of Christian Spiri------. Come to the Table: Revisioning Lewis, Jack P. And So We Speak: Ser- tuality, http://sscs.press.jhu.edu/index.html the Lord’s Supper. Orange, CA: New Leaf mons from Five Decades. Henderson, TN: For help in borrowing, purchasing or Books, 2002. Hester Publications, 2013. using any of these resources, feel free to ------and Greg Taylor. Down In the River Martin, Jim. GodHungry.org contact us at the HST Library. To Pray: Revisioning Baptism as God’s McLarty, Bruce. Journey of Faith: Walk- Transforming Work. Siloam Springs, AR: ing With Jesus Through the Gospel of John. Sheila Owen Leafwood, 2004. Searcy, AR: Resource Publications, 1997. ([email protected])