Christian Life
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Pilgrim Disciple or Spiritual Tourist?
“Blessed is the man whose strength is in you, whose heart is set on a pilgrimage.” Psalm 84:5 Psalm 84 is a song for the Jewish pilgrims’ journey to Jerusalem, with a particular focus on Mt. Zion. There were 3 Jewish Festivals annually when all Jews who were physically able were expected to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem as commanded… Continue reading
About Me
I have been in ministry for 31 years serving in various capacities including senior pastor, youth pastor, education, and associate pastor. I serve at Samford University as Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Ministry Training Institute. I am co-author of the book, Cultivate Disciple Making and my new book, Repairing the Missional Breach, will be released this summer. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Samford, a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My D.Min project was in the area of church health and revitalization. I earned my Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My dissertation title, An Analysis and Critique of Disciple Making Within Ecclesial Movements in the United States, 1970-2020, With a View Toward Implementing a Faithful New Testament Missio Ecclesia.
Dr Kevin Blackwell 