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What if your church started inviting people over regularly? Good? God-honoring? Yes.
Hospitality is something every Christian can do, and it’s one way the whole church reaches out.
Watch the full CME 2026 playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
“Eighty-six years I have served Christ, and He has done me no harm. How then could I blaspheme my King who saved me?” Polycarp’s testimony, unpacked by Prof. Andy Iversen in chapel: youtube.com/live/uOS3Iq8TgTw…
Calling a pastor is nothing like filling a job. Dr. Paul Ipema on the three priorities Scripture sets, who to ask about a candidate before the interview, and the answer that’s a red flag. Search committees, share this with the rest of yours.
Tune in wherever you find your podcasts or listen on our website: midamerica.edu/podcasts/mars…
Join us for morning chapel! youtube.com/live/R9N6Z8Xbtyo…
Join us for chapel this morning at 9:55! youtube.com/live/uOS3Iq8TgTw…
30 years ago this month, the first URCNA Synod met at Lynwood URC, pastored by alumnus Nick Alons (center)
Reformed Fellowship’s Hope Staal recently met Robert Clausing (left), an original delegate and MARS board member, and gave him a copy of Roots Renewed, edited by our first president, Dr. Cornelis Venema.
Pastor Brian Dennert on how we glorify God by enjoying Him, and grow in grace by knowing Christ.
Watch the full chapel message: youtube.com/live/idBPjmBZ1r4
Fall Faculty Lectures, Nov 10 & 11 feat. Dr. James Wilhoit (Wheaton, emeritus) on “Formed in Christ: Community, Imitation, and the Practices of Grace.”
The lectures are free! Attend in Dyer or watch live on YouTube.
Register + details: midamerica.edu/news/151/2026…
How do we make hospitality a natural part of evangelism? This second panel at the 2026 CME Conference tackles this, covering everything from time-saving tips to gospel-centered outreach. youtu.be/vUa9H9U-ihQ
Paul calls marriage a picture of Christ and the church, yet tells some not to marry. Why? Dr. Marcus Mininger takes up 1 Corinthians 7 in the final Christ and culture episode: good things can still be the wrong things to build your life around.
Tune in wherever you find your podcasts or listen on our website: midamerica.edu/podcasts/mars…
“The problem is that we’re not begging God for conversions.”
Dale Van Dyke on outgrowing the ingrown church and asking God for more. From our 2026 CME Conference. youtu.be/nrVEFRfNMUg
Tonight at 7:00 p.m.: Dr. Marcus Mininger begins our free Fall Evening Class on Hebrews, apostasy, and repentance. There’s still time to register to join us on campus. midamerica.edu/news/128/2026…
“God doesn’t save us into isolation.”
Dr. Alan Strange on moving from warm greetings to true belonging, from 1 John. From our 2026 CME Conference. youtu.be/t_cbfu698jg
On this date in 1998, the Rev. G. I. Williamson led an OPC visitation team to MARS in Dyer, IN, beginning a program to study the seminaries whose graduates regularly enter OPC ministry. He also preached at morning chapel.
Thanks to @OrthodoxPC for the history opc.org/today.html?history_i…
“Hospitality begins in the heart.”
Jon Dennis on loving strangers, planting “sequoias of hospitality,” and what Chicago has taught him about welcoming others as Christ has welcomed us. From our 2026 CME Conference. youtu.be/wP_rX1EhgJc
Why do churches with faithful preaching sometimes lack a culture of hospitality?
Dr. J. Mark Beach moderates a Q&A panel on hospitality and evangelism from our 2026 CME Conference. Jump to the question at 8:23: youtube.com/watch?v=-jbJg0cd…
