Stephen Presley

05/10/2026

Join us on May 20th for the inaugural Turnbull Memorial Lecture, honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Richard Turnbull (1960-2025). RSVP at the following link: https://christchurchplano.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3599035?_kx=ro3mK4ACB6VN0-3CiG-KvA.S89anY

05/01/2026

02/02/2026

Check out Baker's reflections on Daniel Dreisbach's book: Reading The Bible With the Founding Fathers.

The Bible was an essential source during America's founding, it was the common language of political debate. Even skeptics like Jefferson, Franklin, and Paine cited Scripture because it resonated with the public.

Read the whole essay here:

https://crcd.net/essay2-reading-the-bible-with-the-founding-fathers/

02/02/2026

Check out this essay from Jordan J. Ballor on the Upside-Down Kingdom of God.

Jesus's kingdom doesn't work like earthly kingdoms. In his realm, the last become first, greatness comes through servanthood, and a crown of thorns marks ultimate triumph. This kingdom is like leaven working from the inside out. It transforms hearts first, then flows outward through our work, families, and communities.

"The Kingdom of God is not of this world, but it is a kingdom that exists for this world—for its redemption, salvation, restoration, and consummation. The people of God are the salt, light, and leaven in the world as it stands between Christ's first and second coming."

11/29/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Check out the 2025 books awards for the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I was honored that my book, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church, was recognized as one of the best new books in Church History/Biography! I'm grateful that so many people have found the book helpful and for all the hard work by excellent team at Baker Academic. I hope that the book continues to inspires a living biblical theology in and for the church!

Check out the other books on the list, too, so many good ones!

https://swbts.edu/news/swjt-names-thielmans-paul-apostle-of-grace-2025-book-of-the-year/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOSwgdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFoemJ0N1laT3pRTGhCaVZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoSHRTFcTrzaCAbzXvaqLvSZLB8yEcyVkxDKCT8bapKAbDCMEohI0-B5Cmq__aem_rZib4UV9stzXHZdZsgcRdA