TestimonialsAs part of our new elder development ministry, First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, invited Tim and Matt to lead us on an eight-week series, diving deep into the pool of ancient Christian witness. This was completely new terrain for most of these First Church leaders. But the experience was rich and fruitful at so many different levels. With enthusiasm and confidence I am happy to recommend the Ancient Christian Faith Initiative to local congregations. - Dr. Jim Miller, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, OK This class has transformed my understanding of God, creation, and the cross. I would recommend it to anyone interested in seeing Christ anew: delving deep into who He is until all that is left is awe. - Nick Burdette, engineer, Pittsburgh, PA In reading and discussing these saints of the faith with others I have found myself driven to my knees in prayer and worship. I have found myself deeply aware of my humanity in the shadow of an unfathomable yet immanent God. I have seen my heart set aflame for the love of God for me and the world, and most of all I have had my mind blown with the humble brilliance of these writers of our faith. ACFI has equipped me in ministry to plumb the depths of God with great humility and awe and to lead the church out of a deep place of prayer and worship. In an age of searching mystical spirituality I encourage everyone to read these ancient yet surprisingly relevant sages of our Christian faith. - BJ Woodworth, lead pastor, The Open Door, Pittsburgh, PA A small group from my church took the Pillars of the Church online course, and we all agreed that the lectures and reading materials provided us with a fantastic baseline for some great discussions. More importantly, this course challenged us to learn more about the history of our faith and for that, we're extremely grateful. - Ken Lucas, pool manager, Albuquerque, NM As a church-planter, my preaching and evangelism have both been influenced by ACFI. Reading Ephrem the Syrian taught me to woo both committed disciples and the unchurched with the beautiful, poetic truth of Gospel mystery. On a personal level, God used the works we read together to inspire me toward greater discipline in my own spiritual life and more passionate prayer. Pastors who come to sit at the feet of the great saints through this program will find inspiration for their preaching, motivation to pursue personal holiness, and great wisdom for Christian leaders. - Chris Brown, pastor, The Upper Room, Pittsburgh, PA The careful choice of profound readings, presented with a deep understanding of the ancient Christian faith, inspired me to deepen my walk with God, and woke me up to new ways of looking at the Christian life. I HIGHLY recommend this course for anyone who wants to broaden their faith. - Roland Clark, PhD student in History, Pittsburgh, PA The on-line ACFI course is well worth the time, effort, and money that I have put into the class. I have been challenged and encouraged by each of the readings, spiritually and intellectually. I do not need to understand all of the material to have greatly benefited from it. Some readings deepen and clarify long held beliefs. Other readings provide new concepts, new perspectives. - Mary Becker, mother of Tim Becker, Bellingham, WA There are many ways to get to see the beauty of Jesus, and if one is inclined to the reading and discussing of books, visiting with the ancient authors can be an especially lovely one. Books usually only last this long if they have something worthwhile to say, and these have lasted because they reflect the glory of the One on whom their authors are reflecting. Indeed, sometimes to read them gives one a sense of what dinner conversation at the great, final wedding feast might sound like. - Lisa Sayre, seminary student, Pittsburgh, PA |
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