Appalachian Ministry Institute

Level Paths

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The Appalachian Ministry Institute of Tri-State Bible College affirms, encourages, and equips those engaged in Appalachian ministry to keep the glory of God in clear view (Isa. 40:3–5; Mk. 1:2–4; Lk. 3:4–6). Tri-State Bible College is located in central Appalachia in South Point, Ohio. The Level Paths podcast of the Appalachian Ministry Institute is hosted by Rex J. Howe, President of Tri-State Bible College, and Dr. J. Matt Shamblin, Appalachian Research Fellow at Tri-State Bible College.

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C(R)T in Appalachia with Dr. Mark Phillips 09.08.2021 33:57

Dr. Mark Phillips, Professor of Christian Apologetics and Philosophy at Tri-State Bible College, join Matt and Rex for an introductory conversation about Critical (Race) Theory in Appalachia.

Affirming Persevering Ministry in Tough Times & Places: An Interview with Pastor Desmond Barrett 26.07.2021 47:36

Dr. J. Matt Shamblin and Rex J. Howe interview Dr. Desmond Barrett, the lead pastor at Summit Church of the Nazarene in Ashland, KY. The Barrett Family came to Summit Nazarene as the pastoral family in January of 2019 after serving in the Virginia and Kentucky Districts. Pastor Desmond is a graduate of Nazarene Bible College with a Bachelor of Ministry degree and Trevecca Nazarene University with...

Introducing Christian Ministry in Appalachia: Part 3 14.07.2021 19:21

Tri-State Bible College (TSBC) Appalachian Research Fellow Dr. J. Matt Shamblin and TSBC President Rex J. Howe introduce the financial tension facing those serving in Appalachian ministry and explain the aim of the Level Paths podcast.

Introducing Christian Ministry in Appalachia: Part 2 07.07.2021 27:59

Tri-State Bible College Appalachian Research Fellow, Dr. J. Matt Shamblin, and TSBC President, Rex J. Howe, continue to introduce Christian ministry in Appalachia through a brief history of the church in the region and by sharing their own Christian experiences as "preacher boys" in central Appalachia.

Introducing Christian Ministry in Appalachia: Part 1 30.06.2021 22:25

Dr. J. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe of the Tri-State Bible College Appalachian Ministry Institute begin to unpack "Appalachia" and the nature of Christian ministry in the region. Matt and Rex discuss the history of Christian ministry in Appalachia, some of the spiritual perils unique to Appalachia, and the level paths giving a clear view to God's glory in Appalachia.