Camp Hensel
June 8-13 for grades 3-12
Church Blog
He Stole Our Hearts
The ever suave and masterful politician, Absalom carefully and purposefully engrained himself within the hearts of Israel. Second Samuel 15:1-6 records his strategy. For four years the king’s son positioned himself at the city gates, shaking hands and kissing the people. When someone felt slighted because their case had not garnered the attention of the king, Absalom was quick to console them. “Oh that I were made judge in the land, and everyone who has any suit or cause would…
From the Director’s Desk (April 2025) – Trent Kennedy
This is the time of year when we really get a clear view of next year’s incoming class. Currently, we have admitted 17 students to begin their studies in August of 2025. Two of those are foreign students, and their studies depend on the approval of the US Embassy. We also have three more students who are considering SWSBS. Whether it is 15 students, 20 students, or somewhere in between, this looks to be a very large class. This is…
How the Church Can Love Her Neighbor – Chris Willcut
If you were to ask a Jew in Jesus’ day what the greatest command of the law was, you would likely receive a variety of answers. Some might say the most important thing is consistent tithing, others might think about the many feasts to remember, and some might consider the dietary restrictions the most important command of the law to keep. However, when a Jewish lawyer asked Jesus this question, He told this man, “‘You shall love the Lord your…
Gospel Parallels: Law and Grace – Dave Rogers
Many years ago I attended an area-wide meeting of preachers where a brother presented his beliefs about law and grace. He contended that God’s law and His grace effectively cancel out one another; that we can be subject to law or grace, but not both. This is a common doctrine in protestantism, with deep roots in John Calvin’s assertion that God’s grace is “irresistible” (that is, God chooses who receives His grace, and no person can “do” anything to affect…