Pastoral Theology
Joseph Lear, Bonnie Kristian, Myles Werntz, Cody Bivins-Starr, Matthew Erickson, Tyler Bream, Samuel ScalfTheology in the local church, and the local church in theology. As it should be.
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I’m a Pentecostal pastor theologian (with vibes) who wants theology to invite the local church into its heart—and vice versa. I write about how the Spirit’s still resurrecting things, and how to slow burn your faith.
Author of “In Defense of Evangelicalism” (forthcoming 2026), “Untrustworthy,” and “A Flexible Faith.” Deputy editor at Christianity Today and fellow at Defense Priorities. Opinions here are mine.
What’s the moral life about? Let’s find out. Author/editor of ten books in theology/ethics. Words in Christianity Today, Christian Century, Comment, and on and on.
Cody Bivins-Starr is a Phd student at University of Aberdeen studying theological ethics. His research engages the intersection of theology, experiences of madness/psychosis, cultural theory, and political philosophy.
Pastor, Writer, Speaker. Author of “The Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Ministry” (Eerdmans, March 2026). Senior Pastor at Eastbrook Church. Husband to Kelly, father, avid hiker. MDiv from Northern Seminary. DMin from Western Seminary.
Founder of How To Fall In Love with the Bible, howtofallinlovewiththebible.com
I am a husband, dad, pastor, New Testament scholar, theologian, and meh mountain biker. I completed my MA in 2026. My thesis, “The Spirit and Boundary Negotiation in Acts” explores how the Spirit redraws boundaries of belonging in Acts.
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