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C Michael Patton

C Michael Patton

C. Michael Patton is the primary contributor to the Parchment and Pen/Credo Blog. He has been in ministry for nearly twenty years as a pastor, author, speaker, and blogger. Find him on Patreon Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary (2001), president of Credo House Ministries and Credo Courses, author of Now that I'm a Christian (Crossway, 2014) Increase My Faith (Credo House, 2011), and The Theology Program (Reclaiming the Mind Ministries, 2001-2006), host of Theology Unplugged, and primary blogger here at Parchment and Pen. But, most importantly, husband to a beautiful wife and father to four awesome children. Michael is available for speaking engagements. Join his Patreon and support his ministry

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Current Issues in Theology
Orthodoxy
Theology
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Calling someone a heretic—thoughtfully!

How does one determine if someone is a heretic? Is this a word that should be used today when Christianity seems to be so pluralistic with regards to levels of commitment,...
by C Michael Patton
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Uncategorized
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Six Characteristics to Look for in a Seminary

1. Strong teaching of Scripture: This is of first importance. If the seminary does not graduate students who know the Bible and know it well, then they don’t emphasis its...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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Scholarships for The Theology Program Available

For those of you who want to take the Online Introduction to Theology course but don’t have the money to enroll ($100), we have scholarships that have been donated by some...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
Current Issues in Theology
Suffering and Pain
Theology Unplugged
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The Problem of Evil, Suffering, and Pain

Here is an mp3 of the sermon I preached this Sunday at Crossroads Grace Community Church (what a great church!). I will follow up with the lesson that I taught during the...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Uncategorized
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It comes in pints? I’m gettin’ one . . .

Just in case you wanted to know, there is a Christians for beer facebook page. 🙂 Also, be sure to join the Reclaiming the Mind Ministries and Parchment and Pen facebook pages....
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Ecclesiology (Church)
Emerging Church
Evangelicalism
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Should We Be able to Interupt a Sermon?

In a previous post I described the five ways Christians can evidence emerging characteristics. One of them was to “emerge ecclesiologically.” This is the way I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Apologetics
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Why Virginia Left Christianity After 23 Years: An Illustration of Cognitive Dissonance

I received this email today. It is a story about a Christian, named Virginia who left the faith after 23 years. Here it is along with my comments: “Christianity thrives...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Church History
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Intro to The Creeds and the Seven Ecumenical Councils

By Jeff Spry . . . Bookmark this page for some great theological resources. Thanks Jeff! ________________________ The various creeds of Christendom have aided the Christian...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Christology
Culture
Ecclesiology (Church)
Evangelicalism
Theological News
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The Entertainment Driven Church

I recently decided to follow my own oft given advice and venture out to other churches just to see what the cultural landscape looks like and to stretch myself a bit. First, I...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House Ministries
Politics
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Politics and Evangelicals: An Email From My Mom

N.B. RMMers, this email is something that my little old gray-haired mother sent to a long-time friend recently. Many of you can relate to the bombardment of factoids on your...
by C Michael Patton
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