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As it is my custom, I continually preach teach council and mentor others about the inadequacies of how the modern Christian church demonstrates its authenticity of following Jesus‘s own life, mission and practical examples of ministry. It is not a new thing to conclude that people from the pews, to the pulpits, and institutional leadership have consistently faulted in the honest representation of…

As per several requests for my teaching notes, here’s the summary highlights of a recent Christian education lesson dealing with how, when and why Jesus frequently broke the law. Christian Education Summary: Did Jesus Always Follow the Law? What is critical to recognize about the demeanor and motivation of Jesus regarding his passionate sense of justice, righteousness before God and…

The Art and Science of Defining God According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the earliest recorded use of “scholasticism” in English is from 1693. It refers to a method of thinking and deduction established by Aristotle and heavily promoted by medieval schools and universities in the 1700’s. Scholasticism when used in the search for a deeper understanding of the “things of God”, (Scholastic…

First exercise…. Carefully review the following list of leadership challenges reflecting weakness and ineffectiveness. When completed, attempt to discern where improvements in guiding, inspiring and directing the success of others could be achieved. Second exercise…. Review the following chart that describes the typical “cause and effects” of providing a safe and healthy environment for others…

In the previous article concerning the validity of an ecclesiastical, authoritative structure of sending or delegating local pastoral leadership, I provided the biblical and historical evidence supporting that practice. Even though that particular model is based in truth, it is also true that it is not the only model used in the biblical witness. Why is that important? Because, yet again, the…

The other day I was involved in a friendly discussion that turned rather passionate concerning the validity of an ecclesiastical authority imposing an assigned local pastor to a congregation. During our conversation, the person offered the most impassioned belief that there’s nothing in the Bible or early Christianity that would support this “man-made“ fictitious tradition. I am continually…

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By: D.F. Albright (2026) Rev. Ed Schneider tends to be viewed as “controversial” primarily because he applies strongly prophetic, justice‑oriented critiques to American Christianity—especially around pro‑life rhetoric, gun violence, hunger, and systemic neglect of vulnerable people—which some believers experience as confrontational or politically charged rather than purely…

AN OPEN INVITATION TO FEMALES WHO ARE NO LONGER VALUED WHERE THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING. For those females who deeply desire to teach and preach God’s Word with the highest of accuracy and up-to-date scholarship….you are welcome and wanted at Vergennes Church-Lowell, MI. If you’re a woman who has been serving in any level of pastoral care or leadership AND find yourself no longer welcomed in…

The Canaanite World; a divine council under the “head or lead god” El Elyon Long before Israel existed, the peoples of Canaan worship a high God called L – the ancient creator, the father of gods and men, the head of the divine council. He was called El Elyon = God most high El Shaddai = God of the Mountain, and El Olam = everlasting God come on my God, Almighty These titles appear in the…

The direct link between Jews and Samaritans is that they were historically related peoples who both traced themselves to Israel, but they became separated by religion, politics, and mutual hostility. In the New Testament era, Jews generally regarded Samaritans as outsiders and often avoided close contact with them. Shared ancestry Samaritans were not viewed as completely foreign in the same way…

Getting Righteous and a Future Guarantee. For Paul, there was a distinction between “right-now” salvation and the “future promise” that being SAVED meant. In contemporary terms there is a phrase called the “Judicial Model.” It was Paul’s way of describing the dual approach of understanding RE-gaining a right-relationship with God through the sacrificial purpose of Christ’s death AND the…

Pastor – Preacher – Leader “A Quick List” The Nine PREACHING Goals Always Do These! Intentionality: Address the message premise directly. Avoid hesitation. Relevance Theory: Connect the premise personally. Relate the message to individual experiences. Outside Criticism: Seek authoritative verification to support your premise. Be Provocative: Use thoughtful, memorable phrases to engage your…

Climbing StairsBy: Rev. Ed Schneider, MPTh https://a.co/d/0cfG8LRlEbook Review “I just finished reading Climbing Stairs: Investigating Successful Vision Planning for Church Growth, and I have to say… it genuinely stood out. The way it blends practical leadership, biblical grounding, and real-world organizational insight feels both empowering and deeply resonant. Reading it, I felt motivated,…

The following resource has been constructed from a wide variety of sources. The summaries are my own. Rev. Ed Schneider, MPTh. It is not a secret that one of the foundations of my teaching starts with the premise that it never matters what the Bible says, unless or until you know what it means. Another example of the building blocks of how I construct Christian education lessons involves…