Nathan W. Bingham
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Dr. Godfrey is the only grandfather here in the studio. When you think about passing on the truth to the next generation, how important is that?
Dr. Godfrey is the only grandfather here in the studio. When you think about passing on the truth to the next generation, how important is that?
Well, it's absolutely critical for the sake of the souls of the next generation. I mean, that's our first concern. But also, as I look at my grandchildren and look at the history of the church in America, one of the really sad things is all the effort that goes into evangelism through churches to watch one generation come into the church and another generation leave the church.
Well, it's absolutely critical for the sake of the souls of the next generation. I mean, that's our first concern. But also, as I look at my grandchildren and look at the history of the church in America, one of the really sad things is all the effort that goes into evangelism through churches to watch one generation come into the church and another generation leave the church.
The church should give at least as much attention to keeping the generations in the church from generation to generation as it does to reaching out to bring new people into the church. And so I think it's very exciting to see carefully prepared, reformed curriculum that can be used in homes and in churches and in schools
The church should give at least as much attention to keeping the generations in the church from generation to generation as it does to reaching out to bring new people into the church. And so I think it's very exciting to see carefully prepared, reformed curriculum that can be used in homes and in churches and in schools
to be sure that our, our children are really from early ages introduced to the Christian faith. We know how now, of course, my grandchildren are a lot smarter than most grandchildren, but, um, of course, of course, of course, that's, Every grandparent says that. But it's absolutely staggering how quickly little children can learn and how much they can learn.
to be sure that our, our children are really from early ages introduced to the Christian faith. We know how now, of course, my grandchildren are a lot smarter than most grandchildren, but, um, of course, of course, of course, that's, Every grandparent says that. But it's absolutely staggering how quickly little children can learn and how much they can learn.
And to waste those years and not to fill their minds and hearts with the truth of God's Word would be a terrible waste. So I think this is a much-needed project and a very exciting one. We know that education far and wide in our country and globally the last decades has been watered down and dumbed down.
And to waste those years and not to fill their minds and hearts with the truth of God's Word would be a terrible waste. So I think this is a much-needed project and a very exciting one. We know that education far and wide in our country and globally the last decades has been watered down and dumbed down.
And to think that we're having really thoughtful, carefully prepared curricula that can lead students into the word in a way that teachers can manage is very exciting, I think.
And to think that we're having really thoughtful, carefully prepared curricula that can lead students into the word in a way that teachers can manage is very exciting, I think.
We have some wonderful updates to share about the Lord's work through Ligonier globally. But while we're still talking about the next generation, Chris, could you just share with us the latest updates from Reformation Bible College, our friends just across the pond?
We have some wonderful updates to share about the Lord's work through Ligonier globally. But while we're still talking about the next generation, Chris, could you just share with us the latest updates from Reformation Bible College, our friends just across the pond?
Yeah, so my oldest daughter joined Reformation Bible College full-time this year. And when I joined Ligonier Ministries, the college was about a year or so old. And so more than a decade later, I've seen that college grow. But to have my own daughter attend, I'm getting another glimpse into the faculty, the student life.
Yeah, so my oldest daughter joined Reformation Bible College full-time this year. And when I joined Ligonier Ministries, the college was about a year or so old. And so more than a decade later, I've seen that college grow. But to have my own daughter attend, I'm getting another glimpse into the faculty, the student life.
And it's just been so tremendous to see how the Lord has used the faculty to encourage her. I've honestly never seen her so happy and to have such godly friends that she is surrounded by peers her own age that are just as passionate about learning the truths of Scripture and have a faculty that not only academic,
And it's just been so tremendous to see how the Lord has used the faculty to encourage her. I've honestly never seen her so happy and to have such godly friends that she is surrounded by peers her own age that are just as passionate about learning the truths of Scripture and have a faculty that not only academic,
and wanting to pass on the knowledge of Scripture and theology and church history, but they're committed to the discipleship of the students in their classroom. And the faculty have been such a blessing. Dr. Nichols, such a blessing to her. And so I continue to pray for her, praying for the school, and excited to see what these next four years bring.
and wanting to pass on the knowledge of Scripture and theology and church history, but they're committed to the discipleship of the students in their classroom. And the faculty have been such a blessing. Dr. Nichols, such a blessing to her. And so I continue to pray for her, praying for the school, and excited to see what these next four years bring.