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The Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics was started in 2008 to provide a forum for discussion among traditional-dispensational thinkers in the important areas of hermeneutics and theological method. Issues related to biblical interpretation have been broadly discussed in several forums, however, there was no official forum, for traditional-dispensational thinkers to discuss issues among themselves. The Council was inaugurated to meet that particular need.  CDH convenes a two-day meeting annually in September rotating between various locations throughout North America.  In addition to welcoming scholars, leaders, students, and community members, local pastors are warmly invited to attend the meetings so that the discussions among the academic community can be grounded in every day ministry concerns.

Info coming soon for the:

Nineteenth Annual Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics

“Israel, War, and Antisemitism”

 

Hosted by Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

September 16-17, 2026

New JMAT Coming in March

JMAT, the Journal of Ministry & Theology, encourages pastors, church leaders, scholars, missionaries and others who love the church of Jesus Christ to think biblically regarding contemporary theological issues, ministry concerns and methodologies facing the church, academy and individual believers.

Dr. Stallard Discussion with Dr. Cory Marsh

New Book Written By CDH Presenters

“While the word of God and its meaning remain unchanged, its applications are timelessly relevant and provide trustworthy guidance for any situation. Biblical Distinctions Applied topics include meaning and purpose, Biblical interpretation, worldview and method, morality, sexual expression, anxiety, suffering, race and ethnic diversity, antisemitism, sexuality and gender identity, environment, diversity and inclusion, social justice, outreach and mission, American government, civil liberties, and political science.”

Thinking Biblically Podcast

with Dr. Mike Stallard

18TH ANNUAL COUNCIL ON DISPENSATIONAL HERMENEUTICS NATIONAL CONFERENCE

“Counterpoints: Comparative Views on Key Passages”

Southern California Seminary (El Cajon, CA)

September 17-18, 2025

JOURNAL OF MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY

JMAT, the Journal of Ministry & Theology, encourages pastors, church leaders, scholars, missionaries and others who love the church of Jesus Christ to think biblically regarding contemporary theological issues, ministry concerns and methodologies facing the church, academy and individual believers.

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The Meaning of Christmas in the 21st Century (Part 1)

The meaning of Christmas is the same today in 2021 as it was on the night that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. I thought I would share my thoughts briefly as we enter the Christmas season. I am organizing my thoughts around two points:  (1) the issue of death, and...

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2019 Presentations are public

The final papers for the 2019 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics have been posted and made public.  Use them for research and study in the important topic of "Dispensationalism, Social Justice, and Race." Many of the papers will be published in various journals in...

UPCOMING MEETING CONFERENCE

REMINDER OF UPCOMING MEETING FOR THE COUNCIL ON DISPENSATIONAL HERMENEUTICS Calvary University, Belton, MO (Kansas City area) September 18-19, 2019   This year’s Council theme – “Dispensationalism, Social Justice, and Race” – has captured a lot of attention. ...

Testimony of One Evangelical Zionist

Dr. Mike Stallard was asked by the Zionist of America organization to do a guest column. We are posting it here for your review. I remember the day as if it were yesterday.  My family was on vacation visiting my grandparents in Virginia. The date was June 5, 1967. I...

Next Annual Meeting Scheduled for September 18-19, 2019

Council on Dispensationalism Next Annual Meeting Scheduled for September 18-19, 2019 Calvary University in the Kansas City area Theme:  “Dispensationalism, Social Justice, and Race” The topic for the 2019 conference is a timely one.  The upcoming evangelical...

Next CDH Conference – Sept 19-20

The 11th CDH conference will occur on Sept 19-20, 2018 at the Southern California Seminary, in El Cajon, CA. Join us for the 11th annual meeting of the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics hosted by Southern California Seminary. Conference held in the generations...

Why I Am: Dispensational

View our feature video featuring Mike Stallard on why he is dispensational. Why I Am: Dispensational

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