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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.
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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Israel and Iran at War
By Dr. Mike Stallard June 15, 2025 It would be quite natural and correct to assume that, since my primary ministry is with the Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, I support the nation of Israel on most occasions. While I do not believe in “Israel, right or wrong” in...
Why Does God Delay? Answer #1
In John 14:3, Jesus told his disciples, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (NKJV). Near the end of the Bible, Jesus promises, “Surely I am coming quickly” (Rev. 22:20). Thus,...
The HAMAS Attack Upon Israel
The events of October 7, 2023, should disturb every sane person. When the Hamas terrorists targeted and attacked Jewish and other civilians in Israel, they did so brutally in order to send a message. However, Israel’s response sent a louder message that the end of...
The Testimony of One Evangelical Zionist
This article was first written for the Zionist Organization of America Philadelphia. Blog for ZOA-PhillyDr. Mike StallardDirector of International MinistryFriends of Israel Gospel Ministry I remember the day as if it were yesterday. My family was on vacation visiting...
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Sensationalizing Prophecy & Imprecatory Praying
As the Director of International Ministry for the Friends of Israel, I have been quite busy with the problems caused by the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. We have workers in Ukraine with their families who are in harm’s way. We also have many...
The Meaning of Christmas in the 21st Century (Part 2)
The meaning of Christmas is the same today in 2021 as it was on the night that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. I recently posted Part 1 of my thoughts on Christmas this year. I covered the issue of death and Christ’s work to unravel our great enemy. Here, in Part 2, I...
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...