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Nineteenth Annual Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics

“Israel, War, and Antisemitism”

Hosted by Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

September 16-17, 2026

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Welcome to the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics

The Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics was started in 2008 to provide a forum for discussion among traditional dispensationalists in the important areas of hermeneutics and theological method. In biblical studies, the last several decades have complicated interpretation.  Such issues have been discussed in several forums where traditional dispensationalists interact with those of other persuasions.  There was no official forum, however, for traditionalists to discuss issues among themselves.  The Council was started to meet that particular need.  CDH has one annual two-day meeting in different parts of North America usually in the month of September.  Local church pastors are invited to attend the meetings so that the discussions among the academic community can be grounded in every day ministry concerns.

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.”

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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

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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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Dr. Elliott Johnson on The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast

The Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics' steering committee member, Dr. Elliott Johnson, appeared on the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss "his life and 47 years of teaching at Dallas Theological Seminary." The episode description reads, "In this...

2022 CDH Papers and Videos

The 2022 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics (CDH) addressed the topic, "Does Dispensationalism Matter?" and was graciously hosted by Southern California Seminary. As is done every year, the papers were presented at the 2022 CDH and then the authors were given time...

2021 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics Videos Published

On September 15–16, the 2021 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics was held via Zoom discussing the topic of "Developing a Dispensational Worldview." Due to technical difficulties, not all of the sessions were properly recorded, but those which were fully recorded...

Gratitude for 2021 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics Attendance

I want to say thank you to all of you who attended the 2021 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics. The friendly discussions about Scripture and theology were useful for clarifying our positions and for helping the Church understand truth. We encourage you to attend...

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