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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.

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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.

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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.

READ THE JMAT

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Announcement: JMAT and CDH

Dr. Mike Stallard has announced that The Journal of Ministry and Theology (JMAT) will continue under the direction of the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics. There will be a time of transition as details are finalized. Further announcements will follow. The...

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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...

Registration: 2021 Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics

Registration Announcement It is time to register for the upcoming Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics, September 15-16, 2021 at Sugar Land Bible Church, Sugar Land, Texas (Houston area).  There will be a small $25 registration fee for the conference to...

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