Mars Hill Church is hosting the students and faculty of ReTrain on our Ballard campus again this week. Dr. Bruce Ware is teaching the students this week about Missional Christology. Dr. Ware is the Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Resurgence was founded by Pastor Mark and is a ministry of Mars Hill Church. They produce a wealth of resources through their blog, books, music, and conferences. If you're new to Mars Hill, we want to encourage you to take advantage of the incredible materials they make available - resources to strengthen your faith in Jesus, deepen your knowledge of Scripture, and equip you for whatever ministry you are called to (Eph. 4). Check out the resources they posted today from Dr. Ware's visit to Mars Hill in 2007.  It is a series of three messages about God's sovereignty from three perspectives: Open Theism, Classic Arminianism, and - what Mars Hill holds to - the Reformed tradition. If you're asking yourself the questions, "Why is God's sovereignty important", or "How are all of those theological words practical for me?", check out this recent post by John Piper.  This is his conclusion:

The doctrine of God’s sovereignty is an anchor for the troubled soul, a hope for the praying heart, a stability for fragile faith, a confidence in pursuing the lost, a guarantee of Christ’s atonement, a high mystery to keep us humble, and a solid ground for all praise.