Sam Bierig

Sam Bierig serves as Dean of Spurgeon College and Vice President of Undergraduate Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a bachelor's degree in theology from Ouachita Baptist University, received his Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary, and completed his Ph.D. studies in biblical theology at Midwestern Seminary. Sam pastored in Arkansas for six years and currently pastors Gashland Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Sam is married to Mallory and they have four children. You can follow him on Twitter @ecclesiologian.

Nov 19

Episode 340: What is Biblical Theology by Jared C. Wilson and Sam Bierig

What makes a theology biblical theology? Shouldn’t all theology be a biblical theology? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson welcomes guest Sam Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College, to talk about the special category of biblical theology, how the average Christian can engage in it, and resources available to help us engage in it well.

May 9

Mom as Unsung Disciple-Maker by Sam Bierig

If it’s true, and it is, that the first shall be last and the last first, there are going to be a lot of moms who wind up first in the ultimate line. My suspicion is that they’re going to have some fairly heavy crowns to cast before their Lord.

Aug 18

3 Bewares for Returning Short-Term Summer Missionaries by Sam Bierig

God doesn’t only care for those overseas, after all, for there is no such thing as “overseas” to Him. All seas, souls, and lands are His, and He cares greatly for all peoples.

Sep 21

Ten Truths About a Liar by Sam Bierig

Is Satan capable of inception? Does he whisper temptations in our ear? Is Satan’s authority, power, and relationship to unbelievers the same or different from Christians? These are all valid and, frankly, somewhat haunting questions. I am not left emotionally unmoved by the many destroyed marriages and ministries around me Satan has devoured. I trust […]

Aug 3

Sam Bierig on Why Wise Speech is Vital in Today’s Culture by Sam Bierig

FTC.co asks Sam Bierig, dean and assistant professor of Christian theology at Spurgeon College, “Why is wise speech vital in today’s culture?”

Jul 21

Sam Bierig on Common Mistakes When Reading Proverbs by Sam Bierig

FTC.co asks Sam Bierig, Dean and Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Spurgeon College, “What is a common mistake Christians make when reading the book of Proverbs?”

Apr 13

Sam Bierig on the Most Important Ingredient in Student Ministry by Sam Bierig

Series: Conversations

FTC.co asks Sam Bierig, Dean and Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Spurgeon College, "What is the most important ingredient to student ministry?"

Jan 29

10 Reasons to Read Strachan’s Reenchanting Humanity by Sam Bierig

Is Strachan right to claim that anthropology is the major issue of our time? He is. There is no more pressing issue for the Church of Jesus Christ.

Jan 24

A Student Ministry Manifesto by Sam Bierig

A 10-point manifesto for a healthier Youth Ministry.

Jan 9

Ten Truths about a Liar by Sam Bierig

It is vital that you and I rightly discern and evaluate Satan. He is not to be trifled with nor buffooned, but in Christ, his back was utterly broken on Calvary’s hill.