W. Tyler Sykora

W. Tyler Sykora serves as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Seminary. He is also a lay pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. He has an M.Div. in Biblical Languages and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Midwestern Seminary. He and his wife, Samantha, have four children, Adeline, Jaxson, Lynlee, and Mylah.

Oct 22

The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction? by W. Tyler Sykora

If someone wanted to disprove Christianity, there is one belief that should be the focal point of study, and that is the bodily resurrection of Jesus. It has been said before that the bodily resurrection is the lynchpin or the jugular of Christianity. In other words, if Jesus wasn’t resurrected from the dead, then all […]

Oct 8

A Brief Theology of Preaching by W. Tyler Sykora

In Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book Preaching and Preachers, he states, “The primary task of the Church and of the Christian minister is the preaching of the Word of God.”1 If this is true, then it is essential for both the church and the minister to have a thorough understanding of preaching. What is it? Who is […]

Sep 24

What is a Gospel Centered-Church and Why Do We Need One? by W. Tyler Sykora

The Gospel affects the entire life of a believer, and the same is true for a body of believers that comprise a local church. Churches, and all that they do, should have a particular Gospel focus. From the preaching to the polity, everything should be intentionally centered on the Gospel. The purpose of this short […]

Dec 17

Postmodernism and the Gospel by W. Tyler Sykora

Editor’s note: This article is part of a two-part series titled “How to Evangelize Postmodernists.” Part one is available here. How Should We Evaluate Postmodern Beliefs from a Christian Perspective? What is a faithful and biblical response to postmodernism? In this next section, we will overview some basic responses to postmodern beliefs. Then, in the […]

Dec 10

What Is Postmodernism? by W. Tyler Sykora

Editor’s note: This article is part of a two-part series titled “How to Evangelize Postmodernists.” Part two is available here. A part of every effective evangelistic strategy is rightly understanding the beliefs of those you are seeking to evangelize. Knowing what your interlocuters believe and what makes them tick, so to speak, will help you […]

Jul 20

8 Reasons We Should Evangelize by W. Tyler Sykora

For most of us, if we are honest, evangelism is intimidating. It can be incredibly hard to work up the courage to talk to others about Jesus. In some moments when we have opportunities to share the Gospel, that little voice in your head rattles off about 10 reasons why you shouldn’t. “What if you […]

Dec 16

Deacons’ Wives or Deaconesses? 1 Timothy 3:11 Reconsidered by W. Tyler Sykora

My hope is that this article will be a helpful starting place for those who are new to the topic or additional exegetical fodder for those who are trying to work out what they believe.

Nov 9

FTC Preaching Guide: 1 Corinthians by W. Tyler Sykora

You should preach 1 Corinthians because of its clear and humbling teaching on how to lead and build the body of Christ well.