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TEI Missouri

Theological Education Initiative (TEI)

The Theological Education Initiative (TEI) is a ministry resource center in central Missouri. Access to our on-site lectures are made available here.

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00:39:39

Sabbaticals & Scheduling for Ministry Leaders

TEI Missouri ·

2025/10/09

Here Rod discusses the need, the struggle, and the practical implications of a weekly, monthly, and annual schedule. As well as a discussion on taking a sabbatical every 7 years.

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00:37:40

The Bible in 3D: Multiple Meanings with Heather Kiffe

TEI Missouri ·

2025/10/08

The Bible in 3D: Discovering Depth from an Original PerspectiveMultiple MeaningsWe’ve discussed before the wide range of meanings a Hebrew word can cover,including positive and negative connotations. This can make some passages difficult totranslate.Multiple meanings: Just like ambiguous pictures – “My Wife and My MIL” by W.E. Hill1915 Lack of vowels – example: (mop/map) is helpful – happens at least 40 times inJob, Positive/negative – coming to visit, hesed No marker to indicate the

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01:16:15

"Reconnect" on marriage with Dr. Steve Call

TEI Missouri ·

2025/09/22

A candid conversation with Dr. Steve Call on marriage regarding his resource "Reconnect."

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00:36:15

The Bible in 3D: Lost Meanings with Heather Kiffe

TEI Missouri ·

2025/09/16

Pay attention to the places and names in Hebrew. They often influence the meaning and interpretation.

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01:16:34

Historical Evangelicalism w/ Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh

TEI Missouri ·

2025/09/03

The word "evangelical" has lots of political and religious baggage. Should we keep it or discard it and find another word to describe our values? This and more we discuss and discern in this episode of a lunch & learn?

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01:13:46

Neuro-theology w/ Dr. Jim Wilder

TEI Missouri ·

2025/08/21

How can neuro-science inform our discipleship processes? Jim Wilder shares his perspective and informs Dallas Willard's view of the will as the seat of decision making.

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01:51:12

Molinist Ventures, pt.2 w/ Dr. Kirk MacGregor

TEI Missouri ·

2025/08/21

In this second episode the assertions of Molinism are applied to a variety of topics.

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01:27:54

Molinist Ventures, p.1 w/ Dr. Kirk MacGregor

TEI Missouri ·

2025/08/21

In this episode is a summary of the life and theology of Louis de Molina as well as an overview of his teachings mediating the Calvinist and Arminian debate.

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00:44:42

The Bible in 3D: Original Surprises with Heather Kiffe

TEI Missouri ·

2025/08/12

The Bible in 3D: Discovering Depth from an Original PerspectiveOriginal SurprisesHeather KiffeTEI August 20251. Hebrew language and translatinga. Difficult and holy endeavor not to be taken lightlyi. Some things don’t translate well (macho = several English ideas wrapped upinto one word)ii. Style or structure of language communicates, lost in translation1. Ps 119, Word order, and more…iii. Range of meanings: Positive/negative, literal/figurativeiv. Learn about culture through language1. Value

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01:01:21

The Bible in 3D: Jesus Curses a Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-14)

TEI Missouri ·

2025/07/22

Jesus Curses a Fig TreeHeather KiffeTEI July 20251. Story Summary2. What seems odd? a few…a. Cursing the tree out of season (counter character)b. Leaders want to kill Jesus – over-reaction?c. Faith/prayer/forgiveness – mixed bag, connections?d. Seems like Mark gets distracted3. Mark uses sandwiches to clue the reader concerning important themes.a. Starts with one event, interrupts, then returnsb. Two events are related and should be viewed together as they help interpret eachother4. Jesus isn’t the

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00:56:01

The Lord's Table w/ Dr. Kirk MacGregor

TEI Missouri ·

2025/07/07

Part 2 of 2 of our Winter Lecture Series 2021 on an anabaptistic perspective on ordinances of the church.

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01:42:06

On Baptism w/ Dr. Kirk MacGregor

TEI Missouri ·

2025/07/07

Part 1 of 2 on anabaptistic views of the ordinances of the church. Winter Lecture Series 2021.

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00:32:46

Science & the Bible w/ Dr. Hugh Ross, pt.2

TEI Missouri ·

2025/06/24

In this episode Dr. Ross gives a second lecture giving further evidence that the creation account of Genesis is compatible with what scientific investigation reveals.

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00:50:30

Science & the Bible w/ Dr. Hugh Ross, pt.1

TEI Missouri ·

2025/06/24

In this 2 part lecture Dr. Ross makes the case for the reliability of the creation account in Genesis and what science reveals.

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00:39:39

Sabbaticals & Scheduling: How Rhythms of Rest Eat...

TEI Missouri ·

2025/06/17

Sharing from his own experience, Rod seeks to persuade ministry leaders they will accomplish more in six days than in seven if you respect a day off. Also, the ins & outs of a sabbatical/study break are discussed.

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01:04:57

Perils in Expository Preaching & Teaching

TEI Missouri ·

2025/06/17

Without some guardrails our expositions are merely history lessons and lack transformational relevance. The developmental questions employed by Haddon Robinson in his classic resource, "Biblical Preaching" along with an additional one Rod has added can help communicators avoid this pitfall.

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00:32:50

Validation: A Relational Skill I Lacked in Ministry

TEI Missouri ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of a Lunch & Learn, Rod shares vulnerably how he learned to listen and the questions that helped him.

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00:45:18

"How is God a Father to Us?" pt. 2

TEI Missouri ·

2025/05/22

In part 2 of 2 from our 2025 Spring Lectures, Dr. Amy Peeler of Wheaton College addressed the question of how God as Father can still include women. From her book, "Women and the Gender of God" the following content was a welcome personal overview of the content included there.

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01:09:47

How is God a Father to Us? pt. 1

TEI Missouri ·

2025/05/22

In part 1 of 2 from our 2025 Spring Lectures, Dr. Amy Peeler of Wheaton College addressed the question of how God as Father can still include women. From her book, "Women and the Gender of God" the following content was a welcome personal overview of the content included there.

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00:20:23

Hebrew & Greek Words Every Ministry Leader Should Know

TEI Missouri ·

2025/05/20

In this episode:Part 1: The Hebrew Word "Instruction"Part 2: The Greek Word "Apprentice"

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