Journal: Journal of Ministry and Theology
Volume: JMAT 24:1 (Spring 2020)
Article: From The Editor’s Desk
Author: Mark McGinniss

From The Editor’s Desk

Mark McGinniss

Dear Reader,

It is my pleasure once again to devote this spring issue of the JMAT to the papers that were presented at the Council for Dispensational Hermeneutics (CDH) by traditional dispensationalists from across the country hosted by Calvary University, in Kansas City, MO. This year’s theme covered the topic: Dispensationalism and Social Justice. These articles will enrich your mind and soul. Because of the importance of the topic and the amount of quality papers presented, the JMAT will run more of the CDH papers from this meeting in our fall 2020 issue.

The website for the Council for Dispensational Hermeneutics (CDH) can be found here: https://dispensationalcouncil.org/. It has a wealth of resources and news of upcoming conferences.

As we were working on this issue of the JMAT in early March we were unaware what life and ministry would look like in only a few short weeks. Like you, I am working on this piece at home at my new “office”, a corner of my dining room table. During this unprecedented time priorities have shifted, life is uncertain, sickness and even death are real possibilities. We are practicing social distancing, wearing masks, staying home and missing one another. Living like this has driven me to Ps 46:1–2:

God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change
And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea (NASB)

At this most unique time we at the JMAT find our refuge in God and still seek to serve our Savior, and you, our reader. I look forward to hearing from you as you profit and enjoy this issue of the JMAT.

Mark McGinniss, Ph.D.

Lead Editor