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Jon Lough

Jonathan Lough is the assistant professor of theology at Word of Life Bible Institute in Pottersville, NY. He teaches Systematic Theology and Apologetics along with other classes as needed. Jon attended the Bible Institute for two years, served on a Word of Life traveling music team for one year, earned his bachelor’s degree at Cedarville University, and then graduated with his Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2022. Jon serves alongside his amazing wife, Lauren, whom he married in 2020.

Addressing the Challenge: Gender Identity in Youth Ministry (Part 2)

Addressing the Challenge: Gender Identity in Youth Ministry (Part 2) 

When Jesus traveled throughout cities and villages and saw the crowds, His heart stirred with compassion (Matt. 9:35-38). Why? Because He saw they were harassed and confused, like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus did not view sinners as problems to be solved. Instead, He saw their need for a Savior.  As we deal with students […]

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Addressing the Challenge: Gender Identity in Youth Ministry (Part 1)

Addressing the Challenge: Gender Identity in Youth Ministry (Part 1)

One of the beautiful truths that has jumped out at me in the last several years is that the Bible remains profoundly relevant. “Gender identity” was hardly a concept until recently, yet an ancient book, the Bible, speaks to it. Within its pages, we find the truth this world desperately needs.  We also discover the

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Four Ways To Approach the Issue of Suffering with Students

Four Ways To Approach the Issue of Suffering with Students

A student once asked me, “If God is good and powerful, then why evil?”  Armed with philosophical arguments, I presented the “free will defense” and proposed “skeptical theism.” But the student seemed unimpressed. Though helpful, I discovered that the philosophical approaches to the problem of pain (or evil) leave much to be desired. Why? Because

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