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Author: Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology

Austin Suggs is the host and creator of Gospel Simplicity, a YouTube channel and podcast that seeks to bring simplicity out of theological complexity. On his show, you'll find guests from across the Christian tradition talking about the finer points of theology that have united and divided the church for nearly 2,000 years. Austin holds a B.A. in Theology from Moody Bible Institute and lives in Williamsport, MD with his high school sweetheart and wife, Eliza.

A Christian Leadership Guide to Careers in Addiction Ministry

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 28, 2022February 10, 2023

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow […]

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A Christian Leadership Guide to Becoming a Church Planter

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 26, 2022February 10, 2023

The wonder of creation –watching something that’s cherished grow– is something the Bible, parents, and church planters all have in […]

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A Christian Leadership Guide to Careers in Homeless Outreach Ministry 

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 26, 2022February 10, 2023

Walk down the streets of any major American city and you’ll find makeshift tent cities in parks and green spaces, […]

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A Christian Leadership Guide to Careers in Community Ministry

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 26, 2022February 10, 2023

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. –Galatians 6:2 A sense of […]

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A Christian Leadership Guide to International Ministry and Missions Work

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 26, 2022February 10, 2023

Christianity is on the march, and international pastors and missionaries are leading the way, evangelizing the good word of Christ, […]

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2025: The Most Affordable Online and Campus-Based Master of Divinity (MDiv) Programs in the United States

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 25, 2022December 9, 2024

If you have been called to any high-level role in Christian leadership, and certainly if you plan to lead from […]

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20: The Most Affordable Online and Campus-Based Christian Bachelor’s Degree Programs in America

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 9, 2022December 9, 2024

We don’t need to tell you that vocational ministry is a job like none other. Its spiritual underpinnings make it […]

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A Complete Guide to Christian College Degrees – from Associate of Bible Studies to Doctor of Ministry

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 7, 2022August 23, 2023

A call to serve God is a unique thing for everyone who experiences it. Your inspiration and feelings won’t be […]

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Your Guide to Meeting the Qualifications of a Pastor in Washington DC

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 2, 2022June 21, 2023

Our nation was founded on the principle of freedom of religion, and every day the faithful throughout DC prove this […]

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Your Complete Guide to MDiv and Undergraduate Divinity Degree Programs as a Path to Scriptural Knowledge and Ordination

by Austin Suggs, B.A. in Theology - March 2, 2022June 21, 2023

For many pastors, the Master of Divinity degree represents the endpoint of a long path of self-discovery and enlightenment. A […]

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