We are using materials produced by well-respected evangelical seminaries. This informs our teaching. We do not agree with the textbooks and classes on every point, but we are covering the major bases. It is only through study that we can avoid factual mistakes such as saying that Constantine changed the Sabbath to Sunday, or that he was the main supporter of Trinitarian theology. Pastors have to study a subject for many hours before they can preach one sermon.
Scripture is the standard of truth.
That is why we must strengthen our foundation in Scripture. We emphasize the value of expository sermons, sermons that stick to one passage of Scripture. Such sermons help ensure that we are doing justice to the context of the verses. None of us has the complete answer, but I would like to share a thought. On one hand, I see that one of our strengths as a denomination has been a high regard for Scripture, and we have a biblically literate membership.