Ministry Update - A bit late, but here!
By BlackCalvinist | January 3, 2009
Sorry for the delay! I’ve been meaning to post this for a minute now.
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What did YOU get ?
By BlackCalvinist | December 25, 2008
I got Jesus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ4iMhMvw1o
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The Gathering | The Real Christmas
By BlackCalvinist | December 22, 2008
What’s Christmas all about ? The brothers of the Gathering sit down and have a discussion on the incarnation and the implications of it for worship and daily living. Have your Bibles open and ready so you can take notes!
Download it now: Christcentric’s website
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Now That We Have A New President….
By BlackCalvinist | November 5, 2008
Now that we have a black president/new president…..
Do what scripture commands on the issue.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; (1 Tim. 2:1-8, ESV)
Perspective, people, perspective. Paul wrote these words in a society a thousand times more pagan, filthy and wretched than the one we currently live in. He wrote in a society where there was a brothel (house of prostitution) on every other corner, similar to how there’s a liquor store on every other corner in the ‘hood’.
So pray for President-elect Obama. I didn’t vote for him either. But we have to remember who raises up men, kingdoms and puts those same kingdoms down and removes those leaders (Daniel 4:29-35). God decreed that Reagan would serve 8 years. God decreed that Clinton would serve 8 years. God decreed that Bush would serve 8 years. And now He has decreed that Obama would serve for at least one term. He works ALL THINGS for [b]good[/b] for His people (Romans 8:28) and according to His all-wise counsel (Eph. 1:11). He is infinitely wise. So within His eternal plan for all of history, this is one facet of it.
Just because you don’t like it doesn’t make it any less true. Trust God and not men.
The world isn’t going to end. YOUR world isn’t going to end. And if it is, then you have too much stock invested in this world, this life and people in certain political parties.
I’ve said this in larger format 20+ days ago at http://theologicallycorrect.com/?p=99 but sometimes we need a reminder.
God is Sovereign. Continue to plan, vote and do all that society and government allow you the privilege to do. Leave the results to God. Vote your principles - not the ‘lesser of two evils’ - and leave the results to God (2 Sam. 10:12, 1 Chron. 19:13).
Continue to raise your children up in the fear of the Lord. Leave the results to God.
Continue to preach the gospel without adding techniques and smooth language to it. Preach the truth as written in scripture. Leave the results to God.
Pray for the president and those whom he must now lead. Know that without God leading him, he WILL falter, stumble and do things which are harmful to the country. Pray for his safety so that he may make it through a difficult 4 years without assassination or other physical harm….so he can see his daughters grow up and continue to love his wife and honor her publicly.
And if you have a sour attitude about his being elected or you’re one of those people who McCain had to shut up earlier this evening when they started booing….. pray for yourself and your attitude - that God would soften it and make you more charitable. And if you know someone like this…. share Christ with them.
Soli Deo Gloria,
K. Joel Gilliard aka BlackCalvinist aka G.R.A.C.E. Preecha
http://theologicallycorrect.com
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Alive, Kicking and Kicking Some More….(updated)
By BlackCalvinist | October 10, 2008
School year’s back in full swing again. I’ve been busy with stuff for work….. I’m now department chair for music, team leader for creative arts and doing a LOT more this year to set good things in motion for my band program and the school in general….including taking over the school website (which I will be debuting any day now….).
We have a new principal and he’s a pretty cool dude. As always, new administrations always have bumps and bruises as people adjust to new systems, but it looks like things are heading in the right direction for the school overall. Our 8th grade population seems to be stuck on trying to do as they please like they did last year…. and thankfully, discipline is about 80% consistent on behavior issues. Teachers also have a lot more administrative support this year, provided they do THEIR jobs.
We have a new electronic grading system, so I’m grading more papers, making more phone calls and doing more things this year.
In regard to my album, I’ve been given some advice by two individuals close to me that I should reconsider - one, because of my age (hip hop is still a ‘young man’s game’) and the time it will take for me to develop a more mature sound may take a while and two, because of TIME…I keep pushing this thing back and being overwhelmed with other issues.
I’m considering it all, seriously. I’m about to do a mailer to a few trusted friends and brethren in Christ for advice on this one and pray on it some more. Either way, I’m going to probably just release the songs I’ve already recorded as free downloads and call it a day. I still DJ, I still make good beats, so I’ll be ‘around’.
Besides, while I do feel that doing a hip hop album is simply an extension of my teaching ability (I could honestly care less about selling more units than necessary to break even and will probably give away more than I ever sell), I may just need to concentrate on framing biblical truth in conversation instead of rhyme.
I’ll be off from grad school for a little bit to catch my breath, then go back in and complete the last two classes. I’m working on a budget…and trying to remain consistent with it. I’ve been blessed in other areas that I’ll let in on as certain times draw nearer 
Just keep a brother in prayer so that he can be consistent in all areas of his life.
Out for now. Probably spend part of that 16-18 weeks doing new videos, typing up stuff LONG overdue and so forth.
Oh, and I even got offered (unofficially) an adjunct position at my alma mater. God is good. Let me get ready for the rest of my renaissance…..
Additionally: Check the latest Thinking Biblically Commentary. I talk about the election and ‘What if ________ loses ?’
Inspired by the great convos on the 5th.
http://theologicallycorrect.com/?p=99
Enjoy and be blessed.
Video podcast of it coming on Friday night along with an audio/mp3 for the feed on my site.
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While you’re waiting…..
By BlackCalvinist | August 16, 2008
Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYzPKAVRF4E
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Alive…working…writing ….editing….here’s T4G Part 3….
By BlackCalvinist | July 31, 2008
I’m still editing T4G video, as you’ve noticed. I’ve also filmed several other segments and things I’ll be uploading in due time.
Here’s the last part of the tour through the bookstore - and there’s some great singing at the end as I re-enter the main conference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm6nexBjiEM
Just enjoy the Star Wars-esque into and exit. I was in a mood.
Grad school has been particularly good. I got a 91.25 in the last class I was in and I’m currently floating somewhere around the same average in my current class.
I’ve done some brief writing for The Definition (you know….the Christian Hip Hop album I’ve been due to bring out for almost 2 years now….). Time and experience have matured and calmed me down a bit - I won’t be slacking off in zeal, but I will be choosing my words a bit more carefully.
I’m also a bit more focused now in terms of things that I’ll be doing ministry-wise.
I’m on a deadline to finish video-editing and writing most of my ‘catch up’ articles before Aug. 18 when I return to work.
Lord willing…it’ll get done.
Prayer, as usual.
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The Gathering 7/4/08 and FFF 6/24/08
By BlackCalvinist | July 9, 2008
A little behind on the last broadcast of The Gathering, but it’s up! The latest broadcast discusses the doctrine of Adoption and the implications of it. In addition, we preview new music from Evangel and Voice from both of their upcoming projects. We also interview Evangel for just a few moments.
The Gathering: July 4, 08 - The Doctrine of Adoption
In addition, here’s the FFF message on election from June 27, 2008. Enjoy and be blessed!
Here’s the message from June 27th, 2008.
Date: June 27, 2008
Topic: Election
Speaker: Derek Pulliam
Download | Stream
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T4G08 - Part 2 - More video!
By BlackCalvinist | June 19, 2008
Okay, so I’m finally back to doing the video for T4G08 - here’s some more footage!
Be sure to watch all the way to the end…. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcClYXnVUpA
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Video is coming…a LOT of it.
By BlackCalvinist | June 17, 2008
I’m FINALLY importing all of the T4G video (I have about 1.5 hours of video to edit). Random interviews with a TON of folks - some you know, some you don’t! Even a little Deejay Essence, Bob Kauflin and C.J. Mahaney…. and LOTS of good singing.
I’m being transported back in time to April….and it is GOOD.
Interesting - you can see folks are worn down a bit by day three.
Thanks to Mel Duncan, CJ, Bob and MANY others for giving me a few moments of their time at the end of day 2 (when all of us were sleepy) to say a few things on tape.
Theres more…. I’ll upload it all a little at a time.
In addition, it’s a year overdue - Calvinism On The Couch Episode 3 - The Holy Trinity. Imagine, I’m still getting people leaving comments in the section for the first two videos! Video coming shortly….
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