Stress and Young People

Although there is some disagreement among experts as to precisely why, there is an abundance of evidence which indicates young people are experiencing a seemingly unprecedented level of stress. Psychologist Daniel Keating noted: “Depression, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed are not all the same thing, but they do share a common feature: experiencing a level of […]

You, Your Struggles, and God

It’s not a question of if we’ll struggle and suffer; it’s a matter of when. That may be a reality we recognize in our lives, but it can be an altogether different matter when actually facing those times. How can we face our struggles with faith and strength in the Lord? (cf. Ephesians 6:10). How […]

Going From Abstract to Concrete

John 11:25-26 must be among the most comforting passages in all the Bible! Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Of course, the context of these verses […]

School Excuse Letter Template

We have prepared a template for those bringing children to PTP and need a school excuse. The template can be found below. Feel free to download and edit for your needs, print a copy, and bring in by the registration area for a signature. Click here to download (Microsoft Word format).

A Biblical Defense of Polishing the Pulpit.

We are occasionally asked why PTP has a tuition, so we asked a neutral, third-party person to give a biblical evaluation. Hugh Fulford has written as much on Bible authority as any man among us and his doctrinal soundness is respected both as a preacher of more than fifty years experience and as a widely-read writer (including […]

PTP Is Only About 2 Weeks Away!

There’s still time for you to register for PTP but the clock is ticking and PTP will be here in about 2 weeks! If you are still trying to decide whether to come, I believe it’s one of the best investments you’ll make all year! Here are 7 reasons, in no particular order, to consider […]

What God’s People Really Need

Outside of the Lord Himself, it seems no one instructs us more about how to pray for the church than the apostle Paul. We pray about things that are important and meaningful to us. And so does Paul in praying for the church. Thoughtful consideration should be given concerning what and how he prayed for […]

It’s Just a Month Until PTP!

Last year over 5000 people attended. People came from 41 states in the U.S. and from 15 foreign countries. There were 1200 kids present between the ages of infant and 12. There were about 450 teens and 200 more college-age people who came. There were hundreds of elders, deacons, preachers and Bible Class teachers who […]