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Expert Profile: Hoyt Roberson

Expertise:  I can answer just about any doctrinal, relational, or Scriptural question from a "traditional" church of Christ perspective, and from perspectives of somewhat more progressive congregations. If you want an answer from a particular perspective, let me know that up front, and I'll respond in that vein. If you want to peg me on the liberal-conservative spectrum, I would suggest a bit left of center. Depending on the question though, I might be far left, or perhaps rather toward the right.

Experience in the area
I am currently a shepherd of a congregation (which means, for those of you who aren't Church of Christ folk, I'm one of a handful of people responsible for the spiritual direction and maturity of the congregation, and who hire and fire the ministers). I have served in many capacities including adult class teacher (also current), deacon, administrator, and lay leader at two military bases. I am a life-long member of churches of Christ, mostly mainline congregations, but am quite familiar with more conservative and more liberal congregations as well. I read and subscribe to various books and periodicals for churches of Christ, and have discussed a variety of topics with representatives of our various groups both in person, and via mail.

Organizations
Christian Association for Psychological Studies, American Association of Christian Counselors, and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Publications
www.robersonblog.blogspot.com

Education/Credentials
I hold a Masters of Ministry degree from Pepperdine University, as well as a Masters of Counseling degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix.

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What do you like about this subject?  What's not to like about knowing God?
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Patience, grace, and acceptance.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Christianity isn't as hard as we want to make it.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  We don't go to Hell because we sin. We are separated from God because we do not live like Him.
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Prestige Points: 360
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User Comments
Thanks so very much. You are good.
(TOKUNBO on 11/07/08)
Hi Hoyt, This is a lot of good information. I found Everett Ferguson's article to which you directed me, but haven't had time to digest it. Also, I
(Joe on 10/04/08)
I have posted a follow-up but would like to acknowledge the fine response to my initial question.
(Joe on 09/30/08)
I commend you for your immediate reply; in addition to, the knowledgeable answers I received for questions that are heavy on my heart. They are questi
(Jenna Sampson on 08/17/08)
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Recent Answers from Hoyt Roberson
2008-11-24  Is sprinkling baptism? Hi Doug, There are two responses I could give you; I'll give you both. The first is the standard Church of Christ response, which is essentially the one I provided in my first response. You are correct...
2008-11-23  Is sprinkling baptism? Hi Doug! The import of the discussion in Hebrews 9 is not the form of cleansing, but the blood that is necessary to do the cleansing. The argument is essentially, "we know that blood is necessary for...
2008-11-07  MODE OF WORSHIP -CHURCHES OF CHRIST The standard Church of Christ view is that you should meet with the local church and if you don't, then you are guilty of "failing to meet together." The normal verse used in this context is Heb 10.25...
2008-11-06  PSALMS Dear friend, The Psalms can indeed be used to pray, and to inform our prayer life. By reading the Psalms we can gain insight into the range and depth that prayer has taken in history and that we...
2008-09-01  Ernie L Unlike Ernie, I don't intend to rate myself all 10's for this answer to my own question. At least he didn't nominate himself for Expert of the Month, which is itself a glimmer of hope. For those...
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