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[From the Daily Oklahoman]

There is a place to enjoy a Calvin Cappuccino or a Luther Latte while getting a fuller understanding of Biblical theology.

The Credo House of Theology opened last week, offering a place for theological training, conversation with Biblical scholars or just to hang out.

The Rev. Michael Patton, president of Reclaiming the Mind Ministries, calls the Credo House of Theology “an evangelical theological hub.”

“We want people engaged in the church history, understanding the lineage of the Christian faith, understanding a defense of the faith and reclaiming the intellectual element that has historically characterized our faith,” he said.

Patton received a master of theology degree in New Testament studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and served on the staff at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, for six years. He returned to Oklahoma to open the Credo House of Theology.

“God wants us to be holistic in our thinking,” he said. “So there is a very strong emotional element tied to what we believe but it’s not merely an emotion, it is also a conviction.”

The hub of the ministry is the Theology Program, which includes lessons on DVD and online meetings with teachers and students worldwide.

“It’s a seminary for lay people,” Patton said. “It’s taking all of the theology classes that we get in seminary, not dumbing them down in any sense, but the content is the same.”

The Credo House of Theology also offers courses and events for children, teens and pastors. “We want this to be a safe place where people can come and get answers,” Patton said.

His sister, Lindsey Price, head of development said, “If you don’t ask you might lose your belief because you have no basis for it. So that’s why this place is so important.”

Credo House of Theology is north of Memorial Road and east of Santa Fe Avenue at 109 NW 142, Suite B.

Visit the Credo House site.

The Credo House of Theology is opening Monday, July 6th. It is a soft opening, which means that we are fully functional. We will have our grand opening soon. If you are in Oklahoma, please stop by for a “Calvin Cappuccino” (will have to show up to know what it is!) and for a tour.

Check out the schedule of events here: www.credohouse.org.

Also (very important): If you want to be on the Credo House, Edmond OK mailing list, you have to sign up here: www.credohouse.org. This will make sure you get updates on the events and happenings of the Credo House, Edmond. Hope to see you there. (Oh, and spread the word in whatever way you can!!) Continue Reading »

This is a picture of the “Cappidocian Bar” at the Credo House.

We had lights installed over the bar. I worked on them all day today to get them just right.

Look closely. What do the lights signify?

(Hint: Think of Eastern paintings and something you might find in them)

It is hard…I will be surprised if anyone gets this.

It is not quite done, but close enough to post this.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

With the opening of the Credo House, we have taken a considerable step in the life and history of our ministry. As well, with this comes great opportunity to join with us in our mission to reclaim the mind by filling a significant need in the church today – theological discipleship. Our ministry budget has increased as we have taken this step. So many of you have taken this step with us by partnering with us through your financial support; we need many more of you to join us.

If you believe in what we are doing, please consider joining us. It is a great mission that we are on.

Give a one time gift or become a monthly supporter.

We need $25,000 to complete this month in the black. Every donation counts!
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The Credo House Project is on the way. We still need about $45,000 to complete. Please consider donating.

The Credo House Project is a house of Evangelical theology being built locally in Edmond, Oklahoma. It will serve as a theological hub for theological fellowship and learning. It is from here that all the operations of Reclaiming the Mind Ministries will be conducted.

Watch this video for a project update by me!