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Alpine Newsletter (February 21st, 2026)
The last several months have seen some wonderful times and changes for the Association, and we continue to trust that the Lord Jesus Christ is ruling over all things for the sake of His Church. Nothing can thwart the promise of Christ that He will build His Church, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it. We trust that the Church, as the earthly manifestation of Christ's Kingdom, is advancing against the spiritual forces of evil, and it will spread throughout the wh
Rory St. John
Feb 212 min read
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The One Anothers of Christian Fellowship
You may have heard of a lone-ranger Christian. Someone who doesn't go to church, or share life with other believers, but claims to follow Christ. There are many things wrong with being a lone-ranger Christian. It is spiritually dangerous, it is not good for the soul, it is unwise, it is a bad witness to the world, etc. But perhaps the most obvious thing that is wrong with the lone-ranger position is that you cut yourself off from obeying most of the New Testament. And that wo

Ross Odnokon
Feb 215 min read
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The Doctrine Everyone Hates
Introduction Okay, that title was a bit of an exaggeration, but there is a doctrine that a lot of people like to attack these days. The...
Rory St. John
Aug 28, 202511 min read
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Alpine Newsletter (May 26th, 2025)
This last week the Alpine Baptist Association held a meeting in Kelowna, BC (May 22-23rd). Redeemer Baptist Church ( Redeemer Baptist...
Rory St. John
May 26, 20252 min read
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Alpine Newsletter (March 18, 2025)
The Alpine Baptist Association has been encouraged by the events of recent months. We have been hosting monthly online pastoral meetings...
Rory St. John
Mar 18, 20253 min read
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Studies in Church History: George Whitefield
Studies in Church History This is the first in a series of articles that I am planning to do called Studies in Church History . From time...

Ross Odnokon
Mar 5, 20256 min read
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The Heresy of LGBT Theology
There is a recent heresy that has developed in the church. We might call it "LGBT Theology" or "Affirming Theology."
Rory St. John
Feb 18, 20259 min read
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Douglas Wilson and Covenant Objectivity: A Baptist Appraisal
Introduction Douglas Wilson, the lead pastor at Christ Church Moscow, Idaho, has become a very well-known figure in recent years. His...
Rory St. John
Sep 23, 202417 min read
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