Editorial: The spirit of restoration
The heartbeat of the American Restoration Movement is propelled by two core beliefs: First, that Jesus is serious about unity; and second, that true unity…
Jeremie Beller
Opinions Editor
Jeremie Beller serves as Opinions Editor for The Christian Chronicle. Beller oversees the production of the Chronicle’s monthly editorial and reviews pages.
Beller is the Congregational Minister for the Wilshire Church of Christ in Oklahoma City, where he has served since 2002. Prior to his role at Wilshire, he preached for the Chandler Church of Christ in Oklahoma. He completed a bachelor’s degree in Bible and ministry from Oklahoma Christian University as well as a Master of Arts in Ministry and an M.Div. in congregational ministry. Beller also earned a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in communication and persuasion with his dissertation focusing on religion and racism.
He has taught courses in preaching, Bible and communications as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Christian. He also teaches Bible for Oklahoma Christian Academy in Edmond, Okla. Beller has presented at the Christian Scholars Conference and was a contributor to the 2018 book “Why We Stayed: Honesty and Hope in Churches of Christ.”
He and his wife, Delaina, married in 1999 and have two children: son named Keaton and a daughter named Kayden. Delaina teaches fourth-grade math and science at Oklahoma Christian Academy where Keaton and Kayden also attend school.
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Editorial: When politics divide us
This is what it looks like for politics to divide us. A 31-year-old husband and father was brutally and senselessly murdered in front of the…
Editorial: Sharing the body and blood of Jesus
There is a sad irony in fighting over the Lord’s Supper. “On the night he was betrayed,” Paul reminded the church in Corinth, “Jesus took…
Editorial: Now what?
The 2024 presidential election is over. Finally. The long, bitter campaign left behind a tired and divided nation — and church. At least the outcome…
No one on Tuesday’s ballot has walked on water
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following column is adapted from communion thoughts that Jeremie Beller offered Sunday at the Wilshire Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. OKLAHOMA…
Honor to whom honor is due
Special days are tricky for Churches of Christ. Given our insistence on biblical precedent, we are often leery of nonbiblical traditions, particularly special days. Our…
Editorial: Faith, politics and the true Kingdom of God
In case you missed it, it’s election season in America. As a result, everything from shoes to graduations, even Bibles and churches, has been politicized.…
Editorial: Why the restoration plea is still valid
Minister shortages. Closing churches. Struggling theology schools. All are happening in Churches of Christ in the U.S., which raises the question: Is the restoration plea…
Editorial: Is it worth it? The value of summer ministry
Summer is in full swing and with it lots of exciting ministry: Bible camps. Vacation Bible Schools. Area youth series. Retreats. Mission trips. School supply…
Sunday worship in Jesus’ hometown
NAZARETH, Israel — Jerusalem. Galilee. Pisgah. Like a kid on his first trip to Disney, I was excited to see the places that I’ve read…
