How Athanasius and Nicaea Shape Your Leadership

Seventeen centuries ago, a courageous pastor named Athanasius, and the historic Council of Nicaea defended an important truth of our faith—that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. In this unique episode, John McGee sits down with Rob Barry, Garrett Wikle, and Grant Wilkie to unpack why the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) still matters for your faith, your leadership, and the life of the Church.

Recommended Books on Church History:

 • Church History in Plain Language – Bruce Shelley

 • In the Year of Our Lord: Reflections on Twenty Centuries of Church History – Sinclair Ferguson

 • The Story of Christianity, Volume 1 – Justo González
 • The Story of Christianity, Volume 2 – Justo González

 • Christianity: The Biography – Ian J. Shaw

 • A Pocket History of the Church – D. Jeffrey Bingham

 • 50 People Every Christian Should Know – Warren W. Wiersbe

Helpful Videos and Messages:

 • Irish Heresies Video (YouTube) – A fun and memorable explanation of early church heresies.

 • Contending for Our All by John Piper (Desiring God)  

If your church is looking for proven ways to care for marriages and individuals in crisis, don’t miss the upcoming Re|engage and Re:generation Training Conferences happening in Dallas, TX. These events will equip you to launch or sharpen existing care ministries your church.

1. March 4–5: Re|engage (marriage enrichment)
2. March 23-24 Re:generation (care and recovery)

Learn more and register today at watermarkresources.com/conferences