The Alisa Childers Podcast #326 How to Guard Against Mission Drift, with Judge Phil Ginn
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Aug 31, 2025 In this discussion, Judge Phil Ginn, President of Southern Evangelical Seminary and former Superior Court judge, tackles the pressing issue of mission drift in Christian institutions. He emphasizes the necessity of clear theological commitments to stay anchored amidst cultural changes. Ginn also shares insights on how SES drafted a crucial position paper on social justice, the role of discipleship in combating ideological challenges, and the importance of equipping Gen Z with biblical wisdom to navigate life’s complexities.
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Evangelical Institutions Are Drifting
- Many evangelical institutions and churches are experiencing ideological drift away from biblical worldviews.
- Phil Ginn highlights Barna data showing only ~51% of pastors and <6% of pew occupants hold biblical worldviews, signaling a leadership crisis.
From Judge To Seminary President
- Phil Ginn walked into SES for one class and ended up signing into the D.Min program after meeting Norman Geisler.
- He later served on the board and became SES's first graduate to become president.
Lock In A Clear Statement Of Faith
- Write a clear institutional position on cultural issues and require staff and faculty to sign and uphold it.
- Make changes to the statement of faith only by unanimous consent to prevent single-person ideological shifts.
