Watch this 3-minute video by the GRN executive coordinator, Dr. Jon Payne, who explains the mission of the church and why it’s so important for the future faithfulness and…
Jon Payne
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Every pastor experiences disheartening seasons in ministry. They come with the territory. Our Lord Jesus and the apostles encountered them (e.g., Mark 14:34; 2 Cor. 1:8–9). I’ve certainly known…
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ChurchSanctificationTheology
Good News for the Restless Soul
A Gospel Letter to an Unchurched Friend during the COVID-19 Crisisby Jon Payne May 8, 2020The following article is written in the form of a letter to an unchurched friend. It’s written for the purpose of clearly explaining the nature of the gospel and…
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LeadershipReformationWorship
A Confessional Approach to Preaching
The Larger Catechism's Instruction for PCA Pastors and Congregantsby Jon Payne November 9, 2019The preaching of God’s Word is the pulse-beat of our confessional heritage. It’s the Reformed church’s highest priority. Christians need faithful preaching. The Presbyterian Church in America needs faithful…
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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Aug/Sept 2019 edition of the Banner of Truth magazine. Used here by permission. Lord’s Day worship is the grand theater of Christian…
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The Presbyterian Church in America has been my church for over twenty-six years. I have benefited greatly from its verdant pastures of Christ-centered ministry. Since the PCA’s founding on…
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A mentor of mine once remarked, “It’s OK to have nice things; it’s not OK for nice things to have you.” While helpful, this counsel fails to satisfy the…
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If censoriousness is not a fruit of the Spirit, and uncharitable assumptions are not marks of genuine piety, then why are they so prevalent in the courts of the…
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The Presbyterian Church in America has faced several challenges in its forty-six year history. It could be argued, however, that none of those challenges has threatened the peace and purity…