Church

Introduction If a stranger was so fortunate as to wander into a gathering of Reformed and Presbyterian pastors today, he might hear one man put this question to another:…

Join the Gospel Reformation Network for our 2026 National Conference, “Run with Endurance: Finishing Strong in Gospel Ministry,” May 5–7 at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.…

Introduction I have a testimony: Interns bless my life and ministry. As I think about the impact they have made on me – just one person – I cannot…

Each year at the PCA’s General Assembly, the Gospel Reformation Network hosts a gathering and meal for the purpose of affirming the PCA’s mission of being faithful to the…

For Dr. Guy Waters’ article on “What Is Biblical Ordination?” For Matt Adams’ article on “Do Deacons Have Ecclesial Authority?” Introduction I write not as a theologian, minister, or…

Introduction Many in the church know that ordination is important, but they may struggle to articulate why that is the case. Ordination is one of the hidden gems of…

Introduction “It had hardly begun,” Jack E. Davis says in The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea, “when just before midnight on August 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille swept…

Introduction My first ordained ministry position was in a church plant that grew from just under 200 to over 1,000 in less than five years. As pastor of evangelism…

GRN: Why is it important for Ruling Elders to serve not only their local churches but also their Presbyteries and the General Assembly? Tobe Hester: Because Christ rules His…

Introduction Church revitalization is a Spirit-led, Spirit-dependent return to the ordinary means of grace with renewed zeal, clarity, and love. Ruling Elders (RE) are not spectators to this work—they…