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…
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Our Refuge Amidst The Theological Storms
Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Hurricane Camille, Formation of the PCA, and Today's Taskby Wilson Van Hooser January 6, 2026Introduction “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…
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A Vision For Church Health
The Congregation Side Of Church Revitalizationby Robert Looper December 1, 2025Introduction 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…
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The Ruling Elder & His Work In The Denomination
Q&A with GRN General Council Member RE Tobe Hesterby Tobe Hester October 28, 2025GRN: 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…
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How Ruling Elders Can Promote Church Revitalization
A Practical Guideby Brian Cosby October 9, 2025Introduction 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…
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ChurchConfessionalSanctification
Ready For The Day
What It Means To Prepare For The Sabbathby Kevin Vollema September 26, 2025Introduction For most of us, we delight in getting ready for certain days. There is something deeply gratifying about the ritual-like activity required in preparation for a vacation or…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistry
Why We Must Speak the Truth—Even When It Isn’t “Nice”
by Matthew Adams June 19, 2025Introduction We live in a culture where being “nice” is considered one of the highest virtues. It seems evident that the goal is to avoid offense, keep the peace,…
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Ruling Elder Strong
GRN National Conference 2025by Fred Greco June 13, 2025Ruling Elder Strong GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 30th, 2025 by Fred Greco
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“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict…
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Five Key Lessons for Ruling Elders
GRN National Conference 2025by Melton L. Duncan June 5, 2025Five Key Lessons for Ruling Elders GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 30th, 2025 by Melton L. Duncan
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