It’s June, and for those who are a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), that means that General Assembly (GA) is here. For those who are new…
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ChurchConfessionalReformation
Mere Presbyterianism
A Positive Way Forward for the PCAby Jon Payne June 2, 2018During the Second World War, C.S. Lewis delivered a series of engaging addresses on BBC radio that served as a basic defense of the Christian Faith. The Oxford professor’s…
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Along with my previous article on expository preaching, allow me to approach this short article anecdotally. Earnest prayer has long been dear to me because I found it to…
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ChurchSanctificationWorship
It’s A Hunger Problem
Making Sense of Spiritual Apathy in the Churchby Jon Payne May 11, 2018A few years ago I was lamenting with a fellow minister about the lack of interest in Lord’s Day piety among Reformed believers, especially as it concerns attendance to…
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I recently finished preaching through First Corinthians. Corinth, of all the churches mentioned in the New Testament, was the train wreck of churches. Wading through the church at Corinth…
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ChurchSanctification
Remember Your Union
Maintaining Christian Fellowship through Our Union with Christby Christina Fox April 30, 2018If you have been in the church any length of time, you know how prone we are to hurt one another. We take sides against each other. We spread…
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ChurchMinistryWorship
A Feast of Life-Giving Joy
The Necessity of Expository Preachingby Sean Morris April 17, 2018One of the distinctives of the GRN is an emphasis on expository preaching. Expository preaching has long been dear to me because I found it to be so lacking…
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ChurchSanctificationWorship
More is Better
A Simple Case for Evening Worshipby Donny Friederichsen March 17, 2018During the winter, I help coach my son’s wrestling team. The ages for this team run from 4th-8th grade. For many of the younger kids, this is their first…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistry
Who’s Who in the Church
Understanding the Differences Between Senior, Associate, and Assistant Pastorsby Fred Greco February 13, 2018What is the difference between different types of pastors? Why are there different titles for pastors in the Presbyterian Church in American (PCA)? It can be quite confusing, especially…
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ChurchLeadershipMission
What is the Gospel Reformation Network? An Interview with Convener Jon Payne
by Donny Friederichsen January 31, 2018When and why did the Gospel Reformation Network begin? The GRN began in the winter of 2012 in response to a growing doctrinal concern among teaching and ruling elders…