Introduction 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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ConfessionalWorship
Free To Be Regulated
The Regulative Principle of Worshipby Gabe Fluhrer September 23, 2025Introduction Several years ago, my wife and I engaged in that most anxious of parenting rituals, teaching our oldest daughter to drive. We started simply, as most parents do,…
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ConfessionalLeadershipRuling Elders
Thoughts For Young Ministers With Older Elders
by Stephen Spinnenweber September 17, 2025Introduction As I lifted my hands, scanned the room, and gave my first benediction, the realization that I really was a pastor now hit me like a ton of…
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Remembering Our Solemn Vows
Why PCA Pastors Need Confessional Integrityby Matthew Adams September 8, 2025Introduction In an age of theological drift and cultural upheaval, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) finds itself at a crossroads. The strength of our denomination has always been…
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ConfessionalPreaching
The Missing Piece Of Today’s “Gospel” Preaching
by Doug Griffith August 26, 2025Introduction As a retired former Senior Pastor, I’ve had the time to hear a variety of sermons in conservative Reformed churches, primarily in the PCA. I admit that, as…
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ConfessionalMinistrySanctificationTheology
To Live in the Bible
Immersion in God's Wordby Zachary Groff July 23, 2025Introduction The great nineteenth century English Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-92) was famous for his witty aphorisms, many of which were woven into the warp and woof of his…
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Executive Coordinator Dr. Jon D. Payne addressed over 850 attendees at the 2025 PCA General Assembly GRN Dinner Banquet. His brief remarks included a reflection on the Gospel Reformation…
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The Need of Our Present Moment
J. Ligon Duncan, III at the 2025 PCA General Assembly GRN Dinner Banquetby GRN Staff June 30, 2025Executive Council member Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III of Reformed Theological Seminary addressed over 850 attendees at the 2025 PCA General Assembly GRN Dinner Banquet. His message was simple:…
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Hear Us, O Lord: A Humble Prayer for the 52nd PCA General Assembly
by Jon Payne June 21, 2025Most Holy and Merciful Father, It is with humble and grateful hearts that we bow before Your sovereign majesty. With confidence we draw nigh to Your throne of grace,…
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Dear Pastor, Is It Legalistic To Promote The Sabbath Day?
by Sean Morris June 9, 2025Question: Dear Pastor, Is it Legalistic to Promote the Sabbath? The short answer is very simple: No, not at all. Quite the opposite, in fact. But, I suspect you’d…