Introduction Concepts of representation and visibility often come up in social and political discussions about equity, inclusion, fairness, or justice. These concepts can be wrongly or unwisely imported into…
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How To Avoid Falling Into A Ditch In Ministry
Cultivating The Elder's Conscienceby Zach Byrd November 1, 2024The latest buzzword in ministry circles is “health.” Books abound with discussions of cultivating good exercise habits, cultivating a good work/life habits, cultivating good rest habits. However, as important…
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The Ruling Elder’s Reasonable Service in the Courts of the Church
Consistent Participation For Denominational Healthby Brad Isbell October 10, 2024Some presbyters seem to believe that entering the arena of ecclesial/denominational controversy is—to quote the military supercomputer in the prescient 1983 teen movie WarGames—“a strange game. The only winning move…
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The Year of the Ruling Elder
by Jon Payne September 26, 2024Dear Friends of the GRN, Godly ruling elders are essential to the spiritual life and health of the local church. They are also key to long-term denominational fidelity. It’s…
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From Baptist to Presbyterian Church Planter
A Story of an Ordinary Means of Grace Ministryby Chris Taylor September 9, 2024Multiple news outlets have reported the Church of England is no longer describing their new church start-ups as church plants. A new study says the Church is opting for…
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Intentional Evangelism & Personal Discipleship
Seeking the Salvation of the Lost & the Sanctification of the Foundby Clif Daniell July 10, 2024I remember the first day a dear saint darkened the doors of my former church. She was in her sixties and had not been to a church in nearly…
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For the Good Documentary
Remembering the Life & Legacy of Dr. Harry L. Reeder, IIIby GRN Staff May 18, 2024Today marks the one-year anniversary of Dr. Harry L. Reeder III’s passing into glory. Dr. Reeder was longtime pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, AL, founding pastor…
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LeadershipMinistryTheology
The Central Importance of Faith for Ministry
Taking Christ at His Wordby Zachary Groff February 28, 2024“Truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will…
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The Ruling Elder & Church Leadership
The Church's Air-Traffic Controllersby George Sayour February 6, 2024Photo Description: TE George Sayour and RE Mel Duncan discuss church administration on “The Presbyterian & Reformed Churchmen” podcast The following post is part of our ‘The Work of…
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Confessional Officers in the Confessional Church
Receiving & Adopting the Westminster Standards for Ministryby Wilson Van Hooser January 31, 2024Photo Description: Dr. Richard D. Phillips (standing, center) of the Second Presbyterian Church of Greenville (PCA) catches up with Pastor Ben Falconer (seated, far left) of Proclamation Presbyterian Church…