Leadership

Introduction When Christians hear the word outreach, our minds often move immediately toward programs: community events, evangelistic campaigns, service projects, or some new ministry designed to get people through the…

Editor’s Note: The following is the first of a series of GRN articles highlighting “eight brief thoughts” on various matters related to Reformed Ministry. Introduction Perhaps, like me, you’ve…

Introduction Martin Luther famously said, “Let the man who would hear God speak read Holy Scripture.” (1) If this is true, then one will only hear God speak if…

The Ecclesial Compound Effect GRN 2026 PCAGA Dinner Banquet was last modified: October 15th, 2026 by Jon Payne

Introduction Throughout my career as a police officer, I have testified in criminal courts during trials for murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, carjacking, felony assault, human trafficking, and weapon and…

Editor’s Note: Our Holy God uses holy men. Therefore, we must pursue great holiness and endure in this pursuit. Dr. Kevin DeYoung not only explains the text of 2…

Introduction If you are anything like me, you know that prayer ought to be the simplest, most natural, most easily dispensed pastoral activity of our office. Yet it is…

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…

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…