“Even before the institution of the ceremonial economy, while the covenanted people of God were yet in bondage in Egypt, we find that they had their elders, that is,…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistry
Holding Elders Accountable
Why It’s Important to Have Confessional Standardsby Nick Willborn August 22, 2017Both teaching and ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)—and other similarly ordered churches—have a great responsibility. James tells us, “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing…
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David Strain and Jason Helopoulos discuss the joys and benefits of being part of a GRN company of pastors. To find out more, or to join a company of…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistryMissionUncategorized
What is the Mission of the Church?
GRN Luncheon 2017by Kevin DeYoung July 25, 2017Each year, the Gospel Reformation Network hosts a luncheon at the PCA’s General Assembly. This year, we were pleased to have Kevin DeYoung as our keynote speaker, addressing the…
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ChurchLeadershipMinistryUncategorized
Why Have Qualified Elders and Deacons?
4 Reasonsby Brian Cosby July 24, 2017I’m thankful that God didn’t leave us to guess about the qualifications of church leaders. Both Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3 provide some basic traits that should characterize…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistryTheology
The Usefulness of the Westminster Confession
With Nick Batzig & Nate Shurdenby GRN July 13, 2017How can the Westminster Standards be used in your local church? How can you and your congregation benefit from their rich and succinct theology for everyday life? Join Pastors…
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ChurchLeadershipUncategorizedWorship
Sacred Praise?
A Reflection on Music & Singing in the Churchby Jon Payne July 1, 2017It has often been said that to avoid conflict at family gatherings, it’s best to leave religion, politics, and parenting out of the conversation. Perhaps the subject of church…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistryMission
Gospel Reformation Network | Video
For the Continued Faithfulness of the PCAby GRN June 19, 2017What is the Gospel Reformation Network? Who is involved? This short video introduces the GRN, its history, and its goal of cultivating healthy Reformed churches in the Presbyterian Church…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistryUncategorized
Slow to Speak
Civility on the Floor of the PCA General Assemblyby Fred Greco June 4, 2017It’s that time of year again for the Presbyterian Church in American (PCA)—summer is here and General Assembly (GA) is upon us. GA is the annual gathering of pastors…
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ChurchLeadershipMission
The Godly Commissioner
Getting it Right in Greensboroby Jon Payne May 26, 2017“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The well-known opening line from Dickens’ classic 19th-century novel, A Tale of Two Cities, might also be…