When Christians assemble for worship on the Lord’s Day they participate in what is by far the most meaningful and consequential activity in the body of Christ. Worship is…
Ministry
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ChurchFamilyMinistryReformationSanctification
Reformation Women
Selfless, Smart, and Faithful in their Everyday Callingby Rebecca VanDoodewaard October 3, 2017In the sixteenth century, Roman Catholic Europe had distinct roles for women—like mother, nun, and queen. But these roles (as they were defined then) were often far from biblical:…
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ChurchConfessionalLeadershipMinistry
The Ruling Elder
A Generational Visionby Melton L. Duncan September 18, 2017“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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ChurchFamilyMinistryTheology
Sons in the Son of God
Exulting in Our Spiritual Adoptionby David Garner September 1, 2017Familiarity. Preachers and psychologists warn us about it, spouses fall prey to its tantalizing trap, and children get blindly sucked into its vortex of ingratitude. So sweet and so…
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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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ChurchMinistryMissionTheology
The Deacon
More than a Maintenance Manby Charles Barrett August 11, 2017Jesus Christ, the sole Head of the Church, gave to his body the perpetual office of deacon. He did so because he cares for the poor and the needy.…
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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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ChurchMinistrySanctification
In a Spiritual Ditch?
Drawing Close to God through His Means of Graceby Jon Payne July 21, 2017Have you ever felt like you were in a spiritual ditch? Perhaps you feel that way right now. Your heart feels cold towards God, His Word, and His kingdom…