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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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In 1997, Rosaria Butterfield was a professor at Syracuse University. She was in a long-term lesbian relationship, an active member of a Unitarian Universalist cult, and hostile to Christianity.…
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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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LeadershipMinistry
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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Biblical Fidelity & Confessional Integrity
The First Pair of Our Visionary Commitmentsby Richard Harris May 16, 2024The Gospel Reformation Network (GRN) frames its mission through seven principial couplets: Biblical Fidelity & Confessional Integrity Gospel-Driven & Christ-Exalting Ministry Earnest Prayer & Expository Preaching Intentional Evangelism &…
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Ministry
The Christian Courage of Biblical Clarity
Dr. Rosaria Butterfield at PCAGA51by Melton L. Duncan May 10, 2024In our present cultural moment, which is deeply confused and highly polarized, there is nothing more needed than voices that speak with Christian courage and biblical clarity. This is…
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Ministry
A Help in Cultivating Healthy Pastoral Habits
Review: The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbeilby Charles Malcolm Wingard May 3, 2024The COVID pandemic has interrupted our face-to-face relationships. Recently a friend mentioned that his choir scheduled a Zoom meeting so everyone could see and hear each other. The goal…
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The Resurrection Reaction
The Marys' Reverent Rejoicingby Jim McCarthy March 30, 2024On February 28th, 1991, Ruth Carpenter stepped into her boss’ office and entered every parent’s worst nightmare. Two uniformed Army officers had come to tell her that her youngest…
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A Prayer for Revival
Praying Truth for Lifeby Wilson Van Hooser March 29, 2024Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,[1] Yours is the greatness, the glory, and all the riches of grace.[2] You are the source of all beauty, holiness, purity, and love. You…