Earlier this year, I took a Doctoral of Ministry class from Dr. Joel Beeke. Dr. Beeke told a story about a woman in his congregation who was struggling with…
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ChurchMinistryReformationTheologyWorship
Come, My Soul and Bless the Lord
Singing Psalm 103by Scott Edburg November 3, 2023Perhaps you have long wondered how to better incorporate psalm singing in worship services with a congregation that is unfamiliar with the practice. Getting from Fanny Crosby to the…
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ChurchMinistryReformationTheologyWorship
The Case for Christian Psalms
by Robert Cathcart November 1, 2023One of the most encouraging recent developments in the worship of Reformed and Presbyterian churches is the revival of congregational Psalm singing. The introduction of quality Psalters, including The…
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It is sometimes alleged (or perhaps just assumed) that Reformed doctrine and practice can be rigid, intractable, and stubbornly inflexible—refusing to allow for any adaption to serve the needs…
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Who Should Lead Public Worship?
A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payneby Jon Payne December 12, 2022Who Should Lead Public Worship? A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payne was last modified: December 20th, 2022 by Jon Payne
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The Benefits and Blessings of Lord’s Day Evening Worship
A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payneby GRN November 10, 2022The Benefits and Blessings of Lord’s Day Evening Worship A Brief Video from Dr. Jon Payne was last modified: November 12th, 2022 by GRN
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ChurchSanctificationWorship
Distinctive 6: Reformed Worship and Vibrant Community
by Matthew Adams July 5, 2022Recently I have been considering this idea of a “distinctive.” Seemingly, in all facets of life, we have distinctives. For example, you have aspects of your family that distinguish…
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ChurchConfessionalTheologyWorship
Images of Christ: Reconsidering a Common Exception
by James Norris June 8, 2022When men being examined for ministry take an exception to any portion of the Westminster standards we always require that they explain their rationale. A man ought to be…
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The following is a based on a portion of Pastor Carl Robbins’ lecture “15 Lessons on Church Discipline,” and can be found in that video, beginning at the 16:02…
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Three Presbyterian Convictions: Psalms, Sabbath, & the Rejection of Images
by Jacob Gerber March 31, 2022Within wider Christianity, Presbyterians are often labeled—and sometimes dismissed—as traditionalists. This label may seem to explain some aspects of Presbyterian piety, but not all. When Christians outside of Reformed…