Introduction The practice of women wearing cloth head coverings in worship may not be the most pressing theological issue for most. The topic is only broached once in Scripture…
Introduction My first ordained ministry position was in a church plant that grew from just under 200 to over 1,000 in less than five years. As pastor of evangelism…
Click here for Part 1 and Part 2. Introduction In our previous articles on the glorious subject of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ, we’ve explored two aspects of…
Introduction Corporate worship is the chief means of Christian discipleship (WSC Q.89). By “worship,” the Westminster divines included the reading, preaching, and singing of Scriptural truth, together with the…
GRN: Why is it important for Ruling Elders to serve not only their local churches but also their Presbyteries and the General Assembly? Tobe Hester: Because Christ rules His…
Introduction In a previous article we considered the precious privilege of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ. To do so, we need a proper estimation of our ministry. But…
GRN: What advice would you offer to young or aspiring ministers on maintaining a strong walk with God in the context of a busy ministry? Dr. Payne: This is…
Introduction In every age, the church of Jesus Christ has faced moments when shepherds needed to step forward, not merely to guard the flock from wolves, but to bind…
Introduction Church revitalization is a Spirit-led, Spirit-dependent return to the ordinary means of grace with renewed zeal, clarity, and love. Ruling Elders (RE) are not spectators to this work—they…
GRN: What advice would you offer to young or aspiring ministers on maintaining a strong walk with God in the context of a busy ministry? Dr. Master: You…