Articles

One of the distinctives of the GRN is an emphasis on expository preaching. Expository preaching has long been dear to me because I found it to be so lacking…

All of us as Christian leaders readily acknowledge the importance of prayer—especially prayer for those to whom we are ministering. But most, if not all, of us struggle in…

The Church today needs a robust and refreshingly biblical theology of suffering and it would behoove us to consider the voices of the past—in particular, the Puritans. They not…

During the winter, I help coach my son’s wrestling team. The ages for this team run from 4th-8th grade. For many of the younger kids, this is their first…

A few years ago, a friend treated my son and me to a tour of St. James’ Park, the home grounds of Newcastle United F.C., a famous English Premier…

In his essay, “Is the Shorter Catechism Worthwhile,” Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield argues for the importance of the Westminster Shorter Catechism by stating that the catechism always leaves an indelible…

What is the difference between different types of pastors? Why are there different titles for pastors in the Presbyterian Church in American (PCA)? It can be quite confusing, especially…

When and why did the Gospel Reformation Network begin? The GRN began in the winter of 2012 in response to a growing doctrinal concern among teaching and ruling elders…

Evangelistic preaching has fallen on hard times. There is a good deal of apologetic preaching, that defends and provides reasons for faith. There is a lot of excellent pastoral…

Baptism. In American Christianity one only has to say the word and positions are taken, defenses go up, and arguments are made ready. Should we spend time studying, knowing,…