In recent years, James Montgomery Boice’s hymn Come to the Waters has resonated deeply with our family. Our youngest daughter often requests it during our evening worship sessions. So,…
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ConfessionalReformationTheology
The Fundamental Principle of Reformation
God's Word Is Our Sure Foundation of Knowing Godby Richard Phillips November 8, 2023The following post is part of our ‘Principles of Reformation’ series. For the first post in the series, please click here. The terms reformation and reform have different meanings…
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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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ChurchLeadershipMinistryTheology
Jesus Christ as Our Pastor
Christ's Compassion, Authority, & Aimby Zachary Groff November 6, 2023We often refer to Christ as our Prophet, Priest, King, Redeemer, Savior, Lord, and God. Have you ever thought about Jesus Christ as pastor? Indeed, it is Christ Himself…
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ChurchMinistry
A Forgotten Pastoral Practice: Writing Notes & Letters
by Charles Malcolm Wingard November 4, 2023My first attempt to become a candidate for ministry stalled in the early 80s. I was a member of a rural church in Middle Tennessee, and my session enthusiastically…
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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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Church
An Apostolic Prayer for the PCA – “Strength for Today”
Ligon Duncan's Sermon before the 50th General Assemblyby J. Ligon Duncan III November 2, 2023At the 50th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, GRN Executive Council Member Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III (CEO & Chancellor, Reformed Theological Seminary) delivered the sermon…
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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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MinistryMission
Dr. Harry Reeder III Tribute
A Video from Westminster Theological Seminaryby GRN Staff October 31, 2023Last week, our friends at Westminster Theological Seminary released a beautifully produced video remembering our dear friend and brother, Dr. Harry L. Reeder III. Dr. Reeder was a longtime…
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ChurchConfessionalMinistryMissionReformationTheology
Introducing ‘Principles of Reformation’
by Melton L. Duncan October 30, 2023Stories of our Reformation-era forebears captivate the imagination. The heroism, conviction, earnestness, and vigor of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Bucer, Bullinger, Knox, Ursinus, and the like are nothing short of…