The Leadership Limp
The effective and resilient leaders are those who walk with a visible limp.
Leadership brings with it long days and high levels of pressure. That is not going to change. But leaders who are deeply mindful of their dependence on God are far better equipped to make it in the long haul. That may mean being honest in a meeting about a pending decision and admitting to... Continue Reading
Update From the PCA SJC on the Greg Johnson Case
The PCA Standing Judicial Commission’s update on the Greg Johnson case.
The SJC has also received the complaint filed by a teaching elder in Missouri Presbytery against Missouri’s refusal to find a strong presumption of guilt against Johnson. That complaint has been denied by the presbytery, and the elder filing it has taken it to the SJC.As indicated in its statement, the SJC officers will recommend... Continue Reading
The Eclipse of the Gospel and the School of Hard Knox
Once again, the gospel is being eclipsed by man-made philosophy and foolishness.
As Christ-followers, we must learn well the lessons that church history teaches us. When we forget the past we falter in our faith and fail to exalt the sovereign purposes of our Savior. When we forget the past, we become comfortable stumbling around in the dark and begin to glory in our ignorance. Let us... Continue Reading
Sexuality and Identity: A Pastoral Statement from the College of Bishops
In this pastoral statement, we seek to address the need we perceive for greater clarity regarding pastoral ministry to those who self-identify as Christians and who are same-sex attracted.
We also recognize that neither of the identifying phrases is ideal, and we know that the language of same-sex attraction carries potential grief for some. Nevertheless, the theological and pastoral misgivings we share with regard to the terms “gay Christian” and “same-sex attraction” are significant. This language skews how scripture identifies Christians in the direction... Continue Reading
The Greatest Christians and the Most Visible Gifts
The captain of a great steamship may have called for “full speed ahead,” but he himself was powerless to actually make it happen.
Might it not be that the effectiveness of sermons depends as much upon the prayers of the unseen saints as the preparation and delivery of even the greatest preachers? Might it not be that true power comes not from the one standing on the stage but the one kneeling behind it? Might it not be... Continue Reading
John Gerstner’s Sad Conclusion (1981)
The United Presbyterian Church in The United States of America became apostate, officially on January 26, 1981 turning away from adherence to the Lord Jesus Christ
This paper concentrates on the 1981 decision of The Permanent Judicial Commission of The General Assembly which finally, officially, produced the legal and constitutional apostasy of The United Presbyterian Church denomination. First, after brief statement of the evidence and argument that Mr. Kaseman did indeed deny or refuse to affirm indispensable Christian doctrine, we present... Continue Reading
Should A Confessional Presbyterian Denomination Use Images of Jesus for Promotional Purposes?
Can any picture accurately and creditably portray Jesus, about whom we have so little visual information from our only source of knowledge about Him, the Bible?
The mystery of Christ’s incarnation, the wonder of the hypostatic union of the divine and human natures in the person God-Man are high and holy things, the depths of which theologians and faithful pastors have spent lifetimes sounding. The truth (as the Second Helvetic Confession says) that “Christ assumed human nature” was not “in order... Continue Reading
Evangelicalism: Biblical Fidelity or Political Expediency
It would be easy to point out how wrong Du Mez’s characterization is, but the harder thing is to ask ourselves if aspects of it are correct.
I read Jesus and John Wayne, but I do not recommend it. It is well-written, but it is misleading and is a mischaracterization of evangelicalism. But, my fear is that if we aren’t careful, this book could become a work of prophecy instead of an attempt at history. Without careful course correction, evangelicals could become so... Continue Reading
We Believe The Story of the Apostles’ Creed
The precise origin of the Apostles’ Creed is shrouded in mystery.
Subscribing to and systematically teaching the Apostles’ Creed is rooted in historical precedent and has timeless spiritual benefit for Christians of all eras. The Creed has been and continues to be a helpful aid for worship and discipleship in providing Christians with the summations of the essential doctrines of the faith. The Creed has been... Continue Reading
Ministry With, Not Merely To
The church ministers with, not merely to, people with developmental disabilities.
As a pastor, I’m blessed to minister with a number of friends with developmental disabilities. I’m grateful for parents and family members who help us understand how best to minister together. The Lord has raised up wonderful men and women who organize and oversee our congregation’s Friendship Bible Study each Tuesday evening which is uniquely... Continue Reading
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