The project was led by Michael Foster, a former PCA pastor. The report uncovers “evidence gathered from publicly available websites, live streams, and church documents” that demonstrates that a non-negligible portion of the PCA (7.3% by their estimates) publicly list women in official and titled leadership roles that, according to Foster and his coauthors, “function... Continue Reading

Now wait a minute, you’re thinking. The pastor is also there for the children. Yes. Indubitably. The pastor is called by God. He is given the keys to unleash the free gifts of Christ and His Kingdom on everyone, including kids. But is that what we see in the children’s message? I’ve mostly observed poor... Continue Reading

Presbyterianism has contributed positively to global missions, revivalism, theological research and writing, and social concern for the poor, neglected, and marginalized. Its focus on doctrinal fidelity, confessional identity, and reverent worship has made it a marvelous home for millions of believers around the world.   It might seem strange—and even boring—to name a Christian denomination... Continue Reading

“Read the Bible, preach the Bible, pray the Bible, sing the Bible, and see the Bible.”   The Gospel affects the entire life of a believer, and the same is true for a body of believers that comprise a local church. Churches, and all that they do, should have a particular Gospel focus. From the... Continue Reading

Israel was set apart from the world foremost by the promise of God’s presence, but also by the covenant promises and commands God gave to Israel. But perhaps most significantly, God enshrined His promise to dwell in the midst of His people by granting them a temple in which His presence would spiritually dwell. This... Continue Reading

If a man reserves his strongest words only for outsiders, it is not courage at all. Prophets did speak to the nations, but they saved their heaviest blows for the idols closest to home, and they bore the cost. When the fiercest edge cuts elsewhere, it is not prophetic steadfastness but crowd-pleasing performance. Catering to... Continue Reading

While the drift of Christian institutions is real, it is not inevitable. Faithful men and women, committed to Christ above culture, can strengthen and secure the training grounds for the next generation.   This past week, a well-known preacher confided in me with a heavy heart. His adult daughter, once strong in the Christian faith,... Continue Reading

The MNA Permanent Committee will form a representative search committee for the next committee coordinator in due course. Pray for the Permanent Committee and the process of calling the next leader in domestic mission, church planting and vitality.   Ruling Elder and former GA Moderator Steve Dowling has been appointed as MNA Interim Coordinator, effective... Continue Reading

Paul says to the Thessalonian believers, “You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers” (1 Thess. 2:10). The one who called himself the foremost of sinners (1 Tim. 1:15) was not attempting to describe himself as perfect, but he did recognize an important tool for... Continue Reading

As ministers, we have already made the big decision to follow Jesus in a life of ministry, but sometimes we need to be reminded of some of the benefits of fearing God…I don’t labor alone but with him.   In all my life, I have never seen so many people afraid of so many things.... Continue Reading