The dissolution of New City Presbyterian Church was not an isolated mishap, it was the result of systemic failure within the PCA, facilitated by a culture that prioritizes institutional self-protection over shepherding the vulnerable. The Book of Church Order (BCO) and the Presbyterian model of governance are, on paper, structured to guard against abuse and... Continue Reading

Whilst openness is good, post the Fall, we see both that God hides to an extent from his people, they are not able to see all of his glory face to face and he hides then, clothing them with animal skins. These examples are good, I think we might summarise them as saying that all... Continue Reading

The committee acknowledges the need for reconciliation and healing between the PCA and some of its sister denominations, as well as specific ministers and members within them. Appropriate steps will be taken to ensure our fellow Reformed and Presbyterian branches of Christ’s church know our deep love for them and desire to continue work alongside... Continue Reading

The Apostle had a single focus in his mission. He proclaimed in I Corinthians 2:2, “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” In his pagan culture he emphasized this primary doctrine at the very outset. He also described this message was not his own but he was speaking... Continue Reading

[Dr. Coffin,] “since the libel was public, I am publicly asking you for a public apology and retraction. If I do not receive one, then I regret to inform you, I will be sending a letter to your presbytery asking that they begin a 31-2 investigation into this matter.”   This morning, Dr. David Coffin,... Continue Reading

“The PCA is on the verge of a catastrophic misjudgment. We will wrongly demean a longstanding servant of Christ, do significant harm to the office of the State[d] Clerk, and thus to the health and peace of our denomination.”   Fathers and brothers (and others), Over the last few days I have been deeply engaged... Continue Reading

Seizing those opportunities [currently available to the PCA] will require organizational competence, high character from our leadership, and a recovery of relational trust across the denomination. If we can address these problems, the potential good that might be accomplished through the PCA is significant. We should labor toward those ends. Should we fail, it will... Continue Reading

“I brought unwarranted disrepute upon persons identified in the screenshot. For this wrongdoing I repent to my Lord and I apologize to the individuals, their families, and the church I serve. I have begun, and will continue, personally to ask forgiveness from those I harmed. I also confess the seriousness of these errors and sin.”... Continue Reading

Houses have doors that can open wide or be locked tight, windows that let in light or air or keep out rain. To the officers of the church have been given the keys to a kingdom whose subjects, for now, reside in the house of and family of God on earth. No one has keys... Continue Reading

Since the podcast episode aired, denominational members have made multiple formal requests for investigation into Chapell’s Christian character on the grounds that his list may violate the Ninth Commandment, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16).   Bryan Chapell, the chief administrative officer of the Presbyterian Church in America, gestured to... Continue Reading