“Where Are All the Women?”
An ecclesial anecdote of anti-complementarianism in the pews.
Following the denomination’s order as carefully as possible is not “hyper-traditionalism” or fundamentalism. It is, instead, keeping PCA officer ordination vows concerning approval “of the form of government and discipline of the Presbyterian Church in America, in conformity with the general principles of Biblical polity” and the promise of “subjection to your brethren in the... Continue Reading
Even Without Preaching, Gather for Worship!
Below are three historical snapshots of the importance of churches gathering for worship on the Lord’s Day, even when they lacked a minister to preach to them.
It becomes imperative for believers to be thoroughly convinced of the necessity of gathering for corporate worship on the holy Sabbath – whether or not they will have preaching on that particular day. When persecution comes, churches will need to employ the resources the Lord is pleased to provide them in terms of churchmen able... Continue Reading
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s Gay-Identifying Pastor Dilemma
For several years, multiple Reformed churches and denominations have dealt with the issue of whether to allow gay pastors.
It’s incomprehensible that any shepherd of God would identify himself by or with sexual immorality. Claiming to be abstinent is not an issue. Abstinence does not change the heart. Many single, widowed, or divorced Christian men and women are abstinent without identifying with their desires, lusts, or temptations. For several years, multiple Reformed churches... Continue Reading
The PCA’s Reformed University Fellowship Announces Next Coordinator
Reformed University Fellowship has announced that Mr. Andrew Rein has been called to become the next Coordinator for RUF.
Mr. Rein’s connection to RUF began at Vanderbilt University, where he received a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and graduated summa cum laude with Honors. RUF is where his understanding of the Gospel fell into place and he developed a biblical worldview, realizing faith impacts everything. It is also where he “found his people” — his... Continue Reading
State Fire Marshal Determines Fire Of The Atmore PCA Church Building Was Caused By Lightning
Investigators have confirmed that a Saturday night fire that destroyed an Atmore Church was caused by lightning.
The fire was reported during a heavy thunderstorm just before 11 p.m. Saturday. Just hours after the fire started, Atmore Fire Chief Ronald Peebles said it appeared the fire was likely caused by lighting. Investigators from the Alabama Department Fire Marshal’s Office returned to the Horner Street Scene Sunday morning, and by Monday, they confirmed... Continue Reading
Fatal Attraction: Lot’s Wife and Side B Christianity
Side B Christianity requires no death. Instead, it clings to the old sinful nature and identity.
Between salvation and Sodom there is no middle ground, no safe place to dwell. The Bible tells us to flee from temptation, not flirt with it. To find my identity in Sodom is a fatal attraction and it leads not to life but to judgement. God offers us a way of salvation and we dare... Continue Reading
Don’t Preach a Commentary
Effective Bible preaching shapes hearts and minds every time God’s people gather.
The value of the biblical languages is found in understanding the whole package that the original languages bring (lexical, syntactical, discourse analysis, etc.)–something that a congregation does not need to hear unpacked from the pulpit, but can help a pastor preach the text more faithfully. Line by line, word by word, the preacher amazed... Continue Reading
Dr. David T. Irving Appointed President of Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson
Dr. Irving, who currently serves as Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hattiesburg, MS, will succeed Dr. Ligon Duncan, who has served as Interim President in addition to his role as Chancellor and CEO of RTS. Dr. Irving holds a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (2013) and a PhD from the University... Continue Reading
Here I Am . . . Well, Sort Of
If we allow our culture to tell us that we can have our lives exactly how we want them, will we be less or more inclined to drop our nets and immediately follow Christ wherever he calls?
Can you imagine the Lord saying to the prophet, “Whom shall I send?” and the prophet responding, “Here I am . . . well, that is, if you keep in mind that I only want to serve in the Southern kingdom of Israel, and only if you call me to preach the good news.” ... Continue Reading
Dr. D. Blair Smith Appointed President of RTS Charlotte
Reformed Theological Seminary has announced the appointment of Dr. D. Blair Smith as the next President of its Charlotte campus, effective June 1, 2025.
Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology (Patristics) from Durham University in England under Professor Lewis Ayres, one of the world’s leading patristic scholars. He holds a Th.M. in Theology from Harvard Divinity School and an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. During his doctoral studies, Dr. Smith served as a Research Visitor at... Continue Reading
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