When Pastor Tim Witmer (who is also Dr. Witmer, Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary) proposed to change the J.R. Miller Memorial Presbyterian Church to Crossroads Community Church (PCA), he knew that he was taking a risk. “I know how hard it was to name a child in a community of two, let... Continue Reading

A Government advisor says publically that the ‘abnormal growth’ of Christianity threatens national security. Authorities this week sentenced Shi Enhao, deputy leader of the Chinese House Church Alliance (CHCA), to two years of “re-education through labor” – a sentence that requires no trial or conviction, according to the China Aid Association (CAA). Shi was officially... Continue Reading

As for Ms. Larges…there will be another trial before the SPJC on the doctrinal issues, there will probably be another examination for ordination before the presbytery based on the new Book of Order language, and I would suspect another appeal to the GAPJC following the new SPJC hearing…The apparent benefit to many of us in... Continue Reading

In its recent letter of support to embattled Catholic nun and theologian Elizabeth Johnson, the professors of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary waded into a longstanding tension in the Roman Catholic Church. It’s a tension between bishops who exercise the role of teaching authority and theologians whose job is to research, write and, ultimately, to teach.... Continue Reading

“The GAPJC is hiding behind process in both cases, creating the ‘worst case scenario.’ Two cases with identical facts, one of them presenting a legal argument, the other a doctrinal argument, were brought. The legal case is declared moot, opening the door to the ordination of practicing homosexuals in the PCUSA. The doctrinal case is... Continue Reading

“God alone is Lord of the conscience, and hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men which are in anything contrary to his Word, or beside it, in matters of faith or worship.” The Westminster Confession is one of the finest compendiums of Reformed theology ever scripted. It is not without minor... Continue Reading

“God alone is Lord of the conscience, and hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men which are in anything contrary to his Word, or beside it, in matters of faith or worship.” The Westminster Confession is one of the finest compendiums of Reformed theology ever scripted. It is not without minor... Continue Reading

Leaders of Crystal Cathedral have announced that selling the California church, laden with nearly $50 million in debt, is no longer an option and say they believe that God is going to turn the church’s situation around for good. The Crystal Cathedral announced over the weekend that members would fight to keep the historic California... Continue Reading

A long stay in the same place allowed these men to shape the theological and experiential perspective of the congregation in favor of the grand, winsome, evangelical truths of Reformed Christianity. A couple of days ago, I began a series of reflections on lessons that I have been learning as I’ve worked on the history... Continue Reading

A pastor in Iran found guilty of leaving Islam is awaiting the outcome of a judicial investigation into his spiritual background to see if he will be executed or forced to become a Muslim, according to Christian groups with ties in Iran. The court-ordered investigation will take place sometime this fall to determine whether Pastor... Continue Reading