Bestowing titles not found in the church order, especially when they are suspiciously adjacent or similar to the actual PCA officer titles, can be deceptive, unwise, unhelpful, and may undermine good order. Still, the lack of fixed definitions, standards, or processes for these non-standard, non-officer titles makes ruling on them a subjective matter. Who leads... Continue Reading

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

The church has been waiting patiently for the results of the last “new” approach to textual criticism for nearly a decade, and now it seems that she will have to wait even longer.    A “new” approach to textual criticism was popularly announced in 2017 with a book by Tommy Wasserman and Peter J. Gurry... Continue Reading

The inaccuracies and absurdities of modern atheist dogma are beginning to raise questions in those looking at Christianity as not only a source of hope and joy, but as a worldview that is consistent with science and based on truth.   The militant communist atheists I grew up with (my family and all their friends)... Continue Reading

Charlie is gone, but his example leaves us no excuse. We’ve seen what happens when a culture builds on sand. We’ve also seen what one man, filled with conviction and grounded in the Gospel, can accomplish in just 13 short years.   History is marked by moments when the world changes overnight. May 25, 2020—the... Continue Reading

In contrast to the Atheistic-evolutionary view or reality, the biblical worldview does provide reasons for believing in our mind’s ability to discern truth. Namely, being created in the image of a rational God makes sense as an explanation for why we can engage in science.   Could it be that Atheism and Science don’t mix,... 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

In a connected world, digital discipleship includes practising disconnection. Perhaps it’s not time to throw your phone in the river just yet, but do consider switching it off.   We live in a deeply connected world. There are some signs that geopolitically that might be changing, but individually it’s as true as ever. The distraction... Continue Reading

What can the living do?  One thing the Bible does say is that we are to love our enemies.  This does not mean we must have good feelings toward them, or to plead for a non-capital punishment.  It does mean that we can preach the gospel to them, and pray that God will grant them... Continue Reading

Following the death of George Floyd five years ago, the Stated Clerk of the EPC released a lengthy statement declaring a day of lament, prayer, and fasting. When Charlie Kirk was gunned down, the Stated Clerk and Office of the General Assembly did not acknowledge his death or issue any statement whatsoever. The silence was... Continue Reading