A Strangely Controversial PCA General Assembly Proposal
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An overture to the upcoming PCA General Assembly would constitutionalize the Directory For Worship chapter on preaching and clarify that preachers ought to be "qualified men"...and it's controversial! We discuss why this is the case with pastors Joe Cristman and Matt Adams and ruling elder Matt Lee. Here's the overture: Here's a relevant article which we mentioned: Watch:
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Westminster Standard Podcast on "Jesus Calling" and the PCA
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This is a re-post of an excellent interview from Ryan Biese on the Westminster Standard with his wife Ann Biese, Sarah Morris on the book "Jesus Calling" and its connection to the PCA. Original show notes: In 2004 Covenant Seminary Graduate and MTW Missionary Sarah Young Published Jesus Calling, a daily devotional written in the first person as if Jesus were speaking directly to the reader. But the words were not those of Christ, but the private thoughts and reflections of the author. Since the time of publication, Young's book has sold more than 45 million copies making it perhaps the...
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Stress, Slopes, History, and Growth - What's Shaking in the Churches w/DG Hart & Friends
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Hillsdale professor and church historian D.G. Hart joins us along with pastor Matt Adams, OPCer Tim Hopper, and the lovely Zoe to consider movement, changes, and directions in the presbyterian and Reformed churches...and some of the news is good! Watch: Article mentioned:
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PCAGA Overtures 2024 w/the Polity Matters Crew
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PCA pastors Jared Nelson, Ben Ratliff, and Scott Edburg of the podcast join us to preview the major issues and overtures of the upcoming 2024 General Assembly beginning June 10 in Richmond, VA. Here's their helpful document: Here's the official list of overtures:
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FATHERS & BROTHERS: "Get Off My Tank!" - Rick Phillips talks to Jim McCarthy
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THE INAUGURAL EPISODE OF OUR NEW MONTHLY SUB-SHOW: FATHERS & BROTHERS. Pastor Jim McCarthy of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Statesboro, GA talks to his mentors and fathers in the faith. This time it's Rick Phillips, the Senior Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. He's authored dozens of books and is a familiar face on the reformed conference circuit. He serves on the boards of Westminster Seminary, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, and the Gospel Reformation Network. Check out his sermons and books . Special thanks to Nathan Clark George...
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Mr. Moderator! - Fred Greco Previews the PCA General Assembly
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Current PCA moderator Fred Greco previews the 2024 General Assembly, gives advice for making the most of an assembly, talks about the state of the PCA, and reflects on his Year of Living Moderatorally. See the overtures (to date) here: Watch:
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Presby Prison Ministry in Hard Places w/Mitch Haubert
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PCA pastor and prison minister Mitch Haubert joins us to tell the story of an astounding ministry at an Alabama correctional facility, along with his friend and fellow worker pastor Derrick Brite. Learn more and support at . Watch:
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Dr. T. David Gordon: The Spirituality of the Church
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Retired Grove City College professor Dr. T. David Gordon joins us to talk about one of his special interests, the Westminster doctrine of the spirituality of the church. Here is his article that prompted our discussion: If you are familiar with Dr. Gordon you will not be surprised that we talked a lot about worship, too. Watch:
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Presbygirls: Persuasion & Confessional Convictions w/Sara Drew, Charles Higham & Job Dalomba
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Sarah and Zoe are joined by three guests, each from different backgrounds, who were persuaded into a confessional view - Sara Drew from being a PCUSA minister, Charles Higham from holding a Side B view of sexuality, and Job Dalomba from being a Baptist minister, each of them to a more confessional view. We talk through how they were persuaded, including discussing the perspicuity and power of Scripture, the Westminster Confession, and even online debate contributed to our guests changing their views. Watch:
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Contemporary Questions: How Should We (and Our Neighbors) Then Worship?
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Four of our friends joined us to talk about worship—our own and that of our neighbors. Drs. R. Scott Clark and Harrison Perkins, and small-church ministers Aaron DeBoer and Zach Byrd made up a geographically and denominationally diverse panel of earnest, pastoral and learned men. This article by Brad was our jumping off point: Watch:
info_outlineThree pastors and a Presbygirl joined us examine the state of the Christian Sabbath and what the church does with America's holiest day—Super Bowl Sunday. PCA pastors Derrick Brite, Stephen Spinnenweber, and Ryan Biese, plus Presbygirl Zoe Miller populated our presby panel.
This is the article we discussed: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/chariots-of-hire