For more on this topic see this essay on “Why Pastors Need a Seminary Education.”
Face to Face: Horton on the Importance of Ministerial Education
2010 Archive
Office Hours: VanDrunen on Living in God’s Two Kingdoms
The latest episode of Office Hours is out via iTunes and RSS. David VanDrunen talks about his new book, Living in God’s Two Kingdoms. Here is the episode. This episode is available now on iTunes. We’re taking calls at 760 480 8477. . . . Continue reading →
Columbus Heart: Main Street PCA
For most of the last four or five days I’ve been with the brothers and sisters at Main Street PCA in Columbus, Mississippi. Thanks to the indulgence of Main Street’s Pastor, David Strain, we spent part of Friday touring Memphis. We enjoyed . . . Continue reading →
Was Barth Reformed?
Among the Followers of Karl Barth (d. 1968), both evangelical and mainline (and especially among evangelicals in the mainline) it is sometimes assumed that Barth’s theology was and is the true modern manifestation of Calvin’s theology and to the degree Calvin’s theology . . . Continue reading →
Want a Christian Roomie? Just Don't Tell Anyone
A woman posted a note on her church bulletin board and now she’s facing charges from the Fair Housing center of West Michigan (Grand Rapids) (HT: Aquila Report).
See You in Columbus This Weekend
If you live in the triangle created by Jackson (154 miles), Memphis (172 miles), and Birmingham (119 miles) maybe I’ll see you at Main Street PCA in Columbus, MS this weekend. They’re hosting a Reformation Conference Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, October 30 . . . Continue reading →
The Heidelberg Rap
When the Borderline and Sideline Converge: Sunday Evenings
Conservative sideline Presbyterian and Reformed folk like to think of themselves as distinctly different from the liberal mainline Presbyterians and even borderline denominations such as the Christian Reformed Church but the Christian Century (HT: Aquila Report) describes a study done in the . . . Continue reading →
NTJ 14.2 (Spring 2010) Out Now: On the PCA's Strategic Plan
The latest issue of the Nicotine Theological Journal is out and it features essays by some of the PCA’s young guns. Jason Stellman, Wes White, Lane Keister, and Martin Hedman are thinking through the PCA’s Strategic Plan and what it means for . . . Continue reading →
Always Reformed: The Video
Office Hours: Darryl Hart on the American Church and Confessionalism
The latest episode of Office Hours is out via iTunes and RSS. Darryl Hart talks about his journey to the Reformed confession and discusses the relations between confessionalism and the American church. This episode is available now on iTunes. It should be . . . Continue reading →
The Catholicity of the Reformed Faith and Its Evangelical Counterparts
Recently Mark Driscoll and Gerry Brashears published a survey of basic Christian teaching. Martin Downes has been helpfully evaluating their account of the doctrine of Christ. It is interesting to see the way two ostensibly “Reformed” writers handle a matter of catholic . . . Continue reading →
Always Reformed: The Giveaways
Westminster Seminary is giving away copies of Always Reformed via Facebook and Twitter. When WSC reaches 1300 friends on FB they’ll give away copies of Always Reformed and when they reach 750 followers on Twitter they’ll do the same.
When the Salesman Gets His Foot in the Door
It’s probably a dated image but I remember door-to-door salesmen. Today salesmen are more likely to come round via phone, email, or pop-up ads. I guess they still come round but things have changed enough that it’s just a little unnerving to . . . Continue reading →
See You in Phoenix (updated)
UPDATE 13 October 2010 Had a great time in Phoenix/Mesa with Pastor Gary Johnson and the folks at Church of the Redeemer. It was good to re-connect with several WSC grads serving in the area and to hear about plans to plant . . . Continue reading →
Always Reformed: The Event
Reception of the book has been very good. Thanks for all the orders, emails, and calls. Contact the bookstore at: bookstore@wscal.edu or at 760-760-735-2665 or click on the book image to order. Listen to the audio from the event. Joel and I discuss . . . Continue reading →
Always Reformed: Essays in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey
It’s been a special day at Westminster Seminary California. Joel Kim and I have been working on a project for the last two years and we’re pleased to be able to announce its publication today: Always Reformed: Essays in Honor of W. . . . Continue reading →
See You in Cheyenne (Updated)
UPDATE: Thanks to Alex Ramig, Pastor Milan Norgauer (check out his sermon from last Sunday evening) and to all the folks at Northwoods PCA (especially to those who work behind the scenes not only to host the conference but also to host . . . Continue reading →
Such Will Not Inherit
When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints?
Fall Conference Info
The fall conference season is upon us. Here are some conferences that might interest you: Christ Reformed Church, Washington DC is hosting “Preaching in the Capital” for 2010. The speakers are Gene Veith, T. David Gordon, Robert Norris, and Marva Dawn. They . . . Continue reading →