About R. Scott Clark

R. Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He has taught church history and historical theology since 1997 at Westminster Seminary California. He has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. Read more» He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007.

The Mall: City X

Radio Lab is a production of public radio station WYNC. I just finished a podcast, City X, on the rise and nature of the mall. It seems evenhanded. If you’re fan of radio, the production values are terrific and it’s a thoughtful . . . Continue reading →

Sweat the Little Things

People sometimes say, “Don’t sweat the little things” or “Don’t sweat the details.” Well, tell that to the USA track relay teams. Yikes!

Candid Comments for Candidates (2)

Part 1 Thinking through the business of candidating as a seminary student, recent graduate, first-time pastor or a pastor currently without a call is less difficult than the matter of calling a pastor who is currently serving a congregation. The most obvious reason the . . . Continue reading →

"Guy Church" – A New Evangelical Fad

John Sawtelle raises some interesting and provocative questions about a new trend. Caveat: If you’re easily offended John’s blog is not the blog for you. There’s frank talk about adult beverages and conjugal relations with one’s wife over there. Consider yourself warned.

The Illusion of Multi-Tasking

We think we can overcome time and space. Rubbish. Despite all the technological power at our fingertips we remain finite. John Montague explains. The old Reformed had a slogan for this: “finitum non capax infiniti” (the finite is not capable of the . . . Continue reading →