Video: Is Reformed Christianity Dying In America? (Part 2)

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on July 18, 2025 | Comment

In this episode, Rev. Chris Gordon, Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan, and Dr. Jim Cassidy tackle the pressing question: Is Reformed Christianity dying in America? They dive into the challenges of maintaining a confessional Reformed identity in today’s American context, where Calvinism is . . . Continue reading →

When Community Isn’t

R. Scott Clark

on July 16, 2025 | 5 Comments

The contemporary use of the word community has troubled me for some time. I could not put my finger on it until today. It came to me during a drive across the vast wasteland that is Nevada. People routinely speak about the . . . Continue reading →

Interpreting Providence

R. Scott Clark

on July 11, 2025 | 68 Comments

Apparently a bizarre and unforeseen tornado struck Minneapolis. According to this post by John Piper, it hit an ELCA (mainline) Lutheran Church just as they were about to consider ecclesiastical policy regarding homosexuality. Continue reading →

Video: Discussion Of The 2025 State Of Theology Survey

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on July 4, 2025 | Comment

Bob Godfrey, Chris Gordon, And Chris Larson discuss the 2025 State Of Theology Report Continue reading →

PCA GA 2025: Quiet Interrupted By Power Struggles

David Hall

on June 27, 2025 | Comment

As the GA adjourned, similar to other denominations, the power struggle between high-level leaders and many other presbyters would continue. Both of those stake-holders felt significant ownership, and the clashes were not always pretty, much less resolved well. However, some leadership changes . . . Continue reading →

Toward A Confessional CRC: Synod 2025

Josh Christoffels

on June 25, 2025 | 5 Comments

The 2025 Synod of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC) met from June 13–19 at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. The 49 Classes of the denomination sent 176 delegates to deliberate on important matters of the church. The headline . . . Continue reading →

Video: ‘Hot-Take Theology’, Watchdogs & Trolls

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on June 20, 2025 | Comment

In this episode, Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan tackle the pervasive issue of controversy within Christian circles. They discuss the rise of ‘hot take theology’ mentalities, exemplified by figures like Joel Webbon, and the dangers of mistaking attention-seeking for . . . Continue reading →

Video: Is Reformed Christianity Dying In America?

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on June 13, 2025 | 2 Comments

Join Rev. Chris Gordon, Rev. Dan Borvan, and Rev. Adam Kaloostian as they discuss the future of Reformed Christianity in America. This insightful conversation delves into how the Reformed church can navigate rapidly changing cultural trends, the importance of evangelism and building . . . Continue reading →

Video: Bob Godfrey On The Life And Significance Of “Sister”

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on May 23, 2025 | Comment

Rev. Chris Gordon and Dr. W. Robert Godfrey delve into the fascinating and complex life of Aimee Semple McPherson, a pivotal figure in the development of both evangelicalism and Pentecostalism. They explore her groundbreaking role as a female preacher, her innovative methods . . . Continue reading →

Review: Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States By Walter R. Strickland

DeMyron Haynes

on March 13, 2025 | 1 Comment

The earliest church experience I remember was in my hometown of Shreveport, LA. My mother made sure my brothers and I were dressed in our “Sunday best,” then loaded us into the car and drove us to a small white church building that could not have held more than sixty people. Continue reading →

Of Militants And Moderates

R. Scott Clark

on March 7, 2025 | 17 Comments

Darryl Hart (as always) has a provocative (in the best sense) article at Old Life.1 His use of the categories “militants” and “moderates” is very useful and helpful. To anticipate a criticism: yes, Reformed people can sometimes be jerks.2 Neither Darryl nor . . . Continue reading →

33 Ministers And 26 Congregations Leave The CRC For The RCA After Synod Requires Churches To Uphold Christian Doctrine On Sexuality

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on February 25, 2025 | 11 Comments

At a church just outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday (Feb. 18), 33 ministers from the Christian Reformed Church in North America stood up to read aloud a declaration, officially accepting ordination in a rival denomination, the Reformed Church in America. Having . . . Continue reading →

How the Americans Revised The Westminster Confession Regarding The Magistrate

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on December 10, 2024

The version of the Westminster Confession of Faith used by most Presbyterians in America is not identical with the version approved by the Westminster Assembly in 1646. Most of the differences between the historic text and the text used by the Orthodox . . . Continue reading →

The Failure Of The Antioch Declaration

R. Scott Clark

on December 3, 2024 | 27 Comments

We do not need to convince the Christian Nationalists that they have a problem with racism. Some of them have recently published a statement on this very issue. They call it The Antioch Declaration. Continue reading →

Strangers, Exiles, And Civil Religion

R. Scott Clark

on November 28, 2024 | 14 Comments

Since most of us have grown up with the Thanksgiving Holiday, it is easy for us to assume that this is the way things are and should be, but it has not always been so nor is it necessarily so. The American . . . Continue reading →

The Crystal Cathedral Isn’t What It Used To Be

R. Scott Clark

on November 15, 2024 | 19 Comments

Editor’s note: Since this essay was first published, the Crystal Cathedral really isn’t what it used to be. In 2019 it became Christ Cathedral, the seat of the bishop of Orange. § Christianity Today reports that the Crystal Cathedral is experiencing a . . . Continue reading →

A Question About Redeemer’s Multi-Site Model

R. Scott Clark

on October 11, 2024 | 36 Comments

In response to an article in USA Today on multi-site churches, in which Redeemer Presbyterian (NYC) was featured, Tim Keller offered a brief clarification of Redeemer’s version of the multi-site model.1 As part of that explanation he articulated a premise that strikes . . . Continue reading →

Video: Bob Godfrey On Hope And A Healthy Eschatology

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on September 27, 2024

A lecture from W. Robert Godfrey recorded during the Suffering & The Hope of Christ’s Return conference. Continue reading →

Video: Bob Godfrey on the Challenges of Being Reformed in America

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on September 13, 2024 | 6 Comments

Chris Gordon speaks with W. Robert Godfrey about Reformed theology and the challenges of being Reformed in America. Continue reading →

Warren Cole Smith: In Church Growth Slow Is Fast

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on August 17, 2024

We live in an age of rapid change and instant gratification. “Outreach” magazine publishes an annual list of the fastest growing churches in America. Christian publishers seek authors with “platforms.” The church now pays more attention to social media influencers and leadership . . . Continue reading →

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