Christ Reformed Church of Northern Kentucky is a church plant overseen by Ascension Reformed Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Launched in 2024, Christ Reformed began her pilgrim journey in Florence, Kentucky, renting space from a Wisconsin Evangelical Synod Lutheran church for Sunday evening . . . Continue reading →
Dear Friends, It is with joy that I share with you an update about our English-speaking, church-planting work Frankfurt Presbyterian Church, which, by the Lord’s grace, has experienced modest growth over the past two years and is slowly but surely taking root . . . Continue reading →
We are deeply thankful for your prayers, encouragement, and faithful support of Mission Milan. Because of your partnership in the gospel, the Word of Christ continues to be proclaimed clearly and joyfully here in Italy. It is a privilege to labor in this land and to witness the quiet, steady work of the Lord as he builds his church through ordinary means—Word, sacrament, prayer, and fellowship. Continue reading →
Before calling for the creation of a new catechism in the Palatinate, Elector Frederick III (1516–1576) commissioned a committee to do a general visitation of the Palatine churches.1 Frederick wanted to take the theological temperature of the region that he governed. He . . . Continue reading →
We are excited to announce that the United Reformed Churches in North America are planting a church in the heart of Central Oregon. Our Story Over the past three years the Lord has providentially brought together several families and individuals all from . . . Continue reading →
Creeds, confessions, and catechisms are critically important in the evangelical Christian circles in Ethiopia. According to Ethiopian history, evangelical Christianity was introduced about a century ago to the land. It is held that it was first introduced by and as a result . . . Continue reading →
When you are planning to move across the state to start a new job or to be closer to family, you will undoubtedly consider the churches in the area you will be moving to. For some, the lack of confessional churches in the area may halt the moving process altogether. Not being able to worship in a solid, confessional church is too significant. Continue reading →
Central Presbyterian began with a small group of believers praying for a Christ-centered, gospel-proclaiming church in the heart of Orange County. What started as informal gatherings has grown into a worshipping community rooted in the Word and reaching into the city. Continue reading →
Riverside, California, is a bustling city with a population of around 330,000, making it the twelfth most populous city in the state. Here is the catch, however: it has no confessional Reformed or Presbyterian churches. And guess what? San Bernardino County, right . . . Continue reading →
The ancient city of Smyrna holds a significant place in the annals of church history. It was one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in the book of Revelation, and it was the home of the early church father Polycarp (AD . . . Continue reading →
The Reformed tradition has deep historical roots, but in the rapidly growing West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, confessional Reformed churches have been relatively scarce. Continue reading →
As 2025 marches on, Milan is showing the first signs of spring. The cold winter air is beginning to lose its bite. Locals are lingering longer in the piazzas, basking in the growing sunlight. Cherry blossoms and magnolias are starting to unfurl . . . Continue reading →
URCNA minister Rev. Brian Lee joins us to talk about pastoring in the challenging city of Washington DC (very near Capitol Hill) and his denomination’s new church planting manual. Continue reading →
The theme of all good church planting updates is the faithfulness of God. This one is no exception. Perhaps that has to do with the ever-faithful God whom we worship. Continue reading →
Lebanon is a nation with a unique religious landscape. Unlike many Arab countries where Islam is deeply intertwined with national identity, Lebanon stands out as a country with a nominal Christian history. Continue reading →
Pastor Chris Gordon catches up with good friend and fellow Westminster grad Rev. Michael Brown, visiting all the way from Italy. Michael talks about his exciting ministry in Milan and the highs and lows of preaching the Gospel in a Roman Catholic-saturated . . . Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: The following is an update from Rev. Antonio Coppola on his work and ministry in South Africa. He has written several articles for the Heidelblog and we have published several of his church-planting updates from Covenant Waterfall Presbyterian Church, which . . . Continue reading →
Starting a new church is an important task, and all of the details, big and small, play a vital role in the process. In this episode, Washington D.C. church planter and Reverend Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon to continue their discussion. Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Brian Lee joins Pastor Chris Gordon in the AGR studio. Rev. Lee worked in government in D.C. for many years and explains his transition from politics to the ministry. He and Pastor Gordon discuss the successes of church planting and take a closer look at the areas where the process could be improved. Continue reading →
Dan Borvan, Brad Isbell, Scott McDermand, Chris Gordon, and Harrison Perkins join Dr Clark to discuss pragmatism and Reformed church planting. Continue reading →