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Better to Be on God's Side with a Small Church…
I admit that I don’t know the pressures you are facing or how dire things may look for the future of your church without some half-way covenant of church membership. But better to be on God’s side with a small church, than . . . Continue reading →
WSC Grad Ministers in Turkey
Fikret Böcek is a WSC graduate and he is planting a Reformed congregation in Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. This is an amazing development and cause for continued prayer and praise. One of the seven letters to the churches (Rev 2:7-11) was directed to . . . Continue reading →
The First Mark, Belgic 29, and Mission
Wes Bredenhof has a helpful post doing a little text criticism on Belgic Art. 29.
On Comity And Mission
There is a topic that few NAPARC types dare raise: the matter of comity between the churches. Nevertheless, Darryl Hart has done just that. The Oxford American Dictionary defines comity as: 1. courtesy and considerate behavior toward others. 2. an association of . . . Continue reading →
The African-American Church Experience
Kevin DeYoung has posted resources including audio from a Calvin College history prof.
Missional Monday: Kauai Reformation Church and Christ Reformed DC
Two of the more exciting missions of the URCs are on two ends of the USA.
Missional Monday: Help Bring the Reformation Back to Poland
Thanks to Kevin DeYoung for letting us know about the Tolle Lege Institute which is seeking to reach Poland with the confessional Reformed faith. They’re in the process of translating Joel Beeke’s Meet the Puritans and they have plans to introduce Poland . . . Continue reading →
It's Not Your Church!
We often speak of “my church.” That’s a colloquial way of saying, “the congregation of which I’m a member.” We often act, however, as if the church actually belongs to us. One doubts that many people would be willing to admit that . . . Continue reading →
The German Reformation Needs Your Help
Sebastian Heck is working toward planting an authentic, confessional Reformed congregation in Heidelberg but he needs your help. It’s coming down to “crunch time” as they say. I’m sure that there are readers of the HB who either can help directly or . . . Continue reading →
See You in Traverse City
I’ll be (Dv) in beautiful (predicted high of 73°) Traverse City, MI this Friday and Saturday (Sep 18-19, 2009) speaking to the Great Lakes Presbytery (PCA) on Friday and Saturday. I’ll be talking about “The Mission and the Marks” and “The Joy . . . Continue reading →
What If "Church Growth" Methods Were Built on a False Premise?
According to this piece by Kevin DeYoung, they are.
Machen on Mission
Thanks to WSC student Brenden Link for this bit from Dassie. More reasons we should all be Machen’s Warrior Children.
Update on Jewish Evangelism: Ha Gefen
David Zadok (WSC Alumnus) is part of a significant Christian outreach to Israel, Ha Gefen. They’ve published a modern Hebrew translation of Sinclair Ferguson’s commentary on Mark. They’re also producing a series of biographies (here’s a list of rabbis who’ve come to . . . Continue reading →
Presbyterian Congregation Spends $1.8M on Organ
The AR has the story and a link to a news story. I understand that people love music. I understand that Christians are moved by instrumental music in worship. The question remains, however, does the Lord love instrumental music in new covenant . . . Continue reading →
Headline: Jesus Fired For Hanging Out with Sinners
Mutatis mutandis you’ll see the point (HT: AR).
Exegeting the Culture or Teaching the Faith?
Someone will object, “But why can’t we do both?” Fair question but my growing impression is that those who talk most about “exegeting the culture” seem to spend more time doing that than teaching the faith. This has been an issue with . . . Continue reading →
What if the "S Curve" Isn't?
Martin raises questions about the major premise behind the PCA’s proposed strategic plan.
To the Jew First: Office Hours Talks to David Zadok About Jewish Evangelism
This week Office Hours talks to Westminster Seminary California alumnus David Zadok about Reformed evangelism in Israel to the Jews. David helps direct Ha Gefen. Here’s the interview. Subscribe to Office Hours in iTunes. Listen to all the episodes. Call Office Hours . . . Continue reading →