Leading with Bold Humility May 15, 2023 This article originally appeared on Ligonier's website. “Sons of Thunder.” Surely any Reformed pastor or elder would love to belong to the club with that name bestowed on them for their bold stand
Stories of Hope 2023 April 03, 2023 For a number of years in the spring, College Hill Reformed Church has held evangelistic services called "Stories of Hope." The services have this name for at least three reasons: 1) The Bible
Introducing the Blue Banter Podcast! March 20, 2023 Yes, your read that title correctly. A new podcast has started called Blue Banter. Two recent Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary graduates have started this conversational podcast where they interview an RPCNA minister. As
Tribute to Pastor Edward "Ted" Donnelly March 06, 2023 Thirty-five years ago this summer, I came to Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary for a preliminary class before my fall entrance into the Master of Divinity program. In those days, beginning pastoral students needed
Ten Lessons Learned in Church Planting February 06, 2023 In God's wonderful providence, I am once again involved in a church plant. And my heart is filled with joy! Before, during, and after graduating from Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, my mentors emphasized
Communication Lanes January 16, 2023 In my youth, I only had three typical ways to communicate with another person. I'm not speaking of mass communication, but of talking to an individual. What were those ways? I could meet
A Gentle Reformation Update December 20, 2022 For the most part, we tend to just write at Gentle Reformation and not talk much about the blog. But as we come to the end of this year, I thought a reminder,
Innumerable Thanksgiving Blessings November 24, 2022 Autumn always begins unnoticed, like a spark. Tinges of color barely noticed. Then forests suddenly burst into a blaze of fiery yellows, reds, and oranges. Then, as the flames die out, the leafy
Pentecost Circumcision October 03, 2022 Recently, while sitting under the teaching of our Old Testament professor at RPTS, Dr. C.J. Williams, an insight into Scripture came to me that I had never noticed before. So I just
Three Trees September 12, 2022 Having clear, simple ways to sow gospel seeds is helpful to any Christian (see here [https://gentlereformation.com/2016/03/28/sowing-gospel-seeds/] for some other ideas I have shared). Below is a brief
3GT Episode 265: Irenical Animadversions September 08, 2022 With the prof away, the boys play! For the pastor and parishioner throw out some big words and then get down to business. Irenical Animadversions is a book written by the Dutch theologian
Continuing to Abide in the Almighty's Shadow August 31, 2022 Six months ago this month, our family's life was changed with the shooting of our son-in-law, Tommy. A new patrol officer for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department who was just in his third
3GT Episode 264: Plurality of Pastors? August 16, 2022 With the guys "Kyle-less" once again, the parishioner and professor tackle a subject the solo pastor may not have wanted to discuss. What about congregations having more than one pastor? For Scott's congregation
Shepherding through Prayer August 15, 2022 This article appears in the August edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. The Apostle Paul was concerned about the church in Ephesus’ being shepherded properly. He labored there, instructed her elders, and
3GT Episode 263: Interview with Keddie on The Glory & Fullness of Jesus Christ August 02, 2022 One of 3GT's favorite guests is back! Gordon Keddie joins the guys as he discusses the new release of William McEwen's The Glory and Fullness of Jesus Christ: In the Most Remarkable Types,
Shepherding with Hospitality August 01, 2022 This article appears in the July edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. All Christians are to practice hospitality (Heb. 13:2 [https://www.esv.org/Heb.%2013%3A2/]). But elders are to
3GT Episode 262: Pastoral Perseverance July 14, 2022 This episode begins with some typical shenanigans. Kyle has to explain that the "Super Spreader" shirt he is wearing is not advertisement for a fertilizing company, but punishment for bringing Covid home to
3GT Episode 261: When Tables are Overturned July 05, 2022 With all three guys finally back in the saddle, they decide to tackle an issue the whole country is discussing. They theologize over the momentous news of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn
Unlikely Glory July 04, 2022 Last Monday I presided at the graveside service of Mary Joy Blocki [https://www.boylanfuneralservices.com/obituaries/Mary-Joy-Blocki?obId=25202596] , the daughter of dear friends and gospel co-laborers Martin & Kathy Blocki. Though Mary
3GT Episode 260: The Heartbreak of Divorce June 28, 2022 With Scott back out on the campaign trail kissing babies, Barry and Kyle turn to letters sent to 3GT for this episode's topic. As such, their tone turns more serious. For a faithful
Shepherding Friends June 27, 2022 This article appears in the June edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. In certain quarters, men heading toward the ministry are told that they cannot have friends in the church. Why? They
3GT Episode 259: Preaching Duty June 07, 2022 With their tumultuous schedules finally colliding together, all three guys are back for this episode! After congratulating Scott again for his election victory, the 3GTers get to the subject at hand as they
God is One June 06, 2022 God has revealed himself as Triune. He is both one and three. Yet many hear that statement as contradictory. Obviously, in mathematics 1 does not equal 3. And it would be a contradiction
3GT Episode 258: Examining Church Officers May 27, 2022 With the old guy away, the boys decide to play! Yes, Kyle and Scott turn this episode of 3GT into 2BT - Two Boys Theologizing! - as they discuss the process for examining
Shepherding's Varied Nature May 23, 2022 This article appears in the May edition of Tabletalk [https://tabletalkmagazine.com/] magazine. Shepherding the church has the singular focus of feeding God’s people with His Word. Yet this work is not