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Barry York

Barry York

Sinner by Nature - Saved by Grace. Husband of Miriam - Grateful for Privilege. Father of Six - Blessed by God. President of RPTS - Serve with Thankfulness. Author - Hitting the Marks.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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