ATS Seminary. Be Here! October 26, 2015 One of the most exciting developments in seminary education is distance learning (DL). Taking courses online is becoming an increasingly popular means for students to pursue theological education. In seminaries accredited by ATS,
Rural Ministry Growth in the Rural Church October 23, 2015 It was once quipped that trying to turn a rural church around is harder than reaching a group of practicing Muslims. Gloomy as it may sound, rural churches are facing some unique challenges,
Colts Too Smart by Half October 22, 2015 The play of the week in the National Football League was not a spectacular, one-handed touchdown catch or a dramatic kickoff return. No, it was a botched fake punt that some pundits
Her Heart So Kind and So Weary October 19, 2015 > I worry for my loving mother, the dimming years, the trials she has known. One of the heart wrenching decisions I had to make upon moving to Pennsylvania two years ago regarded
Making Good Use of your Baptism October 16, 2015 Do you ever wish God would give you something like a keepsake? Something to take out and look at and be reminded of his love and his nearness? Something to help you live
Calvinism Browse Worthy: Boning Up on Our Doctrine October 15, 2015 Two of my favorite bloggers have done helpful series recently on doctrine. You would do well to sharpen your minds by reading these carefully written posts. First, Kevin DeYoung reminds us of the
Hypothetical Universalism 3GT Episode 6: Whistles, Sleepy Cats and Frothy-Mouthed Calvinists October 12, 2015 Don't miss the latest installment of 3GT. Here's a brief overview of what to expect: "With renewed vigor, the men of 3GT re-engage the topic of the
Chapel Glad to be Disappointed in Chapel October 07, 2015 God has blessed the Geneva chapel program with some absolutely wonderful sermons and testimonies this fall, and I say that with no reference whatsoever to my own work. From Dr. Dan Doriani of
Semester in Scotland October 07, 2015 I know that Gentle Reformation is not an advertising forum, but here is something that may be of interest to you or someone you know. It's a Semester abroad program for
Animal Rights The Case for Animal Suffering (Or Why I Want Fat Chickens) October 05, 2015 I've been a little slow digesting the latest episodes of Point of Inquiry, so my interaction here is going to require us to consider something that was recorded in August [http:
Coaching The Value of a Mentor October 05, 2015 In my role of teaching pastoral theology at a seminary, one lesson I continually harp on with young men preparing for the pastorate is their need for a mentor. Many discipleship ministries such
Adultery Browse Worthy: Adultery Preventatives October 01, 2015 With so many moral failings throughout the land, here is some help for securing your heart and relationships. How an Affair Really Begins [http://www.challies.com/articles/how-an-affair-really-begins]
Things people want in a church website The Truth about Church Websites September 29, 2015 I'm not going to lie. I've looked at a lot of church websites. This is due to my having recently considered over a hundred cities in which to move
Carly Fiorina Reaching a Boiling Point September 28, 2015 What do the Planned Parenthood videos, two mothers on the campaign trail, and an obscure Old Testament law have in common? The videos from the Center for Medical Progress have roused government officials,
3GT 3GT Episode 5: Rebuked by a Baptist September 28, 2015 After a delay due to Austin moving and other scheduling conflicts, 3GT has released another episode. From the podcast notes: And thus begins the discussion all frothy-mouthed Calvinists will certainly enjoy: the
Current Events Of Rome And Popes And Humility September 25, 2015 Pope Francis has landed and, if the media circus is an indication, it's a pretty big deal. Historically I can understand the significance of his visit. He's only the
baptism mode Why We Sprinkle September 24, 2015 A number of years ago a new family in our congregation had just completed the membership class and was preparing to join the church. They were planning to present several children for baptism.
Church Planting A Church Planting Testimony September 22, 2015 On the evening of September 11, around two hundred people gathered as the Marion Reformed Presbyterian Church was organized by the presbytery in Marion, Indiana. One of the highlights of the evening was
The Path to Full and Lasting Pleasure September 21, 2015 "I rejoice in the sovereignty of God because he wields in it all things to preserve himself as my greatest treasure." Excerpt from Piper's messageThe Path to Full and
Martin Luther Two Types of Sinners September 21, 2015 According to the Bible, several ways exist to classify sinners. First and foremost, we can simply state the universal truth. All men are sinners! Both the wicked and the saint alike! Romans 3:
The Christian Cure for Worry September 18, 2015 Anxiety is big business. The average bookshop has hundreds of ‘self-help’ titles addressing people’s worries: their weight, looks, personality, sex life, health, assertiveness—you name it. Here’s a quote from
Center for Medical Progress Browse Worthy: Drunk with the Blood September 17, 2015 The tenth video from the Center for Medical Progress on Planned Parenthood's dealing in and profiting from the body parts of aborted fetuses has been released. Notice as you watch these
Thoughts of a Recent Sojourner September 14, 2015 I’m a man in a new place. In many ways it is all quite familiar. There are the usual fast food chains, Walmart, and shopping malls. But in many more ways, it
A Timely Piece of Humble Pie September 14, 2015 Wow! What a great weekend I have had! After teaching at the seminary Friday morning, a friend drove me out from Pennsylvania to Indiana for the organizational service of the Marion Reformed Presbyterian
Discipleship We Could Be Heroes (and maybe that's not good ...) September 09, 2015 We have such low standards for heroes. And I don’t just mean comic book superheroes: Green Lantern…Hawkeye….Robin (!?!) No matter how much we equivocate the term, these guys don’t deserve
