The influence of Pastor Al Martin's ministry was evident in the PCA from its earliest years.
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Easter comes with resounding joy because we fix our eyes on this Lamb, standing on the other side of the River of Death, triumphant.
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The Unity Fund is intended to raise up leaders from diverse ethnic backgrounds by providing grants to educate, train, mentor, and develop minority leadership within the PCA.
Formal evaluations provide the opportunity to enhance ministry, improve priorities, encourage better communication and active participation. The process allows the church to grow toward mature service and caring fellowship, discover opportunities to implement better strategies, and strengthen the unity of spirit between the pastor and elders.
Passing the Baton to Younger Pastors
A Crucial Generational
Transition Within the PCA
By Melissa Morgan Kelley
Though it is easy for an outgoing pastor’s thoughts to gravitate toward his legacy, his focus should be squarely on the future.
As a veteran of more than 30 General Assemblies, Ric Springer sums up his role as chairman of floor clerks succinctly: “Chief gopher, keep the Assembly moving, and meet the needs of the men on the dais.”
In addition to the business of General Assembly, commissioners participate in seminars and corporate worship and strengthen personal relationships.
Reconciliation Study Committee Releases Report
PCA’s First Biblical Examination of the Gospel and Race
By Megan Fowler
Kevin Smith, chairman of the study committee, hopes that the report will help congregations begin to see racism as a moral issue, like abortion. And as with other moral issues, Smith notes, refusing to talk about the issue will not make it go away.
Why Children Should Stay in Church
GA Seminar Makes Case for Bringing Kids into Corporate Worship
By Zoe S. Erler
“[Children] are members of the covenant community and members of the church. It makes me sad to think that often we ship them down the hall and they don’t participate in the great event of the gathered church,” said Jason Helopoulos.
Church Renewal: The PCA’s Need of the Hour
MNA Coordinator Paul Hahn is Leading the Charge
By Andrew Shaughnessy
Though no plans have been formalized, Hahn anticipates that MNA’s renewal strategy will involve identifying, training, and mentoring key leaders, working through pre-existing church renewal ministries, and perhaps even creating new, yet-to-be-determined renewal structures.
“What excites me most of all is the potential for this ministry to have an impact on equipping current and future generations of men and women for the cross-cultural challenges of the day.”
Mississippi Church Pushes Back Against History of Racism
By Zoe S. Erler
“There’s no reason this church should be growing and thriving. God is bringing people together in Christ.”