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Buckeye Renewal: Church Planting in the Rust Belt’s Rocky Soil
By Megan Fowler
Since its formation in 2010, Ohio Presbytery has prioritized church planting, expanding the PCA’s presence in unreached swaths of Ohio.
Wade Williams Scholars not only gain experience leading worship in chapel, but they also develop a deeper understanding of the theology of worship leading and its connection to the PCA’s Reformed commitments.
Ministry in a Time of War
By Andrew Hess
As the war in Ukraine continues to develop, many of God’s people have responded prayerfully with the words of Psalm 2:8, “Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.”
Search Scripture for the words “stranger, “alien,” and “sojourner,” and note God’s attitude and commands concerning interaction with them. Invite your congregation to do this with you.
The Church and Your Neighborhood
By Josh Reitano
A fundamental part of being a local church is that it is in fact, local.
Thinking Christianly About the Economy
By John Rush
Our prayers for the economy will be answered only as people find themselves called as God’s image bearers to pursue a healthy economy in their community.
One Pastor’s Pandemic Story
By John Pennylegion
Through the pandemic we’ve rediscovered that we’re embodied creatures and that our physical connection is important — and a blessing.
Women Need Sexual Sanity Too
By Megan Fowler
Christian women need a full understanding of the gospel to break the cycle of sexual sin.
Socially Distant: COVID-19 exposed a preexisting pandemic of isolation for which Christian community ought to be a balm
By Phil Mobley
Remembering who and what we are has implications for waging war against isolation. One of the most important is that we will understand that it is family — and, perhaps counterintuitively, not friendship — that is the true antidote for loneliness.
What Kingdom Story Are We Telling?
By Kevin DeYoung
One reason for emphasizing these distinctions is to make sure that we are telling the right story when it comes to the kingdom.
On a Missions Mission
By Megan Fowler
Getting opportunities to share MTW’s vision and exhort young Christians to step out in faith and join the mission field requires a depth of connections and access to the pulpit. As a pastor, Bates has both.
What is CRT, and Should We Be Concerned?
By Pat Sawyer
The first of three posts on Dr. Pat Sawyer’s thoughts and concerns about CRT.