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“Congregational singing is a high and holy privilege, and its also a command. It has an effect on individual spiritual formation but also joins believers together and can serve as a radical witness.”
Ministry Transitions
By Staff
Recent ministry transitions in the PCA.
The Joyful Surprises of Team Ministry
By Joe Novenson, Senior Teaching Pastor at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church
Joe Novenson readily admits that the model for ministry developed at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church did not come about by human wisdom. Through God’s providence, the church leadership discovered a practice that would change the pastors and the church.
Around the PCA
By Staff
PCA people, churches, agencies, and committees minister in a variety of settings and circumstances. Here, you’ll find a handful of upcoming opportunities to learn, grow, and get involved in our denomination’s work, all for the sake of Christ’s kingdom.
On March 5, 2017, Dr. David C. Jones passed away after a battle with cancer. Jones was professor emeritus of systematic theology and ethics at Covenant Theological Seminary and active in the denomination. According to a statement issued by Covenant Seminary, a burial service will be held for Jones at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March…
A Community of Grace for the Sexually Broken
By Megan Fowler
For the church to welcome sexual sinners, it must be a community of grace where sinful people hear truth in the context of caring relationships, and where they learn that sexual sin isn’t unforgivable.
“I will move into teaching and mentoring leaders for urban ministry. This role is crucial going forward because the greatest shortage and need is leaders, not just money.”
Transparency and Speaking the Truth in Love
By Tim Geiger, PCA Teaching Elder and Executive Director of Harvest USA
One of the biggest issue in our churches today, says Tim Geiger, is a lack of transparency. As a result, we have people who struggle with difficult issues — lust, substance abuse, eating disorders — but who have nowhere to go. For them, the church isn’t safe; it’s not where they go to find the help they need.
“I love you means giving completely of yourself for others God, your spouse, your brother, your neighbor, your comrades-in-arms.
While grief is different for a pastor in certain respects, ultimately, congregations can love their pastors through times of loss with simple words I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for you. I care.