A recap of the recent ministry changes made by PCA pastors

Kelly Kurth, a 2010 Master of Divinity graduate from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, wants to pastor. His spiritual gifts include shepherding, teaching, discipleship and serving. Kurth’s ministry experience spans serving as regular pulpit supply for a local church, youth ministry, six years with campus ministry, as well as volunteering with a local church’s men’s ministry.

A Christian college in western Pennsylvania sued the federal government Tuesday, saying regulations that require employers to offer birth control coverage that includes drugs that abort fertilized embryos are “directly at odds” with its religious values, including the Bible’s Sixth Commandment.

Upon hearing the term “RV,” we picture a retired couple happily cruising America’s highways in a large vehicle, enjoying scenic vistas and reaping the rewards from decades of hard work. But soon an eager group of PCA members and friends will give new meaning to the expression Recreational Vehicle.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the RTS/Jackson Library inaugurated a remarkable partnership between RTS/Jackson and the Ekklesia School of Theology and Ministry.

Covenant College will host its annual Marriage, Family & Community Conference Feb. 22-24, with Justin Holcomb speaking.

Overtures one and two to the 40th General Assembly seek to amend the Book of Church Order (BCO) 19-2, which deals with “Examination for Licensure.”

Over the last few years, hymns have made a comeback in many churches. At Sojourn Community Church, in Louisville, Kentucky, we rediscovered hymns, and it revitalized our corporate worship.

“Historic Christianity, biblical Christianity, believes that Christianity is not just doctrinal truth, but flaming truth—true to what is there, true to the great final environment, the infinite-personal God.” Thus said the great prophet of the 20th century, Francis Schaeffer, whose 100th birthday we celebrate this year.

Two unavoidable facts distinguish Sioux County: The dominant ethnic heritage is Dutch, and among these, the dominant religion is Reformed Christianity.