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We all desire non-Christians (i.e., pagans) to come to saving faith in Christ. Sometimes, however, our lament is that we are not seeing this occur in our churches as frequently…

Various social media websites and the news outlets are still ablaze after the #FergusonDecision. While I am concerned about how the world is reacting, both positively and negatively, I am…

According to some sources, Officer Darren Wilson could have been indicted with one of several crimes (e.g., first degree murder, second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, or others) for killing an…

Which ministry-related programs are available at your church? Generally, whether reformed or not, many churches have Sunday school, a men’s and women’s group, perhaps a mid-week Bible study or small…

The military is a place for both young and old to find their way in life. As a navy instructor in San Diego, CA, between 2005-2008, I saw numerous recruits–who…

I recently heard one man say, “If you don’t have accountability software on every internet-accessible device, you’re a fool.” His comment was in the context of how pornography, particularly one’s…

Some people are hesitant to participate in a church plant because of the amount of work it takes. Sometimes you have to arrive earlier to church than you normally would,…

After 8 months of attempting to plant a church in Richmond, Virginia, by God’s grace, we had our first service on October 26, 2014. Crown and Joy Presbyterian Church meets…

Is Jesus on every page in the Old Testament? According to the title of a recent book, he may be. Is Christ in every sentence (e.g., “tear out the fangs…

Although there are some denominations that fully or partially fund their church planters, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is not one of them. Therefore, if the local church, or…