For some, the title of this little essay is a bit of an oxymoron. It is like “low-fat chocolate” or “non-alcoholic whiskey.” Hope-full Presbyterianism? That’s as weird as “happy Presbyterians,” am I right? I used to tell audiences that I loved the cover of my 2006...
Christine Gordon interviews Kathy Jenke and Rachel Stevener about their ministry with Grace Presbyterian of Silicon Valley.
Mike Khandjian from the Alliance for Mission & Renewal talks to his long-time friend Ray Cortese about ministry and how to make it over the long haul.
On June 23, 2016, I had the great privilege of preaching for the worship service at the PCA General Assembly in Mobile, Alabama. I preached on Acts 11:1–18 on the theme of “Making Room at the Table.” What was even more significant for me was that in the meeting that...
"'You know what I want? If somebody says, 'What denomination are you in?' and you say, 'The PCA' they would say, 'I have heard of you. That is the church where the weary and wounded are welcome.'" -Ray Cortese, A Beautiful OrthodoxyPastor Ray Cortese preached the...
Scotland native David Strain is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi. David is a member of the Mississippi Valley Presbytery and the primary author of Overture 23. David Richter is the pastor of City Church of East Nashville. David...
Out of over 5,200 pastors currently in the PCA, only 67 are African American. This ratio is seen not only in our pulpits but is also reflected in most church pews across the PCA. The Mission to North America African American Ministries is trying to change that statistic by helping more African Americans make a healthy home in the PCA.
When men and women serve the church together in ministry, so much more is possible than what strictly separating men from women would allow. Fellowship, building the kingdom of God together, and deep, shared joy, the fruit of the Spirit flourishing among our congregations—this is what is possible.
The Lord’s Supper is soul food indeed. In the Eucharist, Christ meets us as creative cook and hospitable host to nourish our souls with his magnificent meal.
The Alliance for Mission and Renewal1 is a new organization born out of the time-tested idea that the message and spread of the Gospel, the rich reformed theological tradition, and the authority of the Scriptures could shape a movement of faith, hope, and love. As we...
