Ben Ratliff
Associate pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Mississippi, and co-host of the Polity Matters podcast who discusses Presbyterian polity, presbytery practice, and denominational processes.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 56min
What Is a Presbyterian—and Why Does Presbyterian Government Matter?
Ben Ratliff, associate pastor and Polity Matters co-host, and Matthew Adams, senior pastor and writer, discuss Presbyterian identity and church government. They explore plurality and parity of elders. They unpack presbyteries, general assemblies, overtures, and connectional accountability. They compare PCA, OPC, and URCNA cultures and offer practical steps for active involvement.
