The Westminster Standard

RE Matt Lee and TE Mark Robison share their insights and perspective on ethnic quotas as part of PCA Church courts. While quotas may flow out of good motives, Lee and Robinson raise concerns both regarding the lack of biblical warrant for such as well as the unintended, adverse consequences of quotas.

RE Ric Springer reflects on his time in the PCA as a clerk of Session, clerk of Presbytery, and long-time Chairman of the Floor Clerks. He remarks on the power of God in the gospel to gather people to Christ.

At the General Synod in 2024, the ARP voted to dissolve Second Presbytery. Now a number of ministers and congregations have voted to leave the communion alleging the Synod lacks the authority to dissolve a presbytery without due process and without its consent. Seth Yi and Jonathan Cook explain their concerns and why they believe this represents a constitutional crisis. https://theaquilareport.com/how-a-224-year-old-arp-presbytery-was-dissolved-in-a-day/ https://theaquilareport.com/constitutional-crisis-in-the-arp-church-what-is-the-point-of-a-complaint/ https://theaquilareport.com/the-arp-church-tightens-its-grip-on-congregations-and-ministers/

TE Guy Waters is a professor and dean at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a judge on the PCA Standing Judicial Commission. He joins the program to provide insights and perspective on how judicial process works and especially the way in which evidence is received into the Church Courts.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Jason Helopoulos and David Strain join the program to discuss various topics within the PCA: a directory for worship, the results of PCA General Assembly 51, abuse prevention & response, training & raising up winsome watchmen for the future of the Church, and much more. Read the full articles here: https://pcapolity.com/2024/04/19/the-winsome-watchman-on-the-wall/ https://cameronshaffer.com/2024/03/19/what-the-epc-can-learn-from-the-pca/

At its 2024 Synod, the Christian Reformed Church drew a hard, firm, clear, and biblical line regarding sexual ethics and the Seventh Commandment. Synod overwhelmingly rolled back liberal attempts to accommodate the culture by requiring ministers and congregations, and church courts who have compromised on the Bible's teaching to publicly repent or face discipline. In a bold and necessary move, the Synod has taken away the "voice" of those who refuse to uphold the CRC's position on human sexuality. CRC Minister Aaron Vriesman joins the program to discuss his article and the Abide Project within the CRC: https://www.abideproject.org/p/synod-2024-what-happened?triedRedirect=true

TE Steve Tipton, the chairman of the Overtures Committee for PCA GA 51, along with TEs Jacob Gerber and Ben Ratliff join the show to reflect on what was accomplished by the PCA this year as well as how the denomination has changed in terms of her character and trajectory.

TE George Sayour and Dr Jesse Rine join the program to discuss the question of 'what is a Christian College' in light of a pair of essays written by Professor Jay Green of Covenant College. George Sayour is the pastor of Meadowview Reformed PCA in Lexington, NC. Jesse Rine is the executive director of the Center for Academic Faithfulness and Flourishing (https://www.faithfulcolleges.org). Essays by Dr Jay Green: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/keezjkhs8qm34cp1o91dz/Selling-Christian-Hillsdale.pdf?rlkey=5vild7c85w4azz0burretrcha&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aui53b6uzqphvlc3564nf/Some-additional-thoughts-about-Hillsdale.pdf?rlkey=yvkwzfttgeddqjeqden23yzhq&dl=0

TE Ryan Biese analyzes speeches at PCA GA 51: debates on ordaining women as deacons, review of presbytery records, importance of unity in worship services, pastoral concerns on literature and church discipline, debate on oaths in legal proceedings, and reflections on the General Assembly.

TEs Brad Mills and Ben Kappers join to share about their church planting experiences and testify to God's goodness as they saw Him build His church. They also share some exhortations with us regarding social media usage, ministry, and their hopes for the PCA.