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Verse and Virtue

Drew Poplin | July/August 2023 Issue

Theme Articles 

The judicious reader may appreciate the irony that the beauty of poetry is here defended with the logic of prose. But, just as an awe-inspiring ...



Day 4: “Landing the Plane” of a Church Court

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 23, 2023

Agency Features /  Synod /  News /  Denominational News /  Web Exclusives 

The RPCNA Synod week wrapped on day 4. Delegates were spiritually refreshed by the preaching of Pastor Martin Blocki (North Hills [Pittsburgh, Pa.] ...


Day 3: Teaching Institutions and Tough Deliberations

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 23, 2023

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The third full day of the 191st Synod dawned bright and clear in Marion, Ind. In our morning worship the beautiful text of 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 ...


Synods of the Past

Nathaniel Pockras | June 22, 2023

Agency Features /  Synod /  RP History /  Web Exclusives 

For many years, the RPCNA Synod has met at conference centers such as hotels or universities. Until the early 20th Century, this was not the ...


Day 2: Moving in All Directions with the Gospel

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 21, 2023

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This engaging day began with an encouraging move toward Scripture through the preaching of the Word by Pastor Matthew Ma (North Hills [Pittsburgh, ...


Day 1: Kicking Off as a Court of Christ’s Church

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 20, 2023

Agency Features /  Synod /  News /  Denominational News /  Web Exclusives 

The 191st Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America convened today on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind. The ...


Presbytery News from the RPCNA

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 20, 2023

Agency Features /  Synod /  News /  Denominational News /  Web Exclusives 

RPCNA Presbyteries met separately on Synod’s first afternoon; then everyone joined together again to hear reports from all six North American ...


Second Annual Pre-Synod Prayer Meeting

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 20, 2023

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Synod delegates and visitors concerned for the state of the church, the nation, and their own souls gathered at Marion Reformed Presbyterian Church in ...


Remembering Servants of the Church

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 20, 2023

Agency Features /  Synod /  News /  Denominational News /  Web Exclusives 

Early in its meeting, the 191st RPCNA Synod set aside time to remember the servants of the church who have died since the last meeting of Synod. ...


Reformed Presbyterian Synod Is Gearing Up!

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 19, 2023

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The One Hundred Ninety-first Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America is called to assemble at Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion, ...


A Long Life to God’s Glory

Jean Smith and Betty Burger | May/June 2023 Issue

Testimonies 

Betty: Jean, I heard you are 91 years old and have been a Reformed Presbyterian all those years. Tell us a bit about your childhood. Jean: I was born ...


Power for What?

Keith Evans | May/June 2023 Issue

Series 

The Strength of Christ In chapter 6 of the Prophet Isaiah’s vision, we see the majestic throne of God and find the One who is “high and lifted ...




Worn, Yet Still Strong

Mark Sampson | May/June 2023 Issue

Agency Features /  Seminary 

The lectern stands on a small platform on the east end of the chapel at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS). Rev. Sam McCracken, a ...


Social Media Fasting

Jordan Cravens | May/June 2023 Issue

Theme Articles 

Around 10 years ago, the book of Esther had a profound impact on me and became my favorite Old Testament scroll. It piqued my interest in the practice ...


Master or Mastered?

Mark Loughridge | May/June 2023 Issue

Reviews 

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Cal Newport | Penguin Random House, 2019, 304 pp., $28 | Reviewed by Mark Loughridge I ...



Finding My Purpose

Elizabeth Noell | March/April 2023 Issue

Testimonies 

I blinked in the light as the sun shone on the floor. The sunshine streamed through the windows in our congregation’s newly purchased building while ...