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Ken Smith, 1927–2024

Drew Gordon | October 14, 2024

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Ken Smith, a retired pastor known for his role in the conversion of countless saints, died Oct. 11 at age 97. While a pastor nearing retirement, he ...


Love Mercy

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 14, 2024

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On the final day of Synod, and the court heard the message “Love Mercy!” from Micah 6:8 and Zechariah 7:9. Pastor Ed Blackwood (Colorado Springs ...


Due Justice, Due Mercy

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 14, 2024

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Synod was blessed this morning by the preaching of Pastor Iain Wright (Orthodox Presbyterian fraternal delegate) on the theme of Mercy Triumphs Over ...


The Court Is in Session

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 13, 2024

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The Reformed Presbyterian Synod reconvened for Day 2 of deliberations with a sermon from CJ Williams “I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice”. He ...


Courts, Communications, and Congregations

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 12, 2024

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The broadest court of the Reformed Presbyterian Church—the RP Synod—convened this morning on the verdant grounds of Geneva College in Beaver ...


Report of the Presbyteries

June 11, 2024

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Following its first morning of business on Tuesday, June 11, Synod recessed for lunch and then for meetings of the individual presbyteries. Following ...


Across the USA, and Around the World

Brad Johnston | June 11, 2024

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With gratefulness to God for traveling mercies, delegates to the 192nd Meeting of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA) gathered on ...


A Vacation Like No Other

Sam Spear | March/April 2024 Issue

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Bermuda. Watkins Glen. Acadia. Stonehenge. Laguna Beach. Fujiyama. Grandma’s house. There are many wonderful and important places to go and things ...


RP International Conference

Caleb McCracken | September/October 2023 Issue

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Next summer, the Reformed Presbyterian International Conference (RPIC) will be held for the first time since 2016. Planning for the conference is well ...



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

Brad Johnston and Drew Gordon | June 23, 2023

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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 ...


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

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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

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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

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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, ...


Strength for the Weary

Doug Chamberlain | January/February 2023 Issue

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Discouragement. Disappointment. Frustration. These can be experienced by any pastor facing the trials of shepherding God’s flock, but they are ...