What the PCA Could Learn from Soma: Recap
Having been back in the normal patterns of Church life in our community, I have had some time to process my time with Soma, and some of the things that the PCA can learn from Soma. As I end, I'd like to recap and suggest where we can go from here.
What the PCA Could Learn from Soma: Reformation
This is a short four-part series examining some of the things the Presbyterian Church in America, could, and I would say should, learn from Soma Communities, a group of churches in the Northwest.
What the PCA Could Learn from Soma: Theology
I was expecting to go to Soma and find patterns and systems, lacking theology. I figured that I, the PCA guy, would have to fill in the theological and scriptural support for their non-theological pragmatism. Instead, the Lord humbled me.
What the PCA Could Learn from Soma: Discipleship
As I begin this series, I realize that I might offend or irritate many Godly and respectable people. Please understand that I am not seeking purposely to offend, but rather I am unsettled by the questions I have about our denomination. My line of questioning comes from a week I spent living with Soma Communities,...
Why I’m Angry About This Meeting of Understanding
A week and a half ago, around 50 pastors and elders in the PCA met in Atlanta. Atlanta is our denominational headquarters, and Presbyterians love meetings. At first this doesn’t seem like it should be news worthy. Then byFaith put out a short article explaining what happened at the meeting: The meeting had two specific...
The Privilege of Reading in the 21st Century
Just imagine how different the world would be if you could never send a letter or write a note or email someone. Reading is a gift that most of us don’t appreciate. Most people aren’t even aware of how much they read on a daily basis. We read and write all the time, just think...
Video – Re-Imagining Theological Education
I recently came across a very interesting short video from the folks at 3dm. It profiles some of the issues that have bothered me about theological education. While their solution isn’t being talked about much here, do you think they have the right diagnosis? It seems like this video shares the thinking that the PCA...
Are We Neglecting the Lord’s Supper: 3 Starter Questions
Ever since seminary I’ve heard whispers and murmurs on one topic, but never open discussion. On most theological subjects in the Reformed Community there is plainly agreement or disagreement, yet when it comes to the Lord’s Supper this doesn’t seem to be true. Sure we learned about the three views in the Reformation: Consubstantiation, the...
Struggling With Faith and Being a Church Planter
Recently, I’ve been realizing that planting a church has been causing me to have some serious struggles with my faith in God. Planting a church pushes you into a situation of total dependence on God. For many pastors there is a struggle against always seeking to control and stabilize their churches. For me as a...
In Defense of “Brokenness”
Recently The Gospel Coalition ran an article by Randy Newman, expressing concern over the use of the term “brokenness.” While I agreed in part with Mr. Newman, he presented too broad a condemnation of the idea. I would argue that the language of brokenness is an important part of our vocabulary, not for avoiding deeper...
An Overture from a Blog!?
The following is an overture from Vintage73.com to the 39th General Assembly...
Anthony Bradley’s “Narcissism Epidemic”?
In doing some recent electrical work I was reminded that there is a big difference between knowing that you have a short in your lines, and figuring out what circuit is the issue. Until you find that damaged circuit the house is still in danger. I recently read Dr. Anthony Bradley’s article on what he...
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